Outdoor First Aid Kits

I need to make a first-aid kit with things around the house (we can't purchase anything for it) and unfortunately i forgot my booklet with the list of things and examples for it in my locker at school. I need to put it together for this evening, and I have no idea what to put in it? it needs to have everything you would put in an outdoor kit (like if you were to go camping with it).

Here are some things to add:

1) menstrual pads. They are great for soaking up blood (that is what they are meant to do)
2) Pearl tampons. These are the very small ones. They are great for nose bleeds.
3) A cravat or two. It's a triangular piece of cloth that you can use to make a sling, tie off pressure dressings, or any number of other things
4) Vinyl gloves (latex is good too but with the number of people allergic to latex, you are better off with vinyl)
5) If you have a mouth guard for CPR, put that in there.
6) Tape. If you have first aid tape great. If not, duct tape should be ok. If you add tape, add small scissors
7) Small scissors. Ok, you should have these in there anyway. You'd be amazed at what you need them for
8) Some glow sticks or a cheap flashlight in case you need it at night
9) If you have some Neosporin (or its equivalent), add that
10) Instant cold packs
11) A list of local emergency numbers taped to the inside lid
12) Some people recommend Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, or Aleve.
13) If you don't have a cell phone, then you should consider putting a disposable one in here so you can call for help. Have the phone number taped to the phone so you don't have to look it up if you need to give the number to someone
14) Hand sanitizer
15) Tweezers (you can probably find some in a cosmetics bag)
16) If you have room in the container, you could add some small sheets of plastic (4"x4"). They can come in handy for chest wounds.
17) A first aid booklet
18) A pocket knife
19) A bag to put all the waste into


Think of what types of injuries you are likely to encounter while outdoors. Think of what you know about how to treat these injuries. Think of what you have that would work. Whatever you put in there should be easy to use.

2011-02-27 13:44:04 by

An outdoors specific first aid kit. I take a look at some of the options for different types of outdoor related first-aid kits and then do an in ...

Ok I just started a game- like my plane crashed and I'm the only one alive. I have 1 cloth bag with a first aid kit, pen, notebook, and a first-aid tips book. i also have a long rope, jumprope,1 bowl, a waterbottle, a bowl, and a bucket. I am playing in my backyard. I have a big tree. I have a swing-set but I don't think I should use it. i have a little sand-box and castle I also don't think I should use. I get a flashlight inside when its dark? Any tips on like what I could use to do what? It's boring just sitting their. I need ideas of what to use things for. Like (EXAMPLE) maybe I could use the rope as a rope swing. And I could get some things from inside but not like a bed or so much stuff it takes 2 hours to clean-up. Please tell me ideas. Thanks, LOVE Nicole!
ONLY NICE COMMENTS!

In real life, your priorities are...
- Shelter- where can you go to be safe from insects, animals, and the weather- but still be seen by rescuers?

- Water- you need water to survive. What are you doing for it? You have plenty of storage things, where is the water coming from and how are you making possibly unsafe water safe? (Boiling would be the most common answer.)

- Food- not a high priority in the short term, but it can be a morale booster anytime. Even something like making tea can help!

- Fire- this is a key survival skill. Learning how to make a fire under a wide variety of conditions with an assortment of tools is very helpful.



Some skills you can work on would include (assuming you are old enough, or that they are safe to practice for you):
- Fire-making. Try using some fluffed cotton from your first aid kit, the batteries from your flashlight, and some steel wool, OR a small lighter you had in the first aid kit to sterilize things with.
- Catching bugs. Shine your light on a sheet and see what gathers. Learn what bugs are what and which can be eaten and how.
- Making a shelter. Learn how to make a lean-to, teepee-like structure, etc.
- Make a bed, chair, or other furniture. Learn to lash sticks together to make simple structures.
- Learn which plants in your neighborhood are safe to eat. If you have access to a place where you have permission and know the plants are not exposed to chemical sprays or fertilizers, you might even try gathering and preparing them!

Grab yourself a copy of a good survival and outdoor activities book. The Boy Scout Field Book is OK, but the Boy's Handy Book is my favorite for this.

