Best first aid kits according to redditors
We found 269 Reddit comments discussing the best first aid kits. We ranked the 118 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 269 Reddit comments discussing the best first aid kits. We ranked the 118 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We've used them for that before actually. They smell sooo bad.
I highly recommend them for pranks. Does your buddy look a little too peaceful while napping? Just shove one of these near(or in if you're a bastard) his nose. He'll be quite awake.
This is what I buy for Dude. It's got quick clot, gauze, duct tape, gloves, antiseptic, and a bag for the waste or chest wound. It's $20. He's SAVED two lives with this and the tournequets I stock him with. Medical goes as fast as they can but in those two cases they would not have had enough time.
He also carries small bags of gummy bears, bottled water, and protein bars because the situation has warranted getting food and/or sugar into someone without overloading them.
Here you go my northern friend:
Curad Flexi Fabric adhesive strips, assorted sizes, 30 ct: CDN$4.52 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003YP28G2
Might want to grab a couple of those if you’re putting together 8 kits.
Zorvo Stretch Gauze: 12 pk, CDN$11.69 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTQFPA6
Ducal individually wrapped sterile gauze pads, 2 per pack, 25 packs CDN$7.80 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01M28EDSK
Celox clotting powder packs: 9 pkts CDN$39.30 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IP03838
Duct tape: 1.88in x 10yds CDN$2.41 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008MI42EW
Dynarex white petroleum jelly 5gms, 144 pkts: CDN$16.90 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B009135I40
Premier Value anti-diarrheal (loperamide) tablets: 96ct CDN$12.86 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00XM2MR6I
Premier Ibuprofen 200mg tabs: 1000ct CDN$16.75 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01M3VXSM3
Diphenhydramine capsules 25mg, 100ct: CDN$11.90 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0030HKZ00
North by Honeywell Triple antibiotic ointment 0.5oz 144 pkts: CDN$??? (Out of stock). https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01M3RT261
Uxcell Ziplock bags, 200ct CDN$5.07
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00VG9KSBU
NiceEshop First Aid Bags (empty), CDN$10.59 ea https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LXS8QE1
A printable first aid primer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/yohsresourcelibrary/First+Aid+Quick+Guide.pdf
Certainly not a comprehensive guide, but has some key information like helpful reminders on how to properly perform CPR on kiddos and babies 👶.
It looks like your price is about CDN$28 per kit. Ouch! I’m not familiar with alternatives to Amazon in 🇨🇦. Please send me better links if you find ‘em!
So...a $22 junior-sized machete, a $10 book, a pocket-sized first aid kit, thirty feet of duct tape, a no-name flashlight, and a can of SPAM? And you only have to pay one hundred American dollars (plus $16.59 for ground shipping) for the pleasure of getting it all in a wooden crate? Sign me up!!!
This one on Amazon is pretty cheap. Although the state is recommending that folks stock up to support themselves for a full week in case of emergency. This kit is among the cheapest and only lasts for a few days.
Maybe these are the same people peddling the Homeopathic Accident Kit.
wound kit
medical tape
Trauma shears these are key for getting clothes out away from the wound quickly, they can cut through a penny. Use these are your general bug out scissors.
Forceps
combat tourniquette
celox blood stopper and applicator
halo chest seal stops air from escaping through sucking chest wound.
Nasopharyngeal Airway
battle dressing
surgical clamp
scalpel
suture and needle
I can't share the actual wishlist because it seems to reveal private information even if I try and remove the private information from the list.
I didn't get very far on it, just some random items I could find.
IFAK
Red Pliers
Yellow Pliers
Keybar
Grizzly
Hatchet
Trizip
I tried to be as accurate as I could be. If the item has exact information about it in game, I will try to find that exact item. Otherwise I choose whatever looks closest.
Here's a few things I've bought off Amazon that I've been really happy with:
Minus33 Merino Wool Day Hiker Sock
Magnesium Fire Starter
Bahco 396-LAP Laplander Folding Saw
Sawyer Products Mini Water Filtration System
Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Carbon Steel Blade
Nalgene Translucent Wide Mouth Bottle With Blue Lid
Outdoor Products 3-Pack Ultimate Dry Sack
Rayovac Sportsman 22 Lumen 1AAA Headlight
Adventure Medical Kits Adventure First Aid 2.0
Suunto M-3 D/L Compass
Keep in mind that I'm speaking generally and I'm not covering all of the options. I don't have a medical background but I have taken a fucking shitload of classes over the years, easily in the 500+ hour range for survival, medical, first response, and trauma classes. I've also taught them many times but mostly at a lower level than what gunshots would be.
My IFAKs are for big bad things, I keep a small first aid pack for boo boos but normally those are rub dirt on it and duct tape it. My real IFAKs are for "oh god, this dude is going to die like right now" kind of wounds.
That in mind - all of my IFAKs are homemade. I get supplies in semi-bulk and make 10+ IFAKs because I literally have them everywhere and I rotate out old/expired stuff as needed. I shit you not that I have 4 in my shooting supplies, 1 in my kitchen, 2 in the workshop, 2 in the car, etc. It's not cheap but nothing in life is. If you don't want to be that fanatical about it, getting a kit might be cheaper if you're making one or two.
All of mine MUST have:
Other stuff like for burns, heatstroke, hypothermia, etc I have in some of my bags but not most of them.
Cover the basics:
There is some arguments that can be made about this setup that I won't get into, these are what I like and trust though. I also normally add some extra gloves, tape, gauze, and QuickClot to each bag.
The Adventure Medical Kit is cheap and has the core stuff. Nice easy package too, quick to buy a few of them and stash them places if I don't have time to make real bags right then.
Israeli Bandage is the gold standard for a compression bandage. Watch some YT on how to use one, maybe get to so that you can kill one right off the bat to learn how to use it. Remember - once a bandage is opened, it's use it or lose it. Don't need infections because you used a 5 year old bandage that was stored wrong.
Madison shears are solid.
I like CAT style tourniquets and I trust North American Rescue since they're one of the huge massive names in the market. All of mine are NAR CAT tourniquets.
Condor gets a bad name because of Airsoft kids that wear their stuff all the time, but this bag is really nice. It's fairly cheap, for an IFAK bag, it holds a lot, it's sturdy, and the rip away is really nice. I keep these on the outside of my range bag mostly. The rip away is nice since I can just grab the handle and pull.
