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Hi Trapper, Thanks for the heads up on that. I have been trying to find those things locally but it seems that it isn't being sold locally as of now. How I wish we had the same supply levels as you guys. If that was the case, I would have been done with my basics a spell ago. So currently, what I have in my pack is a bandanna and a sliding lock belt which can serve a similar purpose. (Wanna pop some my way? hehehe just kidding).

Will revise my kit to include a dedicated item like that.

Hi Bravery, OT means Off-Topic. Used for statements you would like to add in a post that is kind of away from the subject.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to take any pictures since we were totally wiped out. All my stuff got water damaged. How I wished I did for reference. I still have the L-shaped scar (kinda faded).

Well, the typhoon hit in September 26, 2009. I have fully recovered except for some problems with the joints of the right foot that were affected. But overall, am raring to go.

I used to "prep" by putting away money in containers (which I used in the aftermath of the typhoon to buy supplies but they were darn expensive). This served as a wake-up call for me to seriously start prepping.
 
I was a combat life saver while overseas so I still have my cls bag plus my ifak.

A couple of suggestions, for those of you who have tourniquets, what we did anytime we went on a mission was put one on each arm and leg just tigh enough that you have normal movement. This way, if you do have a bug out situation and somebody were to get hit they already have one on the appropriate limb and it saves room in your bag. Also I can't stress medical grade scissors as well, I'm not talking cheap Kmart scissors I mean honest to goodness medical scissors, I'd assume you could find them in stores, but those suckers can cut anything.
 
These are the type of scissors I am talking about, they're laying on my CLS bag which contains everything from band aids to IVs and Israeli bandages (the best bandage there is IMO)
 

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medicines
basic first aid book
bicabonate
butterfly sutures and/or leukostripes
epson salt
eyedropper
insect repellent
isopropyl alcohol
analgesic cream (camphophenique/paraderm pluse)
antibiotic (tetracycline for general infections)
anti-diarrheal (imodium/diasorb/lomotil)
anti-fungal (desenex/micatin/tinactin/lotrimin)
antihistamine (benadryl/claratyne)
antiseptic ointment (neosporin/dettol)
anti-toxin (DMSO)
burns (hydrocortisone/derm-aid)
cold/flu tablets (nyquil/repetabs)
constipation (ex-lax/dulcolax/durolax)
cough syrup (robitussen/dimetap)
decongestant (actifed/sudafed/repetabs)
eye drops (visine)
hemorrhoid relief (preparation H/anusol)
Ibuprofen (advil/nurofen/paracetamol)
itching/insect/rash (caladril/caladril/calamine)
itching dibucaine/paraderm/lanacane)
lip balm (chapstick/blistex)
lubricant / water soluble (k-y jelly)
nasal decongestant (sinex/ornex)
nausea/motion sickness kwells/dramamine/travacalm/meclizine)
non-asprin pain reliever (tylenol)
pain/fever reducer (panadeine/mbigesic)
pain reliver with codeine (panamax/tylenol 3)
asprin
prescription(s) (a suppy of any prescriptions you are takeing)
petroleum jelly (vaseline)
posion ivy/oak
poison absorber (activated charcoal)
radiation protection (potassium iodide-[ki] or potassium iodate-[ki03] either is fine)
sunburn relief (solarcaine/paxyl)
sunscreen (spf 15 at least)
vomit inducer (ipecac/activated charcoal)
yeast infection treatment (gyne-lotrimin)
sterile saline solution
electrolyte
hedrogen peroxide
all purpose salve
clothes
longjohns
rain gear
vest
warm clothes
accessories
bandana
blanket
boots
hat
sunglasses
socks
gloves/light whight rubber-for medical and hygiene purposes
towel
supplies
bandages (ace) elastic-4
bandages/gauze-2x2/3x3/4x4/18x36
bandages for burns (second skin) 3x3 1/2
gauze roll
gauze pad
triangular bandages
band-aids assorted sizes/flexible and moisture resistant are best
moistned toweletts
sterile wipes
cotton swabs
dental floss
first aid tape
applicators
Q-tips
cotton ball
razor blades
rope/string
safety pins/assorted sizes
sam splint
scalpel
splint
finger splint
eye cup
fanny pack
disposable gloves
sign making materials
snacks
soap/liquid/antibacterial
sterile-strips
surgical tape
irrigation syringe
instant glue
lighter
matches
markers
paper towels
labels notepad
pen
plastic wrap
non adhesive dressing
disposable cups

small equipment
stethoscope
suture kit
tarp
thermometers disposal
thermometer digital
tongue depressors
toothbrush
hot pack reusable
cold pack reusable
tweezers
scissors bandage
scissors foldable
scissors surgical
knife
water filter
shaving razor disposable
recording portable device
respiratory mask
snake bit kit
nail clipper
microscope 30x
swiss army knife
oils
castor oil
eucalyptus
camphor oil
lavender oil
clove oil
aloe vera
tiger balm
others
othersflashlight with batteries
charged cell phone
whistle
watch
alarm clock
stop watch
binoculars
compass
communication equipment (radio)
candle
toye/baubles for children
 
Some added things (in addition to standard first aid stuff) in mine: (BOB anyhow, so only 3 day bag)

ACE bandage (the kind that can stick to itself, these things are just too useful)
A scalpel (and replacement blades)
3 Potassium Iodide tablets (for radiation)
3 Hyrdrocodone (if needed for serious pain)
6 Ibuprofen (if milder pain)
6 Aspirin
3 Bentyl (awesome for any stomach ailment)
1 Vallium (on the chance there's a time when I really may need to just calm the hell down, and am in a safe enough place to do so)
Smelling Salts (ammonia inhalant)

EMT Shears (made to cut through heavy fabric, like denim or seat belts, etc.), same as below quote.
These are the type of scissors I am talking about
I found it online, and it wasn't that expensive, and seems solid enough, did some test cuts great.

The funny part is, I'm the kind of guy who doesn't even usually take an aspirin for a headache (hardly ever even drink), but because my wife has a history of medical issues, I've become pretty aware of different medicines and effects.
I'd rather have them with me, and never need them, than need them and not have them....
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At home, we have several large box first aid kits (which I've then supplemented with added items): one in each stable (2), one in each bathroom (4), and a kitchen cabinet devoted completely to medicines. I also have a pretty good surgical set, but you have to be dying for me to try that. It's really more for our EMT group member (and she'd bring her own stuff anyhow too).

For non-military types, an IFAK = Improved First Aid Kit, it's the kit issued to soldiers. CLS = Combat Life Saver

Israeli bandages (the best bandage there is IMO)

Those are cool, and you can usually find them online for about $6. I've never seen them in stores.
 
I decided I would make my own first aid kit for minor injuries and emergencies, and I wanted it to fit in the glove box of my car.

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Items:
  1. Alcohol Cleansing Pads
  2. Neosporin
  3. Medical Tape
  4. Imodium AD (Blue Pills)
  5. Claratin (Allergy Pills)
  6. Assorted Band Aids (36)
  7. Package of Gauze
  8. Motrin
  9. Camera Case
you should add a roll of thread and a curved needle which you can get at the dollar store cheap for suturing wounds.
 

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