What would you add to this kit?

Joshua Lee · July 13, 2010, 12:05:00 AM

nice one ron, maybe add a hand grenade to get rid of the evidence as well. :0

eric-thor · July 13, 2010, 12:43:00 AM

id bring a small pac of baby wipes, yes super glus tabaco will slow bleeding as well . yes some form of turnicate fore sure. some system to start a fire " never know" protien bars. blaze orange shirt, and a rain poncho.several very sharp knives.

stiknstringer · July 13, 2010, 07:47:00 AM

A nine volt battery and some steel wool would be a good campfire starter.

bornagainbowhunter · July 13, 2010, 07:56:00 AM

Swift Safety or North Safety makes a very good first aid kit. Filled with most of the items that you mentioned. You will have to add the superglue and duct tape. I also think a 9v battery and steel wool is a good idea. That stuff will be of good use to start a fire.

hunt it · July 13, 2010, 08:46:00 AM

If you are by yourself in wilderness area you should consider renting sat phone- $100.00 a week and best insurance you can buy. At minimum consider spot system $150.00.

robtattoo · July 13, 2010, 11:42:00 AM

Another +1 on the Superglue.
I'd also lose the Asprin & replace with more Ibuprofen. As previousy mentioned, Asprin is a blood thinner as well as a painkiller. Ibuprofen works as an anti-inflammatory, painkiller & will help bring down a fever. It's also very hard to O.D. on. I generally carry 25 or 30 in a first aid kit & it's the only painkiller in there.

A very sharp needle & a couple of feet of dental floss would also go in there along with 3 or 4 sterile scalpel blades.

A small baggy or 35mm film canister full of cornflour will take take the place of a clotting agent, if you can't find styptic powder.

Scissors are invaluable.

A tube of antiseptic cream or cortizone cream would be in my kit too, along with the wipes.

In the worst case scenario, I'm with Dave. A sat-phone rental can be a lifesaver. You may also want to look into investing in an E.P.I.R.B. Expensive, but will pinpoint your location to within a foot.

BRITTMAN · July 13, 2010, 05:19:00 PM

Duck tape and some extra nylon rope . Ive put up many blinds using just theses items and they would be of good use if you got stuck and needed to bulid a shelter .

Mike

levibear · July 13, 2010, 06:16:00 PM

Couple of thoughts from an old ER nurse. I keep hearing superglue mentioned in this thread please remember over the counter super glue is considered toxic in larger amts, also if the wound is not cleaned well prior to application it does a fantastic job of sealing in the germs.

There is a medical grade "superglue" called Dermabond and can be aquired by the general public. Furthermore if you use OTC superglue dont apply it with cotton or wool there is a heat producing reaction that could cause burns.
There are some great suggestions in these posts many of these things are in my kit.
I would be concened about having/using narcotic pain killers they are by script only and wandering around the back country in a drug induced stupor would be a bad idea.

The other drugs mentioned could have negative side effects depending on medical conditions you may have thus a trip to the DR with a list of questions(written down) is a great idea.

The most important tool you have when you are injured is in you head. Knowing how to deal with these problems is key, the Red Cross offers on line and classroom first aid and cpr classes it is well worth the time .

Ragnarok Forge · July 13, 2010, 07:49:00 PM

Don't bother with the tourniquet. You should have an extra bowstring already planned for your pack that and you have arrows. Break off a piece of the arrow ( wood ) or pull the head off your carbon or aluminum arrow and use it to turn the bowstring tight. Tie off the arrow shaft with ends of the bowstring. That or just throw some 550 cord in the pack and that will also make a tourniquet. No reason to add weight to your gear when your already carrying what you need for the job.