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How exciting! I'm glad that you two get to experience this together for the first time. I'm sure it'll be nice for you two to grow and learn as a pair.

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With both of you just dipping your toes in, and neither of you having significantly more experience than the other, it could be fun to take a quiz or two together as a couple and see what else you might be interested in. If you decide that this is a lifestyle you find really rewarding, there's always more to try out! bdsmtest.org is obviously really centered on BDSM, and mojoupgrade.com will cover more general things as well as kinky topics. If nothing else, I've found that taking these sorts of quizzes with partners opens a great line of communication and sparks interesting conversation. If you're both shy and starting out, MojoUpgrade is really nice because you can both take the quiz separately, and the program will only show you as a couple what interests you have in common.

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It sounds like she's already interested in being tied up, and you're into the idea of bondage, as well. Rope bondage is one of my personal kinky staples, too! I love that with rope, you can be as complex or as simple as you want, and there's always something new to learn. First of all, you want to exercise safety (that goes for anything in kink...). If you're going to tie her up, I suggest tossing a few bucks (really, they're that cheap) on a pair of safety shears. These are different from scissors in that they have a little "lip" that will keep you from cutting her on accident if you ever need to get her out of a tie quickly. I'm pretty sure these are the ones we have... they're like $5.50, and I hope we never have to use them: amazon.com.

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As for the fun parts: I love twistedmonk.com and theduchy.com. They both have a lot of good safety information and information on what you might consider when choosing what exactly to tie her up with. TheDutchy has a wealth of written and video tutorials for just about any tie you can think of! They also have a great page for beginners, so you don't get overwhelmed. Twisted monk has some free intro-level video tutorials, and if you decide that you're both crazy about rope bondage, they sell great, high quality rope.

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I hope that's a good starting point. Please feel free to message with any questions, and remember that the key to a healthy, kinky sex life is open, honest communication between yourself and your partner. You're both new to this, so you're going to want to check in with each other frequently for feedback.

Greetings all!

My main suggestion to anyone wanting to get into vaping it is to skip the ego-starter kits, MVP2 (cheapish Vv or Vw boxes), non-rebuildable tanks (Protanks, Nautilus) and just drive right into the mechanical mod / box mod world. I say this because the vaping experience is so much better with rebuildables. I went with the all of the above, and I personally wished that someone would’ve told me to just dive right in, because all that stuff is sitting around not being used. The people that I’ve talked to are typically hesitant to do so because of the coil building, but there are so many YouTube tutorials, suggestions and information on /r/RBA and /r/electronic_cigarette that it’s much easier than it seems. Anyway, if I were to start all over again, these are the things which I’d buy.

Must Haves
These are the things which I consider essential to starting off the on the right foot. I’ve purchased a lot of things, and these are the things which I suggest to my friends. Most of the links are from Amazon, because it’s what I’ve primarily used.

Battery - Sony VTC5
http://www.eciggity.com/2-pc-sony-18650vtc5-2600mah-30a-battery/

These are pretty much the standard when it comes to “safe” batteries. They’re affordable, good amp limit and have been recommended many times. If you purchase from the link above, they also give you a plastic carrying case!

Charger - Nitecore i2 or Nitecore i4
http://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-IntelliCharger-i4-Battery-Charger/dp/B005UAI372/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404287334&sr=8-1&keywords=nitecore

Affordable, reliable and these won’t “overcharge” your batteries. The difference between the i2 and i4 is the amount of batteries they can charge at a single time. They also have a new fancier one out, called the Digicharger D2 and Digicharger D4. Those are nice because it has a LCD panel that displays a lot more information than the i2 and i4. I personally use an just an i2.

Mechanical Mod - Stingray
http://www.vaperoyalty.com/hcigar-stingray-mod-stainless-steel/

Now, 90% of what is suggested for an actual mechanical mod is going to be of personal taste. The Stingray is the “older brother” of the Nemesis. This is what I purchased when I first started out vaping. The unit is very easy to break apart, clean, has a locking ring, has a floating 510 connection and venting holes in case of a battery leak. Almost everyone I know has a Stingray.

Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - Magma by Infinite
http://101vape.com/rebuildable-atomizers-tanks/309-magma-atomizer-clone-by-infinite.html

One of the best purchases I’ve made. The juice wells are very deep compared to everything else on the market (that doesn’t have a tank system). Threads are nice, easy to build on, post holes are large and the air-flow is easy to manipulate. You can run this on a single coil or a dual coil. Blows almost all the other RDAs I have out of the water. This is my main RDA.

Organic Cotton - Maxim Hygiene Products Organic Cotton Balls
http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Cotton-Balls-Triple-count/dp/B00E8T2X36/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1404288337&sr=8-3&keywords=organic+cotton

I suggest using un-bleached, organic cotton. Some people take it one step further by washing them, I think thats taking it a bit far and I don’t do it. You can pick them up from any convenience store or supermarket (CVS, Walgreens, Target, Whole Foods), a 100 count will last you AGES.

Kanthal - AWG A1 26 Gauge
http://www.amazon.com/Kanthal-Gauge-100ft-0-40386-Resistance/dp/B00HALND7Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404288659&sr=8-1&keywords=kanthal+26

I like to use 26g kanthal wire for my dual coil builds. 26g is a bit thicker than what a lot of people suggest (28g), but for me, because it’s thicker, it’s easier to work with.

Screwdrivers - Stanley 6 Piece Screwdriver set
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009OYGV/ref=oh_details_o05_s01_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The screwdrivers which come with your RDAs are short, small and crappy. I like these screw drivers because they come in a variety of sizes and you do not need to mess with a drill-bit. What I really like about these, is at the end of the drill bit is a small little ledge (can’t think of a better word), where you can push your coil and scrunch it up a bit.

Ohm meter / Multimeter - Any generic ohm reader or Innova 3300
http://101vape.com/meters/170-ohms-meter.html

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O1X65A/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can use a multimeter to do basically the same thing as an ohm reader. The multimeter has an added benefit of being able to read the volts are your battery as well. I have both, but I prefer to use a “regular” ohm reader. This video below can teach you how to use a multimeter for that purpose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgXAmPBAO5g&index=2&list=LLU7AM2JUxXCrj4TSCDQDffw

Optional items
Things that I’ve purchased that you can probably substitute with something in your house. They’re nice to have, most people have these, but I decided to link these anyway, because I didn’t have some stuff (my scissors were too large).

Scissors - Generic surgical scissors
http://www.amazon.com/Amercian-Diagnostic-Corporation-3425-Stainless/dp/B000GHIUR2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1404289491&sr=8-5&keywords=surgical+scissors

To cut your cotton. Small, sharp and gets the job done.

Tweezers - Ceramic tweezers
http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10007588/1655800-heat-resistant-stainless-steel-tweezers-for-e

Allows you to hold your coil together and torch them without heating up the tweezers.

