Bags/Pouches for First Aid Kit

[Nillion]

Space Bear Bags Dyneema® Hiker First Aid Pouch

Be prepared for whatever the trail throws your way with this lightweight, ultra-durable first aid pouch. Designed for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts, this pouch keeps your essential medical supplies safe, dry, and organized. Crafted with rugged Dyneema® Composite Fabric, it’s built...

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Comes in at only 0.3 oz. It's slightly more expensive than a regular DCF bag, but I figure if I need to direct someone to grab the medical kit from my bag, there won't be any confusion with this one.

 

[Kayl]

Kayl is onto something here.....take a look at NAR's site, and build your own.

They also have a great MIL/LEO discount.

The first aid kits and supplies are also FSA eligible. I had to burn some of mine last year and grabbed a couple of kits and extra tourniquets.

 

[Jauwater]

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[Sponxx]

I'm a medical doctor. Work in intensive care, not ER, but have seen my share of nastiness from all sorts of wounds (accidents and intended).
As far as a First Aid kit, a lot depends on where do you plan to have to use it, and for what?
Eg:
Sliced finger open dressing an elk at 16k feet on the Rockies? or burn your fingers roasting s'mores in the backyard firepit?
As so, you can make your own, tailored to your (most likely) needs. Just like carrying CCW, most likely use, may not cover all occasions, but it isn't feasible to carry an M2 .50cal when going to Walmart on a Sunday afternoon.
As such, just like reloading your own ammo, it will be cheaper, better and more accurate to you.
Being cogniscent of needs/likelihood/remoteness will show it requires different approaches

In the car and at home I have different things, same when camping or far out from civilization.
I do keep bandaids, steristrips, mastisol, dermabond, all sorted in regluar heavy duty ziplock backs, whch is convenient as they are see-through.

 

[Team4LongGun]

I'm a medical doctor. Work in intensive care, not ER, but have seen my share of nastiness from all sorts of wounds (accidents and intended).
As far as a First Aid kit, a lot depends on where do you plan to have to use it, and for what?
Eg:
Sliced finger open dressing an elk at 16k feet on the Rockies? or burn your fingers roasting s'mores in the backyard firepit?
As so, you can make your own, tailored to your (most likely) needs. Just like carrying CCW, most likely use, may not cover all occasions, but it isn't feasible to carry an M2 .50cal when going to Walmart on a Sunday afternoon.
As such, just like reloading your own ammo, it will be cheaper, better and more accurate to you.
Being cogniscent of needs/likelihood/remoteness will show it requires different approaches

In the car and at home I have different things, same when camping or far out from civilization.
I do keep bandaids, steristrips, mastisol, dermabond, all sorted in regluar heavy duty ziplock backs, whch is convenient as they are see-through.

Good stuff there Doc, but I gotta disagree on one point. Most every walmart I've been to, NEEDS a 50 cal.......

 

[kpk]

Remembered this post now that the oldest girl is heading back to school - she has tons of these pencil pouch deals in all sorts of styles. They're cheap and sized right.

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[DogBones11]

If your backpacking or hunting first aid kid doesn't easily fit in a ziplock sammich bag, you're bringing way too much. Some sturdy bandaids is likely all you'll ever need.

 

[Kayl]

If your backpacking or hunting first aid kid doesn't easily fit in a ziplock sammich bag, you're bringing way too much. Some sturdy bandaids is likely all you'll ever need.

Statistically you're probably right, but I'd much rather have a tourniquet and a good Israeli bandage for traumatic bleeding and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

[arrowsender]

Another thing to think about regarding first aid kits is to make sure you educate yourself so you know what to do and what to use and how to use it if a medical situation arises.

 

[Sponxx]

Good stuff there Doc, but I gotta disagree on one point. Most every walmart I've been to, NEEDS a 50 cal.......

I didn't say not needed... I said not feasible

 

[Sponxx]

Another thing to think about regarding first aid kits is to make sure you educate yourself so you know what to do and what to use and how to use it if a medical situation arises.

Absolutely true. Most people "want" to be prepared with all sorts of gear, but have no clue on how to use it. Much like long distance shooting/mountaineering/etc.
Everything requires some degree of training or practice.

If your backpacking or hunting first aid kid doesn't easily fit in a ziplock sammich bag, you're bringing way too much. Some sturdy bandaids is likely all you'll ever need.

I would consider Dermabond or at least Mastisol and steristrips for nasty cuts. They can save a trip to the ER

 

[Wyobohunter]

Have some kind of major bleeding control option and something like one of these…

Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .3 Medical Kit | REI Co-op

Carry the compact Adventure Medical Ultralight & Watertight .3 medical kit on 1- to 2-day solo trips when you require just the essentials.

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