(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best bandages & bandaging supplies

I"m assuming that you will be going soon, say the next month or so, time of year counts, but I'll assume it's soon.

Your tent is a little "meh." it'll work but it might not last so long; especially take core of the poles, they beak easily. Also the cheapo tent stakes that come with the tent are going to bend and you will curse them every time you set up your tent. Pick up some like these and they will serve you well. (Personally I hate using tents; they are hassles to set up and take down, and generally not pleasant to sleep in. If you can help it try sleeping under the stars and see if that suits you.)

You might find your sleeping bag to be a bit chilly, I'd recommend a 20 degree bag with a hood. I know it won't get that cold but the degree ratings are quite exaggerated so 20 degrees is really more suitable for 50 degrees. If you don't want to spend more money on a bag, make sure you have warm clothes and a good fitting beanie.

Air mattresses are fine, just take care to feel out for thorns or anything that might puncture it. Also you might want a blanket or something in between you and the mattress because it will suck out the heat from underneath you if you don't have some insulation.

You should have a tarp or footprint to put your tent on to protect it and the air mattress from punctures, it's worth it. The tarp you have should be fine (maybe doubled over if its thin), but a footprint will be more convenient.

For $15 that stove is a great deal, buy it if it still works fine. It runs off of white gas AKA "camp fuel", which you can find at many grocery stores, gas stations, any place with a sporting goods section, and many stores near popular camping areas. Finding white gas is not really an issue.

Don't buy matches, just get 2 or 3 Bic lighters. Really you should learn to make a fire using only your lighter, make that your goal each night. In a pinch my favorite fire starter is one you can make at home before your trip. Get an old egg carton and stuff each cup with cotton balls or dryer lint. then pour melted candle wax into each cup until about 90% full. Let the carton harden then pack it away. To use it rip off one cup and light the cardboard edge, you will have a strong flame for about 15 minutes.

Don't buy a filter. Water will be easy to come by at most campsites, but not all of them have a tap so make sure to bring along a few extra gallons just in case.

Lanterns produce almost no usable light, save your money and stick with the headlamp. Also that headlamp is excellent I highly recommend it. Protip: leave it around your neck like a necklace when you sleep then it's easy to find in the middle of the night.

I have a lot of experience with wilderness medicine and those pre-made kits are mostly worthless, you are much better off making your own kit.

I Recommend:

• 2-3 Rolls Athletic Tape - This works for making bandages and splints, covering blisters, cuts, burns, ect.
  
• Small Bottle of Ibuprofen (Advil) - Pain reliever, and muscle relaxant that aids in the recovery and prevention of injuries
  
• 1-2 Ace bandages - Makes bandages, splints, and slings
  
• Duct Tape - General purpose item
  
• Roll Gauze - For major injuries with significant bleeding
  
• Individually Wrapped Antihistamine (Benadryl) Tablets - Optional if you don't have allergies
  
• Bic Lighter - Sterilizes metal instruments
  
• Mini Swiss Army Knife - Excellent scissors and tweezers for minor injuries, sterilize with a flame before each use
  
• Sunscreen - Don't want to get burned
  
• Triple Antibiotic (Neosporin) - Ward off infection of open wounds, do not apply directly to the cut but rather around like a defensive wall
  
• Alcohol Prep Pads - Cleans and sterilizes open wounds before dressing
  
• Add Any Prescription Meds / Regularly Taken Medicines - Inhaler, insulin, Epi-Pen, ect.
  
• Add Anything That Makes You Feel Better Knowing You Have It - eg snake bite kits, aspirin, SAM splint, burn gel
  
  Chair looks comfy, get one you like with at least 1 cupholder
  
  A good knife makes a great survival tool and is just generally a useful item, check here every few days for a good deal on high quality knives. Multi tools are great to have around camp but an inexpensive set of tools would be much better for your situation. If you want a true multi-tool this one is good quality and a fair price.
  
  

A strop is only for honing (the final step to achieving a razor-sharp edge), while a whetstone could be used for anything from shaping the initial bevel to honing, depending on the grit.

If you do buy some Flexcut knives, which I highly recommend, you will probably only need a strop if you properly maintain them. In fact, they recommend you never use a whetstone and only opt for a Powerstrop if you neglect them for too long.

Many sites will recommend you buy tools one by one so you can get what you need, but as another beginner, I was extremely happy I purchased the Flexcut Deluxe Set. It was probably one more knife and one more palm tool than I needed, but it helped me understand what was out there and how to use them. A good, cheaper alternative might be this set.

No matter what you buy, one of the most important things to do from both a safety and usability (and enjoyment!) factor is to keep your tools as sharp as possible. That way it requires less force to move the tool through the wood, which is a common injury mechanism, and it makes it easier to create fun things. For the weird angles with V and gouge tools, I use another Flexcut invention. It works okay, but you can get the same results with folded sandpaper or other methods. I also bought a fullsize knife strop because it really does make a difference and you can get some with a lot more surface area. I haven't needed to buy a whetstone yet.

Also, I've since supplemented my starter set with Dockyard tools, which also come very sharp and keep their edge well. So far I've only used their micro tools, but I understand they have decent sets as well.

Speaking from unfortunate experience, you should definitely pick up a pair of kevlar gloves. I had a pretty serious hand injury (partially severed tendon) because I was just doing some touchups and wasn't using my gloves and got a bit sloppy. It only takes one single wrong stroke, and I had gotten complacent since I'd been so careful in the past. The gloves let me be more reckless and have definitely saved me from cuts, although they wouldn't protect against a stabbing cut. Thumb guards are also popular, but I don't actually like them very much. The gloves are nice because you can get a great grip on the tools.

When you have a knife or a set, you'll need some wood to practice on. I found ebay to be a great resource...just search for "basswood" and pick a few different sizes. 2x2x6 seems to be a good starting point to me. Make sure it is kiln-dried as well. Here is a good assortment that is pretty cheap. Butternut is another good choice, but for a beginner, I'd stick with basswood from personal experience.

Finally, if you are wanting a good book to introduce you to the subject, I'd recommend the Complete Book of Woodcarving. I've bought a number of books on the subject, but it is definitely the best if you are only buying one and need an overview to the entire craft. Old Time Whittling is only 30 pages, but gave some great examples and was very useful to me as well.

What are you currently doing for your skin? Tell me about your showering routine, especially.

Here are a few things that might help you feel better/look better:

1. Try to take cooler showers. If this means changing your typical water temp from hot to warm, it will definitely help. I'm not advocating ice cold showers, but cooler is definitely better for your skin. Especially during the winter months.
   
   
2. Use a mild soap/body wash. You may be doing this already, but it's a good place to start. Something that isn't loaded with fragrance is really helpful. Using really harsh body wash can really strip your skin and make it irritated.
   
   
3. Exfoliate once or twice a week. This will really help with any bumps and discoloration you may have. I personally use a salux towel loaded with a moisturizing, fragrance free body wash once or twice a week. This towel in particular is great at getting areas like your back and posterior that are hard to get thoroughly.
   
   You could also try chemical exfoliation on any breakouts or scarring you might have. Stridex in the red box is great for treating active breakouts (pimples, whiteheads, whatnot). For scarring or pigmentation, something with an AHA in it (Lactic or Glycolic Acid, for example) will really help. AmLactin is really excellent for this. When using an AHA, however, please apply sunscreen to any areas that your clothing doesn't cover during the day. It has been known to sensitize you to UV light.
   
   
4. Moisturize immediately after a shower. I don't know what your skin is like, or how much moisture it might need, but this step is really helpful with keeping your skin healthy and healthy looking. It heals faster when it retains moisture, and the texture will also improve. This could be applying baby oil while you're still damp in the shower, and then toweling off. It could involve a nourishing body butter (try to avoid too much fragrance though) after you've dried off. It could even include using a really thin, light moisturizer all over after you've dried off, if that's all you need.
   
   With all new products, try to buy the smallest size you can and introduce things one at a time. This will keep you from wasting too much money on products you don't like, and will alert you to any allergies or sensitivities when you introduce a new product.
   
   Sorry this is so incredibly long. Let me know what you think, and if you have any questions!

Hey everyone, I cringe when I see the cost vs contents of most first aid kits on the market. Too much unnecessary stuff and only the highest priced kits have clotting powder, which I’ve used on the trail for controlling bleeding with large abrasions and deep or tangential lacerations. I put together my suggestions, with an eye toward maximizing usefulness and minimizing per unit cost. IMO this is superior to most kits costing 2-3x more. Light enough for the discernible backpacker, but makes a great gift for family and friends to throw in the car pocket, the boat, ATV, or carry along to kids sporting events. Feel free to add, subtract or substitute to customize your own.

Ever-Ready First Aid Adhesives, assorted sizes, 280ct $6.95 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179S0IAW
Self explanatory, enough for 2-3 of each size per DIY kit.

