A box of 400 is only about eight bucks or so at Costco. next time you see a doctor, ask if they will give you a few - there will be a box in the exam room.....

400 is a lifetime supply for me. And may family.
And my friends. and give some away at events.

Once you have a box of disposable gloves you will find all kinds of uses--handling raw poultry, working on car engines, working in garden, painting, cleaning, caring for sick family members, cleaning up spills, washing and waxing cars. I probably use 4-5 pairs a week. I never thought they would be so useful.

When building First aid kits from scratch or making additions/modifications to commercial kits...are there any suggested retailers for buying individual items (i.e. various gauze, medications, etc.)?

Or is it just far more economical to buy various pre-assembled kits and then mix and match their contents as desired?

I'm a big fan of http://www.rescue-essentials.com/, http://www.minimus.biz/, http://www.bpmedicalsupplies.com/, and Amazon. I have no affiliation with any of them except as a customer.

Thanks! I just placed an order with Minimus.biz...as I like the idea of being able to order small quantities of items that may potentially have a short(ish) shelf life.

(I have no affiliation with them either)

I know that Granger Supply (no affiliation) carries refills for FAK's. It's best to go to their store and pick out what you want or they (or North; no affiliation) will send you in May that which expires at the end of June, of the same year.

That's been a major problem on my boat, especially with burn treatment FAK items.

Adding first aid tape ( or duct tape) to all my kits.