Final note - remember that an IFAK isn't just for you to use. It's also for other people to use on you. Make sure they're marked as an IFAK. Mine are all either bright red with a medical cross on it or at least have a big red medical cross on it in a place that everyone can see.
Oh yeah baby we gottem
Link for any doomsday preppers: https://www.amazon.com/Soviet-Russian-Army-Medical-First/dp/B07M8RZ2PW
This one looks pretty good.
https://smile.amazon.com/First-Aid-Only-All-purpose-299-Piece/dp/B000069EYA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486762023&sr=8-3&keywords=first+aid+kit
Yea, superglue does wonders for small cuts. Just make sure to clean it well first.
I saw the grizzly medkit when i was looking for a medkit for my camping/backpacking setup
https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Detachable-Petrolatum/dp/B008CZZVB8/ref=sr_1_5?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1541869533&sr=1-5&keywords=hunting%2Bfirst%2Baid%2Bkit&th=1
Before someone says it, sanitary napkins or tampons are NOT the best thing for bullet wounds. I will copy and paste the post that I keep have to do every few weeks when reddit inevitably starts jerkin that circle:
If you have to improvise a wound dressing for gunshot and all you have are tampons, then yes. Stuff SEVERAL in the wound to compress the surrounding tissues and stifle bleeding/promoting coagulation.
THE REAL step number one for any severe bleeding is call 911 (or for medevac depending on your circumstances), then apply direct pressure, preferably with barriers like gloves, goggles, and mask in between you and the injured persons blood.
Tampons are not made to absorb the amount of flow that comes out of a GSW, and they are not sterile. Again they would not be the first choice for a GSW, but better than nothing.
First choice would be properly preparing by ordering these products and placing them in your first aid kid and/or range bag.
Above all, learn and know First Aid and CPR, use the four (five) firearms safety rules, and avoid situations in which gunfire might be exchanged.
If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them.
SOURCE: USMC Infantry, Firearms Instructor, Safety Fanatic
My first aid kit:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
You'll hate lugging it around, but you can be damn sure it was worth it to me when I laid down my bike going into a turn with a bunch of gravel, and punctured my leg.
How about 20 of them
You’re welcome 🙂
This one is the one I plan on picking up Friday. It is waterproof which is a big plus and seems to have a good selection. I watched a review video on youtube where they listed everything. Once I get it I will be going over what I should add with my brother who is an EMT.
Pizza's idea of the Sawyer was an excellent suggestion and would be one of my top recommendations as well. To hit some other categories for ideas:
Viral/Contamination:
Medical:
Informational:
Water:
Tools:
Other:
Anyway, just some suggestions. Hard to get too crazy on a budget. I'm sorry I missed the exchange but I signed up to give someone who gets screwed something so I'm sure I'm gonna help someone out.
First Aid Only Ammonia Inhalants, 10 Per Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CEK3HEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZFKgDbKCJEKJ2
I drink way too much water all the time, thus the large amount of water I bring with me on trips. Also, haven't invested in a filtration device yet, but that is next!
So, from left to right:
And that's it! Here's the links to everything below:
If you're new to this sort of thing, then it's a good read, I guess.
But this is why I got out of /r/skeptic , as it seemed like every other post was the equivalent of shooting clay pigeons on the ground. Yes, homeopathy is stupid -- as a yoga teacher, I know more than most how fervently the woo community touts its benefits despite the complete lack of scientific validation. But you're either the sort of person who's smart enough never to use it, or you're the sort of person who automatically distrusts any word against it from the "medical establishment". It's all preaching to the choir.
Ah, what the hell. Here's some reviews from the Amazon page:
> Problems purchasing (One star) Unable to actually buy this, as despite stated homeopathic beliefs, it was not possible to purchase this item using a 200th-generation photocopy of a banknote.
> Beautiful Box (Two Stars) I figured I should definitely write this in while drinking my glass of diluted, diluted wine. Why should Big Pharma with their fancy schmancy randomized double-blind clinical trials be getting all the money? Why shouldn't we be giving it to someone who can put a pretty marvelous glucose pill in a green box. I mean, just look at that box--it's beautiful and worth the money right there. It screams environmental awareness. If I had a box like that people would know I was somebody. They would say, "There she comes with a medically looking thingie box. She must be an EMT." Instant adoration, right there. When someone is bleeding out in the street, this is what I want. Big Pharma wants to sell you gauze and have you hold pressure, but don't fall for it. When someone is in v. fib, give him/her a glucose pill with the memory of some electricity. This is much, much cheaper than those defibrillators from Big Pharma. I'm giving this two stars, because I wish I had thought of it and I'm jealous. It's just too hard to be smart and study all your life to do clinical studies and go through a lengthy approval process to market medicine. Getting rich off a box like this has long been a dream of mine.
> Did not help in my potions class. (One Star). Doesn't even come with any eye of newt.
> The dilutions were too strong! (Five Stars) I tried to dilute most of the vials as they were just too strong, curses, they just got even stronger!
> A minor problem (One Star) I dropped the contents of this case by accident, and the tablets became mixed. I did my best to put them back in the right tubes, even going so far as to run high pressure liquid chromatography and gas chromatograms, but I could not detect any difference between the pills so I just did my best. Now I have a dilemma: what if I have heatstroke and accidentally take the remedy for hypothermia? That could be a disaster. The best I can hope for, I guess, is that, like Nelsons before them, they forgot to add the magic to the sugar pills.
> Refills available (One Star) The really good news is that you can now also get refills for these kits. Yup, From your kitchen tap.
> Saved the lives of 10 out of 11 of my children (Five Stars) This kit is amazing and will save countless (more) lives. I gave some of the pills to my children, and 10 out of 11 of them are still alive! That's a 90.9% successful cure rate for all of the many diseases and traumas that might have killed them. 90.9%! That's equivalent to an A-, which was much higher than my son Dilby's GPA ever was. I highly recommend this review and this product!
Yup. I carry the Adventure Medical Kit .5, supplemented with extra Ibruprofin and hand sanitizer, as well as a Quikclot sponge and an Israeli bandage. It is definitely overkill, but I consider myself to be accident/injury prone so worry about being medically stranded. That and the fact that I almost always hike in bear territory makes me want to be able to handle more substantial injuries in the unlikely event of an attack.
