Originally Posted By: CJK
RE the alcohol pads.....for those not familiar and who haven't had them do it to them....they do DRY UP. In the original packaging, still sealed, they will dry up. Do not know how long it takes (too many brands/sizes) but I found a few in an OLD kit that were drier that the Sahara in a drought! Remember to rotate stock....


I just checked the supply of alcohol pads in the first aid kit. These pads are at least 6 years old and are still very moist. I lit one up with a lighter and it burned up the alcohol in no time flat.

Even though the pads are still good, perhaps it is time to rotate them out..