Vakly Stretch Gauze: 12 pk 4” x 4yds $7.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTQFPA6
1 pk per kit and 4 left over for the home medicine cabinet.

McKesson individually wrapped sterile gauze pads: 50ct $5.17 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C5P9J8
6 per kit, throw them in a ziploc baggie to protect against moisture.

Woundseal clotting powder: 20 pkts $28.06 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RUJXR6
Remember that compression alone, when done properly, effectively controls most bleeding. But when a member of your group is on aspirin or other blood thinners, or sustains a nasty cut that won’t stop bleeding, this stuff is awesome.

3M Duct tape: 1.88in x 30yds $3.89 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013B1XHE
Countless uses for the backpacker / camper, from tourniquet, fracture splinting, reinforcement of wound dressings, fashioning a moleskin barrier for blisters, not to mention tent, pack or sleeping bag repair. Grab a few extra straws from your local fast food joint, trim them to 2 inches, then roll up 4 to 6ft lengths of duct tape around the straw. The straw in the middle doubles as a pocket billows for fire starting.

Rensow white petroleum jelly 5gms, 144 pkts: $24.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KAGT85M
Lip balm, burn treatment, also apply to rashes, blisters and abrasions to keep gauze from adhering. Doubles as an excellent fire accelerant for bushcrafting. I squeeze some on a cotton ball to use with my tender for catching a spark.

Kirkland anti-diarrheal (loperamide) tablets: 400ct $9.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXPY004
Put 12 per kit and keep the rest for that week-old lasagna that you should have thrown out.

Ibuprofen 200mg tabs: 2x500ct $3.93 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P1NJAJS
Put at least 40 per kit as this is likely to be the first supply used.

Diphenhydramine capsules 25mg, 100ct : $4.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00080CKDW
Useful for allergies, insect stings, contact dermatitis, and doubles as a sleep aid for those restless nights in the hammock. 12 per kit should do.

Triple antibiotic ointment 0.5oz 144 pkts: $12.18 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H2T9K3K
6 to 8 per kit should do, and keep the rest for replen.

Ziplock snack bags, 40ct (for storing meds): $2.73 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9ZFFCY
Please clearly label each baggie using an indelible marker with name of med, adult dose and expiration date. Pediatric dose optional. Individual “gas station” packets are much more expensive but if routinely carried in vehicle this may be a consideration (law enforcement doesn’t like unlabeled pills floating around in baggies).

First Aid Bags (empty), Alazco, 8 bags $32.82 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0182MQ4MU
Highly optional but nice for making your kit look pretty if you’re giving these away as gifts. I double wrap mine in gallon ziploc bags for moisture control.

A printable first aid primer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/yohsresourcelibrary/First+Aid+Quick+Guide.pdf
Certainly not a comprehensive guide, but has some key information like helpful reminders on how to properly perform CPR on kiddos and babies 👶.

So about patches falling off and whatnot, that used to happen to me. I ended up ordering a roll of Tegraderm from Amazon. It's nice because it's waterproof but really thin so I don't really feel it. I end up using this stuff to help get it off otherwise I end up pulling off a layer of skin and things being red and irritated for a while. As for changing it a day early I can't imagine that would hurt anything.

On the subject of changes that's a super ymmv kind of thing and strongly dependant on what your levels look like. Depending on your starting dosages they could be heading in the right direction but not where they need to be to see meaningful effects and even once they are out may take a bit before you see anything noticeable. Honestly subtle mental effects are what I saw first. At the time I want sure if it was just being excited at making progress or if what I was seeing was real (significant reduction in anxiety and a generally more positive mood and outlook; I was generally a happier person). In hindsight I can honestly say I think it was both because when my levels got a bit outta whack I felt worse and my anxiety levels were higher on average for no discernable reason. Upon raising my E dosage I started feeling better within a couple days. But that's my experience and yours may be totally different; I know I never experienced some of the things that seem to be otherwise fairly common.

Hope that helps!

This is the answer! I've had numerous melanomas and premelanomas removed and one was on the exact areas where an underwire curves up to meet the gore of my bra. I used some of these bandages and while it took forever to heal, you can barely see a mark there. They are called hydrocolloid bandagess as a category but are also marketed in the US especially as "blister bandages", and are available in various shapes. The first few days I packed some extra gauze between the top of the bandage and my underwire to serve as a cushion, but since they bandages themselves are kinda squishy after a few days I didn't need to use them anymore. Protips: Be sure your skin is absolutely clean and dry before you apply them, and then don't wear a bra for about an hour to allow the adhesive to set. If you can do it at night before bed, that's probably best. And then just leave them on basically till they fall off. They absorb moisture and are waterproof, so you can shower with them on. They keep the skin moist and allow the skin matrix to granulize from deeper skin surfaces, so the wound may seem like it's not healing or is gooey for a while, but that's just the bandage itself doing its job - your skin is healing from below the surface. Good luck and feel free to PM me with any questions about them. I've got three different dermatologists offices recommending them now!

I guess Imgur isn't so friendly on links so I'll put them here as well:

1. GoRuck Echo, Black :: http://www.goruck.com/echo-black-rucksack/p/GEAR-000064
   
2. Morale Patch, "Regular Guy" :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014N0NK7M
   
3. MOLLE Grimloc caribiner, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEEAMXA
   
4. Jogalite Reflective Band, White :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KGATL4
   
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5. Batman button :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00273934C22
   
6. GoRuck Sternum Strap, Black :: http://www.goruck.com/molle-sternum-strap-black-/p/GEAR-0001023
   
7. Sharpie, Fine, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFHD/
   
8. MOLLE Web Dominator, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEEAMXA
   
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9. Dell Inspiron 13" 7000 :: http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/inspiron-13-7378-2-in-1-laptop/dncwsab5104h2
   
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10. GoRuck Padded Field Pocket, Echo, Black :: http://www.goruck.com/padded-field-pocket-echo-black-/p/GEAR-000368
    
11. SanDisk Ultra Fit 3.0 flashdrive, 32G (x2) :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LLER2CS
    
12. Sea to Summit Dry Sack, Small (4L), Green :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q3KKCS
    
13. Rowkin Bit wireless earbuds, Space Gray :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KBQ6GQ4
    
14. Kindle Paperwhite, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQVZDJM6. MOLLE Grimloc caribiner, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEEAMXA
    
15. Dell AC Adapter, 45W, 19.5V (came with laptop) :: http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/inspiron-13-7378-2-in-1-laptop/dncwsab5104h2
    
16. Building/server card keys, varied
    
17. Building/server room keys, varied
    
18. REV battery, 4,000mAh :: who knows
    
19. Anker PowerCore battery, 10,000mAh :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0194WDVHI
    
20. Tzumi PocketJuice Endurace battery, 6,000mAh :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TXBHT7Y
    
21. USB to Lightning cable, 4" :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/B010U3XJNG
    
22. USB to Micro-B cable, 4" :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YKX6WM
    
23. StarTech USB Ethernet adapter :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0095EFXMC
    
24. VanQuest FATPACK Gen2, 4x6, Black :: http://shop.skinnymedic.com/FATPack-4x6-Black-Gen-2-Bag-Only-fatpacksmallblk.htm
    
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25. Uni-Ball Signo 207, Fine, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HNZ5SW/
    
26. BIC Roundstic, Medium, Blue :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010DS4DK6
    
27. Sharpie, Fine, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFHD
    
28. Toothpaste, travel :: Grocery stores
    
29. Toothbrush, travel :: Grocery stores
    
30. Contact lense case :: Grocery stores
    
31. SKYN condom, Original :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TTXA7I
    
32. Renu soft lense solution :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016IZ4BO69
    
33. Planters NUTrition, Wholesome Mix :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C37SX70
    
34. Nail clippers, large :: Grocery stores
    
35. LARABAR, Cashew Cookie :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NMDY38
    
36. Visine for contacts :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00099E9D6
    
37. Advil, 200mg :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZCT1M2
    
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38. North American Rescue Compressed Gauze, 4.5" x 4.1 yard :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ED3H778
    
39. North American Rescue Pressure Bandage, 6" :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7OCCNC
    
40. North American Rescue Bear Claw gloves, Nitrile, Large :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9W7T1A
    
41. Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA) Tube, 28Fr :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003950R2E
    
42. Sharpie, Fine, Black :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFHD
    
43. Benchmade 7 :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013QVC1Q
    
44. Mylar blanket :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IYIYFE/
    
45. North American Rescue Compact HyFin Vent (x2) :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K533FB2
    
46. Alcohol prep pad :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEE2MHK
    
47. North American Rescue CAT (tourniquet), 7th Generation :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LCJCBTA
    
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48. Stealth Gear USA Ventcore, Appendix :: http://stealthgearusa.com/holsters.html
    
49. Kershaw Shuffle II :: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TAD2P8S
    
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59. Transcend JetFlash, 128G :: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKATVM4
    
60. Car, House keys
    
61. SanDisk Cruzer, 32G :: Who knows

stock up HEAVILY on cotton gauze, paper tape, aquaphor, and steri strips. steri strips are amazing. my surgeon placed inch long pieces all along my incisions, and told me to keep them on until they fell off. as they fell off i replaced them with longer pieces because the swelling made me feel like i was going to pop open. i pulled them off in the shower every few days to replace with clean pieces and i wore them for a few weeks after i had my stitches taken out, really until i felt like my skin had come back together. i liked to put bandaid brand gauze pads over my regular thin gauze for cushioning under clothing and to keep aquaphor on the skin. aquaphor will be really helpful in keeping incisions moist so they don't scab but also will help the gauze not stick to any pus or blood within the incisions.
also a nice fan will help keep you comfy and is great for air drying your skin after showers before reapplying tape and gauze (:

i found this bra to be the absolute comfiest. the fabric is thick and soft and the back is mesh for ventilation.

