Thread: Whats in your First Aid Kit?

Originally Posted by MB

It's always going to be a balance of not lugging too much shit around versus perceived risk. Everyone's circumstances are different and there isn't a "right" answer.

Agreed.
I find it really interesting how polarising this sort of topic can be, but if nothing else, it does prompt food for thought. After poking a knife in my leg, it did prompt me to rethink my FAK.


Here is my current belt carry FAK. When I am out stalking I also carry my PLB, a lightweight knife and a torch on the same belt. When I am night shooting for varmints, I don't use a day pack, hence the on-belt setup which I have become accustomed to wearing for all hunting scenarios.

FAK is housed in a Gamegear canvas pouch measuring approx 130Wx120Hx60D and has an all up weight of 310g.
Its approx twice the size of my PLB in its TwinNeedle pouch, which weighs in at 200g.

With the tourniquet, Celox, Israeli bandage, self seal bandage and tape I am reasonably confident that I could deal with most external bleeds on myself or a hunting buddy. Band aid and steri-strip available if its minor. Pain medication not shown.

IMHO, that's a lot of first aid horsepower in a small, light weigh package, and will get you back to camp/quad/vehicle for additional kit.
My camp/quad/vehicle kits are bigger and carry more of the same, plus extras for burns, wound dressing after clean up, etc, etc.