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.

Outside the military what certifications do you have??

And Welcome to the Fire NEWGUY!

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.

Take a look at Adventure Medical Kits.


Tom

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.

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

I would try searching on Ebay.

+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

+1 on the AMK they have a bunch of great kits and good prices

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...