The Patrol Officers Pocket Trauma Kit | $15 + S&H is pretty nice though and a good place to start. It has gloves, Z Pak dressing, duct tape, and the reason I got it - SWAT T tourniquet. The nice thing about this tourniquet is it seems like the idiot proof tourniquet. And you can use it to just hold everything together (i.e. not completely cut off blood flow) in less serious but still serious situations.
I would start with ammonia caps
I've been using these so far, nose tork was a bit too much at first and caps are more than enough for me, for now... Plus it's fun squeezing a cap and taking a whiff and chucking it on the floor. will grab some nose tork when that becomes not enough probably but I can't even take big whiffs of the caps.
What price range are you looking for? Do your parents generally spend over $100 on your for gifts?
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Here are some basic ideas:
You could also add basic stuff like batteries, lighters, power bars, trash bags, first aid supplies and other consumables.
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Other items are harder to pick without know more details...
I know it’s not “fun” but first aid kits or some sort of rescue item.
North American Rescue Military Issue Combat Application Tourniquet, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EGD8YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ECibAbS4F25NT
StatGear SuperVizor XT Auto Escape Tool - Seatbelt Cutter and Glass Window Breaker - The Only Rescue Tool Which Attaches to the Sun Visor - Pack of 2 - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CMVW5AM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SDibAbZB08WHG
Columbia River Knife and Tool 2055 K.E.R.T Key Ring Emergency Tool Strap Cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BA9HJ68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mEibAbRWMH31V
Ever Ready First Aid Meditac Tactical Trauma IFAK Kit with Trauma Pack Quickclot and Israeli Bandage in Molle Pouch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAAMS2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cFibAbMJEP1BJ
Y’all want some cheese too?
Here's what's in mine:
(6) Aspirin tablets
(6) Ibuprofen tablets
(6) Extra-strength non-aspirin tablets
(14) Alcohol cleansing pads
(15) BZK antiseptic towelettes
(6) Antibiotic ointment packs
(2) First aid cream packs
(3) Insect sting relief pads
(1) Burn relief pack 3.5 gm
(2) 6"x11/16" Finger splint
(2) 1/2"x5 yd. First aid tape roll
(2) Exam quality vinyl gloves
(10) Latex exam gloves
(1) First aid guide
(1) Emergency blanket
(3) 2"x2" Moleskin squares
(10) 3" Cotton tipped applicators
(1) 4"x5" Instant cold compress
(1) one time use Thermometer
(1) 4-1/2" nickel plated Scissors
(1) 4" plastic Tweezers
(75) 3/4"x3" Adhesive plastic bandages
(20) 3/4"x3" Fabric bandages
(30) 1"x3" Adhesive plastic bandages
(10) 1"x3" Fabric bandages
(4) Knuckle fabric bandages
(4) Fingertip fabric bandages
(2) 2"x4" Elbow & knee plastic bandages
(50) 3/8"x1-1/2" Junior plastic bandages
(1) 1-1/2"x1-1/2" Patch plastic bandage
(3) Butterfly wound closures
(1) 2" Conforming gauze roll bandage
(6) 2"x2" Gauze dressing pads
(4) 3"x3" Gauze dressing pads
(2) 4"x4" Gauze dressing pads
(1) 5"x9" Trauma pad
(1) Sterile eye pad
Which is basically the contents of a store-bought first aid kit, with some extra stuff added in. Just search for a nice, compact kit on Amazon, and add any extra items in there you might want.
Basically you're looking to be able to handle the basics. The most likely things that are to happen, that you can actually treat out in the middle of nowhere, or stranded in your car or something. Cuts, scrapes, minor burns, sprains, etc.
Here's a nice little kit for about $15.00. No way you could buy all that stuff separate for fifteen bucks.
Would this be a good kit to keep for hunting / shooting or is it to big to keep handy? Seems like exactly what you would need for an accident like this but is probably to big to fit in a pocket like you suggest...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_1hyDyb3550CB2
http://www.amazon.com/Pac-Kit-9-001-Ammonia-Inhalant-Capsule/dp/B00CEK3HEA
My life would greatly improve with This bathroom set because ours is falling apart and looks like crap, or This table because our current one is a safety hazard to our three children or a weight set to get into shape.
Somethings I think you should add to your list are: one, two, three, because I noticed you like camping as well. We try to camp as often as possible it is just so relaxing getting to get away from everything for a weekend.
I apologize in advance for this long post. None of these are "must gets", but they are what I got for my 2016 Premium forester. I'm posting this for my own future reference as well as to help some people who are wondering what accessories might be good for their new forester. I highly recommend ordering from Jackie from Annapolis Subaru @ 443-837-1422 as she can get you some good prices on the subaru accessories as well as WeatherTech products! I saved on WeatherTech shipping costs (~$20) by ordering through Jackie and the warranty is the same as if I had bought them through their website.
Please note that some of these accessory links are for my specific car year, model and configuration. I have a 2016 Premium forester without eyesight (affects the Covercraft/heatshield sunshade - they also have eyesight compatible sunshades!).
Also, I personally didn't get my windows tinted, but I think that is something that you should seriously consider doing :)
Speaker kit
Tweeter kit
WeatherTech DigitalFit floorliner (1st & 2nd row)
WeatherTech cargo/trunk liner (without bumper protector)
Weather Tech TechCare floorliner and floormat Cleaner/Protector Kit
Gorilla mud flaps
Covercraft's UVS100 sunscreen - use promo code FREESHIP
Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Approach Lighting
Luggage Compartment Cover (manual rear gate)
Rear bumper cover
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink
Rear Seat Back Protector
Two Home Depot 5 gallon homer bucket
Heatshield sunshade (driver/passenger, second row, rear windshield, sunroof) - note that their website only shows only one side window (driver/passenger), you need to call in to ask them to add the second row side window ones - on my invoice it says part #1425S-A and #1425S-B
Antigravity Batteries AG-XP-10 Multi-Function Power Supply and Jump Starter (check eBay to see if priced cheaper)
Viair 77P Portable Compressor Kit (check eBay to see if priced cheaper)
Amazon stuff:
EZ Pass Holder for VA Flex
Aux cable
Stickershield (parking stickers, etc)
Dropstop seat gap filler (driver/passenger side)
Door panel removal kit (for speaker kit install)
Two grit guards
Microfiber Drying towel
Microfiber cloths (3 pack)
Car wash shampoo
Wheel brush
Resqme (window breaker/seatbelt cutter)
Wheel cleaner
Microfiber wash mitt
Reindeer costume for Christmas
Headrest coat hanger
Road reflective triangles
Duct tape
Odor eliminator
Tire air pressure gauge
OBDII Scanner (Bluetooth)
First aid kit
pocket trama kit
It's called an AI 2
https://www.amazon.com/Soviet-Russian-Army-Medical-First/dp/B07M8RZ2PW
My base kit is the Adventure Medical Kits Adventure First Aid 2.0 First Aid Kit. To that I add an extra large ace bandage, a hemostatic agent such as Celox/Quikclot, steri strips, and then a few extra medications such as anti-diarrheal that aren't included in the kit. Here is an excellent First Aid Kit article that I always refer people too.
