My Bushcraft First Aid Kit - Pic Heavy

[Scots_Charles_River]

The ice pack does help soft tissue injuries, a wet bandana will help but not to the same level.

 

[Native Nathan]

I just replaced my Meds as there Expiration date was close, & thought it would be a good Idea to remind others to check the expiration dates on any meds in the FAK and update them as necessary, if expiration dates are something that concerns you.

 

[Elen Sentier]

It looks very good and inspires me to tackle my own again. But ... I find it really hard to read the pix, any chane of having the ontents as text?

 

[Native Nathan]

@ Elen Sentier

Not a problem, I'll sort it out and post it here as soon as I can

 

[Native Nathan]

As promised

Large Wound Dressing Module:
Abdominal Pad 5”x9” x1
Gauze Pads 4”x4” x20
Hypafix Dressing 10cm x 15cm x1
Large Plaster 3 ½” x2 ½” x1
Large Plasters 2”x4” x2
Non Stick Pads 4”x4” x2
Tegaderm Dressings x2

Small Wound Dressing Module:
Butterfly Closures - Large x3
Butterfly Closures - Small x5
Finger Plasters x4
Fingertip Plasters x2
Knuckle Plasters x2
Large Finger Plasters x2
Steri-Strips 3”x¼” x3
Triple Antibiotic Cream Sachets x2
Non Stick Pads 2”x2” x2

Equipment Module:
AAA Lithium Battery x1
AAA Mini Maglite Solitaire x1
BIC Lighter x1
Fresnel Lens x1
Mini Bandage Scissors x1
Precision Tweezers x1
Razor knife x1
Safety Pins x5
Splint Out x1

Irrigation Module:
1 Litre Water Bag x1
Alcohol Prep Pads x6
Anti-Septic Hand Wipes x4
Gloves x3
Povidone Iodine Prep Pads x2
Strip of Puri Tabs x1
Syringe 20cc x1
ZeroWet Irrigation Shield x1

Medications Module:
Antacid - Calcium Carbonate 500mg x12
Aspirin 300mg x6
Burn Gel sachet x1
Dioralyte Sachets x2
Diphenhydramine 25mg x10
Hydrocortisone Cream 1% sachet x1
Ibuprofen 400mg x9
Loperamide 2mg x6
Meclizine 25mg x2
Mitigator Sting Relief x1
Paracetamol 500mg x10
Ranitidine 150mg x2
Small Tube of Sudocreme x1
Sting Relief Pads x4

Admin Module
Casualty Evacuation Form x1
Pencil x1

Trauma Module:
Israeli Dressing 4” x1
Mini Sharpie Marker x1
Quick Clot x1
SWAT-T Tourniquet x1
Nitrile Gloves x2
Cleansing Wipes x2

Chest Trauma Kit:
Antiseptic Wipes x2
Asherman Chest Seal x1
Easy Peel Duct Tape 18” x2
KY Jelly Sachet x1
Nasopharyngeal Airway x1
Nitrile Gloves x2
Pneumothorax Decompression Needle x1
Ziploc Bags x2

Dental Module:
Clove Oil x1
Cotton Buds x6
Lipsil x1
Tooth Picks x6

Emergency Care Module:
Antiseptic Wipe x1
Aspirin 300mg x2
CPR Face Mask x1
Diphenhydramine 25mg x2
Glucose Tablets - Packet x1
Nitrile Gloves x1
Pepcid x1
Space Blanket x1

Eye Module:
Eye Bath x1
Eye Patch x1
Eye Wash x1

Blister Module:
Alcohol Pads x4
Antiseptic Wipe x1
Compeed Blister Patches - Large x4
Liquid Talc 5ml x1
Safety Pin x1
Moleskin Patches x2

Tape Module:
Benzion Tincture Ampoule x2
Duct Tape x1
Fabric Tape x1
Micropore Surgical Tape x1
Self Adhesive Dressing 3” x1
Skin Glue x1
Zinc Oxide Tape x1

Musculoskeletal Module:
Crepe Bandage x1
SAM Finger Splint x1
Triangular Bandage x1

PPE Module:
Antimicrobial Wipes x6
Hand Gel x1
Hoo-Ahhs Field Towel x4
Nitrile Gloves x2
Face Mask x2


Or if you prefer a more neatly laid out version, I have one in MS Word 07 format in my Dropbox >>>>>>>>>> HERE <<<<<<<<<<

 

[Skaukraft]

I miss a small mirror on your list. Handy if you have to remove an object from you own eye.

 

[Native Nathan]

I totally agree with you, I carry a mirror in my Wash Kit, I don't have a dedicated one for my FAK simply because I don't want to duplicate items unless I have to.
However if your not carrying a Wash kit or a sighting Compass with a mirror in, then add one as Skaukraft said it's Handy if you have to remove an object from you own eye.