Last year a buddy and I took a 1300 mile trip around Colorado /r/dualsport ride on a Husqvarna 701 and a Yamaha WR250R. Here's a photo of the gear from last year.

This year we are adding one person (riding a monster, brand new, KTM 1090 Adventure R) to the crew and moving a little farther west to see some of the amazing sites in Utah. I put together a 1500 mile route, and will tack on White Rim Trail (if we can get passes) and wander around in Beef Basin for a bit.

A few of my friends have started using Polar Steps, so I've setup a trip and will try to keep it updated. I also maintain a simple website and will post photos on my flickr account.

Now, on to the fun, because sorting out gear and packing is half the fun of a /r/motocamping trip.

I'm involved in volunteer search and rescue (/r/searchandrescue) so a lot of this gear comes from my callout pack and extended incident command packs. The more experienced riders will notice that I'm lacking any tools, spares, tube slime, etc. I'm fortunate enough to be riding with 2 other riders that are packing all that jazz.

Two mottos:

1. buy once, cry once
   
2. high speed, low drag
   
   motorcycle
   
   

• Yamaha WR250R 2018
  
• Dunlop D606 tires
  
• heavy-duty tubes
  
• Tusk rack
  
• Tusk handguards
  
• Rox Speed 2" risers
  
• Seal Savers
  
• Moose Racing skid
  
• HaloCam front+rear dashcam
  
• IMS 3 gallon tank
  
• Double Take enduro mirros
  
• Edge2 fender eliminator
  
• USB charging port
  
  navigation
  
  
• Garmin 64s - Most Garmin's allow OSM maps. Free, crowd-sourced maps are a huge win in my opinion.
  
• Garmin inReach Mini - in the event I "full send"
  
• OSMAnd+ - Open Street Maps offline maps
  
• GaiaGPS - offline satellite images, private/public property maps, USFS road maps and topo maps
  
  photgraphy
  
  
• Sony a7iii
  
• Sigma 14mm f1.8
  
• F-stop Navin - mounted on my chest, holds my Sony a7iii
  
• Lowepro Toploader chest harness
  
• Lance Camera strap
  
• 3x Sony batteries
  
• Osprey ultralight dry sack 6L
  
• GoPro Hero 6 Black
  
• 6x GoPro batteries
  
• GoPro battery charger - charges 3 batteries at a time
  
• GoPro ND filters
  
• various GoPro mounts
  
  medical and hygiene
  
  
• SAM splint
  
• NAR Hyfin vent chest seal
  
• NAR rolled gauze
  
• QuikClot clotting gauze
  
• thermal blanket
  
• 3x hand warmers
  
• triangular bandage
  
• medical tape
  
• wound seal
  
• NAR tourniquet
  
• Leatherman Raptor medical shears
  
• basic meds
  
• basic bathroom supplies
  
  wearing
  
  
• Forma Adventure boots
  
• Fox v2 VLAR helmet
  
• REV'IT! Wind Jacket
  
• 100% Accuri Sand - the "sand" model helps with wind blowing on my eyes and drying contacts out
  
• grey smoke lens
  
• Mammut Neon Light 12L backpack
  
• Nonoise ear plugs - I know they are a bit pricey, but I've worn them 5 days in a row over 1500 miles and didn't even know they were there
  
• Road iD - blood type, date of birth, allergies and wife's contact info
  
• gloves
  
  sleeping
  
  
• Kammok Roo Single hammock
  
• Twisted Root Cloudburst rainfly
  
• Big Agnes Hitchens UL 20 sleeping bag - ultra-light, ultra-compact, I carry this for winter SAR activities
  
• ALPS Mountaineering compression sack - medium size, I use this in place of the Mosko Moto tail bag because it fits my sleeping bag, rainfly and hammock
  
• REI Flash sleeping pad - insulated is important
  
• Osprey ultralight dry sack 12L - used for my sleeping back, inside the ALPS compression sack, to ensure my sleeping bag stays dry
  
  inclement weather
  
  
• winter riding gloves
  
• Olympia Horizon rain pants
  
• rain jacket - cheap, no-name, fits over riding jacket
  
• face mask - ski/snowboarding style
  
• windbreaker - for over riding jacket, cheap no-name brand
  
• smart-wool base layer
  
• fleece jacket
  
  food
  
  
• 2.5L Osprey Hydraluics LT - inside the Mammut backpack
  
• GSI Pinnacle Soloist pot
  
• Light My Fire spork
  
• UST Delta Stormproof lighter - this actually failed to work on my trip last year to Colorado, but I think it was because we were at altitude
  
• [Primus Micron trail stove](primus pocket rocket) - mine is an older model
  
• Primus fuel cannister
  
• 4x backpacking dinners
  
• 4x backpacking breakfasts
  
  motorcycle
  
  
• 2x Primus 1.5L fuel bottles - unleaded fuel is important
  
• funnel
  
  clothing
  
  
• 1x riding pants
  
• 2x shirts
  
• 3x pairs of socks
  
• 3x underwear
  
  luggage
  
  
• Mosko Moto Reckless 40L saddlebags - I did 1500 miles through CO last year with these and absolutely loved them. A key feature for me is that I can snag the "sleeves" and run under a rainfly and setup my entire camp. Other brands, all your gear is in a bag, on the bike, so you have to stand next to the bike while you setup camp. Also important for when staying in hostels.
  
• Mosko Moto Pico tank bag
  
• Rok Straps
  
  misc
  
  
• Moo cards - I carry these for dropping in geocaches and sharing my photos with people I meet.
  
• Zebra H600Fc - recommended in /r/flashlight by /u/Zak
  
• 2x USB cable - multi port - these are nice and short, and can charge both micro-USB and USB-C devices at the same time
  
• Leatherman Skeletool
  
• flip flops
  
• shorts
  
• t-shirt
  
• 10x rechargable AA's

Late to the party but I wanted to chime in cause I'm on the second month of my second round of Accutane, currently at 60mg.

Basically your skin profile will change to sensitive, dry and dehydrated and you have to treat it as such, which means a lot of pampering for the next couple of months. I took the general advice of nothing but CeraVe and Aquaphor for my first course and I think I did more damage that way. I switched over to r/AsianBeauty afterwards trying to fix the leftover scars and because of all I've learned over there, my second round is going quite smoothly.

Here's what I do:

• Rub a 1:4 mix of castor oil & mineral oil all over my face to dislodge all sunscreen and dirt. Mineral oil is just baby oil with no fragrance, which can be irritating (thought you might want to consider baby oil for the rest of your body cause it'll dry out too).
  
  
• Wash off all oil with a low-pH foaming cleanser
  
  
• Apply a hydrating toner. This one has hyaluronic acid in it which attracts moisture to your skin and helps other lotions/creams sink in.
  
  
• Apply Shark Sauce. It has 5% niacinamide which helps fade dark spots and even out your skin tone. It's made by a redditor from the Asian Beauty sub and it works so well and was so popular she ended up quitting her job to make it full time. I can honestly say that it's a godsend when you have the initial breakout because any remaining scars will fade very quickly. It was agonizing to deal with those the first time around.
  
  
• Apply Rosette Aqua Ceramide Gel to heal and protect your skin barrier.
  
  
• Apply Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream
  
  
• Apply sunscreen. This one has a little alcohol in it which dries your skin out but my other products work so well, I don't feel a difference.
  
  I only do the oil & foam cleanse at night, usually just water in the morning. With this routine I've actually been able to use a couple actives with no problems, mainly Stridex in the red box every other day at the beginning to calm my initial breakout.Another trick I use is I apply a thin layer of Prosacea to affected areas. You can get these two at a CVS or Walgreens. Also, I'm a picker and I found that if I pick and pop something, this routine plus a hydrocolloid bandage on top works miracles: the zit heals faster than it should on Accutane and the mark it leaves behind is gone/significantly faded within two weeks.
  
