> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://mundocisco.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Lightweight First Aid Kit for Contractors - URL: https://mundocisco.com/best-lightweight-first-aid-kit-contractors/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:32:12.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:22.000Z - Description: A weight-first comparison of six contractor first aid kits, from a 1.2 lb budget box to a 400-piece wall unit. Pick the one that actually rides in your truck. - Author: Tanner Torres - Tags: Health & Wellness, #Tools, #Jobsite Safety The best lightweight first aid kit for contractors is the First Aid Only 9302-25M, a 178-piece metal box that weighs 1.38 lb and covers a 25-person crew from one wall-mountable case. If you only need coverage for a small crew and want ANSI Class A compliance in a glovebox-friendly footprint, the ProHeal 10-person Type III kit is the smarter buy. Both sit in a set where the heaviest option runs to 3.85 lb, so weight is a real variable here, not a marketing angle. In this guide 1. [Best lightweight first aid kit for contractors at a glance](#best-lightweight-first-aid-kit-for-contractors-at-a-glance) 2. [How I cut a long list down to six](#how-i-cut-a-long-list-down-to-six) 3. [What actually decides a jobsite kit](#what-actually-decides-a-jobsite-kit) 4. [1\. First Aid Only 9302-25M — Best overall](#1-first-aid-only-9302-25m-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. ProHeal 10-Person ANSI Class A — Runner-up](#2-proheal-10-person-ansi-class-a-%E2%80%94-runner-up) 6. [3\. Gevoke Professional 310-Piece — Best for beginners](#3-gevoke-professional-310-piece-%E2%80%94-best-for-beginners) 7. [4\. First Aid Only 9301-25P — Best budget pick](#4-first-aid-only-9301-25p-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 8. [5\. EVERLIT 185-Piece Metal — Best for pros](#5-everlit-185-piece-metal-%E2%80%94-best-for-pros) 9. [6\. TLIEAO 400-Piece Dual-Layer — Best premium](#6-tlieao-400-piece-dual-layer-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 10. [How heavy is too heavy for a truck cab?](#how-heavy-is-too-heavy-for-a-truck-cab) 11. [Does OSHA compliance matter on a small crew?](#does-osha-compliance-matter-on-a-small-crew) 12. [What the listings do not tell you about refills](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you-about-refills) 13. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 14. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best lightweight first aid kit for contractors at a glance | Pick | Weight | Piece count | Price | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[First Aid Only 9302-25M](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RNSPYM?tag=mundocisco-20) | 1.38 lb | 178 | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RNSPYM?tag=mundocisco-20) | | **Runner-up**[ProHeal 10-Person ANSI Class A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPQ7SYT6?tag=mundocisco-20) | Not published | 111 | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPQ7SYT6?tag=mundocisco-20) | | **Best for beginners**[Gevoke Professional 310-Piece](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT3XJS2G?tag=mundocisco-20) | 1.65 lb claim | 310 | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT3XJS2G?tag=mundocisco-20) | | **Best budget pick**[First Aid Only 9301-25P](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D8P312I?tag=mundocisco-20) | 1.2 lb | 176 | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D8P312I?tag=mundocisco-20) | | **Best for pros**[EVERLIT 185-Piece Metal](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNVSVP54?tag=mundocisco-20) | 3.85 lb | 185 | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNVSVP54?tag=mundocisco-20) | | **Best premium**[TLIEAO 400-Piece Dual-Layer](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQ4XW2W?tag=mundocisco-20) | 3.4 lb claim | 400 | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQ4XW2W?tag=mundocisco-20) | ## How I cut a long list down to six I mapped every candidate to a buyer profile before I read a single feature bullet. Contractors are not one shopper. A drywall sub working out of a single van needs a different kit than a general contractor who staffs three sites at once, and both differ from the guy running weekend punch-list work out of an SUV. The six picks split cleanly across those profiles: 1. **The everyday truck kit**: light, wall-mountable, covers a full crew. The 9302-25M does this. 2. **The compliance box**: sized to a headcount, ANSI-referenced, plastic-cased. The ProHeal handles this. 3. **The starter kit**: transparent lid, obvious layout, mid-range piece count. Gevoke fits here. 4. **The spare**: the cheapest way to stash a second kit in a second vehicle. The 9301-25P. 5. **The trailer-mount**: metal case, OSHA reference, bolted to a wall. EVERLIT. 