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WestonWorks First Aid Bottle
Most RV owners heading off for a walk end up juggling a water bottle, a first aid pouch, hand sanitiser and, if there's a dog along, a bowl as well. The WestonWorks First Aid Bottle folds all of that into one crossbody unit - an insulated stainless bottle with two stacking storage cups underneath, carried in a neoprene pouch with a phone pocket and carabiner clips for whatever else needs to come along.
Key features
- Insulated stainless-steel bottle with a wide, hinged carry handle built into the lid
- Two stacking, screw-on storage cups built into the base for extra capacity or standalone storage
- Zip-front neoprene carry pouch with an adjustable, crossbody-length strap
- Front zip pocket sized for a phone or a slim wallet
- Two carabiner clips built into the side of the pouch for attaching extras
- Included in the kit: a hand sanitiser bottle and a collapsible silicone pet bowl
- Powder-coated exterior finish
RV use case
This is built for the short trip away from the van rather than a full day out - down to the amenities block, along the beach, or a lap of the park with the dog. Instead of grabbing a bottle in one hand and patting down pockets for a phone, sanitiser and a first aid pouch, everything clips onto one crossbody unit that's ready by the door. It's the dog-walking crowd who'll get the most out of it: the collapsible bowl and a cup of water are already on the strap, so there's no separate bag just for a thirsty dog.
Pros
- Replaces several loose items - bottle, first aid pouch, sanitiser, bowl - with one crossbody carry
- Stacking cups keep small items like bandaids or tablets separate from snacks
- Front zip pocket means a phone doesn't need its own bag
- Carabiners let you unclip just the bowl or sanitiser without carrying the whole rig
Cons
- One bottle means one water source, so it's not set up for full day trips.
Best for
Caravan and motorhome owners doing short walks from the van - especially with a dog in tow - who'd rather clip on one pouch than assemble a bag full of separate bits.
Verdict
On a walk with the dog, the setup held its own - a strip of bandaids and a handful of lollies stayed put in the top cup, water in the second, and the bowl and hand sanitiser were already clipped to the strap instead of buried in a bag. It won't replace a proper day pack for anything longer than that, but for the short loop around the campsite it removes the excuse to grab three separate items on the way out the door.
Discount code
Weston Works is giving RV3D readers 10% off the First Aid Bottle at checkout with the code RV3D10. Shop it at westonworks.au.
The old way of getting ready for a walk - one bulky pack and four separate pouches before you've even left the van.
Straight out of the box - the bottle, the carry pouch, and a WestonWorks keyring.
The powder-coated red finish is bold enough to spot at the bottom of any camp box.
Twist off the base and there are two extra storage cups hiding underneath.
The front pocket swallows a phone, with the clips still free for extras.
A collapsible bowl clips straight onto the side - handy if there's a dog along for the walk.
Bottle, pouch, sanitiser, bowl and phone - everything from the old pile, minus the pile.
Branded clips rather than generic hardware - a small detail that suggests this wasn't an afterthought.
Slung crossbody rather than on the back, it stays clear of a jacket or day pack.
Up close, the zip pocket and both carabiner clips are doing their job at once.
On a dog walk, the bowl and bottle both come along without a second bag.
One cup holds the essentials, the other holds the reward for finishing the walk.
Bentley checking whether the water's up to standard.
Proof it doesn't need a backpack to hold its own at a scenic stop.
The storage cups do double duty as snack trays when it's time to stop for a break.