MyMedic MyFAK Standard
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Category: Modular first aid/trauma kit (MOLLE) | Lineup note: the mid-size MyFAK — between the Mini (2.5–2.7 lb) and the Large (5.6–6 lb). This dossier covers the Standard only; Mini, Large, and Waterproof are distinct variants — do not mix specs, weights, or prices. Available in Standard and Pro fill levels. Do not confuse with the older pre-redesign MyFAK (heavier, different layout).
Version lineage (2023–2026)
- Pre-2023: MyFAK establishes the MOLLE-format premium first aid kit; older generation ~31 oz per legacy reviews.
- 2023–2024: Current-generation MyFAK line (Mini / Standard / Large; Standard and Pro fills) with the folding-page organization design.
- 2025–2026: Standard remains current at $169.99 (Standard fill) / $324.95 (Pro fill); no successor announced as of Sept 2026.
Overview
The MyFAK Standard is the premium answer to "I want a real trauma-capable kit that lives on a pack, not in it": a CORDURA nylon MOLLE bag (10.5 × 7 × 5 in, 2.6–3.5 lb) with a folding-page design, Hypalon MOLLE panel, and metal hardware, packed with 100+ supplies across labeled mods — bleeding (gauze, bandages), burns (gel, dressings), meds (aspirin, ibuprofen, antihistamine, GI, cold/flu), topical (antibiotic, antiseptic, sunscreen, hydrocortisone), airway (CPR shield), dehydration (electrolytes, water purification tablets), sprains/fractures (splints, cold pack, triangular bandages), and tools (thermometer, whistle, shears, tweezers, penlight). The Pro fill ($324.95) adds chest seals, tourniquet, hemostatic, and airway upgrades for true trauma readiness. It's 8× the price and 10× the weight of a Day Tripper Lite — and for group leaders, guides, and the "be the help" crowd, that's the point.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | Standard (Mini and Large are distinct) |
| Fill levels | Standard ($169.95) / Pro ($324.95) |
| Dimensions | 10.5 × 7 × 5 in |
| Weight | 2.6–3.5 lb (1.18–1.59 kg) — range covers fill/color variance |
| Materials | CORDURA nylon, Hypalon MOLLE panel, metal clips/hardware |
| Design | Folding-page organization; extra space for customization |
| Contents | 100+ supplies across labeled mods (bleeding, burns, meds, topical, airway, hydration, sprain/fracture, tools); Pro adds chest seals, RATS tourniquet, QuikClot, NPA airway, emergency bandage |
| Colors | Black, Green, Orange, Inferno, Coyote, Red (reported) |
Pricing
- MSRP: $169.95 USD (Standard fill) / $324.95 (Pro fill) — observed 2026-09-20.
- Street (observed 2026-09-20): at or near MSRP; occasional promos.
- Ongoing cost: restock used items; check med expiry annually; MyMedic sells refill mods.
In the Box
MyFAK Standard bag with the full Standard-fill contents and digital "Stay Alive Guide." (Exact item manifest — UNVERIFIED in full detail; category coverage confirmed.)
Warranty
MyMedic's warranty terms not confirmed in this pass — UNVERIFIED.
Support & Parts
- Refill mods and individual supplies available from MyMedic.
- Safety-critical: the Pro fill's tourniquet, chest seals, and hemostatics require training — a trauma kit without training is expensive dead weight. Take a Stop the Bleed / wilderness first aid course.
Community Verdict
The MyFAK line has a strong enthusiast following: owners praise the organization (the folding-page design genuinely works under stress), the material quality (CORDURA + Hypalon + metal beats every $30 kit's zippers), and the customization space. The price is the eternal debate — $170–$325 for a first aid kit invites "I could build this cheaper" responses, and you could, but you won't organize it this well. The weight (3 lb-ish) is the practical filter: this is a car-camping, basecamp, group-leader, or vehicle kit, not an ultralight pack item. Older-generation reviews (~31 oz) describe a heavier, less refined kit — the current generation is the one to judge.
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Research date: 2026-09-20. Specs cross-verified across MyMedic published data and retailer listings; pricing observed 2026-09-20. Re-verify live: warranty terms, exact Standard-fill manifest, and current street price. All images verified as the Standard size — not Mini, Large, or Waterproof.
Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality (enrichment — Sept 2026)
The bag is the durable asset — CORDURA, Hypalon, and metal hardware are built for years of vehicle/pack abuse, and the design invites a decade of refills. Contents are consumables on clocks (meds, ointments, chest-seal adhesives). No systemic defect pattern in the current generation. The realistic lifecycle: buy once, refill forever.
Version history — year by year (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Pre-2023: Original MyFAK generation (~31 oz, older layout).
- 2023–2024: Current generation launches (Mini/Standard/Large; folding-page design).
- 2025–2026: Current; pricing holds at $169.95/$324.95; no successor announced as of Sept 2026.
Head-to-head vs closest rivals (enrichment — Sept 2026)
adventure-medical-kits-mountain-series-guide: the expedition rival — 2.15 lb, $149.99, wilderness-medicine depth, IMG-endorsed. Choose AMK for expedition organization and value; choose MyFAK for MOLLE modularity and the Pro trauma fill.adventure-medical-kits-day-tripper-lite: the 3.4 oz opposite — $21.99. Choose the Day Tripper for "carry always"; choose the MyFAK for "treat anything."adventure-medical-kits-mountain-hiker: existing catalog — the mid-size AMK alternative at a lower price.
Care & maintenance (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Annual: full inventory; replace expired meds, dried gels, tired elastic; check chest-seal packaging integrity (Pro).
- Keep it accessible, not buried — MOLLE-mount it where hands find it.
- Restock immediately after any use.
Buying traps (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Standard vs Mini vs Large vs Waterproof: four distinct products — confirm "Standard" and the fill level (Standard vs Pro).
- Older-generation MyFAKs circulate used — heavier, older layout; price should reflect it.
- The Pro fill's trauma gear without training is theater — budget a course, not just the kit.
- Counterfeit "tactical" kits copy the MOLLE look with junk contents — buy from MyMedic or authorized dealers.
Community Verdict — additional voices (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Overlanders and vehicle-campers call it the best vehicle kit short of a professional jump bag — the MOLLE panel mounts to seatbacks and headrests.
- The customization space gets specific love — owners add EpiPens, prescriptions, and glucose gels, making it truly theirs.
- The price debate never ends: "expensive, worth it" vs "build your own" — the tiebreaker is usually whether you'll actually maintain a DIY kit (most people won't).
Key Specs gap-fill (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Exact Standard-fill item manifest: category coverage confirmed; full item list UNVERIFIED.
- Warranty terms: not confirmed — UNVERIFIED.
- Weight range (2.6–3.5 lb): covers fill/color variance per listings — treat as approximate.