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#181591 - 09/07/09 07:27 AM Re: Car FAK [Re: MDinana]
James_Van_Artsdalen Offline
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Registered: 09/13/07
Posts: 449
Loc: Texas
Originally Posted By: MDinana

There actually is a BIG difference on medicine efficacy based on how hot it gets. So, for all the states getting >90 degrees on a regular bases, the recommendation was to change the meds out frequently.

I wonder if the military has any MILSPEC ratings for FAKs at high temperatures?

A week or two ago my parents measured 122F passing through Tucson AZ, which translates to well over 150F in a parked car trunk and who-knows-what in the passenger areas. It seems pointless to store Neosporin, antiseptic wipes, etc, in a car FAK in such an environment. Perhaps a belly-pack so the thermally "delicate" things can be brought inside to work every day?

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#181623 - 09/07/09 04:34 PM Re: Car FAK [Re: James_Van_Artsdalen]
Susan Offline
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
Don't have anything liquid or oily loose in your basic container, enclose them in ziplock bags or another easy-open container.

Warm day, weak seam, getting squashed, they can make a real mess of the other stuff nearby if they leak, and either make them hard to open (slippery), or compromise the integrity of some articles.

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#184826 - 10/10/09 04:14 PM Re: Car FAK [Re: Compugeek]
Jeanette_Isabelle Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/13/06
Posts: 2946
Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
Originally Posted By: Compugeek
This one: Link

As far as I can tell, it's actually a pretty nice kit. I paid more for the one currently in my car and it's not as complete.

That is a good kit. I may suggest more alcohol swabs.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=363783&pCatg=4962

Jeanette Isabelle
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#184837 - 10/10/09 05:56 PM Re: Car FAK [Re: Todd W]
Jeanette_Isabelle Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/13/06
Posts: 2946
Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
Originally Posted By: Todd W
Is there a good pre-made / commercial kit to get me started?

As I've mentioned in another thread, this, I think, provides the best bang for the buck. It does not weigh much but it is a bit bulky. However the compartments are well organized and there is plenty of room for modifying.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=436447&pCatg=4962

Jeanette Isabelle
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#184842 - 10/10/09 08:12 PM Re: Car FAK [Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
NobodySpecial Offline
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Registered: 03/03/09
Posts: 197
Look in at your local St Johns Ambulance - they do a whole range of kits that are excellent value compared to outdoors stores. You know that somebody with some sense designed them and the money goes to a good cause.

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#184848 - 10/10/09 08:45 PM Re: Car FAK [Re: NobodySpecial]
Jeanette_Isabelle Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/13/06
Posts: 2946
Loc: Nacogdoches, Texas
Originally Posted By: NobodySpecial
Look in at your local St Johns Ambulance - they do a whole range of kits that are excellent value compared to outdoors stores. You know that somebody with some sense designed them and the money goes to a good cause.

I found one Order in the United States and I found nothing on their web site pertaining to first aid kits. You are certainly right, though. This is a good cause.

Jeanette Isabelle
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#184857 - 10/10/09 11:24 PM Re: Car FAK [Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
scafool Offline
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Registered: 12/18/08
Posts: 1534
Loc: Muskoka
Originally Posted By: JeanetteIsabelle
Originally Posted By: NobodySpecial
Look in at your local St Johns Ambulance - they do a whole range of kits that are excellent value compared to outdoors stores. You know that somebody with some sense designed them and the money goes to a good cause.

I found one Order in the United States and I found nothing on their web site pertaining to first aid kits. You are certainly right, though. This is a good cause.

Jeanette Isabelle

I think in USA you get the same types of FAKs through Red Cross.
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