Everyone needs to have their own ifak.
Ever Ready First Aid Meditac Tactical Trauma IFAK Kit with Trauma Pack Quickclot and Israeli Bandage in Molle Pouch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAAMS2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L7IazbB9P28FS
These are just suggestions, I'm sure there are cheaper or better quality alternatives to these, but it's a good start.
Also, you're a cool brother.
Buy yourself a decent bolt action .22 or a shotgun, a good 3-5" fixed blade knife, a blaze orange hat or vest, and a decent little first aid kit (don't forget a tourniquet).
Step 1: Take a hunters safety/education class.
Some states have classes exclusively for adults. This will give you some basic, but good info on gun/bow safety and state laws pertaining to hunting. In addition, they should have pamphlets that will outline the different hunting seasons, game animals, invasive species, and state/federal hunting areas.
These classes might also help you meet some more experienced folks who could bring you along or offer some valuable advice.
Step 2: Learn how to use your gear.
Your ability with your gear can mean the difference between success and failure on the hunt--and in some cases life and death (especially pertaining to your med kit).
Let's start with the rifle. I like bolt action .22's. You can get a very accurate gun and learn how to use it for very little money. Using a bolt action .22 with iron sights forces the shooter to learn the fundamentals of marksmanship, building a solid foundation for the future.
I like the Savage MkII and the Ruger American.
With either rifle I'd recommend adding a peep sight and a regular 2 point sling.
Both are accurate and inexpensive rifles that you can shoot day in and day out for years.
You should be able to find a range with at least 50 yards to sight in (aka zero) your rifle. If you need guidance here, there are plenty of online resources, however, you'd do better to ask an experienced shooter for a hand. Be sure to use the same ammo for zero and hunting.
For shotguns you can't beat the versatility of a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500. Get either gun in 12 or 20 gauge. The beauty of these two is that you are always a simple barrel change away from being able to shoot birdshot (birds small game) or slugs (everything else).
With a good .22 and a good shotgun, you should be able to hunt most wild game in North America. There are better calibers and rifles for specific hunting applications but those two will do it all.
What I don't recommend for hunting rifles/shotguns and why:
1 I don't like scopes (at first). Forcing yourself to learn on iron sights means you develop a firm foundation in the fundamentals. I remember wanting a scope for my .22 so bad, so my dad made me a deal. I had to kill 100 red squirrels or starlings and 10 groundhogs before he'd let me add a scope. It took me the better part of a summer to accomplish this but I walked away from that summer being able to put lead on just about anything within 150 yards of that little rifle.
2 I don't like autoloaders (at first). Simply because shooting a bolt gun means you have one, maybe two shots to get the job done. You learn to make ever shot count. Once you are proficient, go wild.
3 I don't like tactical/tacticool rifles for beginners or really hunting for that matter. They are usuallly auto loaders (see #2), heavier, and more expensive. You don't feel so bad taking your $230 Savage through brambles, tripping over roots and dropping it, or leaning it up against a rusty fence post. If you don't trust me, look at what the professional hunters use.
Extras: buy a quality, brass rod cleaning kit and some decent gun oil (or CLP) for deep cleans. Keep a [Bore Snake](.22 .223 .25 CAL Bore Snake Cleaner Kit Cord Rope Brass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKSNVTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XRfGzbN7P8Z58) in an extra pocket for the times you get dirt or debris in the barrel.
Get yourself a good knife. I always have my pocket knife (a CRKT M21-02G) and a skinner when I'm hunting.
For a pocket knife use what suits you. For a skinner I really like knives like the Schrade Old Timer 158 for general skinning and this blade from Ontario Knife.
You also need a good way to keep your knives sharp. I've had a lot of luck with the. [Lansky System](Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8IEA4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_85fGzbBRJDH6K).
Last, please get yourself a decent med kit. Too many people have died in the woods due to a knife accident or gun accident that could have been easily treated.
You can easily make yourself a basic kit or buy one like [this](Ever Ready First Aid Meditac Tactical Trauma IFAK Kit with Trauma Pack Quickclot and Israeli Bandage in Molle Pouch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAAMS2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iagGzb76NGQZJ) pre-made.
This kit has everything you need except for a tourniquet like [this](Tourniquet - (Black) Recon Medical Gen 3 Mil-Spec Kevlar Metal Windlass Aluminum Lightweight First Aid Tactical Swat Medic Pre-Hospital Life Saving Hemorrhage Control Registration Card (1 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETMVQOI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fcgGzbSAMKAWS) and an Israeli Bandage like [this](Ever Ready Bandage Battle Dressing First Aid Compression Bandage, 6 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DPVERM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1cgGzb9C9H5WP).
You can learn to use all this stuff over the course of an hour via YouTube. You would do better to find a nurse, paramedic, or Navy Corpsman to give you a crash course in the use of the contents of your IFAK. If you can find a Corpsman, they are probably the best for this kind of thing. Lots of good tips and tricks for field use...plus you can pay them in beer.
Don't forget to add extras like any medication you might need, chapstick, Bayer aspirin (good for headaches and heart attacks), a little tube of antibacterial ointment, and a couple fabric bandages.
If you won't carry this on your person, keep it in your vehicle.
