Adventure Medical First Aid Kits

Does anyone know where I can find small silicone-coated nylon pouches such as the yellow ones Adventure Medical uses in their lightweight first aid kits? (USA)

http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/prod uct.php?catname=Ultralight&prodname= Ultralight%20&%20Watertight%20.9& ;product=119

Alosak makes them. I'm guessing you could find something like this or similar in sport stores. To be honest, youre purchasing the aid that is given in the pouch, not the pouch itself right?

2009-12-07 21:04:25 by Pastor Ketchup

The Adventure First Aid Kit 2.0 by Adventure Medical Kits.

I would like to purchase a nice Emergency First Aid Kit with My Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
What wouldn't qualify? Would this one that I would like to get be eligible? http://www.abfirstaidstore.com/product/f ogg/first-aid-kitslarge-kits/1500-first- aid-kit
I am frequently outdoors pursuing adventure sports like Rock Climbing, Kayaking & Backpacking and am an active Triathlete as well. This kit would be for the house and back of my SUV and would be a comfort to know it's there. I've also taken Wilderness First Responder Courses and was a Combat Lifesaver in the military so I know a few medical tricks. Would this kind of kit be eligible?

Thanks in advance.

Sounds like it would be okay, as long as "[each] item [is] intended to treat or prevent a specific medical condition." Very nice kit by the way.

MedicUK.

2010-01-19 12:16:16 by Joshua W

Price: $28.57 $18.99

Stop bleeding fast
Personal protection
Made for tactical first response

I just left college with an M.D. and a degree in Psychiatry, so I've decided that a vacation is in order, I don't have a job yet so I have about a year. I think I really wanna go have adventures in Europe, and I have decided to walk around and travel all the way from England, across the English channel into Spain, then to France (I plan on going to see Paris), Belgium, Germany, The Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, then I will go into Russia and I will loop around into Finland and Sweden, then I will catch a boat back into England where I will relax for a couple weeks and maybe check out Ireland. Before I go however I plan to read about each of these countries and study Major cities and attractions.

The stuff I'm bringing includes:

Clothing:

* 1 Pair of Jeans
* 2 Pairs of Khaki/Dress Pants
* 2 Pair of Shorts
* 5 T-shirts
* 1 Light-weight Waterproof Jacket
* 1 Fleece Jacket
* Dress Shirt
* Swim Suit
* Plenty of socks and underwear
* Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots

Toiletries: (Will be kept in a Plastic Waterproof container)

* Shampoo & Soap
* Wash Cloth
* Toothbrush & Toothpaste
* Razor
* Sunscreen
* Nail Clippers
* Medication & Vitamins

Accessories:

* Hat
* Sunglasses
* Wallet
* Day pack
* Sog S60 and Buck Knife w/ Sheath
* Flashlight
* First Aid Kit
* Compass + Map
* MP3 Player
* Cutlery & Flatware
* Digital Camera

Documents:

* Passport
* ID Card or Driver’s License
* ATM & Credit Cards
* Medical Information
* Prescriptions if you have any
* Photo Copies of Everything
* Guide Book & Phrase Book

Other:

Plastic Garbage Bags (To waterproof My Pack)
100' 550 Paracord
Sleeping Bag + Fleece throw
My Notebook (To keep memories, adventures, and info in) + Pencils
Zippo Lighter
Tarp 6 * 8
Clothes Pins + Clips

Does this seem like two much? I've put all of this in my Bag (Which I think will last the trip) and tested it, I can run with it pretty far, the weight is not too bad. Anyway, any tips? Experiences? Stories? Words of Wisdom? Places I should go? I'm starting this trip at the beginning of summer this year, I look forward to it.

I backpacked for about six months and it was the most eye-opening experience in my life.
The length of your journey will depend on how many cities in each country you want to see. Paris will only take about 3 to 4 days, but you will need to add day another if you want to see Versailles (Or Giverny).
Are you planning to fly to each country? If you are, instead, get a EuroRail pass. They are highly worth it and the trains are excellent (for the most part) in Europe.
Note that Russia is a huge pain in the butt to get a tourist visa. You need to apply now because it will take several months. The trouble with going to Russia is that they are very specific on what dates you will go there. Also, you need to get an invitation first before you can even try and get a visa. As a tourist, you can only spend 30 days there.

Here is more info on that - http://www.russianvisa.org/tourvisa.html

Russia is awesome, but remember that Moscow is the most expensive city in the world. And I highly recommend not going there in July or August. Not only are there many tourists, but forest fires hit the region greatly (like last year) and it gets hot (especially when they don't have air conditioning!). When I went there, I tried to find a portable fan, but a man told me they ran out and they would have some next summer. This is Russia!
St.Petersburg is really nice too, but mosquitoes can really be a killer. I love going to Irkutsk and Vladivostok (which are a considerable length away from European Russia) because these cities are incredibly different from Moscow and St.P.
In Moscow, see Lenin's body! It is a big pain to see it as his tomb is only open certain days at certain times and the guards can get testy but it is worth it. Red Square is beautiful and always watch out for traffic everywhere, it is mess and people speed up when you are crossing the street.
Also, something kinda cool (if you are a bit daring), is instead of getting a regular taxi, just stick your arm out into traffic. Someone will stop, you will negotiate money & location and then get in. It is a really interesting way to meet some (sometimes strange) people. Just don't get in a car with a group of people or if it looks unsafe. Otherwise, it is fun. :)
There are really good side trips out of Moscow - Sergiyev Posad is beautiful, especially if you like Russian onion dome churches. Snegiri is nice if you like battles and history. That town is where they fought the Battle of Moscow, and there are a bunch of tanks.Korolev the home of Space Mission Control Center and incredibly interesting.
Also, if you go to Russia, learn Cyrillic alphabet and some Russian. It will really help and it isn't that hard.
If you aren't white, be careful in Russia, especially St.Petersburg because there are quite a bit of skinheads. Sometimes people who even 'look Jewish' are targeted but I had no problem and I think I look Jewish.
Ukraine is amazing, much more than I expected. Go to Chernobyl! Yes, there is still radiation and may be "dangerous" but it is a life changing experience. They have many tour companies that give tours (about 8 hours). It will be really cool at first and then start to get depressing, but I don't regret doing it. It is incredibly creepy!
Poland is nice, I loved it. There is a lot of historic things to do - Auschwitz, being number one. Also, Krakow has Oskar Schindler's Factory there which is my favourite museum ever. If you are going to Poland and like history, before you go, you should see Schindler's List and The Pianist (I liked this one more than SL). It is really cheap there and they have a Communist district on the outskirts of Krakow that is nifty - Nowa Huta. It was going to be Stalin's Ideal Communist City, but that failed.
Go to a milk bar, at least once. These are government subsidized restaurants that are cheaper than McDonalds. It is sad because the elderly poor go here and eat out of the trash cans, but still it is an experience.

I had to cut this answer because apparently it was too long, so contact me if you want the rest.

2011-01-31 19:31:16 by

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