6. **The base-of-operations kit**: 400 pieces, two-tier, lives on a shop wall. TLIEAO. Everything I cut fell into one of three buckets: no published weight *and* no published dimensions, a case that could not be wall-mounted, or a piece count under 100 that would not cover a working crew. The six above each publish enough dimensional data to compare against a truck cab or a trailer wall. ## What actually decides a jobsite kit Most roundups compare piece count. That is the wrong lever. A 400-piece kit and a 178-piece kit both give you bandages and gauze; the difference is usually more units of the same small items, not more categories of injury handled. Three things actually decide a contractor kit: - **Weight**, because a kit that lives in a truck rides with you every day. The range here is 1.2 lb to 3.85 lb, and that is a real spread once you add it to a tool bag. - **Case format**, because a metal wall-mountable box does something a soft plastic clamshell cannot: it survives a trailer environment and it stays put on a stud. - **Coverage size**, because ANSI and OSHA references key off headcount. A 10-person kit is not a 25-person kit with fewer bandages; it is a different classification. Piece count is a proxy at best. The First Aid Only 9302-25M packs 178 items into 1.38 lb. The EVERLIT packs 185 items into 3.85 lb. Same category of coverage, nearly triple the weight. That is your deciding trade-off. ## 1\. First Aid Only 9302-25M — Best overall **A 25-person metal-cased kit that weighs 1.38 lb, which is the sweet spot for a kit that rides in a truck and mounts to a wall.** [![First Aid Only 9302-25M contractor first aid kit in white metal case — the 1.38 lb weight makes it the lightest wall-mountable option here](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314Sb+1HmfL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RNSPYM?tag=mundocisco-20) **Best for:** a lead carpenter who wants one kit that moves between truck, jobsite wall and home shop **Skip it if:** you need a case that survives a fall off a scaffold This is the lightest metal-cased kit in the set. At 1.38 lb, it undercuts the EVERLIT metal box by 2.47 lb for a nearly identical 178-piece count, and it beats the two red plastic wall units on portability without giving up wall-mount capability. First Aid Only lists the case as durable metal with a wall-mount back and an easy-release latch, sized for 25 people, and the coverage list runs to adhesive fabric and plastic bandages, antibiotic ointments, BZK antiseptic towelettes, burn cream packets, gauze roll, gauze pads and gloves. The model dates from 2013, which matters here: the design has stayed in production long enough that refill packs are easy to find, and First Aid Only sells its own refills. The trade-off is honest. The 9302-25M is not the cheapest, not the largest and not the most rugged. What it does is hit every constraint a working contractor actually cares about, in one case, without asking you to carry an extra 2.5 lb. **Pros:** - Lightest metal-cased kit in this set at 1.38 lb - Wall-mountable with an easy-release latch - 178-piece coverage sized for 25 people - Published warranty from a category incumbent - One of two picks here stocked by more than a single seller **Cons:** - Not the cheapest option in this set - No published impact rating on the case - Design dates from 2013, so the layout is old-school [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RNSPYM?tag=mundocisco-20) ## 2\. ProHeal 10-Person ANSI Class A — Runner-up **A compact 10-person kit that meets ANSI Class A and Type III references in a case small enough for a glovebox.** [![ProHeal 10-person first aid kit in white plastic case — the ANSI Class A reference and 7.87-inch footprint suit a small crew](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KFJkFJylL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPQ7SYT6?tag=mundocisco-20) **Best for:** a small crew that wants ANSI Class A compliance in a glovebox-sized case **Skip it if:** you have more than ten people on site The ProHeal wins on a specific case: you run a two-to-ten person crew and you want the compliance reference without carrying a 25-person kit. ProHeal lists the box as OSHA compliant, ANSI Class A, Type III, sized for 10 people, with 111 pieces in a 7.87 x 2.76 x 5.12 in plastic case. That footprint fits under a truck seat or in a glovebox, and the wall-mount option is still on the table. The 111-piece list is described as gauzes and bandages, burn cream, cotton applicators, gloves, alcohol prep pads and triple antibiotic ointment, plus a manual. Two things pull this to number two rather than number one: it is not weight-published, and it covers ten people rather than 25\. On a two-truck operation with four guys per truck, that is fine. On a framing crew of twenty, it is a shortfall. The case is plastic, not metal, so it is lighter to move but less rugged bolted to a trailer wall than the metal options. **Pros:** - ANSI Class A and Type III compliance references - Compact 7.87 x 2.76 x 5.12 in footprint - Wall-mountable plastic case with carry handle - 111 pieces sized to a 10-person headcount - Includes a manual and guide **Cons:** - Weight is not published - Coverage caps at 10 people - Plastic case is less rugged than a metal box for trailer mounting [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPQ7SYT6?tag=mundocisco-20) ## 3\. Gevoke Professional 310-Piece — Best for beginners **A 310-piece kit with a transparent lid and a claimed 1.65 lb weight, aimed at a contractor building a first kit.