1st aid kits

[bryanchurch06]

I have several versions of these kits ranging from pocket size to expedition also some homemade versions from being married to 2 nurses, the current one ex military nurse. I tend to look at these kit as a last resort instead of I need a motrin or band aid, those I keep separate, the kits I think of as treating shock, stopping bleeding and stabilize until help arrives. I will be adding a tourniquet and quik clot to whatever I carry on the cdt ride. Luckily I've both had a lot of 1st aid training over the yrs and never needed it. I prefer water resistant with separate Pouches to maintain a sterile kit as long as possible. Any suggestions?

 

[dmonkey]

I think the additions you mentioned are the most important, paired with the training on their use. Some other ideas if they aren't already in your kit would be to pair the tourniquet with a marker so you can write the time it was applied on it, trauma shears, and a mylar space blanket. Don't just think of a mylar blanket as being for warding off hypothermia, it's a good comfort item for anyone waiting for EMS, especially if their clothing has been shredded or soaked.

 

[SneakyDingo]

Kits are like toolkits. Customized to the individual and the situation, dealing with the likely and the severe. I prefer to repack mine before leaving but the standard wrenches will always be in there. I wish they made the pouches obviously larger, so that it was very clear to people that they're supposed to mod their packs. Severe in our case are likely broken bones and concussion, and shock associated with that (so I always throw in a new mylar blanket into my first aid kit before taking a trip). Likely are altitude sickness, sore butts, scrapes and bruises, headaches from dealing from an Australian's terrible dad jokes, duct tape so you don't have to deal with more of them, etc.

Not gonna sugarcoat it though, if we get f**ked we get f**ked, that's the risk of going bush. We've partially mitigated that by not going alone. SPOT device would further mitigate it. If needed I'm removing someone's exhaust shielding and using it as a brace.

 

[Shoot870p]

Vacuum seal some of the components. Along with a nice clean set of socks and underware. Not in same pack of course!

 

[mcmd]

This thread makes me think that "Motorcycle Safety" would make a great new category for this forum. This category could include things like this thread, safety equipment installed on motorcycles, safe riding techniques, loading/unloading techniques for vans, pick-ups and trailers, safety apparel, and so many other thoughts and observations that would help make us safer on our motorcycles. I'm aware that some of these posts are already scattered throughout the forum. It would be nice to see them all in one category in order to make them easier to find and follow.
Your thoughts on this idea?

 

[Tchap]

I would suggest an aluminum sam splint, extra large gauze pads, a couple of good ace bandages and a few cravats. This from combat lifesaver training, wilderness first responder training, and the good old Boy Scouts. Also handy to have some clean water to flush the gravel out of any road rash.

 

[bryanchurch06]

I would suggest an aluminum sam splint, extra large gauze pads, a couple of good ace bandages and a few cravats. This from combat lifesaver training, wilderness first responder training, and the good old Boy Scouts. Also handy to have some clean water to flush the gravel out of any road rash.

My water filter has a large syringe for flushing the filter, I use it for wound cleaning if needed, I also carry super glue and butterfly closures.

 

[Tchap]

Maybe also Benadryl, in case anyone is allergic to something and doesn’t know it yet. Plus Bacardi 151. About 4oz taken by mouth will help lots for pain. Not for concussion or hypo/hyper thermia, of course. And I guess maybe a good first aid book. A tourniquet is almost never a good idea unless blood is actually spraying. Direct pressure and elevation should control any bleeding that doesn’t have a large arterial source.

 

[dmonkey]

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