  Results: Two months into accutane and my skin shows no signs of dryness. It stays hydrated all day so all I have to worry about is my chapped lips. My scars are fading at a phenomenal rate and I even glow a little from all the moisture. You may find it daunting at first, so maybe start out with the foam cleanser, the toner, the ceramide gel and the sunscreen. I'd also suggest going over to r/AsianBeauty and doing a search for dry, sensitive skin if you want more options.
  
  I hope this helps and good luck! You'll look and feel amazing afterwards.
  
  Edit: Supplements! I take fish oil, evening primrose oil and vitamin D.

I would disagree with other users here, building your own kit will save a decent amount of money

What are you looking to put into these IFAKs? Here are some links that a 'basic' would have

4 pack of chest seals $29.19 (one in each kit)

20 count 5x9 combine pads $7.99 (two or so in each kit)

Isreali Bandage (non-amazon link as there have been many issues with amazon selling Isreali bandages and people getting knock-offs, youll want the 4in 'new manufacture' which come in a grey outer pouch, open the outer pouch and put them in the IFAK like that (they are double sealed/this will leave them sealed in a see through rip away plastic which can be used as an occlusive dressing) one in each kit.


2 Hemostatic Gauze $19.97 (open outer pack, put one 'inner' pack in each kit)

12 pack of 2in roller gauze $4.80 (one, maybe two in each kit, can be replaced with a triangular bandage instead)

12 Triangular Bandages (Cravats) $6.80 - these are multi-use, bleeding control, securing a dressing, TQ use etc. most opt not to have them but theyre a great 'multi-use' item I carry in every IFAK (one in each kit)

2 pack trauma shears $9.99 (one in each kit)

2 pack CAT tourniquets $53.98, one reason to go with amazon is the easy returns, which is a double edged sword, a lot of people will buy fake CATs for cheap, purchase real ones for $$ then 'return' the real ones with the cheap fake ones, look up lot codes when you get them if it doesnt look the part return it. Stay away from the thin elastic "pocket tourniquets" (one in each kit)

Rip away IFAK MOLLE pouch $14.99 each, depending on color. I prefer these over just a MOLLE pouch, unbuckle and use or throw to someone else without having to lug w.e. equipment the pouch is attached to - or leave off the MOLLE backing and put inside a pack loose


Personally I dont put airway in my IFAKs but do in a larger kit thats nearby - if you want links to NPAs a pretty good general size to go with would be a 26, dont forget lube or really you can just spit on them. Same with a decompression needle, not going to be in my IFAK.

More importantly than any of this stuff is training, you can do a lot more with training than you can with a 'be all end all kit'. Dont be afraid to adapt a kit to your environment, for example if you're going far away from civilization consider you might do wound packing and need more hemostatic gauze, but if you're right down the street from a hospital you probably wont want to pack a wound with a homeostatic agent but that will depend on the situation.

The purpose of an IFAK is to get you to a larger first aid kit/medical help.

(I purchase medical supplies for the EMS company I work for, Amazon prices are generally cheaper than buying from a distributor unless you're looking to build dozens of these kits and even then certain items will still be cheaper especially factoring in shipping) Any questions feel free to ask

So with patches I put a tegaderm over them so they don’t peel up. The tegaderm might on The edges but the patch will stay in place. It’s less discrete but it does the trick. My skin is very dry and my patches maybe last a day before trying to fall off completely without these.

Patches are great for super steady levels and for me at least has a great way of massively reduced testosterone production to the point where AAs are pointless as my T is at the low end of Female ranges anyway.

I like them a lot.

So I had quite a few problems with patches (they were still far superior to gel for me ... don't get me started about gel), BUT getting some sort of transparent dressing to put over the top solved all of them.... I use these (https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Tegaderm-Pack-100-Pieces/dp/B000O5YRPU). Makes the whole process much easier. I'd advise either shaving the part you are putting the patch on OR finding a part of your body free of hair (I use my hip and alternate sides)... Anyways best of luck!

On person? Small kit consisting of:

• Compressed guaze
  
• Cat Tourniquet
  
• Nitrile Gloves
  
• Couple random band-aids in different sizes
  
  Skill-set wise I'm confident in my ability to not make things worse. I've taken several classes in first-aid and am first(worst?)-responder certified and have taken a couple additional classes.
  
  The things I carry don't take up much space and are within the scope of my training. I am fortunate in that I live in the US and have ready access (most of the time) to advanced medical treatment via BLS/ALS and hospitals and I take that into consideration when thinking about what I carry on my person.
  
  In my vehicle and my bag I carry a couple additional items that could be helpful were I to stumble upon a collision or something like that. My first responsibility is to my family (wife and children) and after that I'm willing to help where I can if necessary. I've also always reasoned that if I'm going to carry tools by which I can punch high-velocity holes in a person from a distance, I should be able to effectively provide aid to deal with those injuries.

Forget that expensive shit, get mepitac. Same stuff, a quarter of the price. Here's the one that I used: https://smile.amazon.com/Mepitac-298300-Soft-Silicone-Tape/dp/B002VE9AL8

The strips stay on for about a week. At that price I didn't bother trying to wash and reuse them, I just put new ones on when the old ones wouldn't stay anymore. I did find it helpful to cut several smaller strips for my chest scars because it doesn't adhere as well when you curve it, so I just overlapped the ends of 2 straight pieces. That'll depend on how curved your scars are though.

I can't say how well they work because I put them on both sides so have nothing to compare to. But you're supposed to wear them 24/7 for as long as you can. It's pretty easy to put them on and forget about them. I actually continued wearing mine because my scars were really red at first and it covered them up so they didn't stand out as much. They're silicone and stick to you without needing anything else. They don't hurt coming off, but you will want to peel them slowly. Shaving might make them adhere better, but I didn't really bother. Then again my chest hair isn't super dense. If it is, you probably would want to shave. And yes, you can put them on whenever you want before/after your revision, although you'll want to wait until the incisions heal before putting it on where you have the revisions. It won't look mismatched, you'll be fine. :)

Another benefit of the strips is not needing to worry about sun exposure on your scars if you go out shirtless. And for me it felt reassuring to have something over the scars, as well as kept them from rubbing on my shirt. I used them for about a year and a half (I had a revision too) before I got tired of messing with them.

After Seeing a few friends die in car accidents I decided that I needed serious first aid availability. I have, what I consider, the most important part of car, in between mine, and my passengers legs. It's designed in the idea of the diver's triangle, something I can't seem to find a good link to show. If you draw a triangle, from your shoulders, to your groin, this is basically the area you can reach with a single hand, without body movement. This is the area you want your emergency equipment, because if your car flips, and you are pinned, then your trunk first aid kit will be worthless.
I have the following in the pictures my normal summer set up. Winter includes blankets and food.

• • -
    Under my seat:
    
    

• Seatbelt/fabric ripper
  
• 5 ft. of duct tape
  
• American ranger/special forces tourniquet
  Under my passenger:
  
  
• Combat gauze
  
• Compressed Gauze
  
• Israeli bandage
  
  All of this stuff will save life from serious hemorrhaging and dismemberment for hours. I am military, so I was trained and got all of this stuff for free, but if you have a military friend, you can easily get all of this stuff for free as well, there is loads of it on every base.
  

• • -
    I keep the seat belt ripper and CAT under my seat because the first part of aid is helping yourself, so you can live to care for others. The duct tape on all of the packages is so the ripping open is easier. You would be surprised how hard it is to open a sandwich bag with your hands covered in blood/car fluids, let alone medical packaging. Also inform your passengers what is between their legs, you might die from the accident, and if they know there is medical saving equipment in your car they could live even without you.

Also, thank you!

Here's what I use:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055AGR7U/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_9WkEBb0ME56SP

They used to cost me so much more!

Good luck. Let me know how it goes!💋❤

Have you ever tried keeping the area moisturized? That has seemed to help me recently when it comes to picking my skin. Whenever I feel an urge to pick at my arms & legs I will usually try to distract myself from the thought as well (which isn’t always easy). I find sometimes it helps to reward myself with things like a good meal, materialistic things, etc when I haven’t picked in a while. It gives me more incentive to not want to pick and it makes me feel better about myself when I can see progress.

I remember someone linking these little finger cots to try and prevent picking. I haven’t used these personally, but I have seen them recommended on this subreddit and I’ve highly considered purchasing them myself.

Link to finger cots

Would also recommend trying something like a fidget device to distract your hands whenever you feel an urge come on.

Fidget Land

In a mass casualty situation, I would completely ignore anyone that needed CPR and focus on the bleeders. The time you spend giving one person CPR could be used stabilizing a dozen people who are bleeding.