** [![Gevoke Professional 310-piece first aid kit with clear lid — the transparent case shows contents at a glance for a first-time buyer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fyeGm2WEL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT3XJS2G?tag=mundocisco-20) **Best for:** a solo contractor building a first kit who wants to see the contents at a glance **Skip it if:** you need a metal case for wall mounting on a jobsite trailer Gevoke solves the beginner problem: you do not yet know what a first aid kit should contain, so a clear lid that shows the whole layout is worth more than an extra 100 pieces you cannot see. The listing claims 310 pieces in a 10.3 x 8.08 x 3.24 in case at a claimed 1.65 lb, with adhesive bandages, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, burn gel, a CPR face shield, gloves and a triangular bandage. That is the broadest content mix in this set. The case is high-density plastic with a sliding lock clasp. This is the second-cheapest pick here, which pairs well with the beginner brief: you want the layout and the coverage without paying a premium for a metal box you may not need. The catch is that the 1.65 lb figure is a listing claim rather than a specification field, and the case cannot compete with the metal-boxed picks for trailer-mount durability. For a truck-cab kit that you actually open and learn from, that is a fair trade. **Pros:** - Transparent lid shows layout at a glance - 310-piece content spread including CPR face shield - Second-cheapest of the six - Sliding lock clasp resists spills - Compact 10.3 x 8.08 in footprint **Cons:** - Weight is a listing claim, not a specification field - Plastic case is not rated for impact - No OSHA or ANSI reference in the listing [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT3XJS2G?tag=mundocisco-20) ## 4\. First Aid Only 9301-25P — Best budget pick **The lightest kit in this set at 1.2 lb, in a plastic case sized for a work truck.** [![First Aid Only 9301-25P plastic-cased 25-person contractor kit — at 1.2 lb it is the lightest kit in this comparison](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41md8H4KmiL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D8P312I?tag=mundocisco-20) **Best for:** a second kit for a work truck or a spare vehicle **Skip it if:** you want a wall-mountable metal box This is the same First Aid Only recipe as the 9302-25M, moved into a plastic case and stripped to the essentials. First Aid Only lists it as a 176-piece 25-person contractor kit at 1.2 lb, in a 6 x 9.06 x 2.38 in plastic case with easy-release latches and a built-in carry handle. It is the cheapest of the six. The role is clear: buy this as a second kit. Put it in the spare truck, the trailer, or the toolbox that never comes into the house. At 1.2 lb, it is 0.18 lb lighter than the 9302-25M and about a third of the weight of the EVERLIT metal box, so it disappears in a tool bag. The trade-off is the case: plastic, not metal, so wall-mounting on a trailer is less secure. The content list mirrors the metal-cased sibling with adhesive fabric bandages, burn cream, gauze rolls and pads, gloves and scissors, so you are not giving up coverage for the lower price. **Pros:** - Lightest kit in this comparison at 1.2 lb - Cheapest of the six - 176-piece coverage for 25 people - Built-in carry handle - Same manufacturer as the top pick, so refills interchange **Cons:** - Plastic case, not metal - No published warranty in the spec sheet - The slowest seller of the six [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D8P312I?tag=mundocisco-20) ## 5\. EVERLIT 185-Piece Metal — Best for pros **A commercial-grade metal box that names OSHA 1910.151(b) directly in the listing, at 3.85 lb.