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Based on comments from a previous post, here is some discussion of basic first aid kits.<\/p>\n

FWIW, I like to build my basic kits and my much more capable ‘car kits’ around a makeup organizer or a toiletries organizer. I find them often in thrift stores and yard sales for only a buck or two.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BAGSMART-Toiletry-Cosmetic-Organizer-Breathable\/dp\/B01BWJDLIU\/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1471111289&sr=8-9&keywords=hanging+toiletry+organizer<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Toiletry-E-BLOOMY-Organizer-Capacity-Mysterious\/dp\/B0157PJZV2\/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1471111289&sr=8-10&keywords=hanging+toiletry+organizer<\/a><\/p>\n

New comments, or additions are in [square brackets]<\/em><\/p>\n

nick<\/p>\n

Dave says:
\n22 August 2015 at 15:18 (Edit)<\/p>\n

Here are the contents of my under $10 first aid kit:<\/p>\n

30 clear adhesive bandages
\n0.33 oz triple antibiotic ointment
\n50 extra strength acetaminophen tablets
\n50 alcohol prep pads
\n5 2\u00d72 gauze pads
\n5 3\u00d73 gauze pads
\n5 yards of 1\/2\u2033 adhesive tape<\/p>\n

Everything listed above fits in a one quart zip top bag.<\/p>\n

[I think you are a bit heavy on bandaids, and could use more styles. I like the fabric ones as they stick well. Consider having a couple of sizes of traditional shapes, plus finger tip and knuckle, and at least one big one for a skinned knee.]<\/em><\/p>\n

nick says:
\n22 August 2015 at 20:15 (Edit)<\/p>\n

Hey Dave, some things to think about adding,<\/p>\n

tube of crazy glue (to glue skin, stings like fire but works)
\nwet naps (get some at chick fil a)
\npackets of sunscreen (like a condiment pack at fast food, might be in the sample size section of your store)
\nsunblock chapstick
\nfewer tablets,
\ngloves- vinyl if you are worried about latex allergies.
\nmoleskin
\nscissors
\nflashlight
\nknife<\/p>\n

[trauma shears are great, but a good sharp ‘kitchen’ style scissor works well. Any scissor is better than none, as long as it is sharp. For a knife, even a ‘wallpaper’ style disposable box cutter works- the kind with snap off blades. It’s cheap, sharp, and small.]<\/em><\/p>\n

OR just buy one of these kits. I have several versions and like the quality and what\u2019s included.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.adventuremedicalkits.com\/medical-kits\/adventure-first-aid-0-5.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.adventuremedicalkits.com\/medical-kits\/adventure-first-aid-1-0.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.adventuremedicalkits.com\/medical-kits\/adventure-first-aid-2-0.html<\/a><\/p>\n

The 1.0 kit is a good balance of price and performance.<\/p>\n

In general, you are right that you can put together a better kit for the money, but the Adventure Medical kits do a good job of proving that wrong (or LESS right.)<\/p>\n

nick<\/p>\n

BTW- great job taking that step! Keep adding to your preps!<\/p>\n

[I still like the AdvMed kit as a starting point.]<\/em><\/p>\n

Dave says:
\n23 August 2015 at 14:06 (Edit)<\/p>\n

@nick<\/p>\n

The first aid kit is intended to go in a vehicle emergency kit, which will be a little stripped down to start with. I\u2019m betting that I\u2019ll be there with a knife and a flash light that I\u2019ll remember to grab the flash light out of the car. The other suggestions look like things I will want to add when I expand the kit.<\/p>\n

The things I think are missing:<\/p>\n

1. Oral rehydration salts.
\n2. A splint and a more effective pain reliever than acetaminophen.
\n3. A weeks supply of my prescription meds.
\n4. Some loratadine tablets.<\/p>\n

The last item is for my wife, and the other things are things I actually could have used at one point or another. On our last vacation, my wife and I both could have used the oral rehydration salts. Would have made the vacation a little less memorable.<\/p>\n

[the anti-diarrhea meds are a staple of my kit, and in my briefcase, and my boo boo kit. I don’t think you need anything stronger than Tylenol but you might want to consider fewer Tylenol tabs, and adding a few anti-inflammatory tabs, like Motrin, and a few anti-histamines, like Benadryl. I carry electrolyte salt tablets, for dehydration and hangover relief. Splints are likely overkill, and are pretty easy to improvise. ]<\/em><\/p>\n

[I also think, due to the changing nature of the threat, that you need to consider gunshot or other trauma, even in a basic kit.\u00a0\u00a0 I’d add 2 rolls of Kerlix and a couple of 4×4 gauze pads.<\/em><\/p>\n

A penlight, a Sharpie marker, and a large safety pin would be good adds too.\u00a0 An instant cold pack is nice if you have the space.<\/em><\/p>\n

You can still fit this into a pretty compact package, and it adds a great deal of capability.]<\/em><\/p>\n

[Medical prep in general is a big topic and deserves more in depth coverage, but I’m gonna limit this post to the basic first aid kit.]<\/em><\/p>\n

nick<\/p>\n

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Finally found a couple of the others, so I’ll make this even more of a mega post!<\/p>\n

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