First Aid Kit

“Been going through my pack and deleting any non essentials and when I looked at my first aid kid I noticed it was time for a little first aid itself. What do most of you carry in yours?”

“asprin
moleskin
tums
bandaids
small roll cloth tape
dab of triple anti-biotic
safty pin
All in a plastic card collecters box with a ponytail band around it (I've got long hair)
Nice and neat.”

“Hope this is useful for ya...

Naproxen Pain Tablets, 200 mg ea. (Aleve)
Loperamide HCI Caplet, 2 mg ea. (Anti-Diarreaheal)
Diphenhydramine, 25 mg ea. (Benadryl)
Sunscreen Lotion
0.5 fl oz. Ammonia
Benzalkonium Chloride (Antiseptic Towelettes)
Hydrocortisone
Antibiotic Lotion
Pepto-Bismol Tablets
Table Salt
Povidone Iodine
3/4 Fluid Oz. Wound Irrigation Solution
Compound Benzoin Tincture Swabstick
Clotrimazole (Lotrimin Antifungal)
Isopropyl Alcohol Pad
Sterile Gauze Pad
Band Aids
Molefoam
Waterproof Adhesive Tape
Wound Closure Strips 1/4" x 4"
Cotton Swabs
Super Glue
Snake Bite Pump
Lip Balm
Tweezers
Safety Pins
Latex Rubber Gloves
20cc Syringe & Catheter
Wound Irrigation Dispenser
Razor Blade

Total weight: 1.05lbs.”

“8 antiseptic wipes
small tube antibiotic
moleskin
nu-skin
10 proxi-strip wound closures
6 tabs immodium AD
16 decongestant tabs
5 lg safety pins
1 small roll gauze
1" thick stack of gauze pads
1 smal roll med tape
small container of ibuprofen
3 small suture kits
1 ace bandage
1 pair latex gloves
1 small platic syringe for wound irrigation
1 wet proof sterile pad
1 net pouch
total weight 10.5 ounces
I got lots of this stuff free. I just ask the doc for stuff when I am in getting a check up or whatever.

This is for up to 4 people. If my dog comes with I add a bit more stuff.”

“I got one pouch and it contains First aid, Repair, & emergency stuff.


Iburprofen
Bandaids
Gauze pads
Duct tape
Mole Skin
Latex Gloves
Antibiotic Ointment
Chapstick
Sting Eze
Tooth brush & Paste
Needle & thread
Small flashlight
Extra batteries
Space Blanket
Emergency Candles
Waterproof Matches & Fire starters
12 feet of Nylon cord
Trashbag
Emergency Poncho
Power Bar & Gu (from REI)
Imatation Swiss Army Knife
Whistle
Compass”

“And oh yeah, Water purification tablets


I knew I'd forget something.”

“2.6 pounds total”

“a few band-aids
a few advil
some duct tape

I think that's it.”

“Gotta be at work for a 4-hour First Aid training course this morning.

Can't believe it'll take the girl 4 hours to go through and explain each item in our first aid kit!”

“Mine is pretty close to Walkindude's, Minus the lates gloves and stingease.
Come to think of it; what are you doin' dude?

It always cracks me up when a guy is within a few miles of the car and carries a huge first aid kit.”

“For the long and/ or group trips, Tekapo's list looks a lot like mine.

Snake bites pumps aren't usually necessary in the Pac NW, though. I would add an elastic (Tensor) bandage or two and a SAM splint. Internal pack frames make great splints, also.

I have also added Visine, for eyes. And Compede or Second Skin, for blisters.”

“We have been given an herbal first aid kit from The Herb shop in Cherokee NC for our hike . when it gets here ill let you all in on what is in it.”

“Oh, basic stuff, but to it I've added
Pepto Bismol
repair sleeve
Thermarest patch kit
ziplocs
garbage bags
waterproof matches.

it's a pretty small kit and God willing, the most useless thing I ever carry.”

“4" no-stick compress
q-tips
too many bandaids
povidone-iodine ointment
burn free (pain relief gel)
triangular bandage
first aid tape
alchohol wipes
couple gauze pads
3" x 5 yd gauze bandage
scissors
advil
chapstick
water proof matches
small bottle of peroxide

i go through it every year to replace anything with an expired date.”

“A film canister of Bag Balm is a good addition. Helps cuts and burns heal, prevents and heals foot fungus. Tiger balm is great for headaches.”

“I always carry herbal first aid!”

“I carry a Atwater Carey "weekend" kit augmented with:
Suction pump, iodine, and sterile razor from snakebite kit
Ibuprofin or comparable painkiller
Mylanta or Peptobismal
a generous supply of Antibacterial or antiseptic wipes

Also carried, but not in first aid kit
Kneebrace
Comb (great for Cholla)
Space blanket
Soap (Dr Bronners)
Duct Tape
30 ft of 550 cord”

“what is a "Cholla"?”

“Jumping cholla (pronounced ch-oy-a) is the family of cactus that breaks off parts of itself, usually in your leg. You wedge the comb bristles between the cholla ball and your leg ,and just pop it out. Pliers and duct tape take care of whats left in you.”

“Steiny,
What is Tiger balm? Do you rub it on your head or take it internally?”

“Tiger balm is Asia's version of ben gay or other muscle relaxer/warmer ointment. It comes in a small jar as a paste and it does wonders for sore muscles. I definately wouldn't take it internally!”

“Things I have actually used out of my 1st aid kit:

bandaids, sterile gauze & tape
antibotic ointment
iodine pills
tweezers
nail clippers
bug juice
P3 can opener
mirror
emergency Power Bar
emergency TP
matches
sunblock
chapstick
pocket knife

things I have never used but still bring:
emergency blanket
emergency poncho
moleskin
whistle
WD-40
saftey pins
shoelaces
condom

I think I used to bring a snakebite kit years ago...I don't have one anymore (weird cause I've seen at least 30 rattlesnakes in the Grand Canyon- my nickname is da 'Snake Charmer')”

“8)”

“Biz, I would be willing to help you utilize that last item on your list. My first aide kit doesn't include WD40, but I am willing to learn.”

“WD-40 is for my GUN bacpac”

“WD-40 is a poor lubricant for a firearm. The primary lubricant in WD-40 is wax and it does not do an adequate job at high temperature. I would be glad to show you my gun and discuss lubrication techniques.”

“Biz, don't trust Bacpac...he's a quick shooter!!!”

“ew, how do you know?”

“Good one Biz, I hear he's pretty HANDY also. Lol”