First Aid Kit Prices

A first aid kit is the best way to show your family, coworkers and friends that you care about their health and safety. It's inexpensive (especially compared to the value of the life it might save) and easy to store. And you never know when the life saved by your first aid kit might be your own.

The price of your first aid kit will vary depending on how it will be used, the types of materials it contains and its size. Prices for the typical first aid kit tend to fall into the following ranges: under $25, $25-$50, $50-$100, $100 and up.

A first aid kit for under $25 is fine for home use or for travel, camping, hiking or boating. A first aid kit at this price level is generally a basic assortment of bandages and ointments and is small enough to fit in a purse, desk drawer, glove compartment, backpack or even your pocket.

When a first aid kit starts getting up to the $25-$50 price range, it is typically organized for quick, easy access in a fanny pack, soft case or hard-case box. Instructions for these kits are generally easy-to-read and often include helpful images.

First aid kits in the $50-$100 and $100 and up ranges tend to include more specialized and advanced products like instant cold compresses, sting-free antiseptic wipes, trauma pads, burn relief and sterile eye pads. Many of these first aid kits are for first responders or contained in wall-mounted commercial first aid cabinets.

No matter the cost of the first aid kit you choose, make sure it contains easy-to-follow instructions. And remember, no first aid kit is meant to be a substitute for seeking professional medical care.