what do you carry in your basic first aid kit?

[johnnythefox]

i am putting together my own little basic first aid kit [for individual not group]

what would you consider essential?

[Ahjno]

I carry stuff that I'm familar with, so no hi-tech surgical instruments, plasma or other cool gadgets. I also packed as realistic as I could and thought about the situations I could find myself in. it als reflects my knowledge: which is basic.

- Large Field Dressing
- 2 smaller dressings
- Plasters (various sizes)
- 1 role plaster tape (1 inch wide)
- 2p Non-latex gloves
- Sterigel
- Tick removal thingie
- Tweezers
- Small scissors
- Needle
- Small tin of Vaseline
- Paracetamol
- Immodium
- Antihistamine
- Puritabs (Chlorine based)
- Personal medication

It covers all incidents I can think of I might encounter myself in. Anything from blisters and headache to a major cut I'm thinking of adding a small tube of ointment that can be applied in case of burns (fire).

[Realbark]

Pretty much as above but with antacids and a small savlon tube along with a foil blanket

[Bushwhacker]

One item I like to have is a bottle of Iodine - ideal for treating wounds and also water (providing you know what strength it is and how many drops per litre are required).

[Manacles]

I carry stuff that I'm familar with, so no hi-tech surgical instruments, plasma or other cool gadgets. I also packed as realistic as I could and thought about the situations I could find myself in. it als reflects my knowledge: which is basic.

- Large Field Dressing
- 2 smaller dressings
- Plasters (various sizes)
- 1 role plaster tape (1 inch wide)
- 2p Non-latex gloves
- Sterigel
- Tick removal thingie
- Tweezers
- Small scissors
- Needle
- Small tin of Vaseline
- Paracetamol
- Immodium
- Antihistamine
- Puritabs (Chlorine based)
- Personal medication

It covers all incidents I can think of I might encounter myself in. Anything from blisters and headache to a major cut I'm thinking of adding a small tube of ointment that can be applied in case of burns (fire).

Mostly the same with the addition of a gel sachet from a "burns kit", a rescue knife and sterile handwipes

[Soundmixer]

Same as all the others but with a spare bandanna tucked in too. Very handy in so many situations.

[Graham_S]

I include a small mirror and a mini head torch (the small Petzl one)

[yomperalex]

moleskin;
bunch of plasters;
roll tape;
2 dressings;
2 compression bandages;
tweezers and scissors;
ibuprofen;
anti histamine;
tea tree oil;
bunch of antiseptic wipes;
tube of savlon;
tin vaseline.



Alex

[Samon]

super glue, always have super glue in a medi kit.

[Smith28]

Immodium and plasters.

All you'll ever need.

[DavidJT]

I've been wondering the same thing. I'm no medic at all, but perhaps a good starting point would be to list the things you would be more likely to suffer from on a Northern Europe Bushy trip...
(In no particular order)..

1: Minor Cuts
2: Major flesh wounds
3: Eye injury (sparks, dust etc)
4: Ankle Sprain
5: Headache
6: Toothache
7: Diarrhea
8: Constipation
9: Sunburn
10: Hypothermia
11: Burns
12: Insect Bite / Pest infestation (Tick)
13: Blisters
14: Chapped Lips
15: Food Poisoning
16: Splinter
Oh, and not to forget the most likely of all..

17: Hangover.

What else? A small first aid kit can't cover every eventuality.

[whats wrong with you all]

safety pins! always useful

[Stirling3749]

I also have superglue just in case. Not many folks seem to think of that.
Oragel is in my kit too because I get occasional tooth aches.

[gregor-scott]

same again plus some paracord for tourniquet. Oh and ondansetron (anti sickness) for hangover.

[3bears]

I also have superglue just in case. Not many folks seem to think of that.

lol great minds!

[beerngrills70]

Tweezers for bee/wasp stings and spelks

[bilmo-p5]

Card of paracetamol, card of ibuprofen, card of Gaviscon , strip of Elastoplast, pr of folding scissors, tube of Germoline, safety pin.

[Dark Horse Dave]

This is worth a read: http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/person...first-aid-kit/

[Wayne]

I would add a Vet Wrap bandage. Works well with a Sam Splint and comes in natty colours.