Wire cutters - Hakko CHP-170
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZPDG1K/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For cutting your kanthal off that spool!

Atomizer holder - Plano 23630-01
http://www.amazon.com/Plano-23630-01-Stowaway-Adjustable-Dividers/dp/B000E3FKVC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1404289861&sr=8-4&keywords=plano

You’re gonna buy a bunch of atomizers. Everyone buys a bunch. You’re not going to be able to help yourself. I use this plastic case to keep everything neat and separated.

Building deck - Tenderfoot Stands
https://www.facebook.com/tenderfoot.stands?fref=ts

You don’t need this. But it makes building RDAs easier. You can also place your juice filled RDAs on here.

Torch - Mini Jet Flame 503
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007A9YSPW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This will help you get those coils nice and tight, without having to fire off your mechanical mod.

Battery Case - Bluecell
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q6PJO8/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you don’t buy the batteries from the link above, you’re gonna want a battery case. Do not keep your batteries loose in your pocket or floating around your bag. They can come in contact with something metal and potentially damage the battery.

Cotton rope is often omitted in the community but is probably the best choice for beginners, its cheaper than hemp, sometimes cheaper than nylon and holds knots just as well as hemp. Midori even endorses its use in her beginners workshops.

As long as you don't get it wet its a phenomenally good material for everything but suspensions. Its lightweight, hypoallergenic, easy to wash, can be dyed super easy and is allot less harsh then hemp or jute. The trick is to get a 3 strand twisted 100% cotton rope without a filler so that you don't run into problems.

I sell some on my site, both dyed pretty colors and just the nice white natural look. You can probably get some from a local hardware store or online if you look hard enough, usually a 5 mm (3/16") diameter rope is the most diverse but you can get the rope from anywhere 4mm (1/6") - 50 mm (2").

A quick Amazon search lead me to a 50 foot length of Cotton 3 strand twisted rope for $12.00 and while you're at it you might as well get a pair of safety shears for less then $3 that you can use in an emergency .

A good way to figure out what type you like is to go to events and interact and ask people if you can feel the ropes they have, that way you get a real sense of what the different rope types are like without having to put in a investment that you might regret.

Play safe and have fun :D

The first thing you need to cover is SAFETY:

1. For psychological safety, you need to talk to her about what she wants. You said that she likes bondage, but you also said that she's a masochist. How do you know this? Did she say that she is a masochist? A masochist is someone who likes pain, and lots of people like bondage but not pain (or pain but not bondage). Enjoying pain, enjoying being tied up, and enjoying submission are three separate things. Which does she like?
   
   You need to ask her how she wants to be tied up, and for how long. This worksheet might help you figure out what questions to ask. You also need to set up a communication system so that she can tell you if something bothers her. A lot of people use safewords (a system of special code words), but you can also use regular language if you will always stop when she says "no" or "stop." I have to use safewords because I tend to scream obscenities (including no, stop, please don't, etc) when I'm in pain, even if I don't want my partner to stop. Get in the habit of checking in with her to make sure that everything is still okay.
   
   
2. You need to do some research on physical safety. There are a few basic rules for bondage:
   
   

• Never leave a person in bondage alone, even for a second. If a person in bondage is moving you need to be right next to them. Have you seen the way cops walk with someone who has handcuffs on, holding onto their elbow? That isn't just to be rough, it's also to make sure that the person doesn't fall. You need to do that too.
  
  
• Never cut off circulation or damage nerves. You should be able to slip two fingers under a body harness. Nothing should ever change color. You should check on your girlfriend often to make sure that she can move her hands and feet. Ask her to squeeze your hand, then cover her fist and ask her to open it. Ask her to press her feet down onto your hand, then up onto your and. These are tests to make sure that her muscles have enough oxygen and her nerves are transmitting properly. Ask her to tell you if she feels any pain, numbness, coldness, or tingling.
  
  
• Always have a way to get someone out quickly. Clips and velcro are easy to under. For rope, always have a pair of bandage scissors on hand.
  
  You might want to read The New Topping Book and recommend The New Bottoming Book to your girlfriend. They're great primers on kink that have a lot if information on communication, planning, and safety.
  
  Once you have a better idea of how she wants to feel and what activities she wants to do you should post again and we can help you figure out what to buy and how to use it.

Here are some ideas, OP.

• Cute badge reel(s) from Etsy. I have several flowers, a glittery 'RN' one, and one with my name in mint, my fav color. I also have a fun sunflower made of felt and a felt hot chocolate mug with a snowflake when its snowing out. Patients get a kick out of em and I get compliments constantly.
  
  
• Good compression socks!!!!! I use Sockwells. No nurse wants swollen painful feet and varicose veins.
  
  
• Stethoscope clip - personalize with her name. Etsy/Amazon.
  
  
• Stethoscope Bling - I have a rainbow one on my cardiology so people know it's mine:
  https://www.amazon.com/UltraScope-Crystal-Stethoscope-Charm-Aquamarine/dp/B00N26K9N2
  
  
• Nurse shears. I have this set:
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07845XNZJ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Set of nicer penlights, and good pens. I highly recommend those blue BICC pens that have four clip colors (green/red/black/blue).
  
  
• WhiteCoat Clipboard Nursing Stethoscope
  
  
• Fleece jacket in her scrub color with her name embroidered (Search Etsy for nurse fleece)
  
  
• Rtic 30Oz mug in her favorite color. I love mine! Gotta stay hydrated and keep that water cold.
  
  
• This awesome, pretty digital watch:
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015RASNI8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
  Hope this helps! I'm known as the fashionable nurse that has all the tools to loan out! ;)

Congrats!

Sounds like you're on the right steps for successful C&R. Hell, wanting to safely C&R is the biggest and most important step!

For starters, as you get better at sensing takes, your hook sets will happen smoother and cleaner. One of the main reasons beginners have deep mouth or stomach hook sets is because the fish was able to 'eat' the fly more than it should have! So that will get better (easier) as you improve.

Second, like /u/taterred noted, fish with barbless hooks. While not a must, it will surely make removing your hooks much easier. Of course it's slightly better for those sore lips you're giving your fish, as well.

Lastly, I would highly recommend ALWAYS using hemostats of any sort for removing hooks. Not only is it better for the fish (keeping your fingers out of its mouth), it's much much easier. You can very simply and quickly direct the hook back out in the opposite direction of its entry, regardless of it's position in the lip/mouth.

I really do pose her like a doll sometimes as foreplay. I've also recently discovered a great love for artistically arranged rope; I recommend a visit to the Two Knotty Boys website and a trip to Lowe's / Home Depot (AKA your friendly neighborhood pervertables shop) for some extra rope if the handcuffs don't work for you. I've had good results with 3/8" braided nylon, although I rather buy it in bags and cut it myself than buy it in lengths off the spool because they don't treat their rope very kindly.