 

[Carlisle]

Hey guys this is the first aid kit I carry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkHjEZfzpP0

 

[wanderinstar]

Excellent FAK. It is amazing how much gear you have in that bag. Would an Isreali dressing be a worthwhile addition to your kit. What type of tape do you use? Micropore or Transpore, one of them can be torn across the tape also longitudinal. To make Steristrips

 

[ozzy1977]

A heliograph could replace the mirror as has duel functions

 

[Native Nathan]

Hi everyone, I've just swapped out my meds for ones with a longer Expiry date, so I thought I give this thread a bump again to remind others to do the same.

As Scot_Charles_River suggested I now have an ice pack in my kit, however the Ice pack seemed way to heavy, so I cut it open, inside there was a bag of water and some crystals, I popped the crystals into a ziplock bag, and wrote on "Instant Ice Pack, just ad water", it ways so much less now and fits in my kit a lot better too.

I carry a sighting compass, which has a mirror built in, so I don't need a dedicated one in my FAK, My compass also doubles up as a Heliograph too.

Remember this is just a First Aid Kit, not an all in one full comprehensive kit, I don't need a shelter element as I am carrying a Tarp.

One thing I am considering adding is some disposable Hotpads, Yes they are a bit heavy and aren't really multi purpose, however, if I were to get that I loose dexterity in my fingers, that severely stacks the odds against me being able to light a fire to keep warm.
Do any pof you have any thoughts on this?

 

[ebt.]

One thing I am considering adding is some disposable Hotpads, Yes they are a bit heavy and aren't really multi purpose, however, if I were to get that I loose dexterity in my fingers, that severely stacks the odds against me being able to light a fire to keep warm.
Do any pof you have any thoughts on this?

Armpits. great for warming fingers. Best to use your own though, some people get all precious otherwise

 

[rik_uk3]

Hi everyone, I've just swapped out my meds for ones with a longer Expiry date, so I thought I give this thread a bump again to remind others to do the same.

As Scot_Charles_River suggested I now have an ice pack in my kit, however the Ice pack seemed way to heavy, so I cut it open, inside there was a bag of water and some crystals, I popped the crystals into a ziplock bag, and wrote on "Instant Ice Pack, just ad water", it ways so much less now and fits in my kit a lot better too.

I carry a sighting compass, which has a mirror built in, so I don't need a dedicated one in my FAK, My compass also doubles up as a Heliograph too.

Remember this is just a First Aid Kit, not an all in one full comprehensive kit, I don't need a shelter element as I am carrying a Tarp.

One thing I am considering adding is some disposable Hotpads, Yes they are a bit heavy and aren't really multi purpose, however, if I were to get that I loose dexterity in my fingers, that severely stacks the odds against me being able to light a fire to keep warm.
Do any of you have any thoughts on this?

http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB954201508530067326 worth a read.

 

[sandsnakes]

[FONT=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]You could try one of these all in a Category C sealed bag first aid kit, designed for lifeboats. There are several variants some with more trauma bandages, but very comprehensive.[/FONT]

[FONT=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]This kit complies fully with EC Directive 92/29 and is CE marked. [/FONT]

[FONT=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]30 x Anti-Diarrhoea tablets
60 x Anti-Sea Sickness tablets
1 x Anti-Angina Preparation
50 x Analgesic tablets
50 x Ibuprofen
2 x Standard Medium Dressings
2 x Standard Large Dressings
1 x Extra Large Standard Dressing
10 x Paraffin Gauze Dressings
4 x Triangular Bandages
1 x Absorbent Cotton Gauze
1 x Adhesive Elastic Bandage
20 x Adhesive Plasters Assorted Sterile
6 x Adhesive Sutures
75mm 1 x Pocket Mask Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation
1 x Antiseptic Cream
5 x pairs of Disposable Polythene Gloves (Large)
1 x Burn Bag
1 x Scissors
6 x Safety Pins
6 x Antiseptic Wipes. [/FONT]

 

[Goatboy]

I totally agree with you, I carry a mirror in my Wash Kit, I don't have a dedicated one for my FAK simply because I don't want to duplicate items unless I have to.
However if your not carrying a Wash kit or a sighting Compass with a mirror in, then add one as Skaukraft said it's Handy if you have to remove an object from you own eye.

On the mirror front a mate of mine with a fabricator friend made us up some mirrors out of mirror steel. Two edged are sharpened and so double as a sharp edge as well as the mirror function, triple for a signal mirror. The edges are covered with duct tape to avoid cutting through my FAK and it also gives me a little extra tape that way I suppose.

Sent via smoke-signal from a woodland in Scotland.

 

[techguyone]

Hotpads are a worthwhile addition, as is one of those folded up mylene? plasticised foil survival blankets, neither take up much space but have their use.