BOB med kit

[duke]

Should i buy a pre-packaged kit or build my own? The few i've looked at in camping stores seem pretty thin, just band-aids and gauze is this all I need?


What is essential to toss in their?

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

It is your choice.

I have a CVS first aid kit (pretty complete) and I added an IFAK just in case it gets nasty.

 

[Woodsman]

Adventure Medical has a hunter version that is fairly complete, if you wan to buy a pre-made one. I think this one also comes with a secondary smaller kit for gun shot wounds. It's not the same as a IFAK for shooters but it might be useful nonetheless.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

It really depends on your level of training .

There's no use in having the latest "wonder gear" if you don't know how to use it .

While IFAK's , VOK's , and BOK's are nice you can make do without the fancy gear and if you shop around you can find most of the components cheaper than the kits .

 

[duke]

Should I get training then? My wife taught me CPR she's red cross certified instructor. But I don't know jack about most meds. To be honest I shy away from it as I don't like needles etc.

I recently bought the SAS survival handbook and will be reading through there.

 

[Jerry D Young]

This is what I'm aiming for as my BOB/GOOD/GHB first aid kit. Most will fit in the med pouch listed, but not all. I'm not a doctor, so use this information at your own risk.

1 Medical pouch SAR side medical pouch http://www.customtactical.com/Medical.htm
1 Grobes glove dispenser exam glove dispenser holds 2 to 6 depending on weight of glove http://www.optactical.com/emdompouches.html
1 compass/strobe/bandage case BDS compass/strobe/bandage case http://www.bdstacticalgear.com/pd_modular_upper.cfm
1 first aid manual Ditch Medicine http://www.escape-co.com/medical_and_first_aid_books.htm
1 CPR safety shield CPR safety shield http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=365
4 exam gloves Nitrile non-latex medical grade gloves Bloodborne Protection
1 hand sanitizer Purell 1.0 oz hand sanitizer Buy online pharmacy & drugstore, prescriptions filled, household & pets, and makeup & accessories online
10 thermometer Therma-Dot single use thermometer http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=7399
1 Space pen Fisher black bullet pen http://www.spacepen.com/usa/index2.htm
1 waterproof note pad StormSaf note pad http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/index.tam
4 tongue depressor individual wrap tongue depressors (100/bx) Tongue Depressors by Puritan
4 cotton tipped applicators cotton tip applicators (2/pk)(400/box) Pride Health Care Gentle Line Lift Chair, 375 lbs - medical supplies, medical supply, discount medical supplies
1 duct tape Gorilla tape http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=315048&cm_mmc=Traffic%20Leader-_-Overture%20SMX-_-Basic%20Supplies%20%26%20Labels-_-Gorilla%20Tape%202%22%20x%201260%22%20Roll%20Black
4 bite stick bite stick (10/pkg) Individual Bite Sticks
4 ammonia ampules ammonia pads (10/box) http://safetystore.com/unitized_refills.asp
1 2.5oz flask for Everclear http://www.eflasks.com/vf1195.html
4 honey packets for hot toddies http://www.minimus.biz/Sue-Bee-Clover-Honey-F01-0501200-1100.aspx
4 lemon juice packets for hot toddies http://www.minimus.biz/Sunkist-Lemon-Juice-packet-F01-0601402-1100.aspx
2 electrolyte tablets Camelback Elixir 12-pack (ea makes 24 oz) http://www.basegear.com/camelbak-elixir.html
12 Chloroseptic throat lozenges 3 6-pk / box Sore Throat Lozenges | Walgreens
12 pain medication - favorite brand Excedrin 2/pk http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=738
12 antacid - favorite brand Alka Seltzer - 2/pk Minimus.biz - for all your travel size needs
1 laxative Dulcolax (25 ct bottle) Buy Dulcolax Overnight Relief Laxative Tablets Online at drugstore.com
12 diarrhea medication - favorite brand Pepto Bismol 2/pk Minimus.biz - for all your travel size needs
12 cold medicine NyQuill daytime - 2/pk tablets http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=750
12 cold medicine NyQuill nighttime - 2/pk tablets Minimus.biz - for all your travel size needs
12 allergy/antihistimine Benadryl - 2/pk tablets Minimus.biz - for all your travel size needs
6 burn relief - single use packets Box of 6 Water-Jel Burn Relief 3.5g packets Water Jel® burn relief, 3.5 gm pack - single dose - Pack/6, Cool and comfort minor burns with our Cool Jel by Water Jel®. It forms a protective layer while it moisturizes the skin.
6 triple antibiotic ointment WaterJel 1/32 oz triple antibiotic ointment http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=868
6 1% hydrocortizone 1% hydrocortizone 1/32 oz Minimus.biz - for all your travel size needs
3 instant glucose 15g gel glutose (3/pk) Devine Medical Supplies- Medical Supply, Baby, Sports,and Fitness Products Company
4 sting wipes Sting-kill wipes (8/box) Online Shopping - Household and Beauty products, Baby needs, OTC Medicines and Vitamins at AmericaRx
