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Coghlan's Moleskin Plus Strips vs Near Zero Outdoor Gear First Aid Kit

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Coghlan's Moleskin Plus Strips is the lighter option — 140 g lighter than the Near Zero Outdoor Gear First Aid Kit (82% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Coghlan's Moleskin Plus Strips Near Zero Outdoor Gear First Aid Kit
Weight 30 g · 0.030 kg · 0.07 lb 170 g · 0.170 kg · 0.37 lb
Brand Coghlan's Near Zero Outdoor Gear
Category First Aid First Aid
Coghlan's Moleskin Plus Strips
30 g

Traditional blister treatment and prevention pads.

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Near Zero Outdoor Gear First Aid Kit
170 g

Ultralight waterproof first aid kit with 70 pieces.

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Coghlan's Moleskin Plus Strips vs Near Zero Outdoor Gear First Aid Kit: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Coghlan's Moleskin Plus Strips wins — at 30 g it is 140 g (82%) lighter than the Near Zero Outdoor Gear First Aid Kit (170 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest first aid page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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