For good practice I like squirrel and rabbit hunting. Makes you consider a lot about safety, a lot about taking only the good shots, plus they are easy to clean and good to eat.
Last learn how to use what you kill.
If you are hunting varmits, that is one thing. I shoot invasive species (when legal), and varmits that are causing a nuisance and that is reason enough for me.
If you are hunting anything else for exclusively for sport, please use it. You can use some of the books referenced earlier to learn about skinning and field dressing. I like to watch shows like Meat Eater, to learn better ways to use the meat I've harvested. Once you get into cooking game meat, you will wonder why you ever went to the store for meat.
Just don't forget that hunting is about stewardship and learning. It's a lifelong pursuit that is very rewarding.
Always be safe, always be ethical, always be responsible, always have fun.
Edit: If you ever find yourself in south central or southwest Michigan, I can help you with anything I've outlined above. I'm a lifelong hunter, a lifelong shooter, a small arms instructor in the military, a certified combat lifesaver, and a decent game cook.
I live in Ventura County and just had a few fires. I bought this from Home Depot.
https://www.amazon.com/Ready-America-70280-Emergency-2-Person/dp/B000FJQQVI/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-ZW1lcmdlbmN5IGtpdA%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=emergency+kit&pd_rd_i=B000FJQQVI&pd_rd_r=96d07f89-a9ae-4318-87e5-f54436cbdf1c&pd_rd_w=GW4cI&pd_rd_wg=Neai3&pf_rd_p=6d29ef56-fc35-411a-8a8e-7114f01518f7&pf_rd_r=8X06WH7YY26TTSGRWG75&psc=1&qid=1574228223
I'm organizing important docs as stated in other comments. I'm thinking of keeping them in some type of locking briefcase, something I can easily grab and will not accessible by others. I'm also thinking of scanning though docs and keeping them on a usb drive or two.
I just bought myself an Individual Patrol Officer Kit and then decided to upgrade the included SWAT tourniquet with a CAT tourniquet
I'm a little rusty on how to apply one so I'm going to be taking a 5-6 day first responder course...
I use ammonia vials like these. They do give you a jolt and kinda piss you off. Useful when going for a PR. Dont use them very often tho.
You have 'hooks and fishing line' in food then 'needle and thread' in medical. Couldn't 'hook and line' do the same thing here? (It's a non-issue for me because I'd pass out if I tried to give myself stitches) So the one addition that I've added to every pack I have, the BoB, the car, the truck, hunting packs, etc. is Quickclot. That and duct tape will have to suffice for me in place of stitches.
Edit: This TraumaPack may be better. I use this one when I want to carry as little as possible.
Might be worth checking out this first aid kit. I also like to have a SAM splint on me. It's light and can be shaped to fit whatever space you want to store it in.
https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Advanced-Clotting/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=amk+trauma+kit&qid=1566259651&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Here is the kit, I have a couple of these, they work great in car glove boxes, backpacks, and occasionally in cargo pockets. Just a note, lots of Amazon reviewers indicate that this may have old QC in it, maybe best to buy in person.
Well, if you don't need anything right away, wait for a 20% coupon. The prices at REI are generally higher than you'll find elsewhere, though if you're a member of the co-op you'll get 10% back (on full priced purchases only) at the end of the year. If you need stuff right away, like leaving this afternoon, then the 10% isn't bad... but better to wait for the 20% coupon or buy elsewhere.
cwcoleman provided a nice list of things. But check out the Adventure medical Kit .5, only $15.41 from Amazon compared to $20 from REI... with a 20% coupon Amazon is slightly cheaper.
The BD Storm headlamp $40 on Amazon, $50 at REI but the same with the 20% coupon.
The MSR Pocket Rocket is a good stove, but nowadays there are other nice options that are lighter and smaller, some are much cheaper. The Snow Peak LiteMax is a good stove that is lighter and packs smaller though a litte more expensive.
There's an even smaller and lower priced stove that's gotten popular, the BRS3000T which at under 1oz and less than $15 is an amazing stove, though it's a little small if you want to do anything except boil water.
Going up in weight, the Jetboil is a fantastic stove (that really only boils water, but does a great job). It's heavier but very fuel efficient, and easy to use.
Consumables like fuel, food, energy bars are always good... but you may feel like you wasted the GC since you don't have a nice new shiny toy in your hands.
If I had a $100GC, I'd probably buy some new shoes, REI does have a nice collection of shoes.
https://www.amazon.com/CELOX-Granular-Hemostat-Blood-Clotting-Crystals/dp/B00IP03838/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=quick+clot&qid=1563852080&s=gateway&sr=8-2
also i keep these in my backpack.
https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Advanced-Clotting/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=quick+clot&qid=1563852080&s=gateway&sr=8-6
I'm currently building my own first aid kit. I found it's best to go out and make your own kit.
That being said I found this kit to be a good start. Then add what other things you think of.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000069EYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_e2uEi3ujTvX85
Things I added were a tourniquet, a sam splint, a small maglight with batteries, toilet paper, a little food like trail mix, bottled water, tums, scissors, a good multi tool. But that's all up to you. Whatever you add make sure you understand how to use it.
Now here is a post I just made. Don't take it as a must have, or even a should have. I am just sharing what I have in my kit. And things I wanted, and know how to use. It also isn't complete. https://www.reddit.com/r/firstaid/comments/5tde37/this_is_my_first_aid_kit_in_the_making_so_please/
Great start. I would add a small hiking first aid kit like this. Plus I always recommend adding Immodium and Benadryl to first aid kits. They're probably the two OTCs most likely to save a life.
You can also go this route:
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BS2PW4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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which will help cover a large variety of injuries and add this: https://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Dressing-First-Aid-Compression/dp/B003DPVERM/ref=pd_sim_121_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003DPVERM&pd_rd_r=b70b0246-e1f1-11e8-bfbc-476d254c2125&pd_rd_w=JGpZS&pd_rd_wg=8oY1K&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=Q0R1GG9BXYVYP9EE39AH&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=Q0R1GG9BXYVYP9EE39AH
I bought this kit for all my cars and both my wife and I are familiar with the contents. We are both equally trained to help and attempt to minimize blood loss. That's about as far as we want/need to go.