4 posion ivy/oak/sumac treatment IvyX cleanser wipes (5/box) ZombieRunner Products -- IvyX Cleanser Towelettes (5)
4 alcohol prep pad alcohol prep pad http://www.minimus.biz/detail.aspx?ID=7489
4 antimicrobial wipes PAWS antimicrobial wipes (100/bx) Antimicrobial Wipes
4 Providone/Iodine prep pad Providone/Iodine prep pad - each Minimus.biz - for all your travel size needs
1 chest seal Asherman chest seal Asherman Chest Seal
1 irrigation syringe 20cc irrigation syringe http://store.safetycentral.com/wounirsyr.html
1 irrigation solution sodium chloride irrigation solution 250 ml http://www.practicaltrauma.com/optional.html
1 eye wash 4 ounce bottle of eye wash http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=2085
1 eye wash cup eye wash cup (6/tube) Plastic eye cup - 6 per vial, wholesale-case pricing, first aid kit, first aid product, first aid supply, medical supply, medical product, medical tool, eye cleanser, eye care, eye wash, eye protection, eye flush
1 tourniquet combat application tourniquet http://bhigear.com/browseproducts/The-Combat-Application-Tourniquet.html
1 restricting band self applied restricting band http://www.rstacticalgear.com/pd_sat.cfm
1 adhesive tape 1" X 10 yd adhesive tape roll Waterproof tape 1"x10 yd., plastic spool, wholesale-case pricing, first aid kit, first aid product, first aid supply
1 mole skin Dr. Scholls moleskin deluxe Dr. Scholl's Moleskin Plus at REI.com
4 1"x3" bandaids 1"x3" bandaids (50/box) http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=499
4 finger tip bandaids fingertip bandages (40/box) Heavy woven fingertip bandage 1-3/4"x2"- large, 25/box Our water and grease-resistant fingertip bandages are made from a comfortable,
4 knuckle bandaids knuckle bandages (40/box) Heavy woven knuckle bandage 1-1/2"x3" - 40 per box, Our water and grease-resistant fingertip bandages are made from a comfortable
12 butterfly closures 1/2" x 2 7/8" butterfly wound closures (100/box) http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=499
4 medium patch bandage 2"x3" patch bandage (25/box) Heavy woven patch bandage 2" x 3" - 25 per box, Our water and grease-resistant bandages are
2 elbow/knee bandage 2"x4" elbow/knee bandage Elbow & Knee plastic bandage 2"x4" - 25 per box, Our elbow and knee bandages are ideal for minor cuts,
2 combo trauma bandage Emergency Israeli Bandage 6" http://www.botac.com/ficaemba.html
2 eye pad sterile oval gauze eye pad (2/box) Sterile, oval, gauze eye pad, wholesale case pricing, eye pads, eye wash, eye protection
4 2x2 gauze pads 3 2pks per box 2"x2" Gauze dressing pad, 2 per pack - 6 per single unit box , wholesale case pricing, first aid kit
8 4x4 gauze pads 4 per box 4"x4" Gauze dressing pad - 4 per double unit box, wholesale case pricing, medical supply, medical
1 2" gauze roll 2" x 6 yd 2" gauze bandage 2/box http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=289
1 4" Ace bandage 4" x 5 yd elastic bandage http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=297
4 4x4 burn dressing WaterJel 4"x4" burn dressing Water Jel® all-purpose burn dressing, 4"x4" sterile - 1 each, Wrap your burns with a layer of protection. This sterile burn dressing helps prevent burn progression without using water. Protects from contamination while it cools, comforts and relieves
2 triangle bandage 31"x31"x51" triangular bandage w/2 safety pins http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=297
1 finger splint SAM finger splint (10/pk) http://frontiersurvival.com/samfinsplin.html
1 utility scissors 7 1/4" utility scissors (2) 1"x18" Tourniquets (latex free) with 4-1/2" scissors - 1 set per single unit box , wholesale-case
1 tweezers 3 1/2" tweezers http://www.wholesale-direct-first-aid.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1155
4 Krazy Glue single use Krazy Glue (4/pkg) Amazon.com: Krazy Glue KG58248SN Instant Crazy Glue 4-Single Use Tubes of 0.017-Ounce: Home & Garden
1 surgical stapler kit surgical stapler kit w/35 staples https://www.shop.midcoastal-environmental.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=6&categoryId=1
1 sting/snake bite kit Sawyer bite and sting kit http://www.baproducts.com/asccustompages/products.asp?ProductID=118
1 brown recluse spider F/A kit Brown Recluse First Aid Kit
1 emergency dental kit deluxe emergency dental kit http://www.dentalkit.com/

 

[JohnP82]

Nice thread, I have been looking into this info myself as I need to get a more complete first aid kit put together. Awesome detailed list Jerry D Young!
Very helpful info

 

[infidel]

I've got:

Antibiotic ointment
Butterfly band-aids
Band-aids, different sizes
Trauma bandages
Triangle bandage
Adhesive wrap stuff
Lots of gauze patches
Medical tape
Eye drops
Tylenol extra strength
Iodine and Alcohol wipes

I know a lot of people recommend against it, but I want to add some Quick Clot

 

[caneman]

Do I need a password and be initiated into the club to find out what all the initials mean? If I just admit you're smarter than me is that enough?