Mostly I just had to get myself in the mindset that it's OK to 'use' her in this context. You can still be 50/50 in the rest of your relationship while being 100% in control in bed. The gentlemanly thing to do, of course, is to establish some boundaries as to what you both do and don't like, which it sounds like you're doing already. Also, a safe word can be useful even when you're not playing nonconsensual scenes. Our safe word is just "safeword", it helps light a fire under my ass to get her out of the rope quickly, rather than just "Ow" or "Stop" which tend to act more like "yellow words" for us.

Always, always, always have good scissors nearby when you're playing with rope, even if it's just a wrist tie. I bought these EMT shears when I started to get into it.

As others have said, credit cards work great, so do razor blades to hold the detent pins down (cheaper than the $8 on this pin which im sure works great - but this pin could 'save' you money if you shoot the detent and spring off and cant find them)

Warning wall of text from a comment I made to someone else in your position, ill have changes at the bottom since I made this comment 3 or 4 months ago:

As others have said its really easy even if you have no experience, there are plenty of youtube videos for resources. An AR is by far the easiest firearm to work on. I started off in your position a few years ago hesitant to mod and now I barrel my own ARs, its addictive and very easy with the hardest part spending money on tools but deals can be had. Lots of great resources out there as well dont let it intimidate you - heres a wall of text of some tools you might want to consider if you're looking to assemble stripped lowers or do minor gun work.


I purchased this set of punches for less than $7 a few years ago looking to do the same as you but being on a college budget. You'll definitely want brass but steel/'chrome' punches have their place (peening roll pins). This is far from the "perfect" set and is chinesium but 4 AR builds, many other firearm disassembles (stripping 3+ glocks, 4+ M&P Pros as well as a couple Rugers to bare frame then back again) and 4+ years later they are still holding up (punches will bend, you can bend them back, especially the small ones, if they get deformed from striking you can file/sand them flat again) but if you have extra cash/are willing to spend more there are many options out there that are oriented towards gunsmithing specifically, I didnt have the money at the time for them and will wait until these give out or I come across something they wont work with before I purchase something else.

You may also want to look into a roll pin starting punch if you are building ARs (or anything that uses roll pins)

But I find Hemostat Forceps to work excellently for roll pins ('pinch' the pin in them, get it started, remove forceps and use punch) (you will not need this for installing a trigger, only roll pins such as a bolt catch)

Also if you're striking punches dont use a regular hammer (chips into your eyes arent good) I use a Nylon Hammer like this

There are other things for barreling such as torque wrenches and vices etc. but the above will allow you to assemble a stripped AR lower and have many other applications for gun work. Good luck any questions dont hesitate to ask.


Changes - I ended up buying the roll pin installer for the trigger guard (totally not necessary but saves time) and I killed all those punches after years of faithful service while in the current process of building an AK. But I highly recommend the hemostat forceps for the roll pin on the bolt catch. Assembling an AR might seem intimidating but you can totally do it, any questions totally ask

Safety scissors amazon is fine, i got a 2 pack like this one http://amzn.to/2iMhq0Y and put one in my toy bag one in the night stand.

Rope you have lots of options, I along with a lot of others like MyNawashi which you can get here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyNawashi/items

It's high quality but at a great price, if you have no rope at all pick up one of the small kits and you are good to go for basic stuff.

Cuffs, I'd look on etsy for that as well. You can find all sorts of shapes and sizes so just a matter of what you like the look of and check their reviews for quality.

Blindfold, you can get one along with the rope kit above. Or look at amazon or similar for something soft and comfortable.

For the hitachi attachment I'd just look at stockroom, extreme restraints, or similar. Unless you end up on some cheap knock off site quality for that should all be about the same so it's just a matter of finding it at the best price.

If she just wants to be restrained, I would consider something like a pair of cuffs with straps on them that you can tie to the bed. They're relatively inexpensive and good for starting out.

If she specifically wants rope, start by buying a set of EMT Shears. These are so that if something bad happens you can get out of them immediately. Make sure that any time you play with rope you have them nearby.

Next, go visit Twisted Monk and check out their basic instructional videos. It'll provide a few good ties to consider. Also check online and with Youtube.

Finally go buy some rope! The most recommended rope I've encountered is 3/8" braided nylon rope. It's easy to use, thick, and nylon is fairly comfortable. 5/16" is also a good size. Twisted Monk has a video on how the different sizes work. In terms of material nylon is cheap, easy to clean, and reasonably comfortable. Hemp is the traditional material. Here's a guide on bondage rope that I found.

If you haven't purchased it yet, "Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns!" is a great book to learn about BDSM.

When you clip the flap the open wound will be exposed, that’s why depending on the size and the depth it might be best to let a vet handle it and stitch it closed. The fact that it has a flap seems to me that it is more than a superficial scrape. Also the vet will be able to numb it before cutting it. When the flap sits there, it is dead tissue and serves as a breeding ground for bacteria. Often when you loosen it with saline and pick it up you’re going to find pus under there. If you wait the wound will ‘tunnel’ and work it’s way under and out to infect healthy tissue. I would definitely say take her to the vet and ask to watch. The skin flap removal is going to be painful and without a numbing agent, in my opinion, it’s not fair to her. Others probably disagree, but I baby my girls lol. Maybe ask your vet about observing some suturing, then you’ll have a good idea of what it entails. He might me open to giving you a script for xylocaine which can be filled at you local pharmacy and you can just purchase diabetic syringes there. Penicillin for injection can be purchased usually at your local feed store at your vet should be able to give you dosing instructions based on the size of your chicks.

MedSci Global Suture Thread with Needle (Pkg. of 12) - For Practicing Suturing Doctors, Medical Students, Veterinarians, and Nurses | Lifetime Satisfaction Guaranteed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NARGNOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YTHLBbE1VQQYW
5 PIECES SCISSORS FORCEPS HEMOSTATS NEEDLE HOLDERS DDP INSTRUMENTS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KX1V51E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HXHLBbM5H3RAM
Briggs Precision Kelly Forceps Locking Tweezers Clamp, Silver, Curved, 5-1/2 Inch  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGAAPD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T0HLBbNQABB9C
Scotch 6-Pack Precision Scissors, 5-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0KGUU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E2HLBbBA19425

If you learn suturing this is what I use. Haven’t found absorbable available to public, so these are removed after 10 days. Suture kit- I keep collapsible bowl of alcohol right there cause guaranteed I’m going to do something that breaks ‘sterile’. The extra curved forceps are invaluable- you don’t realize how tough chicken skin is until you’re trying to put a suture needle through it. These scissors are wicked sharp. If you have to cut a flap off or trip edges of a wound to suture cleanly, this does it quickly. Be careful I laid my finger open with them more than once. Great sewing scissors also lol.

I got an inexpensive tool bag to carry my stuff in. Then I just had the smaller bottles, put some of the gloves, droppers, etc. in a ziploc. And a couple of grocery bags to use for trash. Now I can grab it and go to coop and treat treat or at house but everything is at one place.