For extremities, the most useful thing is a tourniquet. I prefer one with a windlass like a [CAT] (https://www.amazon.com/C--Combat-Application-Tourniquet-GENERATION/dp/B018R73OWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623443&sr=8-1&keywords=gen+7+cat+tourniquet) or [SOFTT] (https://www.amazon.com/Tac-Med-Solutions-SOFTT-W-Tourniquet/dp/B00E3W3BK2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623620&sr=8-2&keywords=sof-t) over a [TK4] (https://www.amazon.com/H-Associates-TK4-Tourniquet/dp/B003YHGKF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623679&sr=8-1&keywords=tk4+tourniquet) or [SWAT] (https://www.amazon.com/SWAT-T-Tourniquet-Black-1-Count/dp/B003IWNOVO/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623735&sr=8-2&keywords=swat+tourniquet).

For injuries to the abdomen, armpit, crotch, or neck; you will want a homeostatic agent. [Combat Gauze] (https://www.amazon.com/QuickClot-Combat-Gauze-Z-Fold/dp/B001E1CLTC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623859&sr=8-1&keywords=combat+gauze) is the way to go here, it is much better than powdered QuickClot.

For penetrating chest trauma (also called 'sucking chest wounds'), you need a large, occlusive bandage on both the entry and exit. In clinical testing of chest seals, the [Halo] (https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Medical-Performance-Occlusive-Dressing/dp/B003VSORKC/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624256&sr=8-3&keywords=chest+seal) and [Hyfin] (https://www.amazon.com/North-American-Rescue-Hyfin-Chest/dp/B00KQS2NGK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624483&sr=8-1&keywords=hyfin) drastically outperformed the [Asherman] (https://www.amazon.com/Rusch-Inc-849100-Asherman-Chest/dp/B0015TE9N4/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624546&sr=8-2&keywords=asherman+chest+seal).

I also personally have a [decompression needle] (http://www.rescue-essentials.com/h-h-needle-decompression-kit-tpak/) to treat tension pneumothorax, but I advise you not to get it unless you have specific training on it.

For general bleeding the [Israeli bandage] (https://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Bandage-Shipped-Israel-Inches/dp/B00JKMPJBY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625201&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=israeli+bandage&psc=1) is way better than other bandages.

You will also want an [NPA] (https://www.amazon.com/Nasopharyngeal-Airway-Fr-9-3mm-Surgilube/dp/B003950R2E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625347&sr=8-1&keywords=nasal+pharyngeal+airway) to help keep an open airway.

Edit, I forgot that you are also going to want a good pair of [trauma shears] (https://www.amazon.com/Madison-Supply-Premium-Fluoride-Scissors/dp/B00YFG1U86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625730&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=trauma+shears&psc=1).

Some other things to consider are rubber gloves, [Kerlix] (https://www.amazon.com/Original-Kerlix-Sterile-Bandage-Rolls/dp/B00UAULWR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468626013&sr=8-1&keywords=kerlix), [cravats] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HBG726G/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AR9BYY7RS0Q08), [medical tape] (https://www.amazon.com/Durapore-Medical-Tape-Silk-yards/dp/B000C4O7GC/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626363&sr=1-2&keywords=medical+tape), a [SAM splint] (https://www.amazon.com/SAM-Rolled-Splint-Orange-Blue/dp/B001J5H92C/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626238&sr=1-1&keywords=sam+splint), and a [space blanket] (https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Mylar-Blankets-84-52/dp/B004356WLY/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626282&sr=1-1&keywords=space+blanket).

I use these. I'm only 4 months post op, so I can't speak for their long term, but they're cheap, and as someone who's got a fair amount of hypertrophic scarring going on, I can tell that they're definitely flattening them. They also feel mad soft every time I change them.

I also use Alex Haney's DIY scar cream in between. I like it a lot, and it's super easy to make!

Sorry to hear about your relapse, a week is a good amount of time, though! I’m definitely not perfect, and tend to pick when I’m home all day too, however, lately I’ve found these (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077TJHWWY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) helpful when I’m home or I put on a honey mask so that I physically can’t pick.

More recently, I have found journaling every morning about my picking from the day before and writing down my goals for today very helpful. A lot of it consists of talking myself back up, because as everyone on this sub I’m sure knows, the shame after picking can be brutal... So I try and write about forgiving myself and remind myself to not be so hard on myself and not expect to go from 0 to 100 in a week. I am bound to relapse and that’s part of recovery. The point is you keep trying and before you know it the days that you didn’t pick will outweigh the ones that you did.

Good luck to you!

I like to wear one of these on my hand used to hold the piece, and one of these on the thumb of my knife holding hand.

You're out almost nothing, and you'll have some really great protection that wont hinder your dexterity.

Hey now, there are plenty of legitimate reasons out there worthy of self-hatred, like not liking dogs or being racist or eating pineapple on pizza, but this isn't one of them!

I pick my fingers and sometimes mine look this bad too. Personally I like these band aids (they're thinner so they breathe better & dry faster when you wash your hands but stay on longer) and these gel-ish finger covers. Both are good as a preventative measure for me.

ive tried several ones out there and I personally like the coach tape from johnson and johnson. They stick on pretty well, easy to tear with your fingers and are pretty tough.

https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Coach-Sports-Tape-Count/dp/B000RPSZ50/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=coach+tape&qid=1557360393&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Have you tried Band-Aid Friction Block Stick? It works for me for most shoes, although I don't walk anywhere near 5 miles a day in my flats. The shoes I have the least amount of blisters with are TOMS... however, I don't think it has anything to do with the quality of the shoes, they just happen to fit me perfectly and therefore they do not move around and rub my heels. So, I would say that the only trick I know of is to try many shoes until you find those that fit you the best.

I got new Birkenstocks for Christmas that I have broken in a bit, but it's too cold to wear them much now.

For anyone has shoes rubbing them, you could try Band-aid's blister block stick! I'm sure other brands make similar things too. The consistency is a bit like a deodorant stick, and it creates a barrier between your skin and the shoe so it doesn't rub so badly. This has definitely saved me from quite a few blisters.

For patches of any kind, Tegaderm works well. You might find it cheaper in-store.

Cut the Tegaderm strip at least 1-2 inches larger than the estrogen patch, placing it over the patch you will adhere the free Tegaderm borders to your skin. Good Luck!

It’s a great sport for older guys with a good job, health insurance and money to spend. I’d double check my outlook calendar for the Monday following ( as well as PTO and FSA balances) before hopping into my first Cat 5 crit though.

Being able to work remotely is a boon when you are changing out tegaderm on the daily Save more and buy in bulk!

Get nipease - basically stickies for the nips

NipEaze - 4pack Value - The Original Transparent Nip Protector - Nipple Chafing Prevention; 62 pairs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C24N6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J2zrDb83MRXBA

Easy to use and if you sweat a lot won’t come off like the body glide will. They have changed the game for me.

These are good to have on hand for first aid. They're great for cuts that are too big for a band aid to handle.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Dressing-Picture/dp/B001QFC1FA

Sure thing:

Tegaderm roll

Duoderm hydrocolloid dressings

I think the tegaderm comes in narrower rolls that might be more appropriate for hands/fingers; I do a fair amount of yard work / gardening that results in lots of scratches on my arms/legs so I find it useful to buy the wider rolls to cover that kind of stuff as well.

I started climbing in late April this year. For the first month, my hands were always torn up. After I learned better hand techniques, it occurred less often and now after a solid three months, I have developed calluses where I need them and it doesn't really happen any more.

To quickly heal back up I recommend Climb On Balm and for bad ones that require some healing time, I recommend Band-Aid Advanced Healing

If you use the latter, don't climb with them on as they will quickly peel off and require another one.

This JNJ stuff right here is what I used and it's fantastic. Amazon is a much better deal that I can get locally too.

Great price too: $15

Seems to get good reviews

Bleeding out is a leading cause of death during severe trauma, yet it is one that can be mitigated to a great extent with some simple first aid gear and training. Having a First Aid Kit in your car is a great idea. Many things that the military uses in their Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) can be purchased online. Amazon has CATs, Israeli Bandages, Quikclot, SAM Splints, Combat Lifesaver Guides (useful for situations where medical assistance might be delayed, like wilderness situations), and much much more.

This. You might purchase a decent off-the-shelf kit and then augment it with more/better items such as pain relievers, anti diarrheal, benadryl or similar. Pads and rolled gauze (these things are VERY useful in a kit).

You might consider a good first aid book and even things like scalpels, hemostats and sutures. Quick Clot and even a tourniquet to stop blood loss.

I keep a bottle of water in my kits as well, you will likely need some water to clean wounds, etc.

Of all the things in my kit I tend to use band aids, ACE bandages, cold compresses and meds the most.

I usually just grab them at the store, but ordering stuff is fun, isn’t it?
Here you go. It’s just Amazon, but I bet that’s a decent price.

Blister block is a god-send. Seriously it works. Check drug or grocery stores first to see if you can get it cheaper somewhere, but this stuff is awesome!

The Adventure Medical kit only consists of two parts and costs $50. Save yourself $23 and buy the pieces separately on Amazon.

