I wonder if the military has any MILSPEC ratings for FAKs at high temperatures?

A week or two ago my parents measured 122F passing through Tucson AZ, which translates to well over 150F in a parked car trunk and who-knows-what in the passenger areas. It seems pointless to store Neosporin, antiseptic wipes, etc, in a car FAK in such an environment. Perhaps a belly-pack so the thermally "delicate" things can be brought inside to work every day?

Don't have anything liquid or oily loose in your basic container, enclose them in ziplock bags or another easy-open container.

Warm day, weak seam, getting squashed, they can make a real mess of the other stuff nearby if they leak, and either make them hard to open (slippery), or compromise the integrity of some articles.

That is a good kit. I may suggest more alcohol swabs.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=363783&pCatg=4962

Jeanette Isabelle

As I've mentioned in another thread, this, I think, provides the best bang for the buck. It does not weigh much but it is a bit bulky. However the compartments are well organized and there is plenty of room for modifying.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=436447&pCatg=4962

Jeanette Isabelle

Look in at your local St Johns Ambulance - they do a whole range of kits that are excellent value compared to outdoors stores. You know that somebody with some sense designed them and the money goes to a good cause.

I found one Order in the United States and I found nothing on their web site pertaining to first aid kits. You are certainly right, though. This is a good cause.

Jeanette Isabelle

I think in USA you get the same types of FAKs through Red Cross.