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Safety kit recommendations. Not just for hunting.

MattMan81

MattMan81

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Thinking of looking for a safety kit for all purposes. So size is not an issue. Will put it in the truck, camper, and then it's even around the house if needed. Anyone have any recommendations and where to purchase? One of those things you hope you never need, but can be a really life saver if you had it. Lots of options in the little bit I searched. Wondering if anyone has some good suggestions. Kinda overwhelming when you look at them all. Not sure what I need / don't need.
 
Check this thread out

First Aid Kit Poll

So who here carries a first aid kit, and how is it assembled? Just curious as to what the general population is doing. You can answer the poll, and leave it, or feel free to post up what you carry why and where.
saddlehunter.com
 
Its not really a matter or what you need/dont need because you'll not face most medical emergencies in the field. Its a matter of how comprehensive you want it to be and how much you want to spend.

Bare minimum is stuff to stop bleeding, allergic reaction cures, sanitation, sun burn/burn relief, eye rinse.

If you really want to have it all, this kit has everything but ulltrasound and xray machines...

mymedic.com

Medic

The Medic portable medical kit from My Medic has it all! This large medical pack has everything you might need in an emergency, plus a whole lot more. Visit My Medic today!
mymedic.com mymedic.com
 
Any kitted “A” bag or Trauma bag from reputable source is usually pretty good, may want to add a pair of raptors and you’re good to go. Also the book “Where there is no doctor” is an amazing tool for medical emergencies and little or no modern amenities. As someone who is off grid with a wife and 5 boys I’ve leaned on this book more than once.
 
SNIPERBBB said:
Its not really a matter or what you need/dont need because you'll not face most medical emergencies in the field. Its a matter of how comprehensive you want it to be and how much you want to spend.

Bare minimum is stuff to stop bleeding, allergic reaction cures, sanitation, sun burn/burn relief, eye rinse.

If you really want to have it all, this kit has everything but ulltrasound and xray machines...

mymedic.com

Medic

The Medic portable medical kit from My Medic has it all! This large medical pack has everything you might need in an emergency, plus a whole lot more. Visit My Medic today!
mymedic.com mymedic.com
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Wow. That's a big kit. Pretty big price tag to. Didn't realize all that cost that much.
 
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I made a few changes after the who carries a kit thread, above is what I have (more or less) right now. Top is at home, has a few more things but takes up more space. I don’t have to worry about restocking things as much.

I carry the second one in my truck as well as a dog first aid kit. Tried to get as much as I could for both and still fit in the storage under my back seat there.

Last one gets carried in my pack when hunting. The car and field kit have superglue added to them and I’ve moved some items from 1 kit to another based on anticipated need. None are perfect I’m sure but it’s what I’m using at this time and far better than I was even 6-8 months ago.
 
The_Fit_Ness_Monster said:
Any kitted “A” bag or Trauma bag from reputable source is usually pretty good, may want to add a pair of raptors and you’re good to go. Also the book “Where there is no doctor” is an amazing tool for medical emergencies and little or no modern amenities. As someone who is off grid with a wife and 5 boys I’ve leaned on this book more than once.
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Raptors are those expensive scissors?
 
What would
The_Fit_Ness_Monster said:
This is the particular bag I have 2 of and it has everything you need. The antiseptic spray and burn spray that come with it are amazing and easily replaceable. And price? Life safety is priceless I always say.




Lightning X Premium Stocked Tactical EMS/EMT Trauma First Aid Responder Medical Kit Backpack - Black https://a.co/d/9QNMGUR
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That one bag @SNIPERBBB listed is 4 times as much as those ones you guys showed from the zon. Not putting a price tag on safety. But just trying to figure out what an additional $1000 of life safety looks like. Or if I would even know how to use it.
 
MattMan81 said:
What would

That one bag @SNIPERBBB listed is 4 times as much as those ones you guys showed from the zon. Not putting a price tag on safety. But just trying to figure out what an additional $1000 of life safety looks like. Or if I would even know how to use it.
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Eh I couldn’t imagine either, main things to cover are burns, cuts, open wounds, broken bones and dealing with all that is inexpensive mostly, so other than marketing for more name brand type stuff is the only thought that comes to my mind. That bag I listed I would without 2nd thought take it into combat so it has everything you need for the main reasons you’d be using it.
 
The 3 things I have with me when rifle hunting, bow hunting deep, and in my vehicle are:

1. quick clot gauze
2. tourniquet
3. Israeli bandage

These things are easy to use with a little practice and watching some videos, but I'm probably fooling myself a little saying that and could use some training.

Most affordable first aid kits you randomly pick up are more comfort measures (I'd never carry neosporin to a treestand, lol).

The high dollar trauma kits (like for bear attacks) include the 3 items I mentioned and other things, but the things they have that I wish I knew how to use are: 1. tubes to establish an airway if someone is mangled/swelled up and 2. the chest seals and needle to get air out of chest in case of a collapsed lung.
 
MattMan81 said:
What would

That one bag @SNIPERBBB listed is 4 times as much as those ones you guys showed from the zon. Not putting a price tag on safety. But just trying to figure out what an additional $1000 of life safety looks like. Or if I would even know how to use it.
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The pack on Amazon above doesn't have half the stuff the mymedic pack does. You really have to look at what's in the packs. Not saying I would by that mymedic pack .. maybe if I hit the lottery. Just an example of how comprehensive they can be.
 
Non 1st aid stuff...
Ferro rod and some cotton ball fire starters. Practice how to use it. It's easy.
Zip ties. They have dozens of uses. Tourniquet, splint fasteners, repair of gear or vehicles, fasteners for building a shelter and lots of other stuff. Use your imagination. You can link together as many as you want for the length you need. They are light and take up little space in a pack or bag. Releasable zip ties can be used over and over again.
Make a sil-tarp. Cheap, easy to make.
Paracord.
Water purification. Both a filter of some sort, and tablets.
Compass.
Signal mirror. Can also be used to help remove crap from your eye.
Multi tool.
Duct tape.
Head lamp and extra batteries.
 
I keep a go bag in my truck to go anywhere it might be needed. It's a small backpack that hangs behind the seat. Plenty of room to keep adding to it. Has been used multiple times when rolling up at an accident scene. You never know when you may be the most knowledgeable person on the scene. Usually folks just won't get involved even if they may know more than you.
 
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