First aid kits seem like a good idea, but are they useful? Ours is! Let's dive deep on this one. We'll also visit a mummified hand, see trees in the road, play with sharp things and stop a whole lot of bleeding.
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PRODUCT REVIEW
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TECH TALK
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
FIRST AID KIT
- Wilderness First Aid Training:
- Red Cross
- American Outdoor School
Emergency Number List:
- US poison control 1-800-222-122
- General Emergency 911
- Mental Health Support 988
Stop the Bleed Kit - TRAINING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Pressure dressing (Israeli bandage or similar) - Maintains pressure over bleeding wounds
Hemostatic gauze (e.g., QuikClot) - Promotes clotting in deep wounds; requires training
Blister Tape (Moleskin) - Blister prevention
Burn Cream - Minor burns
Medical paper or silicone tape - Gentle adhesion to skin; secures dressings with minimal irritation
Heavy-duty cloth or waterproof tape - Strong adhesion for securing splints, bandages, or emergency repairs
Cotton swabs (e.g., Q-tips) - Applying ointments, cleaning small wounds, precise care
Flat-style instant cold pack (single-use) - Temporary relief for sprains, bruises, burns, and insect bites
Sterile gauze pads (various sizes) - Covering wounds, absorbing fluids
Heavy-duty feminine pads (non-menstrual use) - Used as emergency absorbent dressing for bleeding control Irrigation syringe (10-20 mL) - Wound flushing Antiseptic wipes (benzalkonium or chlorhexidine) - Wound cleaning
Hydrocolloid bandages - Blister prevention and treatment
Adhesive bandages - Small cuts and abrasions
Whistle - Emergency signaling; attract attention in remote areas
Disposable thermometer - Fever monitoring
Scalpel (individually wrapped, single-use) - Precision cutting in emergencies; backup cutting tool
Stainless steel sewing needle - Removing splinters, emergency gear or fabric repair
First Aid Guide - Reference
Small compass (cheap but reliable) - Basic navigation in case of GPS failure or emergency Tick remover tool (e.g., Tick Key) - Safer removal of embedded ticks (optional, useful in wooded areas)
CPR mask (one-way valve) - Rescue breathing TRAINING RECOMMENDED
Sterile eye wash (saline solution) - Flush out irritants, dust, or debris from eyes Trauma shears (full size, usable) - Cutting tape, clothes Tweezers (fine tip) - Splinters, ticks Acetaminophen - Pain, fever (alternate to ibuprofen) Activated charcoal - for poisoning Zinc oxide diaper cream - Treats chafing, rashes, minor burns, insect bites; provides moisture barrier Meclizine or dimenhydrinate - Motion sickness, nausea Antacid tablets - Indigestion, heartburn Oral rehydration salts - Rehydration during illness Loperamide - Diarrhea Hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol) - Hand hygiene Nitrile gloves - Protective barrier Finger cots - Protect wounds on fingers; keep dressings dry Non-lubricated condoms - Emergency water carrier, wound protection, or improvised cover Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Allergic reactions, sleep aid Hydrocortisone cream 1% - Skin irritation, rash Ibuprofen - Pain, inflammation, fever Loratadine or cetirizine - Non-drowsy allergy relief 2-day emergency supply of essential personal meds - Includes medications critical for survival or ongoing treatment (e.g., insulin, heart meds)
Hard candy (glucose source) - Emergency sugar source for suspected diabetic hypoglycemia
Naloxone nasal spray (e.g., Narcan) - Emergency treatment for opioid overdose; potentially life-saving
Permanent marker (e.g., Sharpie) - Mark tourniquet times, label supplies, track wound changes, or leave emergency notes
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