** [![EVERLIT 185-piece metal first aid kit in white metal case — the OSHA 1910.151(b) reference and metal wall-mount suit trailer installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NkFGoQUcL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNVSVP54?tag=mundocisco-20) **Best for:** a foreman who needs an OSHA-referenced metal box bolted to a trailer wall **Skip it if:** cab weight and space are your main constraint EVERLIT is the compliance-forward pick. The listing names OSHA 1910.151(b) directly, describes the case as commercial-grade metal built for construction sites, contractor workspaces and DOT trucks, and gives 185 pieces in a 4 x 12 x 11 in case at 3.85 lb. That weight is the honest downside. It is 2.47 lb heavier than the 9302-25M for effectively the same coverage, and it costs more. What you buy for that weight is a metal case rated for demanding environments and an explicit OSHA reference. If you run a general contracting operation where a compliance officer might actually look at the box on the wall, the reference matters. If you are a solo trim carpenter, it does not. The listing mentions coverage for cuts, scrapes, burns, minor wounds, hypothermia and acute injuries, which is broader language than the other picks use. Only one seller lists it, which limits your fallback if it goes out of stock. **Pros:** - OSHA 1910.151(b) named in the listing - Commercial-grade metal case for wall mounting - 185 pieces with a broader coverage description - Compact 4 x 12 x 11 in footprint for a metal box **Cons:** - 3.85 lb, the heaviest kit in this set - The most expensive kit here except for the TLIEAO - Only one seller lists it - No published warranty in the spec sheet [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNVSVP54?tag=mundocisco-20) ## 6\. TLIEAO 400-Piece Dual-Layer — Best premium **A 400-piece two-tier wall kit that reads as a shop-wall installation, not a truck-cab kit.** [![TLIEAO 400-piece dual-layer first aid kit with tiered shelves and transparent lid — the two-tier layout suits a shop wall rather than a truck cab](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lTKWS2iHL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQ4XW2W?tag=mundocisco-20) **Best for:** a shop or site office where the kit lives on a wall and rarely moves **Skip it if:** the kit has to ride in a truck every day The TLIEAO is the odd one out, in a useful way. It is the highest-priced kit in this set and the largest by piece count, and TLIEAO describes it as a dual-layer wall-mountable plastic case with tiered shelves and a transparent lid, in a 12.2 x 4.13 x 13.4 in footprint at a claimed 3.4 lb. That layout is not a truck-cab kit. It is a base-of-operations kit for a shop, a site office, or the back wall of a large trailer. The two-tier layout means faster access when you know where everything lives, and the 400-piece contents cover more incidents per restock cycle. This is the one buyers choose most often in this set, based on the sales data. The downsides are real: the 3.4 lb figure is a listing claim, the case is plastic rather than metal, and the footprint takes up wall real estate that a smaller kit would not. Bought for a shop wall, that footprint is a feature. **Pros:** - 400 pieces, the highest count in this set - Two-tier layout with transparent lid - Wall-mountable plastic case - The one buyers choose most often here - Broad content spread for repeat restocks **Cons:** - Weight is a listing claim, not a specification field - Highest-priced pick in the set - Footprint is too large for most truck cabs - Plastic case, not metal [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQ4XW2W?tag=mundocisco-20) ## How heavy is too heavy for a truck cab? The functional cutoff in this set is 2 lb. Below it, the kit disappears into a tool bag or under a seat and you forget you are carrying it. Above it, you feel the kit every time you move it, and you leave it behind on the days you should not. Four of the six kits sit under 2 lb. Two do not. Here is how they line up: - First Aid Only 9301-25P: 1.2 lb - First Aid Only 9302-25M: 1.38 lb - Gevoke Professional: 1.65 lb (listing claim) - TLIEAO 400-Piece: 3.4 lb (listing claim) - EVERLIT 185-Piece Metal: 3.85 lb - ProHeal 10-Person: not published If the kit rides with you daily, stay under 2 lb. If the kit lives on a wall and rarely moves, weight stops mattering and case format takes over. The two heaviest kits here are also the two you would most reasonably bolt to a trailer. ## Does OSHA compliance matter on a small crew? OSHA 1910.151(b) is the general first aid regulation that applies to workplaces without a nearby infirmary or clinic. Whether it applies to you depends on your operation, your state and the size of your crew, and this is worth asking a compliance-savvy peer about rather than taking a listing at face value. Two picks in this set name compliance references directly. EVERLIT names OSHA 1910.151(b). ProHeal names OSHA compliance, ANSI Class A and Type III. The other four kits describe themselves as contractor kits without naming a standard. On a small crew doing residential work, that distinction may not matter. On a commercial site where a foreman signs off on safety documentation, a named reference on the box is worth the extra cost. Read the ANSI class as a coverage floor, not a ceiling: a Class A kit is the baseline, Class B is broader, and neither is a substitute for a stocked kit that people actually open. ## What the listings do not tell you about refills Three things the product pages do not spell out, that will matter after the box has been on the wall for six months: 1. **Bandages disappear fastest.