Quikclot

SWAT-T

These are the patches I got and the Emla was ~$53 for 30ml at the Costco pharmacy... which is quite a but cheaper than at Shoppers Drug Mart. You have to ask the pharmacist for the cream, but no prescription is required. 😊

There's a 5% Lidocaine cream available on Anazon too, but I went with the Emla because the cost difference was minimal.

You can get it on amazon - even in long rolls (which work nicely for covering big swaths of road rash).

It's like a plunger - you should buy some before you need it.

I just get these Tegaderm patches and they work great. No issues under hockey gear, rolling over in bed etc. And for the price and ease of use a simple way to extend the sensor to 3+ weeks

Very high. Your skin is literally still full of holes at that point. Worse, it's so full of holes, the ink can still exit the skin rather easily!

You probably want to get something like this, depending on the size of your tatt, if you've got to get into the water ASAP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO0ANDU?psc=1

Make sure to wash well immediately after you are out!

I used to get blisters under the arch on my one foot. Here are some things that really made a difference for me:

• I started using these Engo patches and haven't had any more blisters in the arch area.
  
• Waterproof moleskin tape mentioned in another comment have made my toes so much happier. Combine that with the Injini socks and I've been able to do longer, blister-free runs.
  
  I also used to have a pair of Newtons with a really wide toe box and noticed I was getting more blisters with them. Switched to a shoe that was a bit narrower and that seemed to make a difference too. So as others have said, make sure the shoes fit and are laced well.

You can also get a 33 ft roll of tegaderm for around $30 on Amazon. Worked great when I fell off my scooter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO0ANDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4SVyDbR2MBHNQ

have you tried silicone tape? silicones, iirc, in scar treatment gels are some of the main ingredients to help, but there are also tapes that help with keloid scars. This has been one of the items I've been looking at - had a mole removed recently0

Yeah, they got rid of the powder the first ones caused too much tissue burn and there was a risk of the powder entering the blood stream and causing much bigger problems.

They now make a gauze that can be packed into wounds. I have heard it works well... but admittedly I have never tried it myself.

I have also heard good things about the Olaes bandage. Was recommended to me by a SWAT medic. It also costs less.

Again... I am not a medic but this is what I am hearing from some of the guys who are paid to know these things.

As someone that has spend allot of time with our health-care system the last 4 months one of the biggest things I think they could get better at is not wasting supplies.

No one seems to give a shit about wasting supplies, they fuck up and its just "oh well get a new one". If they used the old saying measure twice, cut once it would probably save tens of millions per year.

The other thing that boggled me was being sent home a huge bag of medical supplies when I got home because its that or throwing them out. When they bring supplies into your room they can't be taken out and used on something else even if they are sealed. This might make sense to a point but could probably be solved easily by not bringing more supplies then needed. They sent me home with a whole box of tegaderm because it entered my room.

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Absolute-Waterproof-First-Tape/dp/B000FNHOV0/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492651280&sr=8-3&keywords=athletic+tape+cushion
Sticks pretty well, isn't too tough to remove, and lasts a while.

Band Aid Friction Block works great for this! I keep one in my purse to use until the shoes break in.

I really like the Johnson and Johnson coach tape. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RPSZ50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NK6aBb0BM7MPY

I use Nipeze and they work great. I sweat a lot and they stay in place for 4+ hour runs.

http://www.amazon.com/NipEaze-4-Pack-Value-Regular/dp/B008C24N6K/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1458423164&sr=1-1&keywords=nipeze

These things 👍:

NipEaze - 4pack Value - The Original Transparent Nip Protector - Nipple Chafing Prevention; 62 pairs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C24N6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.qV1BbBE3F8GY

I keep my FAK in a large PLANO tacklebox . It normally sits on top of the fridge, but it's easy enough to grab and stick in the car when we're headed out for something more interesting than being suburban.

• Assorted adhesive bandages
  
• Gauze pads
  
• Roll gauze
  
• Non-stick wound pads
  
• Surgical tape
  
• Bandage scissors
  
• Bactine (antiseptic spray)
  
• Hydrogen Peroxide
  
• Isopropyl Alcohol
  
• Neosporin / Baccitracin antibiotic cream or ointment
  
• Splinter tweezers
  
• LifeGear "glow" flashlight -- Can work as a roadside flasher, floats, is cheap enough to be disposable ($5-9), and is very lightweight.
  
• Snakebite kit
  
• ACE bandage
  
• Immodium (anti-diarrheal)
  
• Aspirin
  
• Benadryl (antihistamine)
  
• Ibuprofren (NSAID, fever / inflammation reduction)
  
• Insect sting relief pen
  
• Alcohol swabs
  
• Nitrile gloves
  
• Styptic pencil
  
• QuikClot sponge
  
• Iodine for water purification (PolarPure, though this is currently unavailable for purchase due to California law and DEA intervention, as iodine can be used in the manufacture of crystallized methamphetamine)
  
• Waterproofed "strike anywhere" matches
  
• TickKey tick removal tool
  
• Stick-on / velcro heating pads
  
• Large medicine / eye dropper (simple lavage purposes, like cleaning dirt out of smaller cuts)
  
• Distilled water
  
  
  It's not incredibly complete, but it's handled every first-aid need I've thrown at it over the last five years, including some very deep, bloody cuts on senior citizens due to nasty falls. I've made multiple use of eveything in the kit, save for the iodine, QuikClot, and snakebite kit.

You have 'hooks and fishing line' in food then 'needle and thread' in medical. Couldn't 'hook and line' do the same thing here? (It's a non-issue for me because I'd pass out if I tried to give myself stitches) So the one addition that I've added to every pack I have, the BoB, the car, the truck, hunting packs, etc. is Quickclot. That and duct tape will have to suffice for me in place of stitches.

Edit: This TraumaPack may be better. I use this one when I want to carry as little as possible.

Hi I highly recommend these for road rash! Thin and flexible and stay on for about a week. Totally worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Dressing-Picture/dp/B001QFC1FA

Available at CVS and many other retail places.

Here's what helped me a solid 50%, this waterproof tape: https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Flexible-1-Inch-5-Yard-Hospital/dp/B000FNHOV0

You can easily tare it to shape your problem cuticles, and it stays on even through washing your hands (3-4 times). It doesn't play nice with lotion though. It's been a huge help.

I wouldn’t recommend buying a “prebuilt” IFAK. They can get very expensive when you can build your own for half the price.


TRAUMA KIT

• (https://www.tacmedsolutions.com/TacMed-Solutions-Operator-IFAK-Pouch) [Tac Med Pouch]
  
  
• (https://www.rescue-essentials.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t-tactical-black-gen-7/) [CAT Tourniquet]
  
  
• (https://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Dressing-First-Aid-Compression/dp/B003DPVERM) [Israeli Bandage]
  
  
• (https://www.amazon.com/QuickClot-ZME150_OB-Combat-Gauze-Z-Fold/dp/B001E1CLTC) [Quickclot Combat Gauze]
  
  
• (https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Medical-Performance-Occlusive-Dressing/dp/B003VSORKC) [HALO Chest Seal]
  
  
• (https://www.amazon.com/EMT-Trauma-Shears-Carabiner-Stainless/dp/B00DKDNM0Y) [EMT Shears]
  
  
• Generic Gauze
  
  
• Black Mamba Industrial Gloves
  
  
  I also carry a small generic first aid kit with a few extra additions.
  
  
• Cayenne Pepper
  
• Ibuprofen
  
• Superglue
  
• 1 SAM Splint
  
• 4 tubes of Oral IV
  
• 1 MRE
  
• 1 nasal OTC Narcan kit
  
• Box of Black Mamba Industrial Gloves (best nitrile gloves ever)
  
  Don’t carry stuff if you don’t know how to use it. Especially using a chest seal. Can do more harm than good. Only stuff I would probably ever need would be a tourniquet, Israeli bandage and some gauze with quickclot. I’m a minimalist so I carry the bare minimum.
  
  Chances are you’ll use a regular first aid kit more than you would a GSW kit of an IFAK. Don’t wear trauma shears like some guards do, looks tacky an if you get into a physical fight it can be used against you.
  
  The only thing I physically carry on me is a tourniquet, the rest goes into an easily accessible patrol bag inside the trunk. I don’t have a lot of free room on my belt so I only carry what I need. Tourniquet goes into my cargo pocket.
  
  EDIT:
  
  I'm CPR and Firstaid trained, only reason I don't use any CPR mask because the chances of me using it will more than likely be on a transient or junkie. Eventhough barriers are relatively safe, I'd rather hold off. Chances are too risky for me to take on catching some sort of disease. EMS show up quicker than the police around here.

Always better to build one yourself.

Here's mine. Might give you some ideas.

