Posted: 8/15/2011 2:15:25 PM EDT
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I did a search and nothing came up. What do you guys recommend for a good BOB first aid kit.
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I'm a member of the build your own crowd, but the Ultralight 0.9 linked to by Zombie is a very good lightweight kit
(I have one and purchased another for a friend, and it compares favorably to the self-built kits I have. Unfortunately they do the "reserve the right to change contents" routine, and both were shorted the irrigation syringe, wound closure strips, and benzoin.) There's a pretty good thread around here that makes a great point, which is a bunch of 4x4 gauze packs and some tape probably have you 90% of the way there. Toss in a couple band aids, a couple singlue-use packets of antibiotic ointment, some benedryl and advil and you're 98% of the way there without blowing the budget or weight of the bag. |
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Buy the parts; build your own. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_18/644558_For_the_uninformed___Base_Level_Med_Kit_explained__Initial_Pricing_2_post__.html |
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One thing to keep in mind is that first aid kits fall into two basic categories:
1. Minor, non-life-threatening, comfort items. Example For any serious, life-threatening injury or major trauma, these kits are next to useless. It would be like hunting a grizzly bear with a airsoft gun. 2. Trauma, "blowout kit", patch-a-gunshot-wound items. Example If your leg gets ripped off, this kit might keep the bleeding under control until you get to the hospital, but it's not much help with a headache or if the bean burrito you had for lunch decides it wants to make a hasty exit. Personally I'd recommend building your own kit, to fit your level of medical knowledge (if you don't know how to use it, don't buy it). CVS is good for minor stuff; for serious stuff, I've had good experience with Rescue Essentials. The Adventure Medical kits are some of the best pre-built kits though. |
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I took a hybrid approach. I used a small hiking kit I received as a gift years ago, then added to it as I saw fit.
A good pre-assembled kit can do a good job of getting the basics, then add to it to suit your needs. REI has some cool resources when it comes to educating yourself. REI First-Aid Checklist I'm also a fan of the Adventure Medical Kit. I scored a $60 kit for $12 on Steep and Cheap a few weeks ago. A little big for a BOB but perfect for home adn car cmping. A good starter kit for yourself and another: Adventure Medical Kit Do some google shopping work to find the best price. |