| Author | Message | ||
     Will Cupp (W_cupp) Member Username: W_cupp Post Number: 194 Registered: 07-2003 |
Who sells a quality first aid kit that fits nicley into our trucks? | ||
| Rupert J (Tehamarx) Member Username: Tehamarx Post Number: 87 Registered: 11-2002 |
Try REI. I bought a backpackers type in a soft pouch that fits into the rear cubbybox nicely. It was on sale for $40 this summer. | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 127 Registered: 01-2003 |
I've got the same kit, but I didn't buy it from REI. I actually got the Comprehensive kit, which contains TONS of stuff, off of eBay for less than half of it's $175 REI price. It's put out by Adventure Medical Kits, and can be found at any reputable outdoor store. Every backpacker I know loves it, including myself. Here's a link: http://www.rei.com/online/store/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1& storeId=8000&categoryId=4500543 | ||
| Eugene (Eugene) Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 130 Registered: 02-2003 |
I'll third the Adventure Medical Kits. I bought mine at L.L. Bean many moons ago. One tip that I have learned is to pick up refills for anything that I have used at a medical supply shop. You tend to get much more of the item at a lower price. | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 803 Registered: 03-2002 |
This is one is not bad | ||
| Ronnie McKinney (Ronnie) Member Username: Ronnie Post Number: 83 Registered: 08-2002 |
It's a little expensive at $55, but Rover Connection sells an official Land Rover first aid kit that fits perfectly in the front door pockets. Someone gave it to me as a gift. It is small, but extensive. It contains: 3 sterile guaze pads, 4" x 4" 2 survival wrap emergency blankets 10 flexible adhesive strips. 3/4" x 3" 10 butterfly closures, medium 1 elastic bandage w/ metal clips, 2" 1 adhesive tape, 1/2" x 5 yd, latex free 2 stretch gauze, 2" x 4 yd, sterile 1 first aid instruction booklet 1 .5 oz antiseptic/burn cream 5 extra large adhesive strips 1 triangular bandage w/ 2 safety pins 3 insect sting relief pads 3 cleansing towelettes 2 deet-free insect repellent packets, 6 ml 2 sun screen packets 1 tic identification card 1 splint with instructions 2 moleskin pads with instructions 1 tweezer/magnifier 1 large grip super scissors 1 5-in-1 survival tool 1 bacteriostatic trauma dressing | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Senior Member Username: Jack Post Number: 257 Registered: 03-2002 |
Buy the Pelican 1300NF in orange or yellow https://www.expeditionexchange.com/pelican/ Then, you'll have a case for life that you can build a suitable first aid kit around. And, you won't have to worry about the case breaking, leaking, etc. You'll also have enough room to carry the quantity of supplies you may actually need. Personally, I like to have lots and lots of gauze, tape, closures, and bandage pads. In other words, stuff to stop bleeding. But a well thought out first aid kit is your own personal preference. I've had mine for ten years, and still going strong. I rotate the supplies to keep them fresh and in date. Mine goes from car to canoe to camping, basically anywhere I go. The nice thing about this set-up is that not only can you customize your first aid supplies, you can ensure they are not out-dated. For the cost of one of those "pre-made" kits, you can buy a Pelican. If I'm going somewhere the case doesn't fit, I'll remove that I need and place it into a zip-loc and small dry bag. Then when I'm done it's back into the Pelican. | ||
| David Woo (Davidwoo) Member Username: Davidwoo Post Number: 69 Registered: 01-2003 |
Check out Wilderness Medical kits, www.wildernessmedical.com. Recommended by an EMT friend of mine: stick it in a pelican like Jack suggests and Bob's your uncle. DW | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 533 Registered: 05-2003 |
For everyday use, I've tried the Sawyer Intermediate First Aid Kit and the Land Rover door pocket kit (I still carry this). I have a yellow Pelican 1300 which my vet filled with K9 medial supplies. For situations that I have to be prepared to encounter (almost) anything, I carry this kit from Galls http://www.galls.com/style.html?style=TK031&assort=general_catalog. I also carry this in one of the pockets: http://www.galls.com/style.html?style=EM124&assort=general_catalog In the event that I need sterile water for assisting someone wounded I chose to carry these instead of bottled sterile water (I also double them in freezer storage bags in case I puncture one of them) http://www.galls.com/style.html?style=SV001&assort=general_catalog I had the assistance of our EMTs in making my choice. Kit is expensive -- but also a real bargain if you need to be as prepared as possible for worst case scenario. Considering all that it contains it is very lightweight and doesn't take up much space. I still hope I never have to do a ground evacuation and play doctor all at the same time. | ||
| eduardo (Jmonsrvr) Member Username: Jmonsrvr Post Number: 58 Registered: 07-2003 |
adventure medical kits are by far some of the best outfitted kits that you can by on the market for general consumer use. I was a mountain guide for over 6 years and i swear by them. I now also use them in our rovers for our baja and mainland mexico guided trips. the cases are usually a soft durable nylon case with water proof pockets. these will fit in most any location on our truck. there are many different ones from small day use to full on emt style. I use the comprehnesive and the mountaineer models. they are easy to restock with supplys...also if you need one of these make sure you all well versed in at least somme kind of general first aid or for gods sake read the manual that they come with. I cant tell you how many times i have been in mexico, baja, traveling, or on the trail and i have come across people who are in dire need of medical help and they dont know the first thing about basic first aid. rmeber just becuase you have a well stocked aid kit does not mean that wounds or broken bones will mend themselves..you have to know how to use the gear......hope this helps also adventure medical kits have a website.. one other thing you can do is by a similar type nylon bag from OR and build your own kit to suit your specific needs... |