6x6 Med Pouch (Modified with fingernail polish)

1. Personal prescription meds inside quart ziploc for additional water resistance.
   
2. 2x 4inch Gauze rolls
   
3. 8x 4x4 sterile gauze pads
   
4. 2x tampons 2x menstrual pads (these are meant more for backups for wife rather than wound care)
   
5. 4x pair sterile surgical gloves
   
6. 4x 4x4 tegaderm
   
7. various butterfly closures and bandaids
   
8. 1x triangle bandage
   
9. Immodium & Pepto tabs
   
10. Tylenol
    
11. [redacted because people lack reading comprehension and I'm not going to debate it.]
    
12. 2x Epi Pen (These are in case I have a run in with sunflower seeds.)
    
13. 10x Alcohol swab
    
14. Burn gel (the lidocane is good for more then just burns.) x10
    
15. Antibiotic ointment x10
    
16. Sting wipes x10
    
17. 1x tweezers
    
18. 1x tick remover
    
19. Medipore tape
    
20. Clotting Sponges
    
21. Shears
    
22. Israeli Bandage x2
    
23. Chest Vent
    
24. CAT Gen3
    
25. SAM splint
    
26. Hibiclens
    
27. Mini USB light
    
28. Bic Pen
    
    Not all of this fits inside the med pouch itself. It's meant for quick access to the critical items.

Recommend prime shipping so you don't lose too much blood before it arrives.

https://www.amazon.com/Quikclot-Advanced-Clotting-Bleeding-Package/dp/B001BCNTHC

I recently added [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Quikclot-Advanced-Clotting-Bleeding-Package/dp/B001BCNTHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413559535&sr=8-1&keywords=quick-clot) to my kit. Hopefully I'll never need it!

I use a water resistant tape for my nipples, for just about all of my runs:

https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Flexible-1-Inch-5-Yard-Hospital/dp/B000FNHOV0/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=nexcare+medical+tape&qid=1567371868&s=gateway&sr=8-7

Cheaper than sport-oriented nipple tape or bandages, and it can stay on for days, likely all week or longer, as long as you're careful to not peel it during showering. Just make sure you tear a piece that is just big enough to cover the nipple and not any surrounding hair you have.

Owww KT tape on your junk would hurt so bad. KT tape is great for muscle pulls, but it's got a bit more "tug" than you need/want for tucking. IMO it also doesn't have enough stiffness / structure to it, so things tend to bulge out - it's designed more for pulling sections of skin together; not holding things in place underneath.

I stick with the regular cloth sports tape and a cloth gaff (I just use TP as a gaff if I'm not planning to get wet; that way if the tuck starts to annoy me I just throw the whole thing in the trash). Really helps if you keep everything totally shaved down below.

For clarification (these are just examples; I'm sure you can find cheaper ones):

• KT Tape: https://www.amazon.com/KT-Synthetic-Kinesiology-Therapeutic-Tape/dp/B006EPM74W/
  
• Sports tape: https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Coach-Sports-Tape-Count/dp/B000RPSZ50/

These can help you through the initial blisters: http://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Adhesive-Bandages-Multi-Day-Protection/dp/B001E96LIG

Corn starch-based body powder can help. Or...

Band-Aid Friction Block.

I use tegaderms (the 100 count box is the same price as the 50 on amazon.ca, https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0055AGR7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wDsXBb6KMKBZJ ) Those simpatches are just way too pricey.

I cut a circle of paper about the same size as the sensor, stick it in the middle of the tegaderm and put that on. If I need to replace the tegaderm it makes getting it off a lot easier, still got to be careful though and work it off slowly if you cut your cicle a bit small). Summer time, I usually end up using two or three tegaderms depending on how humid it is. And with weather like we have right now, I didn't need one at all. (I watch for the edges to start peeling and when they do, time to put a tegaderm over it.)

I run, and lift weights. With my patches being generics, they fall off when I sweat. So I secure them with tegaderm. They stay on even after running a half marathon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055AGR7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_14SUDbY2DFRNR

Something like this will help you immensely https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Dressing-Picture/dp/B001QFC1FA

Agree on JNJ. And there is a four pack for only a dollar more: http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Coach-Sports-Tape-1-5-Inch/dp/B000RPSZ50/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_y

General athletic tape. I use stuff I buy at Wal Mart for like ~$2-$3 a roll.

Here's what I get.

Maxpedition individual first aid pouch


zipper pocket:

• safety pins<br />

• Nitrile gloves
  
• Ziplock bag:
  
• bacitracin
  
• alcohol wipes
  
• Band-Aids (several sizes/types)
  
• Steri-strips
  
• Moleskin
  
• Tegaderm
  
• Vaseline gauze
  
• Glacier Gel
  
• 4x4 Gauze
  
  Inside:
  
  
• Sharpie
  
  "White" side
  
  
• Whistle
  
• Signal mirror
  
• Trauma shears
  
• Wet Wipes
  
• Aluminum Finger Splint
  
• Saline
  
• Tweezers
  
• Combat Gauze
  
  "Black" side
  
  
• Ace wrap
  
• Body Glide
  
• Transpore Medical Tape
  
• Duck tape
  
• Triangle Bandage
  
• Coban
  
• Compressed Gauze dressing
  
  EDIT: Spelling, formatting, and added some links (cuz I'm bored at work). Not necessarily the ones from the vid, but links nonetheless

Hey, sorry, I forgot and my home internet situation is... challenging.
Tourniquet
Isreali bandage
Shears Nasopharyngeal Airway
Quikclot bandages
Eye Shields
Emergency blankets
Halo chest seals

Seriously seconding this. Most groomers will trim nails for really cheap, sometimes free depending on circumstances.

If you do it yourself, have some cornstarch or flour (or substances like this can't for the life of me remember the product my mother uses) to stop the bleeding if you cut too much.

If you have a CGM (Dexcom specifically), Tegaderm is amazing at prolonging the lifetime of a sensor. I used to get it via my mom who was a nurse. She just retired and I'm bummed about having to buy it. It seems reasonable on amazon though. I get these ones: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Dressing-Picture/dp/B001QFC1FA

I use two per sensor. I cut each one in half, so you have 4 pieces, and put one on each side of my dexcom sensor, completely covering up the white sensor tape. I can reliably get 2.5-3 weeks per sensor this way.

EDIT: apparently Tegaderm is inferior to other products!

The Johnson & Johnson sports tape is what I hear recommended most often.

Band Aid Blister Block works well http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00166FZBG

Also I find that not wearing the same pair of shoes for more than a couple of days in a row helps.

Sorry about you being laid off. That really sucks.

The routine isn't anything special--it's a simplified version of some advice I found over at /r/SkincareAddiction. You should go there if you're looking to really get into it. I intentionally kept it simple just so that I more easily keep up with it.

I mostly concentrated on my face, since I'm really prone to getting acne. In the evenings, I'll wash my face with Cerave Foaming Cleanser and exfoliate with Stridex pads. Wait for that to dry while I brush my teeth and then moisturize with Cerave cream. Wait for that to set in while I floss and put my hair up, and then I use a spot treatment on whatever acne I'm developing. Change my pillowcase every other day. In the mornings, it's the same thing minus the exfoliating pads and spot treatment. For the rest of my body, I just moisturize with cocoa butter lotion twice a day.

Like I said, it's not much. But it's a big step forward when you used to just wash your face once a day and leave it at that. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

I use tegaderm. I just cut a hole out in the tegaderm, place it over my site, then plug my pump in my site. It works well and does not irritate my skin too much.

No. It's a clear film dressing that doesn't stick to wounds used in hospitals a lot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QFC1FA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gX.PCbH1R6ZEQ

I actually have been using [tegaderm dressings] (http://www.amazon.com/3M-Tegaderm-Transparent-Dressing-Picture/dp/B001QFC1FA) and they work wonderfully. They're extremely strong and ultra thin, but they're also expensive. They're one of the most commonly used bandages in hospitals and clinics though, so you might be able to get some from your doctor (or stuff some in your purse the next time you're in the emergency room).

Any form of athletic tape. I use Johnson and Johnson coach tape. http://www.amazon.com/ohnson-Johnson-Sports-Tape-10yrds/dp/B0009RFB3U/ref=sr_1_1/188-6224322-8225046?ie=UTF8&qid=1408419948&sr=8-1&keywords=johnson+%26+johnson+tape

I use nip eaze.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C24N6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jCmtDb5AW7HE9

Theyare a bit more pricey than tape but very convenient and it’s so easy to bring spares along.

NipEAZE


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C24N6K/

Of course

The only tape I ever use for my various finger taping needs is J&J coach tape.

Johnson & Johnson Coach Sports Tape 1 1/2 Inch x 10 Yards (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009RFB3U/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_1qynxbK28WAVW

This: https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Ankle-Medical-Rescue-Essentials/dp/B00AAOV8YI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466085616&sr=8-1&keywords=trauma+kit+ankle

Plus: https://www.amazon.com/QuickClot-Combat-Gauze-Z-Fold/dp/B001E1CLTC/ref=pd_sim_121_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51u6PYQWc%2BL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR123%2C160_&refRID=7HJXS2PWZKBQAN320T0E

Sometimes I use the ankle kit, but usually I have it in a cargo pocket. Sometimes I use both.

