Thread: Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Leaving on a four day trip next week and I cant seem to find a list of what is actually useful and what quantities are recommended. Seems like all the off the shelf offerings have a heap of rubbish and not much of the stuff that actually seems like it would be useful.
What is everyones experience and advice? Thanks in advance. Love this community.

I would refer you to the following posting - https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....aid-kit-50098/

My recommendation for a belt carry first aid kit:

1x Celox Rapid Z Fold Gauze (for big bleeds)
2x Celox small patches (for small bleeds)
2x Israeli bandage
1x SWAT-T multifunction 'stretch-wrap-and-tuck' tourniquet SWAT-T™ - Stretch Wrap And Tuck Tourniquet
1x roll of medical tape
A bunch of antiseptic wipes
Betadine sachets
1x compeed assorted size blister plaster pack (good for minor burns as well as blisters)
5x burn gel sachets
2x steri-strip sachets
3x gauze pads (individually sealed)
Assortment of plasters
Morphine tablets

The non vacuum sealed items that are water sensitive I put in a zip lock bag, and it all fits into a zip top Game Gear NZ made belt pouch which is 130W x 100H x 70D.
I also keep 1/2 dozen lens wipes in there for cleaning my scope when needed.

Originally Posted by hotbarrels

I would refer you to the following posting - https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....aid-kit-50098/

My recommendation for a belt carry first aid kit:

1x Celox Rapid Z Fold Gauze (for big bleeds)
2x Celox small patches (for small bleeds)
2x Israeli bandage
1x SWAT-T multifunction 'stretch-wrap-and-tuck' tourniquet SWAT-T™ - Stretch Wrap And Tuck Tourniquet
1x roll of medical tape
A bunch of antiseptic wipes
Betadine sachets
1x compeed assorted size blister plaster pack (good for minor burns as well as blisters)
5x burn gel sachets
2x steri-strip sachets
3x gauze pads (individually sealed)
Assortment of plasters
Morphine tablets

The non vacuum sealed items that are water sensitive I put in a zip lock bag, and it all fits into a zip top Game Gear NZ made belt pouch which is 130W x 100H x 70D.
I also keep 1/2 dozen lens wipes in there for cleaning my scope when needed.

Thanks for that, I tried the search function and came up empty!

roll of insulation tape...some panadol,some antihistamines....and maybe some antiinflamatries.....all I carry....my clothing will do if need dressing ..... when doing SAR I carry a lunchbox off stuff as per manual...but 99% of it will be old n crusty before it get used.

A roll of insulation tape, panadol and a tampon (to plug the hole if I shoot you)

I just carry one of these
https://activeequip.com.au/product/a...hoCKn8QAvD_BwE

And if you can't sort it with that then it probably requires plb anyhow

probably more important than the first aid kit is knowing how to use in my experience
no point carrying a big kit if you can only use a plaster

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as outdoor first aid instructer said many years back...walking down beach in ya togs with towel over shoulder and you step on broken glass..... you use the towel as your first aid kit...... the top two inches is the most important bit......

It's an age old debate, what you should carry in your FAK.
Everyone has a different philosophy. Each to their own.

At the end of the day, its a risk equation. You need to ask yourself "what's the worst thing that can happen to me while I'm out doing my thing", and "if it happens, am I equipped to cope", whether that be self extrication or just getting through the wait time from activating your PLB until help arrives, which, depending on your location, time of the day you activate your PLB and weather conditions, could be a couple of hours, or a couple of days. Even a 12 hour over night wait with a moderate injury will test your abilities and your resources.

Work through a list of accident scenarios and work out what your action plan would be and what recourses you would need, including your PLB (and if you don't have one yet, get one).
The scenarios will depend on where you are going, what you are doing, and how far you will be away from help and extra resources.
Match your FAK to your activity, risk and your ability.

Don't over think it, but also don't over estimate what can be fixed with a roll of insulation tape and a couple of Panadol (no offence intended).

The worst bush accident is the city-ite using the axe for the first time in his life chopping firewood in his jandals...seen it more than once, usually done when no one else in camp to warn him of the consequences of his actions....wrap it in insulation tape and feed him panadol and say the chopper is only 4 days away, or whatever fly out time is.

Not so useful on foot, but in the truck, a roll of glad wrap.

Originally Posted by flock

Not so useful on foot, but in the truck, a roll of glad wrap.

Always carry glad wrap and sanitary pads and/or disposable nappies when horse trekking...those bloody nags bleed like stuck pigs

Originally Posted by DavidGunn

The worst bush accident is the city-ite using the axe for the first time in his life chopping firewood in his jandals...seen it more than once, usually done when no one else in camp to warn him of the consequences of his actions....wrap it in insulation tape and feed him panadol and say the chopper is only 4 days away, or whatever fly out time is.

are you having a dig at me perchance????? go back and have another read,my clothing will be dressings etc...by all means if you are a PAC Medic and wish to carry your kit,go ahead and knock yourself out..... over the years I found if first aid kits are too big/bulky/heavy...they get left at home,or in truck.... anything much bigger than a belt ammo pouch just doesnt keep getting carried.
got container from a PAMS brand first aid kit beside me as I type...its approx 12cmx20cmx4cm in size and weighed about 500 grms....it never got carried...hardly a huge kit...just was never got taken.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

are you having a dig at me perchance????? go back and have another read,my clothing will be dressings etc...by all means if you are a PAC Medic and wish to carry your kit,go ahead and knock yourself out..... over the years I found if first aid kits are too big/bulky/heavy...they get left at home,or in truck.... anything much bigger than a belt ammo pouch just doesnt keep getting carried.
got container from a PAMS brand first aid kit beside me as I type...its approx 12cmx20cmx4cm in size and weighed about 500 grms....it never got carried...hardly a huge kit...just was never got taken.

And why would I have a dig at you?...panadol wont fix paranoid

PLB
CPR training
Bandage and sterile pad
Bandaids
Panadole