I took out most of the bandaids. (I can add as needed) and added:
Extra Trama pads
Mini Saline bottles
A few lancets a.k.a. Splinter outs
A few disposable thermometers
an extra instant cold pack
And some Wake ups - Ammonia inhalants
The extra items are things I know I have needed or have used at one point or another. Mainly items to use on the kids but can elp
This product is excellent: https://smile.amazon.com/Splinter-Out-Remover-20-box/dp/B0006G2XVW/
Edit: and, here is the same product made by the same manufacturer, marketed differently and much less expensive per unit: https://smile.amazon.com/MEDIpoint-Stainless-Steel-Lancet-Count/dp/B0199STRR0/
I carry the Adventure Medical Kit .7 in my back pack. Depending on your level of training, you may want to look at quick clot, a tourniquet, maybe extra bandages and trauma shears. It really depends on what you think you might need to use it for. This is a cool video, he goes into his first aid kit around the 8:50 mark
I never go out without a med kit. This is a nice one. https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Ultralight-Watertight/dp/B000G7WRBC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480984349&sr=8-3&keywords=waterproof%2Bmedical%2Bkit&th=1
What he said, and also southpawz.
I would also recommend all-weather windshield wipers, they really help. Make sure you keep an ice scraper in your car, along with a small shovel in case the car is buried in deep. I used to keep a bag of sand in my car, for added weight, and in case I got stuck on ice and needed traction.
For extra safety in the event of a winter accident, get an emergency blanket, and a first aid kit with some CELOX, and a few road flares.
Good snow tires and slow braking/acceleration/turns are the most important.
Let the lake-effect snow begin!
Yes. Absolutely. I also replace my first aid kit every 3 years. I buy them at sporting goods stores that come in packs for no more than $25.
In the past, I've had to help supply band aids to cyclists who fall ending up with bad scrapes at bike paths by the beaches which tend to be very busy. At cicLAvia, for the first time as a bike angel, people who fall down pretty badly have been helped by my first aid kit. I ran out of bandages so I had to get some more at the Kaiser-Permanente booth.
It's also helped me. I ate shit on the railroad tracks last year. My first aid kit made a difference between waiting for a ride home and risking infection if I didn't have any anti-bacterial wipes.
this is my first aid kit with room for CO2 cartridges to spare. As always, safety third.
I've got a couple things on my list this fine Friday.
You probably won't find much stuff that serious from US residents. To even imply directions or attempt to treat someone in the US puts you a legal liability risk in the event some shit happens. If it's anything that they can't treat themselves, it's a job for professional EMTs.
I carry a generic first aid kit in my Jeep for roadside, camping/hiking stuff, focused on more realistic encounters. I don't carry FA while playing airsoft but the kit is in the Jeep if I or someone needs it.
It's all basic stuff that requires little to no training to use..I'll try to list some out from memory. Remember, it's mostly focused for hiking/camping in southeast USA.
There might be a few more things, it all fits within one of those EMT MOLLE pouches. No tourniquet or surgical kit. That stuff is a liability nightmare and likely to do more harm than good.
This first aid kit would be super useful. I always like to have one on hand and I need one small enough to carry with me :] You never know when you will need one.
Ammonia Smelling salts! That’s what they use to wake up boxers after they pass out. I use them anytime I’m doing homework late at night and need a pick me up. Also, if you encounter anyone that is tripping or rolling too hard, the smelling salts snap them out of it!
Edit: You can buy a box of 10 off Amazon for really cheap, and if the box is sealed security lets you in with them!
First Aid Only Ammonia Inhalants, 10 Per Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CEK3HEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eOmYCb1A06N7W
Well I've had this on my wish list for sometime now and I whole hardheartedly think of it as more of a survival tool than martial arts. But seeing as I'm a Marine, I have the mantra - "One mind, Any weapon".
Also, this and this would be for bug out purposes, or for those that aren't very inclined, emergency purposes.
Thanks for running this one. Have a great day.
Thanks for the list! Any recommendations on a first aid kit? Should I also buy one of these instead?
I just graduated from college!
And let me tell you... the following items served me incredibly well!
Would you like a falafel with that?
I do. I carry a kit on the inside of my passenger pegs, above my mud guard and under my tail.
Here's how it's setup. http://imgur.com/a/nMbLn
Package contents:
And I keep this stored in my backpack if I have one on me:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006G2XVW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468798134&sr=8-1&keywords=splinter+out&pi=SX200_QL40
A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The day of moving in to my first place I sliced my finger badly opening a box. Bleeding every where. Couldn't find a thing to wrap it with (cause hey moving) needed 4 stitches. Definitely wish I had a first aid kit then.
Also a base ball bat or a golf club near the door. Lol I just felt safer knowing I had something close by to defend myself with.
I like surprises :)
TQ's are great if you can get someone to an ambulance within a couple hours. And you can always jam some hemostatic dressing in there too.
You have two good options for chemical agents that I'm aware of. QuikClot, which comes primarily in sponges and z-fold, and Celox, which comes in granules (and other forms). If you get quikclot, I'd stick with the z-fold, as it's much easier to pack into a wound. Roll the end up into a ball and jam that sucker in. Great for GSW's or if someone gets hit with an axe. It comes in two strengths as well. If you're hunting or in an area with hunters, just spend the $40 and get the Combat Gauze LE strength. If you're not, you can get the less potent stuff that comes in a white pouch and costs more in the $20 ballpark. It'll work fine for most anything short of massive trauma like a GSW. I don't know as much about Celox, as I've only been trained on QuikClot, but my understanding is that the loose pouches of granules are better for what you'd use something like superglue on, where you need more than pressure but not necessarily to the point of immediate evac or a TQ. It's also, from my understanding, no longer a thermal reaction like it used to be and is safer to leave in for a period of time than QuikClot.
For reference, in addition to basic medical stuff (meds/boo-boo kit), my trauma "kit" consists of a TQ, celox powder, and a pressure dressing. Though most of my trips are within a couple hours of a hospital and I'm generally not worried about someone getting shot. If you want lightweight: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IP03838/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1
Source: LEO; have had to get friends with significant injuries before and wish I had these at the time.
yes on the leatherman. i have this first aid kit, it was cheap and I doubt you'll be able to do better piecing that part out.
