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One thing on the list for sure, A&D ointment... that stuff works great.
It's about that time again, camping.I got all the "big stuff" - but, the replaceable stuff, basically starting from scratch.My kids have got those "camel back hydrators" they use for CAP, but since we've basically burned through the rest of the stuff, First Aid supplies, water filter, the one-use stuff- it's time to restock.Since we also need to redo the Car & Trucks... maybe, with a few suggestions, we can come up with 4 vehicle kits, and 4 individual kits, plus 1 group kit.I think it's a whole lot cheaper to buy bulk, the stuff we usually use, or know-how-to-use, than buy a pre-made kit, kindergardner sissors and bandaids that don't stick, flex and tear off with a light breese.Your suggestions, please?
Cap, Civil Air Patrol?Throw out the Ace bandages, this stuff is better than any bandaid, just a little gauze and wrap, sticks to itself.This is a pretty cheap price too.https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=30E0730A-7B6A-11D5-A192-00B0D0204AE5https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=30E0730A-7B6A-11D5-A192-00B0D0204AE5
I have about 10 rolls of this.
One item I have not purchased, yet which I think would be necessary, would be a good "how the old timers did it" book.
I like Campho-Phenique also in my F/A kits also.
What is it, and what is it used for?
Stuff is starting to show up, so far, I like what I got... here's the list from Amazon.(and some comments, you might know of BETTER stuff, please comment!).3M Transpore Clear 1-Inch Wide First Aid Tapeamazon.com/gp/product/B00PG5LLHU(It's slightly breathable, flexes a little, and easy to tear without a knife, truly multi-purpose tape - love this stuff!)Dynarex Vitamins A&D Ointment 144 Packetsamazon.com/gp/product/B00U377576(does better than vasoline, works on most wounds & seems to promote quicker healing & emergency fire starter)MEDca Performance plus Gauze Sponge Cover Dressing Sterile, 4 X 4 Inchesamazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ82HO6(Can be "packed" on/into a wound to retard bleeding, folded, etc., this size is universal, IMO 2" is almost useless. The non-stick ones are also great.)COVIDIEN Curity Alcohol Prep Padsamazon.com/gp/product/B01BUD9YW0(very thin & compact, multi-purpose, prewound treatment, cleaner & fire starter)Spenco 2nd Skin Blister Kitamazon.com/gp/product/B004UOTUXK(as much as I hate carrying this kind of thing - it's the fastest way to stop a blister on a foot from getting worse so you can keep moving.)Spenco 2nd Skin Moist Burn Padsamazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASRWT(quickly quiets down a painful burn, or screaming kid with a burn)Dealmed Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 3/4" x 3"amazon.com/gp/product/B01G5WQ7BM(multi-purpose, as a breathable bandaid, stretch - useful as a butterfly, the fabric is full width for overlapping to cover longer cuts - IMO this is the first place 1st aid kits utterly fail, the thing most often used & they give you JUNK)First Aid Only 5-6600 Stretch Gauze Bandage, 4-Yard Stretched Length x 2-Inch Widthamazon.com/gp/product/B00E8JTW8U(2" digit wrap - fingers, toes, wrists wrapping)Dukal Conforming Stretch Gauze 12-Rolls 4-Inchx4.1ydsamazon.com/gp/product/B01LBC300W(4" ankles, knees, elbows, arms, legs)Multi Function Olive Handle Knife 13-in-1 with Corkscrew and Scissors - Utility Toolamazon.com/gp/product/B01MYXBXHO(cheap, if you lose it, MEH, just sharpen it ahead of time - for the vehicle / camping kit, does not replace camping tools, ie., this is CLEAN to start with, unlike your hatchet, saw & knife)Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Pocket Knifeamazon.com/gp/product/B00004YVB3(The COMPACT essentials, sissors, tweezers, pick, knife, very small & light - prices vary, check for the cheapest - the black one; for the individual kit - does not replace camping tools, this is kept CLEAN..)18650 battery (many brands to choose from.... )amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Electronics-3-7V-Batteries/zgbs/electronics/10112773011(rechargeable, fits flashlight & radio)Pelican Flashlights Progear 1810C LED Keychain Flashlightamazon.com/gp/product/B00P2R980E(for the individual kits, very small & limited use, has a decent clip for hanging.)18650 Flashlight,Smartlife15 240LM Magnetic Mini LED Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light Lamp, 3 Modes Waterproofamazon.com/gp/product/B01LZW1K60(for the vehicle kits, camping kits, takes the rechargeable battery, cheap, compact and has a switch that WORKS, lanyard for hanging)Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave Radio with SSBamazon.com/gp/product/B00GJ51NVA(for vehicle kits, camping kits, good sound in a small box, at low volume the battery lasts +50hrs, recharges off a USB. This will receive HAM radio easily!)Emergency Mylar "blanket"https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Mylar-Thermal-Blankets-Pack/dp/B00WH7AE9Q(the ONLY time I've ever used one, it was during a COLD WET RAIN that seemed like I'd never stop - stopped the shivering, it worked)...........The portable kits are for carrying over distance, light-weight, just enough for one or two injuries.Vehicle / camping kits are not as concerned with WEIGHT, enough supplies for a family or group of people over a week or two - so the whole excursion isn't ruined by an unplanned "event" that requires multiple "minor treatments".More to come - I still need a container, actually the LAST thing when I figure out how much stuff will be going into each kit.(Maybe you've been suckered into buying a first aid kit based on the container, but regretted it the first time you used it - they filled it with some of the worst junk, bandaids that don't stick, gauze pads that have cotton falling out, scissors meant for kindergärtners, chopsticks for a tweezer, cremes that you'd rather start fires with than put on a wound, gauze & tape that defys application and adhesion... all that in a box that cannot be added to and has no other use.)More to come - add your suggestions and links if you have them. Multi-purpose is better than single purpose.Wifey suggested we also include stuff like: pain killers, antihistamine, indigestion, anti-itch cream.
I thought it was just a camping trip, not a triage for the end of times. One thing I always take with me is a lidocaine pain type cream for minor burns etc. Even a rash can debilitate you and make taking a single step painful, a cheap pain creme can be a life saver.
There.... I was getting to the camping gear stuff, just one thing at a time - staying alive.Speaking of which ... I'm inclined to pack a 380 in an individual pack, only because of weight.I HATE the taste of Aluminum pans in cooking, and Cast Iron is heavy.
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