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First Aid Kit Checklist - Make Sure it is All There!


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This first aid kit checklist will hopefully help you in either finding a good quality first aid kit or putting one together on your own.



Because of the nature of the supplies needed in a first aid kit, it is almost not practical to make your own, unless you have access to medical supplies where you don't have to buy a whole box of something just so you can add a few to your kit.



The easiest way to have a good quality kit on hand or in your Bug Out Bag is to purchase one...( click here for a great place to purchase not only first aid kits, but a host of survival supplies as well...)



However, there is a first aid kit checklist of some of the very basic essentials needed below, for those that want to make your own first aid kits.



First of all, you will need a good sturdy bag to put your supplies into. One that will stand up to use and being tossed around and bouce around in your car trunk, or wherever you choose to store it.


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  • Antiseptic



    One of the main items needed is a good antiseptic like Bactine, for instance. Soap and water are great for cleaning almost any kind of wound, but bactine also has a mild pain reliever minor scrapes and bruises.


    Bactine comes in spray, liquid or wipes and they are all handy, but if I had to pick one, I would go with the liquid as you can wash out wounds with it that way.



  • Gauze Pads




    Gauze pads come in all sizes. Get the biggest size you can and then cut to size as needed. It will save space to only have one size.



  • Small Scissors



    Scissors come in handy in many ways besides cutting gauze! You might need to cut shoe laces, clothes, adhesive tape, all kinds of things so scissors are a must. I would recommend the curved medical ones so you don't have sharp points. It is easy to poke thru something when you are in a hurry or under stress.



  • Adhesive Tape



    Get a good quality adhesive tape that will not get brittle with age, and lose it's stickiness.



  • Ace Bandage



  • Instant Cold Pack



    Get a couple of these as they are one time use so you will want to add several of them.



  • Latex Gloves



    These are a good precaution for both parties, the injured and the one helping, especially when you are dealing with open wounds.



  • Sting and Bite Treatment



    This is good for kids especially that might get bites from ants, mosquitos, etc..



  • Band Aids, Tweezers, Small bottle of Peroxide, Pain Reliever Capsules, Benadryl....



    These are all great items to stick into your first aid kit. Some of these items have expiration dates on them, so you may have to exchange those in a few years if you have your kit that long without using them. Although for myself, personally, I have used outdated Tylenol many times and they work just as great as the in date stuff!



    The ready made emergency kits all have more items than what I have listed here and it is actually best to get one of those and have it on hand, but there again, having a simple first aid kit checklist will help you make sure you are getting what you are paying for.



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