#147729 - 09/07/08 03:21 AM
First Aid Kit
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Hello, I'm new to this site and have seen all the really good advice on it. I don't know if I am starting a new topic but I want to know what companies make a great first aid kit. In the Army I have a CLS(Combat Life Saver) bag, and our medic carries his A bag. i am looking for one that is not too expensive, hopefully under a hundered dollars( or cheaper). It will have to support me and maybe a couple of people. I have experience in traumatic wounds on others and myself. I hope this is a good start. I am just getting into this type of activity and do not know any reputable companies outside the military. Thanks for you time.
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#147730 - 09/07/08 03:23 AM
Re: First Aid Kit
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Outside the military what certifications do you have??
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#147731 - 09/07/08 03:26 AM
Re: First Aid Kit
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the basic first aid by the Red Cross. I am enrolled in a course at CTC(Central Texas Collage) for advanced first aid. I have just started hiking and backpacking, outside the military.
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#147734 - 09/07/08 04:55 AM
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#147737 - 09/07/08 05:44 AM
Re: First Aid Kit
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thanks, has anybody else have a site that has a good first aid kit on it. I want to try to get the I can afford. Like I said a hundred or less.
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#147743 - 09/07/08 07:21 AM
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For a hundred or less you may want to consider making your own kit. I made up my own and dollar wise I saved a lot of money doing it myself. Check out some of the medical items at bestglide. I think they have decent kits as well, although some may be a bit expensive. Yah, I think a lot of us went the route of building our own. Here is mine. And search for existing FAK threads on this forum. There are a lot of them like The Official First Aid Kit Show-off Thread. -john
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#147746 - 09/07/08 09:25 AM
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I would try searching on Ebay.
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#147749 - 09/07/08 11:15 AM
Re: First Aid Kit
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+1 If you are not interested in building your own kit from scratch, AMK offers a variety of kits depending upon what your goals are. If I were in your shoes, I'd consider picking up one of the AMK kits and adding some trauma items to it (ETD, a tourniquet, roll or two of Kerlix, etc). The other option would be go at it from the opposite direction and pick up a USGI or USMC IFAK, then add the wilderness and boo-boo items that you feel would be helpful. Jim
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#147750 - 09/07/08 11:19 AM
Re: First Aid Kit
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+1 on the AMK they have a bunch of great kits and good prices
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#147758 - 09/07/08 12:49 PM
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Welcome Newguy!
As others have said, get a container you like, and fill it yourself. It will save you money, get you better quality stuff, and only get you what you think you need...
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