Hello Adventure.
Southeast Expedition Medical (SEM) is a small business built by cavers, for cavers. Our focus comes from the caving community that has been historically underserved in underground medical gear and training. Caves are uniquely austere environments, requiring exceptional innovation with minimal resources as compared to many other wilderness areas due to the complete lack of satellite communication.
Only cavers can rescue cavers. We take care of each other, and Southeast Expedition Medical fills the gear and training gap.
Medical Gear
SEM has developed several med bags tailored to caving. From the Admin Module to our Rapid Response Pack, we provide customized options for cavers.
Either pick up some of our care modules, which are vacuum-packed where needed to reduce the bulk and keep your medical items isolated and clean while in muddy environments, or come visit our re-packing station at an event to dial in your kit.
Wilderness Training
With special emphasis on injuries and illness common in caving, our Wilderness First Aid course focuses on basic assessment and treatment skills where emergency assistance may not be readily available.
This certification builds on the concepts of basic first aid and applies it to settings where environmental factors (such as heat or cold) can complicate treatment, extended treatment times may be required, and where improvisation is necessary due to limited resources.
Custom Classes & Bags
Please contact us to build a custom medical bag/case or tailor a class specific to your group.
Our in-house manufacturing of sewn goods means that we can make any size, shape, or type of bag - compatible with your cave pack, med bag, or even with your vertical gear if you want immediate access to IFAK on rope.
Jennifer Young, WEMR
Jennifer has been an avid outdoorswoman since her first steps – tackling mountain biking, skiing, backpacking, whitewater kayaking, snowshoeing in the backcountry, and the like at an early age. Her hands-on experience with remote trauma makes wilderness medicine personal, and she is dedicated to providing training and resources to others. In her free time, Jennifer volunteers in a variety of organizations and positions in her home region TAG.
Chris Lee, CSP, WEMT-B
Chris has been certified in Wilderness Medicine for over a decade and has been an avid outdoorsman since his days as a Boy Scout. In true Eagle Scout fashion, he takes “Be Prepared” to the next level and has made a career out of risk management and training. Chris is passionate about wilderness medicine, from assessing risk frameworks to developing custom gear solutions for austere environments. In his free time, Chris participates in continuing education opportunities.