First aid is a part of my plan that has been lagging behind food and shelter, mainly due to financial reasons. That particular limitation has eased somewhat in recent months, so a few items are going to be added, piecemeal to my EDC kit, GHB and my more permanent home/camping kit.
Several of our authors have written about first aid (like Lokidude's post yesterday!), or describing their kits here and here, As I am just starting to build a selection of supplies, I've read and followed the advice of many different people, like Jonathan Sullivan.
Jonathan is someone I've been following for several years, even before he joined our Facebook page. He made this post not long ago, detailing his reasons for building a compact trauma kit and the items he purchased. I don't have anything to add to kit he built, but I am duplicating the belt kit and adding some of his recommended pieces to a First Aid kit I already mentioned here.
Items I'm Ordering
- Celox Rapid Hemostatic Z-Fold Gauze. I'm ordering 2 sets: one for my EDC belt kit, and one for my GHB.
- RATS Tourniquet. I'm ordering two for the same reasons.
- Primacare CPR Face Shield/Barrier. Any questions why? I didn't think so.
- Maxpedition PHP iPhone 6/6s Pouch to store my EDC set of items.
I don't need to order Nitrile gloves or look for duct tape; these are things I've had in my bags almost forever.
Just like the disclaimers in Jonathan's post, I too am not qualified to speak from a position of authority on any medical topic. When I receive these items I'll put up a post showing how they all fit into my existing bag, since it's obvious they will fit into the pouch Jonathan is using.
The Takeaway
- Here is another case of suggested improvements coming from friends with experience that I lack.
- This is Blue Collar Prepping, where most people have to budget. There is nothing wrong with slowly building towards your goal.
The Recap
- Celox Rapid Hemostatic Z-Fold Gauze: $40.87 from Amazon with Prime (but cheaper from other sellers without).
- RATS Tourniquet: $17.95 from Amazon with Prime.
- Primacare CPR Face Shield: $11.97 from Amazon.
- Maxpedition PHP iPhone 6/6s Pouch: $18.95 from Amazon.
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NOTE: All items tested were purchased by me. No products have been loaned in exchange for a favorable review. Any items sent to me for T&E will be listed as such. Suck it Feds.
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