My mom is a preschool teacher, so that stuff would be awesome!

My favorite school subject is science(specifically biology). I love it because our knowledge of it is always constantly changing and the scientific community discovers new things daily.

Also, I know it's lame, but forceps are fucking awesome. I love it when we use them in class, haha.

Kanthal is typically used and will be your most commonly seen wire. I only know of Gplat as an alternative (I used it... not worth the price increase IMO) I get mine from Amazon, I originally started with 28 gauge, then a buddy let me borrow his 26 gauge, that was good too. I purchased some 24 gauge and it drains my batteries hard (which is why I want a dual box mod.)

Yes, a mod is the housing. Then you will need your atomizer and battery.

I started dripping with the IGO-w atty with the Smok Magneto Mod. Biggest problem I had with it is it was small and i had to drill the air holes. I still use the Magneto.

I would never suggest tank anything. I tried both the genuine and the clone russian 91% and it was a terrible experience.

So, for a beginner getting into dripping I would suggest these parts:

[Plum Veil Atomizer] (http://www.eciggity.com/plume-veil-clone-by-tobeco/) (Note! I have not bought anything from this site.)

ANY single battery 18650 mechanical mod. They all realistically do the same thing. RipTrippers.com does a lot of reviews, they should be able to point you in the right direction. I do however suggest one with a magnetic fire button instead of spring. (It will lower resistance and last longer because springs are weaker than magnets)

Atleast 2 [18650 Sony batteries] (http://www.myvaporstore.com/SONY_VTC5_18650_2600mAh_Battery_Flat_Top_30A_p/sny65026-f.htm)

Charger I chose the two battery one for money purposes but I suggest the 4 since it's only like $5 more and can charge a myriad of batteries

[These clamp things] (http://www.amazon.com/5-5-KELLY-Hemostat-FORCEPS-Straight/dp/B000QWK174/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1414788271&sr=8-6&keywords=medical+clamps) makes building much easier

I use these but a lot of people use nailclippers

[Wire] (http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Lightning-Vapes-Kanthal-Resistance/dp/B00JVXVKB0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414788396&sr=8-2&keywords=28+gauge+kanthal+wire) either 28 or 26 gauge is what I would recommend.


Cotton Balls

[Ohm Tester] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MBNCOMG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p328_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0J7AHRP45YSC4DHAS7DB&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846)

Drill bits, allen keys or screwdriver to wrap coils around (i usually use Allen Keys)

Another Screwdriver for you builds

Tweezers are nice for accurate adjustments

Some people suggest a torch.... it's a waste of money for most builds. The main idea behind them is they are used to burn off any chemicals on the wire... but when you are done building you just fire it a few times before you put cotton in them and it does the same thing. Some builds need a more flexible wire... that is the only time you will need it.

Note: I 100% support the use of Clones, especially when you are starting out your vape life. They save so much money and do an adequate (if not better) job of most authentics.

Post #2:

Preparation:

getting the supplies

Agar agar powder. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Telephone-Product-Thailand-Powder-Ounce/dp/B01KMHY2OU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Special-Ingredients-Premium-Gelatine-European/dp/B00EZMPMNE)

Always start with agar! And don't throw old fully colonized plates out. Some contaminants (e.g. mycogone, AKA wet bubble disease will only show up after full colonization (white blobs oozing yellow/orange fluid). and that one (mycogone) will fck up your grow hard, been there done that...

Light malt extract. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Light-Dried-Malt-Extract/dp/B007XYGBXQ/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balliihoo-Light-Spraymalt-1Kg-Bag/dp/B0153BASSY/)

Containers for no pour agar (Pasty Plates). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Food-Storage-Containers-Round/dp/B000WGBMMM/) [Europe](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-225-ml-to-82) (maybe use Google translate on that site). Also if you are in North America there are Glad mini rounds, they are used in the original Pasty Plate tek. They also have [430ml jars](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-430-ml-to-82) suitable as substrate containers

A pressure cooker. Good ones are a b**ch to find in Europe. I wouldn't buy [that one](https://www.ebay.de/itm/Pressure-cooker-17L-Stainless-steel-Made-In-Turkey-Largest-Size/133128864948) or similar constructed ones, they are complete s**t, build up next to no pressure and need ungodly amounts of water. I have two of them, but had to do some haphazard MacGyveresqe hacking to get them to sterilize properly, I'll bring that up later.

I also have a Fagor Alu 22 (22 liters, fits eleven quart bottles), but I think that model went out of production in 2017 without a replacement. IMHO the only sane option in Europe right now, would be to order a Presto from the US, they're ~80€ + 40€ shipping, so not that bad. [Presto 23 quart PC](https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Aluminum-23-Quart-Pressure-Canner/dp/B073NCFL2L/)

Also on US websites like shroomery, you'll always read something like "sterilize 90min @ 15 psi". Pressure cookers in Europe usually have no gauges and only go to 50-70 kPa (~7-10 psi). It isn't as bad as it sounds, since sterilization time isn't linear with pressure/temperature. I've found I can get away with 120 min sterilization time for grains, 75 min for PF sub and 30 min for agar.

Scalpel handle and blades. [US](https://www.amazon.com/100-Scalpel-Blades-One-Handle/dp/B01MPX3JTI/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swann-Morton-Handle-5-10-Blades/dp/B004OIAVJY/)

(optional) inoculation loop. [US](https://www.amazon.com/OESS-Reusable-Inoculating-Inoculation-Bacterial/dp/B071DCS7TW) [Europe1](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Akozon-Inoculation-Inoculating-Microbiology-Laboratory/dp/B07KM7F8VH) [Europe2](https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap%C2%AE-Inoculating-Microbiology-Tissue-Culture/dp/B071X44DS4/)

Tyvek (for filtered lids). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Dupont-Tyvek-105gm-A5-Sheets/dp/B07418F31G/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyvek-75gm-Bumper-pack-sheets/dp/B004EXTKSW/)

(optional) oster blender attachments used for PF slurry or LI. [China](https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Head-Ice-Crushing-Crusher-Blade-Replacement-Part-For-Oster-Osterizer-Blender/182451440105)

3M Micropore tape (for filtered lids and monotub holes). [US](https://www.amazon.com/3M-1530-1-Micropore-Tape-Pack/dp/B0082A9FEM/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Micropore-Surgical-First-Medical/dp/B01KYK2666/)

A spray bottle for soapy water. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Tolco-Bottle-Frosted-Assorted-Colors/dp/B000H88PCU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leifheit-72416-Laundry-Sprayer/dp/B0049PB11Y/)

Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), 70%. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Isopropyl-Antiseptic-Technical/dp/B07NFSFBXQ/) (dilute down to 70%, that percentage is best for sanitization [EU](https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Can-Source-Ltd-Fingerprints/dp/B07PGB5X6Y/)

A rack to elevate your agar dishes while you do transfers, like these that come with microwave ovens (contaminants tend to collect on the SABs bottom).

