I'd like to start off by thanking the folks who regularly contribute to this forum. For several months now, I've been reading your posts and, while not faced with anything close to a survival situation, both I and my family have repeatedly benefitted from just having minor convenience and first aid items handy when they're needed. I know that's not really the purpose of this site, but it's nice to come off looking like a hero to your 4-year old when she gets a bug bite or a minor scrape and Dad just happens to have something in his back pocket to fix it. I appreciate all the valuable info from the members here.

I have a couple of questions about first aid kits. I have several of varying sizes around the house, in cars, etc., but have not been able to organize them to my satisfaction. I use small (about 2" x 3") ziploc bags with a write-on label to divide up contents into various categories, such as bandages, gauze, medications, etc. I find, though, that when treating even minor wounds, I have to dig through several bags of stuff to get what I need. One alternative I'm considering is a bag with everything needed to treat a single injury of a specific type, like an antiseptic wipe, a couple of bandages and some antibiotic ointment for cuts, etc. I'd welcome comments/suggestions from those of you with medical training as to the best way to organize a kit like this.

Second question: what kind of storage container is best for a home FAK that will not be transported? I have bought empty Adventure Medical bags for my portable kits (or use a Pelican case for boating), but I like to keep the home kit very well stocked, and these bags don't hold as much as a cabinet designed for a workplace, for example. Any suggestions on this front?