First aid kit
- Thread starter Cudruln
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Well I am good for basic first aid. I am pretty much looking for something that is a good for the basic type of minor accident (bumps, bruises and scratches). Was not sure if there is something better than the standard walmart kit.
Here’s the kit that the guy that teaches med courses for me recommends. In the upcoming class he’s teaching at TruPrep, he covers the applications of all items in the kit.
https://www.southeasterntac.com/product-page/bleeding-control-kit
Also, you could use that kit as a guide, go to TruPrep, and build a similar kit from the items that they sell there.
Here’s a link to the aforementioned med class: https://www.southeasttraders.com/th...-buddy-aid-march-4-truprep-in-marietta.18423/
https://www.southeasterntac.com/product-page/bleeding-control-kit
Also, you could use that kit as a guide, go to TruPrep, and build a similar kit from the items that they sell there.
Here’s a link to the aforementioned med class: https://www.southeasttraders.com/th...-buddy-aid-march-4-truprep-in-marietta.18423/
Band aids in different sizes (I like fabric not the plastic ones)
Anti bacterial stuff like neosporin
Gauze pads
Tape
Triangle bandage
Ace wrap
Ice pack
Basic OTC meds like ibuprofen, Benadryl, pepto, etc......
Tourniquet (CAT is worth the money)
Israeli bandage
Gloves
This should cover most basic stuff. There are more things for bleeding control but you really should get trained to use them.
Anti bacterial stuff like neosporin
Gauze pads
Tape
Triangle bandage
Ace wrap
Ice pack
Basic OTC meds like ibuprofen, Benadryl, pepto, etc......
Tourniquet (CAT is worth the money)
Israeli bandage
Gloves
This should cover most basic stuff. There are more things for bleeding control but you really should get trained to use them.
Do you know of a place that has pre built kits or do you recommend just building one?
True prep has a lot of kits but I haven’t been up there in a while to know exactly what they have. I’m sure Wes would shoot you straight on what’s good. If you want though I would be happy to meet you up there one day if you want and I can help you pick stuff.
Piecing it together may save a few bucks if you want to put the effort in but I don’t think it would be worth it for the small amount saved if trueprep has a kit that already fits your need.
Let me clarify this, a first aid kit and a IFAK/blow out kit are different. In the stuff I listed about a first aid kit would have all of it and some more stuff except for the tourniquet and the Israeli bandage. Those are absolutely worth buying in addition to a first aid kit because they are the most effective and easiest way to stop massive hemorrhage and the first aid kits typically don’t have anything nearly as efficient.