Pedes make it a goal to add a first aid kit to your car or EDC bag. One with trauma wraps, tourniquet, blood clotting agent, gloves, etc. the reality is, we don't know where this is headed and it never hurts to be prepared.
Blood cult agent
Israeli trauma wrap
Tourniquet
[Nitrile gloves](
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BC14L5Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493701715&sr=8-3&keywords=nitrile+gloves+xl&dpPl=1&dpID=41XZuoTzS4L&ref=plSrch)It's a good idea to have a few things anyway for the car just in case too. Flashlight, water straw filter, iodine water tablets, small emergency blanket, road flare/air flare, hand warmers, knife, flint rod, etc. it will come in handy at some point.
Couldn't hurt. Some band-aids, small tweezers, maybe even a small superglue and matches. Do they make a medical multi tool? I just keep a med kit in my car. Usually I am max a hundred yards away from the car.
It started as an Adventure Medical Kits Sportsman Series Grizzly First Aid Kit and then I added more trauma stuff like Israeli bandage, surgical stapler, blood clotting bandages/powder.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CZZVB8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
This is the exact one I take with me everywhere. Only weighs 6oz. I throw it in my summit pack when doing multipitch, hardly even notice it's there...until I need it.
Thanks, I actually went with this one and fits great.
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I added one of these to my range bag, gives me a bit more comfort
Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Packwith QuikClot
http://amzn.com/B003BS2PW4
I stay in the States (at least for now), and have this first-aid kit with me.
It's not perfect certainly, but I ride street and don't get far from civilization. I adore how compact these kits are.
I have seen this around for a few years now, and it blew up in 2017 when it got FDA approval, yet i have never seen one in real life, in a first responders kit, first aid kit, or anywhere else, usually i see These trauma packs in everyones gear.
do these suck or something? doctors or first responders want to explain why these just are not used?
RevMedX makes a gauze which has their proprietary expanding sponges impregnated into the gauze matrix, and it is available without prescription:
http://www.revmedx.com/#!xgauze/chh1
There is also injectable Celox granules in a pre-loaded applicator:
https://www.amazon.com/V12090-Clotting-Granule-Applicator-Plunger/dp/B004NG8V1W
That is what I carry in my IFAK
Just made a kit for backpacking. Went with individual items vs one kit. I bought this for smalls plus a few other items. Saved a lot over one of these premade kits.
I'll remember that for next time. I've already packed it all away, but I might drag it out and take some pics. My foot is pretty banged up so it'll be a minute. But Ill give you a short list :)
Pack: Osprey Exos 58
Sleeping Bag: Teton Sports Tracker
Tent: ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1
Tarp: Ultimate Survival Hex tarp
Mess kit: Mess kit and Mug
Water Filtration: Sawyer Mini
Tools/Defense: Note: Normally I would only take one knife, but I wasn't sure which I would prefer as they're two quite different blades. Ka-Bar Becker BK2, Condor Bushlore, and Bear Spray
Stove: MSR PocketRocket
First Aid: I had the Adventure Medical Kits Day Tripper, and then added to that with Celox and an Israeli Bandage
Trekking Poles: Cascade Mountain Tech CF with Cork Grips
In addition I had a few little things in a small kit; Ferro rod, duct tape, trail blazes, chemical water purifiers in case my Sawyer failed, bug spray, a small thing of sunscreen (which I didn't end up needing as it was overcast), deodorant, TP, etc.
I think you need a custom handkerchief. Or two.
I'm obsessed with these things.
http://skarhanks.bigcartel.com/
Edit: I read Gud... Amazon gift card... derp.
Maybe one of these to toss in a bag? http://www.amazon.com/Ever-Ready-First-Aid-Quickclot/dp/B00GAAMS2M/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1462907811&sr=8-1&keywords=IFAK
This one is pricey, but small. About the size of two credit cards next to each other.
This one is cheaper, but bigger. It'll only fit in a cargo pocket. I bought two of these from Academy yesterday, along with some extra QuikClot gauze and two SOF-T tourniquets. I've got one set in the toolbox of my truck, and one in my backpack.
Ever Ready First Aid Meditac Tactical Trauma IFAK Kit with Trauma Pack Quickclot and Israeli Bandage in Molle Pouch (Updated Version Featuring SWAT-T) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAAMS2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9Sl0Ab0RBX55H
I have been looking at this one on Amazon. The only thing people didn't seem to like wasthe tourniquet. That can be swapped out.
It’s pretty sweet! Obviously I’m playing airsoft, so it’ll likely never get used but who knows.
I opted to buy the empty kit and fill it myself. I read that this can be a bad idea because they really shove shit in there right with their kits. But it worked out. I ended up getting this trauma kit on Amazon and it fits perfect in there. You just have to really shove everything in there and pack it full for it to stay put on your belt.
Everything he said plus this. Adventure Medical Kits Professional Trauma Pak Kit with QuikClot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_je.LybZ4GP9GF
This.
Start with a cheap one with a case, like
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit, Soft Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000069EYA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_Q24YCb3W0C91E
http://www.amazon.com/CELOX-Temporary-Traumatic-Treatment-10-Pack/dp/B0032UY9BQ
Hemostatic compound for stopping severe bleeding. You'd probably never need it, but it might be a life saver.
Celox.
I have this one, not sure if it is any good, but better than nothing Adventure Trauma Pack. Is there anything else I should add?
Right. How would clumsy me know this, or this, or this was a first aid bag from my overnight toiletries bag? Thank god there is a deal for this empty first aid bag with its big, red logo on it lol.
I believe the tool to be something similar to
Medipoint Splinter Out Splinter Remover, 20 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006G2XVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9bRQAb38X94WT
No idea about the rest.
And taking into account this two?
https://www.amazon.com/Small-First-Aid-Kit-Piece/dp/B00LPQUWPG?tag=digitalp0f-20
https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Day-Tripper/dp/B0033B4I9C?tag=digitalp0f-20
The $27 one seems good to me.. But I know nothing about first-aid hahah
You can never be too prepared :)
I have 4 of these already (one in each car, in range bag, and in my bug out bag)
For those interested, this is the Adventure First Aid: 2.0 kit available for under $20 on Amazon.
i have this trauma kit in my car and one in my range bag.
http://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-2064-0292-QuikClot/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1452875232&sr=8-1&keywords=trauma+kit
I also have a israeli bandage and a chest wound bandage set in my range bag.
