woolybear Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Wondering if any of you all pack an emergency kit with you on your hunts or hikes? I've been putting this one together throughout the summer just in case and always keep it in my pack which I use daily. Have had to dig into it a time or two this summer and last winter, fortunately nothing major. Really doesn't take up much room at all or weigh all that much and feel that I could most likely treat any minor to medium mishaps that I may stumble upon along the way or anyone else runs into using a little common sence and basic knowledge. Anyone else like to be prepared like this. Anything I'm forgetting? What's in the sack: - various assorted size bandages - large Ace bandage - forhead thermometer - dental floss - safety pins - guaze - waterproof tape - mini folding scissors - cotton balls - Neosporin - Basic first aid handbook - surgical gloves - matches and lighter - compact exacto knife - chap stick - vaseline soaked cotton balls - tweezers - After bite wet wipes - regular wet wipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I keep a basic first aid kit in my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBow Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Don't forget to carry a CPR / mouth-to-mouth assist isolating device. Some are a one-way valve covering for the mouth while others are as simple as a plastic overlay with a blow passage. Should remind people to also consider maintaining their first aid/CPR training at regular intervals. Not a piece of the regular "first aid kit", but I'd ensure that you carried a cell phone or other alternative for communication to call 911 or an emergency response number. If you hunt in isolated areas where conventional communication devices are out of reach, then you should consider carrying a satilite phone or a GPS emergency signalling device. Expensive I know, but what cost do you put on a life? TBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I hear ya TBow, this is just my first aid kit. You don't want me to go into the rest of my "survival pack". That's where it gets heavy with gear, gadgets, and supplies.:yes: I've been humping that thing around since January,lol. Could probaly use a re-frefresher course in CPR but have had some hands on training in the past that's stuck pretty well with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Good deal ya going there wooly! Very nice... I carry a small one with my, few bandaids, gauze, tape, whatever I might need if I cut myself. My first aid kit I walk around with at summer camp...it's intense, lets ;eave it at that,lol. I'd also recommend an emergency blanket, they are compact and they work as a blanket as well as a shelter. Doesn't hurt either to throw a couple aspirin in as well or Tylenol...aspirin if you or someone your with is having chest pain...good precautionary...Tylenol or ibuprofen for headaches, sprains,etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Doesn't hurt either to throw a couple aspirin in as well or Tylenol...aspirin if you or someone your with is having chest pain...good precautionary...Tylenol or ibuprofen for headaches, sprains,etc... Excellent idea Ruthy.....I overlooked that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBow Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 The only reason I mentioned a communication device, is because in first aid/CPR training, the first couple of reactions they require of a responder is to identify yourself as someone who knows first aid/CPR and to designate someone immediately to call 911 or for an emergency response system. I know CPR (mouth-to-mouth) can be done without an isolating device, but the device is meant to protect both parties, the victim and the responder from commmunicable diseases. No good in assisting with a cure if the response ends up causing more problems down the road than the original injury. TBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Anyone ever had to use or tried Quik -Clot? Something I'm concidering adding to the kit. I've seen a few different variations of this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I've seen the quick clot stuff...never tried it myself...so dunno how it'd work on major injuries...probably work on minor but anything major, would be applying pressure and a turniquet for sure. Wouldn't hurt to have it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhammer Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Since I work in the EMS field, I keep a BLS bag in my truck at all times. I don't carry one with me into the woods. Quick clot works even with punctures, bullet holes that type of stuff but, it will set you on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I really should invest in another first aid kit. I had one but it was really out of date. Never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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