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Should I get training then? My wife taught me CPR she's red cross certified instructor. But I don't know jack about most meds. To be honest I shy away from it as I don't like needles etc.

I recently bought the SAS survival handbook and will be reading through there.

I'm biased but IMO , EVERY , MAG , family, or whatever should have at least one trained EMT-B at a minimum . This should be supplemented with a wilderness medic course .

A person trained at this ^^ minimal level should be able to handle most MINOR emergencies or at least know when they need more advanced help .

If not then I'd make time to attend one of Redneckmedic's GSW classes at the very least .

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

IFAK's , BOK's , VOK's , "Aid bags" don't have to be large or elaborate to be effective for most of the stuff we'll run into until TEOTWAWKI .

My every day carry aid bag is about 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 X 3 " .

Back side , EMT shears and an extra cravat (triangle bandage)

Whats in it

L to R :

4 Pair of nitrile gloves
1 Cravat
2 Eye pads
1 Roll of cloth tape
1 Roll of Coflex
1 "Ace" wrap
1 Roll gauze
2 Field dressings
1 Abdominal dressing
1 50 gram Quikclot -- in case the field dressings don't work
1 14G x3 needle
1 Set of airways , my size
1 Tweezers
4 Petrolatum gauze pads
1 Chest seal
1 Bottle of Krazy glue
1 Bottle of Visine
1 Tube of triple antibiotic
1 Pen
1 Sharpie marker

In the Band aid box I keep an assortment of gauze and band aids , a small bottle of iodine and some alcohol prep pads .

I'm always wearing a belt so I could improvise a tourniquet if needed .

 

[robbran144]

I'm biased but IMO , EVERY , MAG , family, or whatever should have at least one trained EMT-B at a minimum . This should be supplemented with a wilderness medic course .

A person trained at this ^^ minimal level should be able to handle most MINOR emergencies or at least know when they need more advanced help .

If not then I'd make time to attend one of Redneckmedic's GSW classes at the very least .

someone trained at the first responder level is adequate....emt-b gives you the ability to drop a combi-tube,c-collar and administer or assist with a few drugs.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Mine is simple, but should suffice. It is an overnight "bathroom" bag stuffed with:
Bandaids, every size
gauze pads, 2x2 and 4x4
several rolls of 2in gauze
adhesive elasto wrap
medical tape
tampons
pads
super glue
safety pins
nail clippers
scissors
2 tweezers, one fine tip, one standard
sutures
syringes
penicillin
moxifloxacin
alcohol pads
needles and thread
visine
extra water purification tabs
hydrocortisone cream
triple antibiotic ointment
orasol gel
water babies spf 50
tylenol
advil
naproxen
childrens advil
childrens tylenol
laxatives
imodium
benadryl
pint of everclear
And the ace bandages and duct tape are in the big pack.

 

[duke]

Wow, I feel like I stepped WAY outside my bounds of knowledge! Thanks for all of the advice on what to get. Now I need to take a class on how to use it.

Where do you get anti-biotics from? And what is the purpose of the Everclear?

 

[Jerry D Young]

Everclear can be use as a skin cleansing agent around a wound, start a fire, soak plain gauze pads to use as cleanser, and a tablespoon in warm water or lemonade (hot toddy) with peppermint candy for coughs and colds.

At least, that is why I have it in my kit.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Where do you get anti-biotics from? And what is the purpose of the Everclear?

The antibiotics are going to have to come from your pharmacist via a prescription, or directly from your doctor. If you have a family Doc that knows you and would feel comfortable, that's the best. Then there is the option of veterinary medicines that I won't go into....Evercear is as stated above plus it makes a powerful pain killer/anesthesia.

 

[D.T.O.M.]

+1 for duke for starting this a lot of good info. I was thinking about the same thing and getting something better put together to keep in my truck and just to have around the house. Thanks

 

[Woodsman]

Wow, I feel like I stepped WAY outside my bounds of knowledge!

Everyone starts from square one at some time. If the missus is RC certified you already have a at-home trainer to help you. That's a lot more than some others have. Count your blessings...

A little here, a little there and pretty soon you're rockin'.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I almost forgot, the biggest bottle of multivitamins I could get. Broken in half and taken every other day will last 4x as long....and still help keep you healthy when your diet is lacking...

 

[grunt soldier]

just to throw this out there. if you looking for antibiotics for treating infections in wounds and what not. if you in the woods or somewhere else and need to treat it to keep it from getting infected for a couple days/weeks. carry a bottle of honey or a good sized bag of sugar. they will act as a antibiotic when packed into a wound and keep it from getting infected. just remember you need to flush it out every 4-6 hours w/ water and then repack it. (again this is if you can't get antibiotics

definitely get some training. red cross and other classes are out there. and read books on it and practice on your wife to learn the proper procedures.