I'm a Newbie, and I was always taught that the only stupid question, was the one that was never asked.......so here's a Newbie's question.......A Tampon for a Blood Stopper? I have never heard of this, but I am willing to listen to anyone who can explain this or anything related.......Thank's.....Krell

A tampon by its very nature is designed to absorb blood, while not sterile, they are clean enough for bleeding control. They also provide a mesh or substrate by which a blood clot can form, as well providing more directed pressure control. They are readily available (along with sanitary napkins) and of course can be used for their intended purpose.

Pete

They also make decent tinder. Any time you can get multiple uses out of an item you're doing good for space/utility ratio. You get a minimum 3 for 1 use!

And just think of how much of a hero you'll be when your wife freaks out that she forgot her lady products and you whip one out. That trumps going to the store and buying them anyday. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Ok, I got the AMK's Pocket Medic from MEC in Montréal. It does come with folding scissors. The scissors come folded in a small red plastic box about 2" x 1" x 1/4" and it's written "made in China" on the scissors. They are pretty cute. Funny enough it doesn't come with the Motrin® but with 3x After Cuts & Scrapes (antiseptic towelette with aloe vera)...

Here's the content:

2x butterfly closures;
4x adhesive bandages;
2x knuckle bandages;
2x 2x2 sterile dressing (I got only one gauze in my package);
3x antiseptic towelettes (with aloe vera);
moleskin;
x2 safety pins;
splinter picker forceps;
folding scissors.

I guess your right, there's a Canadian version because on the sterile gauze package it's written for A.R. Medicom, Montréal, Québec, Richmond BC and Buffalo, N.Y.

Frankie

Years ago when I moved into an apartment on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, the only thing left behind by the former tenant was a box of Kotex. Being a resourceful chap, I use them up shining my shoes.

Buying them is a sign of being a REAL man. You don't care what anyone else thinks. If you can look people straight in the eye and stand tall, not much will intimidate you any more unless it is immediately life threatening. :P

That mini-first aid tin is pretty neat for everyday cuts and scrapes. The one other thing I might reccomend is a few benadryl pills. If someone gets stung by a bee and has a reaction or any other allergic reaction comes up, getting them some anti-Histamine quickly might be enough to keep them alive and breathing until you can get them some professional medical attention.