A slightly wet towel to put the SAB on. Some people disagree on this, I use the towel to absorb the sprayed soap/water mix and not having that run off the table.

A clear box that's modified as a SAB. I use this one as a SAB, maybe they ship outside Germany. Anyway the manufacturer is kis.it (builds the monotub too), so I think they might be available elsewhere in Europe: https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-santos-transparent-oversize-140-l/p/3333341?template=PDP&box=box4

More clear boxes used to fruit bottles (basically a monotub, just with individual substrate containers). I use these as unmodded monos (no holes, no flipped lid, lids not latched): https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-cadiz-l-mit-4-rollen-transparent/p/1930387.

Butane torch [US](https://www.amazon.com/Multipurpose-MDee-Culinary-Refillable-Adjustable/dp/B07MNN2B43) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kollea-Adjustable-Refillable-Blowtorch-Soldering/dp/B07QC1T6H5)

Bottles (can be wide mouth pint mason jars (US), quart Ziplock PP5 containers (US) or [these (which I use)](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Food-Containers-Plastic-Clear-Storage-Tubs-with-Lids-Deli-Pots-2oz-to-32oz/232308091965)

Nothing much to add, but if you're using that kind of tackle box, open it, get the thing you want out of it, then CLOSE THAT BOX. Do NOT leave it open!

While open, if you bump it in the slightest, it will tip over and dump all your stuff everywhere.

At the very least, don't store sinkers/weights on the top shelf.


I hate those tiered shelf boxes. I live on the coast and the thrift stores are full of them.


I like a canvas type bag with separate Plano boxes like this.

Oh, and a nice long hemostat is extra handy for deep hook removals and other stuff, like squeezing split weights onto your line.

If you're in an area that cares about the legal size o'fish, you'll need a tape measure.

Also, a couple of washcloths/rags, to clean your hands or help hold spiny nasty fish. Usually the thing I most regret forgetting to bring is a rag.

And if the fish finally start biting at sunset, you will soon want a small flashlight.

It's unlikely you'll need to bring your extra reel, unless you have a good reason like switching to a different line strength.

I see you have a fillet knife, but a crappy SHARP folding knife that you don't really care if you lose is handy for bait/line cutting etc.

A tube of super glue is great for ensuring your braided line knots won't become undone. Just a dot on the knot. I sometimes think braid is made of teflon or something, the way the knots just slip open if I don't put a dot of superglue on the knot.

I would avoid the multi tool idea as your main tool. When you really need it you will be too busy to open all the bits. Separate crappy tools are way better. A LONG needle nose plier or hemostat, sharp crappy knife, decent flashlight, kitchen chicken-cutting scissors, stuff like that.

I've fished for decades, but I still find those "top 10 Fishing Knot How-To" cards helpful, when I have to re-rig my rigs that have been lost snagged in the rocks.

Nice - you'll be glad to have that variety of tips, depending on what you are working on! If you have any spare Christmas money, I'd recommend picking up one of these self-adjusting wire strippers - it sort of matches your color scheme too! And if you do a lot of de-soldering (anything with lots of headers or through-hole IC sockets), a desoldering iron can save a ton of time compared to your solder wick and desoldering pump.

A few other things that I've found useful (mostly repairing electronic keyboards / synthesizers, although I'm hoping to get more into Arduino / Pi soon):

Hakko wire cutter

Helping hand

Hemostat / Forceps

Digital multimeter with audible continuity tester

Every attending I've seen uses the otoscope or ophthalmoscope light, which usually fits in with the exam they are doing. Seems pointless to buy one, plus you can by a 6 pack of penlights for 5 bucks, or use your cell phone's light.

A good steth is probably best gift.

However, shears are easily second best, they are unbelievably helpful and no one ever has a pair, especially the kind that you can use as a wrench for caps that are on too tight. (http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Fluoride-Scissor-Black/dp/B002WJHE7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416462131&sr=8-1&keywords=medical+shears)

Just my two cents

Personally, as a nurse myself, I don't carry a knife while at the hospital, but instead trauma shears and maybe a pry bar like a Gerber Shard. I haven't run into a situation yet that the shears or the pry bar haven't able to do and it isn't as intimidating to patients or visitors.



However if you do need a small knife, just like everyone else suggests, the Dragonfly 2 is exceptional.

I have the ZDP-189 version of the Dragonfly and it is perfect for EDC.

If you looking for an even smaller folder check out the Manbug which also does come in a [ZDP-189 variant]
(http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-British-Racing-ZDP-189-Plain/dp/B0089DFLSQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420580166&sr=8-5&keywords=spyderco+zdp-189). Just be aware that these do not come with pocket clip (I think).

Do us all a favor, ditch the knife and get some safety shears. Neck ties are not something to take lightly and you don't want to be fumbling with a knife near her throat/face in the event of an emergency.

http://www.theemsstore.com/store/product.aspx/productId/166/EMI-Shear-Tech/?gclid=CNOMn4Xut70CFVBgfgod-FEACw

http://www.amazon.com/ADC-Medicut-Shears-7-1-Black/dp/B0011MIQUM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1396100071&sr=8-5&keywords=safety+shears

They are super cheap and well worth the peace of mind.

Well, let me help you with the tools.

This is what I have it has served me well for the past 7months of this hobby.

This is all you should need for the starting of the models.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-39604-Contacta-Professional-Glue/dp/B000KJPUL0/ref=sr_1_cc_6?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1421508285&sr=1-6-catcorr&keywords=humbrol+model

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-39604-Contacta-Professional-Glue/dp/B000KJPUL0/ref=sr_1_cc_6?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1421508285&sr=1-6-catcorr&keywords=humbrol+model

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humbrol-No-00-Triangle-Handle-Detail/dp/B0089W1LQS/ref=pd_sim_k_h_b_cs_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PVXTVM1HZWBV99J5A22

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001MTHQ0U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004OIAVJY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00649ON36?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sandpaper-Waterproof-Highest-Quality-STARCKE/dp/B009QZEQKK/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1421508669&sr=8-16&keywords=sandpaper+sheet

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modelcraft-9-Piece-Plastic-Modelling-Tool/dp/B001TH8LAY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1421508555&sr=8-4&keywords=model+file - this has a tiny cutting map and some other crap, but the cutters and the file are amazing IMO

Above is all the basic stuff you need for this hobby, I might of missed something, but don't think so.



Get the models and paints from https://www.darksphere.co.uk/pgc.php?c=1106 as it could literally mean for example, in my case, I can buy 3 manticores(the thing with a load of rockets) for the price of 2 manticores from the offical site or shop of gamesworkshop.

Everything is about 30% cheaper than offical places but literally the same stuff.

Also, look on ebay daily as they have some great deals sometimes, also would really pay to get some cheap shitty model and practice on it, rather than getting some nice and new model and using it as practice.

