The active ingredient in the five antacid packets included in the kit is calcium carbonate. What I was asking is, do I include Diotame (Bismuth Subsalicytate)?

Approximately half the kits I put together each year go to Guatemala where the water is not even safe to drink. Should that be used in place of the antiseptic towelettes? One kit a year goes to villages in Africa where there is no running water.

The entire organizer can be removed. Then everything is disorganized. Ziplock bags can be used; even then, the untrained caregiver has has to hunt for what she needs.

As I said, the gauze rolls are in their own compartment so removing, altering or replacing them will save no space unless, of course, I remove the organizer.

The four 4” x 4” gauze pads are individually wrapped and together are 3 cm thick when compressed. These kits are designed for nonprofessionals. Therefore, I need to make this as easy for them as possible, another reason for leaving the organizer in.

This is a passion of mine but I only have a part-time job. The kits I am starting out with represent the best bang for the buck I have seen so far. I'm having to do budget triage. That means, use what was included as much as possible. The first aid guide included in the kit is almost useless for this environment. Therefore I have to include a used copy of A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine.

Not including additional medication, this is what I have so far. Areas in bold represent what I will add.

21 Antiseptic Towelettes
36 Alcohol Pads
06 Sting Relief Pads
06 Antibiotic Ointment Packets
06 Burn Cream Packets
05 Antacid Packets
05 Aspirin Packets
05 Non-aspirin Packets
01 Elastic Bandage, 2 in
01 Duct Tape
01 A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine
01 Instant Cold Compress
20 Adhesive Bandages, 1 in x 3 in
60 Adhesive Bandages, ¾ in x 3 in
50 Adhesive bandages, 3/8 in x 1-1/2 in
10 Butterfly Bandages
18 Wound Closure Strips
01 Irrigation Syringe
01 Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution
02 Benzoin Swabs
02 Gauze Rolls, 2 in x 4 yd
02 Eye Pads
08 Sterile Gauze Pads, 2 in x 2in
04 Sterile Gauze Pads, 4 in x 4 in
01 Sterile Trauma Pad, 5 in x 9 in
30 Cotton Tip Applicators
01 Adhesive Tape Roll, 1 in x 5 yd
01 Triangular Bandage, 40 in x 40 in x 56 in
05 Finger Splints
02 Pairs Examination Gloves
01 Small Scissors
01 Plastic Tweezers

This is what everything I have listed will cost me. Some items listed do not include the cost of shipping.

$21.63 First Aid Kit
$03.96 A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine
$00.82 Elastic Bandage
$02.71 Duct Tape
$00.56 Irrigation Syringe
$00.47 Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution
$00.80 Benzoin Swabs
$30.95 Subtotal

I have two packets of Oral Rehydration Salts. They will be included in the next kit which is going to India later this year. If I buy them in bulk, I can get packets of Oral Rehydration Salts at $0.80 each.

Does anyone have experience with a first aid kit that offers a better bang for the buck then this one?

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/first-aid-center-326-pieces/196928.ip?navAction=push

Also, does anyone actually know a place where I can get quality supplies at a lower price than at Chinook Medical Gear?

Jeanette Isabelle