ITS tactical has a EDC package for duty.
https://store.itstactical.com/edc-slimline-pouch.html
https://store.itstactical.com/its-edc-trauma-kit.html
both would be needed for the belt adapters
I've found the below kit to be great for the price, and relatively compact. Not too many unnecessaries, but could use more meds.
Adventure Medical Kits Adventure First Aid 2.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002K66484/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A8LkybSVG7E44
Just saying, to properly apply a tourniquet, you want to at least be ~two inches above the wound, which is hard if it's higher up since there'll be no room to apply a proper tourniquet.
Plus you want a wide tourniquet if possible, so he doesn't lose his legs.
Or you could have used QuikClot.
I am The Potluck Ninja. It is my mission to wander in and out of potluck dinners leaving nary a trace of my presence. No plates, no napkins, just take a scoop outta the closest nearby dish and move down to the next dish in line. The only casualty thus far? The provided plasticware.
I grab a fork, a knife, and a spoon from the far end of the table, because one can never know what food choices will be presented. There could be salad, perhaps a chicken, or most likely... a casserole. And then, it never fails.... Not only are my plastic utensils clinking together as I move about the feast, but switching back and forth between them slows me down and at the end of my dining infiltration, I have to dispose of them... leaving evidence!! This is not the way of a true Potluck Ninja.
Enter, THE SPORK. THIS add-on item is the last tool in my quest to become Potluck Ninja SUPREME! Not only does it provide the stab, scoop, and slice qualities of it's individual counterparts, but standing alone it remains both silent... and reusable! Just a quick luscious lick on it's way to the pocket and that spork has disappeared... just like me... with nary a trace that either of us were ever there.
Of course, just like anything else, there's bound to be a learning curve in my training regimen with this new stab/scoop/slice weapon. Therefore, I also request THIS ITEM! It even comes with the Save-A-Tooth Preservation System! After all, better to be safe than sorry.
They will call me... The Prudent Potluck Ninja Supreme!
> Schmad on my add on
And now... NINJA VANISH!!!
convenient first aid kit. It was recommended in some other thread. I may be looking into that because hog will mess you up.
For my first these are things I liked:
This grooming kit - https://www.target.com/p/safety-1st-174-deluxe-healthcare-grooming-kit-various-colors/-/A-12873028?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Baby+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Baby&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9005544&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpIPH0rim2QIVQrjACh0zFwJFEAQYASABEgLX0PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
And we also got an ear thermometer - https://www.target.com/p/braun-thermoscan-174-ear-thermometer-with-exactemp-153-technology/-/A-16522288?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Baby+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Baby&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9005544&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5O-m6Lim2QIV1rXACh077Ag6EAQYAiABEgKfrPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
General first aid kit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000069EYA/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1518647067&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=baby+first+aid+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=61LRlkpFrOL&ref=plSrch
We didn’t go overboard on lotions and stuff like that. I know we got a lot of sort of all purpose body wash things and gift kits at my showers but didn’t use anything like that for a while on the new baby!
We also used the A and D diaper ointment and had stuff like Aquaphor around for when she got drool rash.
Here's the kit I use for backpacking.
For your medical kit, let me suggest a two parter -Trauma and Mama.
If you're going to need to make your way somewhere during a disaster event (natural, terrorist attack, civil unrest, etc.) you might find yourself or a loved one fall victim to a serious trauma injury. This could be anything from a bullet wound to falling and slicing your leg on rubble. A good small trauma kit could be the difference between life and death (assuming that your final destination has healthcare services). Here is a good light weight kit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BS2PW4/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SY115
But hey, you might get lucky and that doosey of a fall you took left you with minor cuts. This is where you needed a Mama. This kit should have some antibiotic ointment and small wound cleaning supplies. You will want a few band aids of varying size and types. You will also want a few 4"x4" gauze pads and tape to get the bigger bobos. You want a few NSAIDs in there. Ibuprofen works the best for swelling, Tylenol works best for fever. Along with this you want to have an ace wrap, because a sprained ankle could add a lot of time to your 72 hour trip.
I hope this is bit informative when you go out looking for an aid kit. Remember, think about where you are going, how far it is, and what are some shity things that could likely happen. I know it's only a 72 hour bag, but make sure you can reasonably cover your bases.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BS2PW4/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Add an Israeli bandage and a maybe one or 2 more things and I think that would be a good setup. I have one of those kits and it is actually packed well and takes up a small amount of space
EDIT: When I got that Trauma Pack it was $19.99
Laceration and blunt trauma care - mostly bandages and ice packs. An arm sling couldn't hurt. Just grab something like this and toss it in your sword bag or whathave you. Overkill, but you'll have what you need.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BS2PW4/
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GBMUANI/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BS2PW4/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
It's essentially half of this kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000069EYA/
For that price you won't be getting ultralight on the big 3: backpack, sleeping bag, and tent. Unfortunately those are the largest, heaviest, and most difficult to go light weight on a budget. The majority of the other items are pretty good UL gear. You can, for example, get a lighter titanium stove. It'll save you about 2oz and double the cost. Eventually the 2oz there and a few more oz here and there on a number of pieces of gear really add up so you may want to swap it out as you upgrade your gear over time. But for right now one in the price/weight range I suggested is really good ultra light weight bang for your buck.
That totals out at $365 and covers most of your bases of things you'll need to buy. Most everything else is going to be like soap, toothbrush, etc. which I'm assuming you already have. I really like the HikeLight 3-day camping checklist. You won't be able to get most (any?) of the gear on this list at your price range, but just make sure you have a comparable replacement. Yours will likely just be bigger and/or heavier than their suggested ones. http://hikelight.com/gearlist.html
Happy backpacking!
Must have items!!
http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830039-Multitool-Leather-Combination/dp/B0002H49BC
http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP128-Filtration-System/dp/B00FA2RLX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419737405&sr=8-1&keywords=sawyer+water+filter
http://www.amazon.com/Celox-Clotting-Granule-Applicator-Plunger/dp/B004NG8V1W/ref=pd_sim_indust_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XX9NA73S1HE0KDKWJWB
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DPVERM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=Z0ES6VI75HIC&coliid=I3CQC2ZNAU1VIO&psc=1