Hope this helps:)

Hey!! I have had mine done for about a year ago. I have one tip I tell everyone. If you have to remove your own stitches. You will thank me if you buy suture scissors they are the best $5 investment I’ve made in a long long time.

Good luck with healing.

Off the top of my head, a good multitool like a Leatherman.

A scale with measuring tape. For making sure you are within a size limit or for bragging rights.

Bogagrip like grabber or Fish Gripper for handling fish.

Hemostat for extracting a deep hook.

A good hat, UV rated shirt, sunblock and mosquito/tick repellent. Maybe a backpack with water reservoir a la CamelBak. I also keep a small first aid kit and a hook removal kit just in case.

Dry bag if you are going to be on a boat or kayak. No one likes a water damaged phone.

Edit:

A folding net. Nothing is worse than having a good fish and losing because it too big to drag it up on the bank. I lost a good sized trout last week because I didn't have a net handy.

Get some EMT safety shears first. You can find them at any drug store by the bandages. shears

Here are some good videos of safe ties, meaning they wont tighten if they are pulled at.
instructional videos

There are also some good books out there as far as knots go. I like this one: Showing You the Ropes - Two Knotty Boys

As far as rope goes, nylon from the hardware store is decent place to start. If you really get into it I would suggest rope from http://twistedmonk.com . It is pricey but awesome.

Also, a super important aspect of bondage rope play: SAFETY!

Do not engage in rope play unless you have at least 1 or more pairs of EMT shears (medical trauma scissors) handy. These are cheap. You can order them online on Amazon or generally find them in most pharmacies or local medical supply stores. These kinds of scissors have safety tips and are designed to rapidly cut through clothing and other obstructions (like rope).

Prestige Medical Fluoride Scissor, Black, 7 1/2 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WJHE7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8yqWzbJZ3D0ZM

Very resourceful. I was gonna go full MacGyver and use a paperclip, but the toothpick looked a bit more classy. I want to pick up a set of hemostatic forceps. I hope those will do the trick better than pricking my nub.

Not sure what you mean by 'feeding clip' but I'm assuming you want something to grab bugs with?

I use these for the mealworms and hornworms

some prefer the tongs

I like the angled onesand these have little rubber 'protector' tips

you learn pretty quick how to grab the bugs so the dragon won't bite the metal. but even if they do it's usually not a problem, every once in a while it happens, and mine haven't hurt themselves or broken teeth or anything.

there are plastic ones too, but they're not as sturdy and it really won't make a difference as far as if he bites it. I like the stainless steel ones, cause they can go in the dishwasher for sanitizing.

Thank you! I actually got suture scissors from amazon, I attached the link below of the ones I purchased:

STT-SUT45 Premium High Polish Suture Stitch Scissors 4.5" (11.43cm) Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07711L59D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AceXCbSBQAJTZ

I used these and some tweezers, and I watched a video on YouTube about how to remove the stitches, it was basically painless excluding a few that hurt a bit. But the whole experience for me wasnt that painful as others have experienced. Good luck! After day 5 it was feel better but once you get the stitches out it will be such a sigh of relief.

Excellent points. You don't really want a knot that will tighten around a limb, that can get dangerous pretty fast.

As far as scissors go, I recommend a pair of paramedic shears. They're great at not poking the skin.

yeah. i think you're right, i need to get the plastic out. It's annoyingly tough in all the wrong ways so dental pick maybe would be too weak, but i found these that will probably help. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RMR1X82/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Maybe i need to exercise a bit more care and patience with this job...take the week before my nut extractors arrive to make sure all the crap is out of the threads and i can get a good bite on the nut before i try again.

I have a sorta similar problem, not with the incontinence, kinda the opposite there. I clench my PFM way too often and they are usually too tight. I even have to push to pee past them. But that constant clenching tires them out and I don't have a lot of force behind my contractions. I think I do it out of anxiety. I have this dilator set to help stretch out and relax the muscles, though I need to be actually doing it. (I did for a while and it helped and then I stopped, poopoo on me.)

I also went to physical therapy where she actually figured out what was wrong, did massages to help relax my vagina and we did practices for me to feel what it was like to properly relax and clench. If you're having incontinence issues, I would strongly suggest getting a referral to a PT practice that specializes in pelvic floor restoration.

I'm a recent graduate nurse, and I would encourage you to add a small notepad and a good pair of medical scissors. Otherwise, good carry.

I've had my share of anal fissures and abscesses. Fortunately my gyno is familiar with crohns. I told her sex was painful and she said it's because, similar to what you describe, everything down there is so close together that my pelvic floor muscles were really hard and raw when they should be soft. She sent me to a physical therapist who literally had me do exercises with my vagina (think kegels but more). She would also massage my pelvic flior. She also told me to buy this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G7QNLX8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473014356&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=vaginal+dilator&dpPl=1&dpID=31jcZbPtLXL&ref=plSrch

They are basically different size dildos and you start small and then increase the size at your own pace. This helped me. Also, a patient significant other is very helpful. Work those pelvic floor muscles!

If you would like some tweezers (or I prefer surgical clamps/hemostats) I'm willing to buy some if you would like to add them to an Amazon wish list and send me the link. Going by hand is painful. (Seriously, go for the hemostats, they're amazing.)

Not bad. A few items from my EDC if you're interested:

My pen light.

My trauma shears.

Edit: a few more.

Hip clip. I've gradually come to prefer wearing my stethoscope this way. And for goodness sake, DON'T leave yours on the rearview mirror of your car. Ever. Repeated heating/cooling caused my Cardio III to crack at the point where it hung from the mirror.

Reflex hammer. Mine isn't as cool as this one...

An inexpensive Tekton set would be better than the HF ones:
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6943-Precision-Pick-4-Piece/dp/B000NPPBQK

or like already mentioned, Channellock made in usa:
https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-HP-4A-Coated-Acetate-Handle/dp/B00RMR1X82/

or Craftsman:
https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Hook-Pick-Cushioned-Handles/dp/B001OIMXYI/

I like the handles on the Gearwrench:
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-84000D-Hook-Pick-Set/dp/B002EYI19M
made in Taiwan, tho.

Lifelong ingrown toenail sufferer here, once had one so bad it grew out of the side of my toe. When I finally went to the doctor, the nurse dry heaved when she saw it.

I feel your pain, friend, allow me to help.

• Soak your foot in hot salt water for 15-20 minutes
  
  
• I'd suggest buying some surgical scissors and cutting your ingrown along the line of the enflamed skin, then popping the nail clip out. Something like these surgical scissors will do nicely. If you can't wait they have them at Rite Aid or any comparable chain pharmacy, they're generally pretty cheap too.
  