So you mean something that includes this or this

A 4”x11 yard roll of Tagaderm costs less than $30 and lasts forEVER.

(Edit link format)

http://www.amazon.com/Quikclot-Advanced-Clotting-Bleeding-Package/dp/B001BCNTHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377059653&sr=8-1&keywords=quikclot

TAPE YOUR FINGERS

Nipple protectors.
Lots of similar products available.

I agree with the recommendation for Body Glide. I find, though, that for very long runs and/or very wet conditions, it can be inadequate. In that case, I use NipEAZE.

Have you tried any of the available products for this issue like Nipeaze? I had similar issues until I used nipple guards, which were noticeable throughbclothing and don't stay on well. Then I found these and not only are they water proof and sweat proof, they are not readily visible through clothing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C24N6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_287GzbE956QX0

Amazon link to tape

I was ready to return my Airpods as they wouldn't fit properly. I tried putting little circle cut outs of this tape on like I saw on a post here. Still not great. But doing it this way solved my problem. I can now run without them moving around or falling out.

i doubt you will get hemostatic gauze at CVS... http://www.amazon.com/QuickClot-Combvat-Gauze-Z-Fold/dp/B001E1CLTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1343022739&sr=1-1&keywords=quikclot+z+fold

this is used by the US Military

You can buy QuikClot prepped bandages online. I have a few in my car in my emergency kit and even my car.

You need to definitely put some thought into what you would need medically in a survival situation where you can't get to a hospital fast.

For example:

Quikclot to stop excessive bleeding until you can get medical help.

Sam Splint in case of a broken arm or leg.

If you break your arm or get a wound deep enough to where your wound won't stop bleeding, it doesn't matter how good you are at casting a net or purifying water.

I work in the ER and your situation can be very tricky. You should be carrying something called quick clot in your gym bag.

QuikClot Advanced Clotting Gauze | Kaolin, Hemostatic First Aid Combat Gauze Pads to Stop Bleeding Fast | (2) 3-in x 24-in Gauze Strips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJTH5L2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fDj1CbXZGG33Y

I don't know if this is the same issue, but I used to get blisters on my achilles from wearing Vans with no socks from the heel chafing the skin. I picked up a Band-Aid brand friction block stick from the drug store and used it whenever I was wearing slip-ons for a few months. Now, my skin has become a little bit tougher along my achilles where the shoes would rub, and I don't need to use it anymore.

I am not a doomsday prepper.

However, there's no reason why I shouldn't have a pantry with six months' worth of food.

There's no reason I shouldn't have the ability to do certain things without electricity.

There's no reason I shouldn't be able to access safe drinking water.

And there's no reason that I shouldn't know first aid.

Also, I live in Alaska, so the power going out in the winter really can be a life threatening situation, both short term and long term.

This is a great question more clubs should probably think about.

Answers given so far have mostly focused on minor injuries like bruising that can be treated with ice packs and pain killers, which comes with all types of first aid kits.

What you should really specifically prepare for though is the worst case scenarios. While it should be rare for anyone to be seriously injured during training sessions, accidents can happen. As an example, a feder blade snapping and the now sharp jagged edge flying off to strike someone in the chest, arm, leg or even face.

So you want QuikClot https://www.amazon.com/QuikClot-Advanced-Clotting-Kaolin-Strips/dp/B00HJTH5L2/ in your kit, but also some of the powder itself to pour directly into the wound if the sponges aren't able to stop the bleeding (probably because an artery was hit) https://www.amazon.com/WoundSeal-Powder-Each-Pack-Woundseal/dp/B015RY2EDE/

Now if someone is stabbed in the thigh or arm and an artery is pierced, clotting agent alone won't be enough. You'll also want to apply a tourniquet as quickly as possible to stop them from bleeding to death. Having a pre-made tourniquet like these is a good idea https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719KW959/

If the blade exits the wound it would also be a good idea to be able to close the wound quickly. While you can stitch it up, depending on the wound size you may be able to apply a ZipStitch which is significantly faster at closing a wound since it doesn't require having to needle and thread. https://www.amazon.com/ZipStitch-Laceration-Kit-Surgical-Home/dp/B07KBFVHY6/

Also given the gear we wear tends to get an athlete very hot it would not be a bad idea to have an IV kit on hand to deal with heat exhaustion injuries which CAN kill a person if they are dehydrated enough. I've seen soldiers make the poor mistake of drinking coffee early in the morning (or worse, do heavy drinking the night before) and then go have an intense workout, and pass out from heat exhaustion and need an IV applied. It wouldn't surprise me if the same kind of injury occurs among civilian non-professional athletes who don't hydrate properly before a sparring session. However applying IVs is not for a novice, and requires someone who has been properly trained to perform them. I also wouldn't recommend purchasing a kit from Amazon because the needles need to be cared for delicately, else they can actually scrape against the plastic protector and get pieces of plastic on the needle head which you then inject into a person's bloodstream and can put them into cardiac arrest. IVs are serious business, and you should have taken a course in advanced first aid for how to apply one before you attempt something like this (I had Combat Lifesaver training in the Army, so I have had this training. Speaking from experience here). I would not trust someone working at Amazon to care for the needles properly. Get an IV kit from a local medical supplier.

The last item I would recommend adding to a first aid kit is a chest seal gauze for what is called a 'sucking chest wound'; basically any time the chest is pierced you have a special kind of wound that will cause air to be sucked into the wound, and left untreated for even a little bit of time will result in a collapsed lung. Applying one of these correctly and in a timely fashion is a good idea to prevent this from happening https://www.amazon.com/North-American-Rescue-Hyfin-10-0015/dp/B003VSQDQS/ until paramedics can arrive and give the person some oxygen and take them to the ER for surgery.

These items are rarely included in first aid kits, even the most expensive ones. This is why I specifically mention purchasing these items and adding them to your kit. First aid kits will often have gauze and bandages, but not clotting agents or pre-made tourniquets, etc

I actually carry clotting agent and QuikStitch in my feder bag's outer pouch just in case something goes wrong. It never has, which is a good thing, but if something goes awry it's something I want to have on hand.

It'll be a while before I can put together a comprehensive post but think of the basics as items that would get you to the nearest ambulance.

OK, this became a comprehensive post. :P

Here are pics of the stocked kit. (a few items OTC meds are missing and need to be restocked)

https://imgur.com/a/fCVcp

Disclosure: I have enough basic first-aid training to know my limitations; an RN friend of mine helped me build this kit.

Meds

• Benadryl and an epipen(you'll need an Rx for this) for allergic reactions
  
  
• OTC Imodium/Pepto pills (since dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea will kill you)
  
  
• OTC Advil, Tylenol, Naproxen (not absolutely necessary but the first two can help bring a fever down and Naproxen can bring inflammation down...more comfort items, they don't take up a lot of space)
  
• triple antibiotic ointment in single use disposable packs (it's basically Polysporin but you avoid contaminating a whole tube by using individual packs; I try to find similar packaging with other stuff)
  
  
• BZK wipes (for disinfecting scrapes and such)
  
  
• sterile saline (small bottle or disposable sterile bullets for flushing out wounds or as an eye wash)
  
  
• non-enteric, standard 325mg Aspirin in individual foil packs (I've read that chewing these at the time of a heart attack and in the month after will improve survivability by as much as 23%)
  
  
• if hypoglycemia or diabetes are factors, pack plenty of Dex4 sugar tablets and whatever other supplies you might need
  
  

  Misc.
  

  
  

• 3M Steri-Strip closures to keep a deep cut from opening up further (forget surgical glue or stitches; you'll only seal dirt and bacteria into a wound)
  
  
• couple of Tegaderm films would be good to cover wounds.
  
  
• stretch gauze
  
  
• sterile gauze
  
  
• med tape
  
  
• Advanced, flexible bandaids, large (forget fabric or regular crappy bandages; if you carry any at all, get these)
  
  
• Advanced blister bandaids (similar to above material but different form-factor)
  
  
• QuikClot sponge
  
  
• triangle bandage with safety pins
  
  
• pair of EMT shears (don't use a knife as you risk injury while cutting clothes or bandages)
  
  
• Sliver Gripper tweezer with clip
  
  
• pair of disposable nitrile gloves in a small sealed bag
  
  
• water purification tabs (safe drinking water is critical; better this than having to use the Imodium!)
  
  
• emergency blanket (statistics are dramatic on reduced survivability with even the slightest hypothermia)
  
  The point of this kit is to get someone to the nearest medical help. You can get a replacement pair of nitrile gloves, more gauze or whatever when you get to the ambulance or hospital. Some of the stuff is for keeping conditions from getting worse (sliver removal, band-aids, blister cushions, ointment) which might be viewed as "comfort" items not "first aid" but in more rough environments, an infected cut could kill you so I put it in.