** Adhesive fabric bandages, gauze pads and antiseptic wipes turn over first on any active jobsite. Piece count tells you how many restock cycles you get before the box is empty, not how many kinds of injury it handles. 2. **Refill packs are not standardised.** First Aid Only sells its own refill packs, which is one reason to favour the two First Aid Only picks if you plan to keep the same kit in service for years. The other brands here do not publish a refill SKU in the listing, so you may end up restocking from generic bulk packs. 3. **Expiry dates apply.** Burn cream, antibiotic ointment and antiseptic towelettes carry expiration dates. A 400-piece kit that never gets opened will still need creams and ointments swapped every few years. Larger piece counts do not extend that clock. Plan for a quarterly bandage restock and an annual cream check, and pick a case that opens easily enough that you actually do those checks. ## The verdict The First Aid Only 9302-25M is the best lightweight first aid kit for contractors in this set, and the reason is narrow and specific: it is the only pick that combines a metal wall-mountable case, 25-person coverage, 178 pieces and a sub-2 lb weight. Every other kit gives up one of those. The 9301-25P drops the metal case. The EVERLIT triples the weight. The Gevoke swaps to plastic. The ProHeal drops to a 10-person coverage. The TLIEAO gets too large for a truck cab. Two conditions flip the recommendation. First, if your crew never exceeds ten people and you want ANSI Class A named on the box, the ProHeal is the better buy: smaller footprint, compliance reference, sized correctly. Second, if the kit will live bolted to a trailer wall and never ride in a cab, the EVERLIT earns its extra weight by naming OSHA 1910.151(b) directly and shipping in a metal case built for that job. For a solo contractor who wants a first kit, start with the Gevoke and learn the contents. For a spare truck, buy the 9301-25P. For a shop wall, the TLIEAO. For everything else, the 9302-25M is the default. ## FAQ ### What is the lightest first aid kit for contractors here? The lightest first aid kit for contractors in this set is the First Aid Only 9301-25P at 1.2 lb, followed by the 9302-25M at 1.38 lb and the Gevoke Professional at a claimed 1.65 lb. The two heaviest, TLIEAO at a claimed 3.4 lb and EVERLIT at 3.85 lb, are wall-mount kits rather than daily-carry kits. Under 2 lb is the practical cutoff for a kit that rides in a truck cab every day. ### Is the First Aid Only 9302-25M worth the price over the 9301-25P? The First Aid Only 9302-25M is worth the step up if you plan to wall-mount the kit. The 9302-25M ships in a metal case for 0.18 lb more than the plastic-cased 9301-25P and carries a published manufacturer warranty. The piece counts and coverage brief are nearly identical: 178 versus 176 pieces, both sized for 25 people. If the kit lives loose in a truck, the 9301-25P wins on cost. ### How many pieces does a contractor first aid kit actually need? A contractor first aid kit needs enough pieces to cover the crew size and the restock interval, not a headline number. The kits here run from 111 to 400 pieces. A 10-person crew is well covered by the 111-piece ProHeal. A 25-person crew fits either First Aid Only kit at around 178 pieces. Above that, extra pieces mostly mean longer restock intervals for bandages and wipes, not new injury categories covered. ### ProHeal versus EVERLIT: which is the better compliance kit? ProHeal versus EVERLIT comes down to case format and crew size. ProHeal names OSHA compliance plus ANSI Class A and Type III for a 10-person 111-piece kit in a plastic case at 7.87 x 2.76 x 5.12 in. EVERLIT names OSHA 1910.151(b) for a 185-piece kit in a metal case at 4 x 12 x 11 in and 3.85 lb. Small crew in a truck: ProHeal. Larger site with a trailer wall: EVERLIT. ### What mistake do most contractors make buying a first aid kit? Most contractors make the mistake of buying by piece count and ignoring case format and weight. A 400-piece kit that lives in a garage is worth less than a 178-piece kit that rides in the truck every day. Weight decides whether the kit travels. Case format decides whether it survives a trailer. Piece count only decides how often you restock. Buy for the location the kit will actually live in. The right kit is the one that is in the truck on the day someone slices a thumb open, not the one with the biggest number on the box. Start with where the kit will live: cab, trailer wall, shop shelf. Match the case format to that location, match the coverage to your crew size, then let the piece count fall where it does. For most working contractors the First Aid Only 9302-25M is the answer because it makes the fewest compromises across those three questions. Buy it once, mount it where you need it, and set a calendar reminder for a quarterly bandage restock. *Last updated: September 11, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*