  
• Once you've taken out the offending chunk of nail from the side wall of your toe, I'd suggest soaking a strip of cotton in hydrogen peroxide and twisting it into a strip, then you should use a nail file and pack that soaked cotton strip in between your nail and the skin. Do this a couple times a day. It will be full of puss and blood when you take it out, it's awesome. Take pictures for us!
  
  

Sorry, I should have specified locking forceps or hemostats. This is a random example pulled from Amazon. They are super useful when sewing through layers or heavier fabrics and the needle gets stuck. Grasp it with the forceps and pull it right through!

From my experience, I transferred my tattoo from a normal piece of paper drawn with this pen and it worked pretty well. I've also heard people talking about surgical markers like [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Viscot-Surgical-Markers-Tattoo-stencil/dp/B007P550WG)and saying that they work great but I have never tried them myself.

https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Fluoride-Scissor-Black/dp/B002WJHE7E/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483349255&sr=8-3&keywords=surgical+scissors

Surgical Scissors brother. Good luck.

found these on Amazon. great reviews

http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Fluoride-Scissor-Black/dp/B002WJHE7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1404358321&sr=1-1&keywords=trauma+shears

I love these toothpicks for stirring the bowl:

https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Ornate-Wood-Toothpicks-pieces/dp/B000RAFUIU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492557660&sr=8-1&keywords=fancy+toothpick

I shortened one a little, and have it taped to my lighter.

The small curved locking hemostat is a key part of smoking an old-school joint without a filter:

https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Kelly-Curved-Forceps-Hemostat/dp/B00062N42S/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492557721&sr=8-4&keywords=hemostat

damn, those things are heavy duty. I'm not a trauma nurse (Although i start in the ICU next month!), but they seem more fitting for medics in the field than in a trauma center. Though i'm sure the ring cutter and ruler would come in handy.

edit: I use these. They're perfect for my needs as a telemetry nurse. They're coated with nonstick stuff so tape doesn't stick to them!

I just took another look at the scissors. Are those regular kitchen scissors? They aren't really well suited to hospital use, not to mention that they're liable to break easily.

Get yourself at least a set of bandage scissors, or better yet, trauma shears. And put your name on them, so they don't vanish the first time you set them down.

I use Kelly clamps. Works for gas pumps too. Great around the house too.

MABIS Kelly Forceps, Medical Forceps, Locking Forceps, Silver, 5.5" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EKQ7FY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s75EDbE48RSDF

Lock it on the card then you have two loops you can use to pull it out.

What I started with: Stethoscope, sphygmomanometer or a sphygmomanometer for the lazy, pulse oximeter, reflex hammer, tuning fork, a pen light, notebook, Maxwell, pocket medicine, clipboard, 48 pens (of which I somehow only have 2 left), and finally a pack of decoy pens to hand out to people that need to "borrow" a pen but never give back.


Seriously where do all of my pens go??? It turns out half them went into my gf's bag x(.

What I was given or picked up along the way: scalpel, needle drivers, tweezers, scissors, various types of vicryl, bandages, gauze, alcohol wipes, surgical lube (that I took from the hospital when no one was looking ;) ), and a pocket CPR mask. I took a bunch of normal saline and IV kits as well but they don't fit in the bag.

Stethoscope = Cardiology III

Shears = Sexy Black

Penlight = Reusable

Rescue Knife = Epic Knife

o2 Key = Cheap Plastic Crap

Flashlight = Maglite Mini


Holster for all of the crap above


Radio Holster


I have had the same equipment for 7 years + so far. Epic, works well.

If you're going to tie yourself when you're alone, you should absolutely have EMT shears, where you can reach them, just in case you get yourself stuck and can't get out. If he's tying you, you should still have EMT shears where he can reach them. The best way to make sure you can reach them is to use ones that have a carabiner in the handle, so you can clip them onto yourself.

It isn't my trade, but I've had conversations like that with EMTs and LEOs and one thing I've bought a few of and keep in different areas (including in my car) is a pair of EMT Shears. I bought a half dozen or so cheaper ones and for me they work fine. This was the first hit on Amazon I found, but there are plenty of cheaper ones. http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Fluoride-Scissor-Black/dp/B002WJHE7E/

They cut through almost everything. Clothing, plastic packaging (blister packs), seat belts, wires, etc. Stuff that will your standard scissors won't handle. Usually they'll show you pics of a pair of EMT shears cutting a penny as a demonstration.

> you want a rope as easily untieable as possible, in case of emergency

You should also have EMT shears on hand, just in case of extreme situations (what happens if there's a fire?)

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.

I've used the 2" pads folded and held in hemostats before for stuff like this:

https://www.amazon.com/HTS-161S2-Locking-Straight-Hemostat/dp/B000W1Y9YU

SAFETY NOTE: Do not hold them with your fingers inside the loops for this purpose, grab them by the outside of the loops so that if something catches, your fingers are not trapped in the loops.

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.

I've had that sort of problem when I woke up, but after I was up a while, the cup shifted down a bit.

Tongs didn't work? Do you have a friend with bigger hands that might go that extra mile?

Look up forceps.

Since you mentioned poultry sheers, here's a pro-tip.

https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Fluoride-Scissor-Black/dp/B002WJHE7E/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487311591&sr=8-2&keywords=emt%2Bshears&th=1

I have a set in the kitchen, a set in the car and a set in the toolbox.

These cut through coins like nothing. Chicken doesn't stand a chance.

Somehow the fluoride coating is better than even teflon.

I went on a little shopping spree for my DIY/rebuildable stuff. Picked up the following:

5 glass beakers, 50-1000ml
4 oz amber glass boston round bottles, pack of 12
2x pack of 6 2oz amber bottles w/droppers
2x 2pack 8oz amber bottles
[labels for bottles] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z5SM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
100count transfer pipettes
2 10 packs of 5ml blunt tip syringes
Heated ultrasonic cleaner (for quick steeping)

100ft A1 32 AWG kanthal
100ft A1 30 AWG kanthal
100ft A1 28 AWG kanthal
12ft 2mm braided hollow Ekowool
Pair of locking hemostats
butane pencil torch (for torching ekowool)
This genius little invention - everyone should buy this, it was like six bucks

other than that, a couple anyvape mini davide glass clearos because the protank 2 group buy I organized will likely not have a replacable drip tip, and I need at least 2 mini glass tanks that can take my bds60 from captivape.

i need me a fucking workshop, not sure where I'm going to put all this stuff...

Surgical markers are the way to go. Safe for the body, long lasting, inexpensive and portable.

Viscot Mini XL Surgical Markers / 10 Pack / Tattoo stencil pen - Surgical Marker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007P550WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VXrdAbVZMKZ91

Briggs Precision Kelly Forceps Locking Tweezers Clamp, Silver, Curved, 5-1/2 Inch  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGAAPD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dyzbBbN4GSE5G

I use one of these. The slight curvature makes maneuvering easier.
Also. Not at all what they are meant for.

