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- Richmond, Va
I like to be prepared for accidents b/c well...they tend to happen when out in the woods miles from decent medical care. This list should serve as a solid guide for anyone looking to build up a First Aid Kit to keep in the truck. Now, remember that there are some things you may never need, while others you may want to double up on. That is something only you can decide, and should really think about only after you build you kit.
**Only put in your kit that which you are trained and knowledgeable enough to use properly and safely**
So first of all - the container. This can be anything that can hold your kit, but I recommend getting something that is ballistic nylon and built to last. My truck didn't come with a Nissan one so I prefer these two:
Container:
Basic Kit Bag: Blue Ridge Overland Gear IFAK
As an add-on - I would also get a Blue Ridge Overland Gear medium hook and loop pouch to add into the IFAK. I prefer the clear fronts so you can actually see what you have in the first aid dept.
BROG previously made small pouches which allowed for compartmentalization of products, but after contacting the company I found out they are no longer making them. Hopefully, they will come back in the future though.
Large Kit Bag: Blue Ridge Overland Gear First Aid Bag
Basics:
These are items that every kit should have no matter what. They can all be fit into the Basic Kit Bag with the addition of a Blueridge Overland Gear hook and loop pouch or two.
Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred)
Antibacterial ointment
Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric)
Butterfly bandages / adhesive wound-closure strips
Gauze pads (various sizes)
Nonstick sterile pads
Medical adhesive tape (10 yd. roll, min. 1" width)
Blister treatment
Ibuprofen or other NSAID
After bite - insect bite/sting treatment
Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
Fine point tweezers
Safety pins
First-aid manual or information cards
Now you have your basic kit, but you want to expand on it to make sure you are ready for anything? You will want to upgrade to a bigger bag or add a second bag at this point. Then add in the following:
Wraps and Wound:
Tourniquet or RATS
Elastic wrap/Triangular cravat bandage
Finger splint
SAM splint
Rolled gauze
Rolled, stretch-to-conform bandages
Hydrogel-based pads
First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic
Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze
Liquid bandage
Oval eye pads
Medications and Treatments:
Hand sanitizer
Aloe vera gel (for sun burns)
Aspirin (primarily for response to a heart attack)
Antacid tablets (Tums or Gas X)
Throat lozenges
Lubricating eye drops
Anti-Diarrheal
Poison ivy / poison oak treatment
Glucose or other sugar to treat hypoglycemia
Pedialyte packets
Antifungal foot powder
Injectable epinephrine to treat allergic reactions
Snake Bite Kit
Tools and Supplies:
Knife/Multi Tool - Dedicate one this kit (Spyderco Ladybug Salt is great here)
Paramedic shears
Safety razor blade (or scalpel w/ #15 or #12 blade)
Cotton-tipped swabs
Standard oral thermometer
Low-reading (hypothermia) thermometer
Irrigation syringe with 18-gauge catheter
Magnifying glass
Small mirror
Medical / surgical gloves (nitrile NOT latex b/c some people are allergic to latex)
CPR mask
Steel sewing needle with heavy-duty thread
Needle-nose pliers with wire cutter
Duct tape (small roll)
Small notepad with waterproof pencil or pen
Medical waste bag (plus box for sharp items)
Waterproof container to hold supplies and meds
Emergency heat-reflecting blanket
Headlamp (preferred) or flashlight
Whistle (pealess preferred)
Other:
Sunscreen
Lip balm with SPF
Insect repellent with Deet
Biodegradable soap
Water-treatment chemicals
Collapsible water sink or basin
Superglue (Dermabond if you can get your hands on it)
New Skin
Save some money and either find a friend who also wants to build a kit or if you want, build multiple setups; then buy your stuff off amazon in bulk.
**Only put in your kit that which you are trained and knowledgeable enough to use properly and safely**
So first of all - the container. This can be anything that can hold your kit, but I recommend getting something that is ballistic nylon and built to last. My truck didn't come with a Nissan one so I prefer these two:
Container:
Basic Kit Bag: Blue Ridge Overland Gear IFAK
As an add-on - I would also get a Blue Ridge Overland Gear medium hook and loop pouch to add into the IFAK. I prefer the clear fronts so you can actually see what you have in the first aid dept.
BROG previously made small pouches which allowed for compartmentalization of products, but after contacting the company I found out they are no longer making them. Hopefully, they will come back in the future though.
Large Kit Bag: Blue Ridge Overland Gear First Aid Bag
Basics:
These are items that every kit should have no matter what. They can all be fit into the Basic Kit Bag with the addition of a Blueridge Overland Gear hook and loop pouch or two.
Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred)
Antibacterial ointment
Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric)
Butterfly bandages / adhesive wound-closure strips
Gauze pads (various sizes)
Nonstick sterile pads
Medical adhesive tape (10 yd. roll, min. 1" width)
Blister treatment
Ibuprofen or other NSAID
After bite - insect bite/sting treatment
Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
Fine point tweezers
Safety pins
First-aid manual or information cards
Now you have your basic kit, but you want to expand on it to make sure you are ready for anything? You will want to upgrade to a bigger bag or add a second bag at this point. Then add in the following:
Wraps and Wound:
Tourniquet or RATS
Elastic wrap/Triangular cravat bandage
Finger splint
SAM splint
Rolled gauze
Rolled, stretch-to-conform bandages
Hydrogel-based pads
First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic
Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze
Liquid bandage
Oval eye pads
Medications and Treatments:
Hand sanitizer
Aloe vera gel (for sun burns)
Aspirin (primarily for response to a heart attack)
Antacid tablets (Tums or Gas X)
Throat lozenges
Lubricating eye drops
Anti-Diarrheal
Poison ivy / poison oak treatment
Glucose or other sugar to treat hypoglycemia
Pedialyte packets
Antifungal foot powder
Injectable epinephrine to treat allergic reactions
Snake Bite Kit
Tools and Supplies:
Knife/Multi Tool - Dedicate one this kit (Spyderco Ladybug Salt is great here)
Paramedic shears
Safety razor blade (or scalpel w/ #15 or #12 blade)
Cotton-tipped swabs
Standard oral thermometer
Low-reading (hypothermia) thermometer
Irrigation syringe with 18-gauge catheter
Magnifying glass
Small mirror
Medical / surgical gloves (nitrile NOT latex b/c some people are allergic to latex)
CPR mask
Steel sewing needle with heavy-duty thread
Needle-nose pliers with wire cutter
Duct tape (small roll)
Small notepad with waterproof pencil or pen
Medical waste bag (plus box for sharp items)
Waterproof container to hold supplies and meds
Emergency heat-reflecting blanket
Headlamp (preferred) or flashlight
Whistle (pealess preferred)
Other:
Sunscreen
Lip balm with SPF
Insect repellent with Deet
Biodegradable soap
Water-treatment chemicals
Collapsible water sink or basin
Superglue (Dermabond if you can get your hands on it)
New Skin
Save some money and either find a friend who also wants to build a kit or if you want, build multiple setups; then buy your stuff off amazon in bulk.
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