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                  Trauma kit storage and heat degradation guide — AID-PAK Gen-2 first aid kit — Urban Medical Gear

                  Heat Kills Your Trauma Kit: How Storage Conditions Degrade Medical Gear

                  Urban Medical Gear · July 1, 2026

                  Storage · Heat Damage · IFAK Maintenance Heat KillsYour Trauma Kit You keep your IFAK in your vehicle. It's accessible, always with you, and ready for an emergency. But have you ever touched that bag...

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