First Aid Kits

[123rover50]

What do you all carry in the way of first aid kits?
Do you make up your own or buy one such as this.
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It looks OK to me, or does it lack some items?

Keith

[trout1105]

I carry 2, One is a trauma kit the other is just a headache, hangover, splinters and minor burns kit.

[87County]

Price looks as though it is a bit high - but obviously depends on contents

FWIW the crowd at the link below are OK to deal with and have quite a range to choose from, we have a couple of theirs ..

Basic First Aid Kit Supplies in Australia - First Aid Kits Australia (https://www.firstaidkits.com.au/)

[trout1105]

The Saint Johns Ambulance kits are pretty good as they have good quality components in them.
Most kits however have only enough gear to treat superficial injuries which in reality are pretty useless for anything other than small cuts and burns and are of little use in an emergency situation so it pays to go through any pre made kit and remove the superfluous items to make room for more practical and useful items. [thumbsupbig]

Personally I would think that carrying first aid training and experience is Far more important than Any first aid kit.

[V8Ian]

Ready made kits are generally dearer than making your own. The contents required will vary according to the intended purpose, it's not a one size fits all.
Is your First Aid certificate up to date?

[ramblingboy42]

May I recommend you call QAS Queensland Ambulance Services for first aid kit , or corresponding service in your state for others.
They are realistically priced well packed and come in secure carry case , and use the best , most effective products , just as they use.
If you are not first responder trained they will not sell you a "trauma" kit.

[123rover50]

Price looks as though it is a bit high - but obviously depends on contents

FWIW the crowd at the link below are OK to deal with and have quite a range to choose from, we have a couple of theirs ..

Basic First Aid Kit Supplies in Australia - First Aid Kits Australia (https://www.firstaidkits.com.au/)

Yes I found that mob as well. Like their K55.
This looks useful and foolproof as well
https://www.google.com.au/url'sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwin7_vQ0bfXAhXIupQKHcyGCOkQFghiMAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftacmedaustralia.com.au%2Fproduct s%2Femergency-bandage-israeli-bandage&usg=AOvVaw1VKr4h6IecAtflZU4vH5EC
Its been a few years since I did a course and there is a lot of new stuff out there.
https://www.google.com.au/url'sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwihm_PX0rfXAhXEnJQKHT92D_oQFghtMAs&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquikclot.com%2FAbout-QuikClot&usg=AOvVaw19A0VNf_6Ifpq3Ywb6a2pO

[travelrover]

We also carry a St Johns 'off road' first aid kit for trips but have suppliment it with many items for more serious events. The boss is a nurse and we both hold current first aid certificates. We also have smaller kits that are always in our vehicles next to the fire extinguisher.

I saw a reasonable looking basic kit for $29 on ebay this morning but cant find it now, was a promo.

[V8Ian]

We also carry a St Johns 'off road' first aid kit for trips but have suppliment it with many items for more serious events. The boss is a nurse and we both hold current first aid certificates. We also have smaller kits that are always in our vehicles next to the fire extinguisher.

I saw a reasonable looking basic kit for $29 on ebay this morning but cant find it now, was a promo.
St John or St John's? St John might be a bit upset with you pinching his FAK. [wink11]

[Fifth Columnist]

Your first aid kit should only be as complex as your ability to use it.

[Eevo]

Your first aid kit should only be as complex as your ability to use it.

hence why mine only has a condom and a bottle of water in it.

[V8Ian]

Your first aid kit should only be as complex as your ability to use it.
I'll keep a couple of Band-Aids in my pocket, eh? [bigwhistle]

On a serious note, First Aid certificates are only valid for three years (CPR, one year). In the last five-six years there have been quite a few up-dates, particularly to CPR. Stay abreast, renew regularly.

[trout1105]

Your first aid kit should only be as complex as your ability to use it.

Even if you only have a limited knowledge of first aid a Good a Kit is worthwhile carrying because there is a good chance that someone else at the accident/trauma site may have the required first aid knowledge to be able to utilise it.
Much the same as me putting a toolbox in the Missuses truck as she has pretty much zero mechanical knowledge But Many passers by do have the know how But don't have the tools.

[weeds]

We carry a rescue swag.......has three different compartment to help the user with the right gear. The swag itself is useful.

But like a lot of first aid kits they need stuff added to suit the owner needs.

[weeds]

I see rescue swag have a bigger selection these days

First Aid (https://www.rescueswag.com.au/)

[V8Ian]

I'll keep a couple of Band-Aids in my pocket, eh? [bigwhistle]

And the Diphotérine® I carry on my belt.

[123rover50]

They dont have much on major haemorage control.
These would be good especially when one is on ones own.
SOF Tactical Tourniquet- Wide - Tacmed Australia (https://tacmedaustralia.com.au/collections/bleeding-control/products/sof-tactical-tourniquet-wide).

[weeds]

And the Diphotérine[emoji768] I carry on my belt.

Depending on where you travel....that stuff comes in handy

[101RRS]

My thought is that you unless your are a health professional you should always start with a good kit purchased form a reputable supplier - then when you get it I would go through it very carefully to understand what is in it - I never remove anything but I then work out what it is missing that needs to suit my personal needs and anything I might need for where I am heading - some minor things (antacids and fungal cream) and major things such as high quality pressure bandages for snake bites etc - if necessary in an additional container.

With the price of defibrillators coming down I am considering getting one or at least investigating hiring one.

Training is the other aspect that goes with the kit.

Garry

[V8Ian]

Depending on where you travel....that stuff comes in handy
Damned expensive though. [bigsad]

[trout1105]

Damned expensive though. [bigsad]

I wouldn't think that the average camper/tourer would come into contact with chemicals nasty enough to warrant carrying "Diphotérine" .
Maybe if you intend to work/visit a Gold, bauxite or nickel treatment plant where caustic or arsenic were in use it would be a Great idea But on a trip camping or fishing it is a bit of overkill.

[weeds]

I wouldn't think that the average camper/tourer would come into contact with chemicals nasty enough to warrant carrying "Diphotérine" .
Maybe if you intend to work/visit a Gold, bauxite or nickel treatment plant where caustic or arsenic were in use it would be a Great idea But on a trip camping or fishing it is a bit of overkill.

Good chance Ian sets up camp only a few meters away from nasty stuff.......me I choose motel rooms over setting up camp near the nasty stuff needing diphoterine.

[trout1105]

Good chance Ian sets up camp only a few meters away from nasty stuff.......me I choose motel rooms over setting up camp near the nasty stuff needing diphoterine.

Personally I much prefer setting up camp near the beach or a nice river and enjoy the sunrise/sunset where you don't even get a whiff of that nasty stuff.

[V8Ian]

I hope I don't get a wiff of the nasty stuff, either.

[trout1105]

I hope I don't get a wiff of the nasty stuff, either.

I spent many years working on remote sites with those sorts of nasty chemicals on site and it always gave me the "hee-bee jee-bies", I am Not sorry that I no longer have to work amongst this stuff anymore [thumbsupbig]

[weeds]

I hope I don't get a wiff of the nasty stuff, either.

You’ll get a wiff........sooner or later

[Tombie]

hence why mine only has a condom and a bottle of water in it.

You may as well just Carry the Water Bottle [emoji13][emoji48]

[Eevo]

You may as well just Carry the Water Bottle [emoji13][emoji48]


i was waiting for someone to say that.
wasn't disappointed.

[hodgo]

If there is enough interest why dont we look at a bulk buy If the cost was reasonable enough i would be interested in 3 kits

Hodgo

[V8Ian]

You’ll get a wiff........sooner or later
Thanks for your vote of confidence. [biggrin]