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    kengel2

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    Just wanted to see what everyone is using for first aid kits. Pulled mine out the car the other day and most stuff had expired. It was just an adventure medical kits ultralight ($20), but I need to replace it and would like to pick up a bigger kit for the house.

    Luckily, I never had to use it, but this week I used the non expired stuff dealing with a dog that had stitches.

    Anyways, what are yall using?
     
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    kengel2 said:
    Just wanted to see what everyone is using for first aid kits. Pulled mine out the car the other day and most stuff had expired. It was just an adventure medical kits ultralight ($20), but I need to replace it and would like to pick up a bigger kit for the house.

    Luckily, I never had to use it, but this week I used the non expired stuff dealing with a dog that had stitches.

    Anyways, what are yall using?
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    gauze pads, instant cold packs, tweezers (stingers/splinters/etc), gauze rolls, non-latex gloves (my wife is allergic), ace bandages, adhesive tape, peroxide solution, turkey baster to rinse wounds, oral syringe/spoon, otc meds: neosporin, advil, benadryl, and some other stuff. Also have an epi pen, safety pins, telfa pads, and medic scissors. I keep it in a cheap-o toolbox from wally world, selected because the top has 3 portions that open without having to dig into the kit - for frequent use things like advil or (quoting olivs) small boo-boo stuff.

    Quick clot and stuff is all fun to pack, but 99% of the time its a scraped knee, a splinter, or small cut that I find myself dealing with. Toddlers have a way of teaching you how to use a fak pretty quick. Its the university of "Hey Dad- watch this"

    Total cost I dont know but its cheap.
     
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    Just noticed that the GAK is out of stock. Another good one that I would recommend that would cover all the bases, is the VOK from Tactical Response. Pretty sure you can find that one on Amazon.
     
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    This one stays in my truck unless I take it in a trip in my wife's vehicle or on my boat.
    It's made by Adventure Medical Kits this seems to be their similar current offering.
    http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/medical-kits/sportsman/bighorn-1.html
    I have added more gauze, tape, butterflies, quick clot, burn gel a tourniquet and probably a few other items.
    It has served me very well.
     
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    Thanks for the suggestions, good to see some of the other companies. I havent been able to get online much since posting so Ill have to look at all the options later.
     
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    the only thing I'd offer with my very limited experience on this subject is that off the shelf kits usually suck. Make sure to supplement or increase contents to your families' needs.
     
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    olivs260 said:
    Just noticed that the GAK is out of stock. Another good one that I would recommend that would cover all the bases, is the VOK from Tactical Response. Pretty sure you can find that one on Amazon.
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    Interstate Guns has a few in stock! Get them while you can! There is a reason they don't last long!
     
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    frankinola said:
    thanks for the tac med info. some of those tac meds kits have potential for use in hunting packs.
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    If you call them they will custom build what you want. Every kit I buy from them they take out and add whatever I ask them to. They have been great to deal with.



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    SMR412

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    I recently used an old back-pack to build a "First-aid/trauma/stuck somewhere with family we'd rather not be PACK"
    It goes with us anytime we road trip or if I go shooting.
    It is what some would call a BOB but that wasn't my intention. I envisioned using it to GET BACK HOME or survive a night broke down in BFE.
    I wanted something for regular 1st aid in addition to traumatic wound care such as gun shot or car crash, etc.
    It also has some defensive "tools" just in case SHTF away from home.
    It is a little cumbersome compared to JUST a FAK but it can serve tons more purposes and it is always ready to go.
    Leaving home without it just doesn't make sense anymore...
     
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    SicilianSecrets

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    How can I get an epi pen? Is this by prescription only? I'm allergic to a couple of things and always wondered about this.



    madwabbit said:
    gauze pads, instant cold packs, tweezers (stingers/splinters/etc), gauze rolls, non-latex gloves (my wife is allergic), ace bandages, adhesive tape, peroxide solution, turkey baster to rinse wounds, oral syringe/spoon, otc meds: neosporin, advil, benadryl, and some other stuff. Also have an epi pen, safety pins, telfa pads, and medic scissors. I keep it in a cheap-o toolbox from wally world, selected because the top has 3 portions that open without having to dig into the kit - for frequent use things like advil or (quoting olivs) small boo-boo stuff.

    Quick clot and stuff is all fun to pack, but 99% of the time its a scraped knee, a splinter, or small cut that I find myself dealing with. Toddlers have a way of teaching you how to use a fak pretty quick. Its the university of "Hey Dad- watch this"

    Total cost I dont know but its cheap.
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    bigtattoo79

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    SicilianSecrets said:
    How can I get an epi pen? Is this by prescription only? I'm allergic to a couple of things and always wondered about this.
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    Talk to your doctor he should write you a prescription for one.


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