I have a pretty good grasp on grammar in general, but I can tend to make errors between slightly different words, like "fewer" vs "less" in speaking.

Safety scissors

surgical tools. I have a couple things but the one I use the most is a curved tip tweezer/forceps. I use it for anything that swallows a hook. sometimes I'll use the straight tweezers if its a really small panfish.

Speaking of tool belts, you may want to include the [Zip-It] (http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-Products-00412BL-Zip-It-Cleaning/dp/B000BO9204) style drain cleaner and the curved hemostat for the inevitable sink/tub clogs. Also, check out videos for removing sink stoppers. The lift arm/stopper intersection is where most hair accumulates in sinks.

By complete chance I stumbled on this in amazon bargains today if you don’t find it at a flea https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00062N42S/ref=bbp_bb_de0133_st_d8Wa_m_6?psc=1&smid=A1O3IT76CMGLRM

Sometimes there is a small paper clip hole to do a manual eject. You might also have to get a very small pair of pliers to pull it out. Or a needle nose hemostats.

HTS Locking Straight and Curved Hemostat Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W1Y9YU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_ZsdFwb6AYCFJS

not long, I used a set of hemostats to get a good hold, which he did not enjoy. I pulled and pulled real hard, harder than I'm pulling your leg now.

These are all black. I've seen them used a few times and they work fine.

I fly and carry with Delta regularly. A couple of times a month. Most of the time the folks that are tasked with doing the zip ties are just as annoyed as I am. The solution is simple. Scissors. You are allowed to carry scissors on your flight. I carry THESE SCISSORS in my carry on. When I get my bag from the dude after zipping it up I pull my scissors out of my carry on and cut them off right in front of them. Usually I hand him/her the trash. I've never had one push back on me. There's nothing they can do. It's your property.

This.
A pair of shears is 1000 times more practical while diving than a knife. One set of these will cut through cloth, rope, fishing line, steel cables (fishing leaders) and wire much easier than even the knives with a line cutter hook. They also can be found for as little as a few bucks and won't stab or slice someone open on accident.

Hemostat.

This is one of them [Channellock] (https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-HP-4A-Coated-Acetate-Handle/dp/B00RMR1X82/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518126045&sr=8-1&keywords=channellock+pick)

The three things I can't live without:
[Chisel-tip Gundam Marker] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gundam-Marker-GM10-Black-GUNPLA/dp/B006B44EME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421527040&sr=8-1&keywords=GM10+marker)
[Swann-Morton Size 3 Scalpel] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morton-scalpel-handle-No-10a-blades/dp/B004OIAVJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421527127&sr=8-1&keywords=swann+morton+scalpel)
[Pigma Micron Pen] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pigma-Micron-Pen-005-0-2mm-Black/dp/B001CRI6O2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421527155&sr=8-1&keywords=micron+005+pen)
I use the gundam marker to paint the edges of bases, the scalpel as my hobby knife, and the micron pen for purity seals etc.

forceps all day baby, i can smoke till the very end

That's a hemostat forceps.

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Life-Hemostat-FORCEPS-Straight/dp/B000QWK174/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1527609308&sr=8-6&keywords=hemostat

Check out these medical shears

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WJHE7E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

You're way off there. This is a serious medical problem. He needs this: http://www.amazon.com/5-5-KELLY-Hemostat-FORCEPS-Straight/dp/B000QWK174/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1376118524&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=medical+instruments+clamp
Also, the "go see a urologist" idea is good plan.

Pay a little more http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Fluoride-Scissor-Black/dp/B002WJHE7E

Just buy empty caps, and use tweezers that grip to cap your own.https://www.amazon.ca/Precision-Forceps-Locking-Tweezers-Silver/dp/B00GGAAPD0/ref=sr_1_51?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1504546871&sr=1-51

I used an REI Hiker First Aid Kit as a starting point and have been adding to it. I keep everything in a Deuter external pocket so I can keep it in the bag or add it externally. I am planning on adding a basic suture kit, better shears, digital thermometer, and some burn relief gel. Anything else I am overlooking?

Contents:

• SAM splint
  
• Elastic self-adhesive bandage (vetwrap but works fine for humans)
  
• Israeli compression bandage
  
• Tweezers
  
• Trauma shears
  
• Gauze pads (8)
  
• Q-tips
  
• Plenty of bandaids
  
• CPR face shield
  
• Rolled gauze
  
• Alcohol pads
  
• Tape (bandage tape and transpore)
  
• OTC drugs (ibuprofen, aspirin, aleve, antihistamines, dayquil, and antacids)
  
• Moleskin
  
• Triple antibiotic ointment (neosporin)
  
• Antiseptic towelettes
  
• Syringe for wound cleaning
  
• 3M steri-strips for wound closure
  
• Chapstick
  
  Not pictured: a few pairs of nitrile gloves.
  
  

$10 gets you a pair from amazon.

I've cut several pennies in half with them.

If im buying a tool that I'm only going to use every now and again, ill buy a cheapo version and if I use it enough that it breaks, I will then buy a quality version.

So today my most used hook from my cheapo set of picks n hooks finally bit the dust. The steel rod has lost its grip on the inside of the plastic handle. Anyone know of a brand that crimps the steel inside the handle to avoid this issue? Ive been eyeing this set by Channellock since I love their pliers so much. Unless of course y'all have some other suggestions.

Protip: use these to get crap out of your bottles. https://www.amazon.com/HTS-161S2-Locking-Straight-Hemostat/dp/B000W1Y9YU

Not only that, it ruins regular scissors after a while.

I have EMT shears specifically for opening this kind of packaging.

I agree, it's super important to be able to get ropes off quickly! Things can go wrong with ropes and result in serious injury or even death, especially with novices.

Something like this will get ropes off with minimal risk of accidental stabbing or cutting: http://www.amazon.com/ADC-Medicut-Shears-7-1-Black/dp/B0011MIQUM/

Every rope kit should have them!

Personally, I think belt cutters/window breakers are gimmicky and pointless, and the people with those star of life knives tend to be tools. Further, as someone else pointed out, having a knife clipped in your pocket is inviting disaster with an agitated patient.

As far as I would take it would be investing in a pair of trauma shears that have a fluoride coating so tape won't stick to them. Which should run you $10, max. Make sure you get the hot pink, too. So no one will pinch them.

I won't lie, I actually do think the Leatherman Raptor Shears are pretty neat, and a cool gadget, but also couldn't really imagine walking around with them. Nor would I be happy when I inevitably lost them at $75.

Here's a pair of scissors that will cut a penny (I just tested it with mine) for $9.75 on Amazon. Trauma sheers are damned-near unstoppable.

Blades are trivially available to me. If I was going to self harm I'd use a sewing needle. If I was going to self harm by cutting I'd use a Swann Morton #10 scalpel blade with a nickle silver number 3 handle.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004OIAVJY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1395594465&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Currently I self harm with chemical burning, thus nothing to worry about for this sub.