2008-07-03 15:05:03 by Nicole

Price: $20.98 $15.11

2" xx 3" Elastic Patch Bandage, 3" x 3" Sterile Pad, 2 -4" Adhesive Strips
Compass, Poncho, Signal Mirror, 50' Orange Trail Tape, 10' Snare Wire, 2 razor Blades, Needle
The kit contains: Emergency Blanket, Matches, Signal Whistle, 2 Firesticks

I am going to an all day choctaw festival that is going to be outside.It is not hot here it is supposed to be 66 degrees mid-day with scattered thunderstorms. What do I need to bring other than the obvious food and water, harness and leash? We will be getting there at around eleven A.M. and the last concert (GRETCHEN WILSON!!) is at 9:00 p.m. My dogs are still puppies so they still sleep like 18 hours a day. How can I make it more comfortable for them? We will be walking arround for the most part so I don't want to have to lug around their big heavy kennel which is what they always sleep in. What do I need to bring? I am bringing a current photo along with their vet records and my first aid kit just to be safe. What can I bring to make it more comfortabe on them?

Should I bring a banket for them to lay on? I didn't buy any puppy sacks today to pick up their poo. Guess I should have. Guess I will Go by there tomorrow..
To the first lady..I have no family..I have no one to leave them with..They can't stay in my apt. aone unless they are in thier kennel and I can't leave them in their kennel for that long. We all don't have families. Lucky that you do but don't assume the rest of us do.


to the second answerer. Than you nice advice. I don't own a wagon unfortuntly but honestly I thing they would jump out. How would I politly tell the children to leave them alone?
I don't have 100+ dollars to spend on a stroller..Sorry. They are dogs they have four feet.. I will take rest with them when they need it. I am not buying a stroller.

We go to dog events all the time. We attend the Mutt Strut, Cause for Paws walkathon, Bark in the Park... all in Pittsburgh area.

When I go, I bring
-bottled water
-a zip loc container that they can drink out of
-I personally usually tote my wagon along because my dogs are small (dachshunds, chis) and one of my dogs like to sleep in the wagon and I pull her along when shes tired.
-If its all day then take a meal along for them packed in a zip-loc container.
-definitley a clean comfy blanket, or two. I prefer fleece-like material because its comfortable and easy to clean.
-umbrellas
-Extra leashes if you need it.
-Money to buy another bottle of water if you need it.


ENJOY!

we have our next event sept 19th!

*TIP: be sure to tell kids and other people to leave them be if they get tired, dont allow annoying kids to pester them all day. A certain amount of socialization is good, but you dont want to overwhelm them!
Thats why I like my wagon, when we stop and sit down I can use the wagon as sort of a guard to hide them if I want, and they can relax and escape any attention for awhile and catch a drink and a break.

2009-09-04 19:41:58 by Alena's Mommy 7-1-11

Price: $22.99

200 piece First Aid Kit
Great for larger groups, or longer trips
Includes cold pack & Illumistick? light stick

If you don't.... here's a start, it is better to be prepared than to be SOL.

SURVIVAL LIST

Hygiene / Medicine:

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Soap
Shampoo
Dental Floss
Disp. Razors
Tweezers
Mouthwash (Listerine)
Rubbing Alcohol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Q-Tips
Napkins
Tissues
Toilet Paper
Foot Powder
Wash Clothes
Vitamins
Antibiotics (Cipro & Zithromax)
Ibuprofen
Benadryl (allergy)
Mucinex
Sudafed
Ear / Eye Drops
Hand Lotion
Hand Sanitizer
Insect Repellant
First Aid Kit (Band Aids, Gauze, Tape)
Neosporin / Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Lip Balm / Chap Stick
Antacids (Tums, Rolaids)
Prescription Medicines


Food:

Water (60 gallons)
Iodine and Chlorine tablets
Commercial Water Filter
Granola Bars
Power Bars
Met rx
Vitamin C drink mixes
Dried Fruits nuts
Chocolate
Hard Candy / Gum
Beef Jerky
Canned Foods
Vienna Sausages
Beans
Ravioli
Soups
Sardines
Tuna
Condensed Milk
Juices
Cereal
Salt
Sugar
Butter
Vegetable / Peanut Oil
Bouillon Packs
Tea Bags
Coffee

Clothing:

Jackets / Coats
Socks
Shirts
Pants
Shoes / Boots
Underwear
Gloves
Sunglasses

Tools / Equipment / etc.

Rifles
Handguns
Holsters
Slings
Ammo
Suppressors
Magazines
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Pillows
Air Mattress w/ Batt Oper Compressor
Money
Generator
Extension Chords (outdoor)
Gasoline (2 – 5 gal. containers)
Kerosene (2 – 5 gal. Containers)
Kerosene Heater
Brilo scratch pads
Multi Tools (Gerber)
Pliers
Vice Grips
Hatchets
Axes
Bayonets
Knives (fixed and folding)
Sharpening Stone (Lansky)
Chain Saw (oil and tools)
Can Opener (Manual)
Pen, Pencils, Markers, Crayons
Writing Paper
Envelopes
Stamps
Sewing Kits (needles and spools of thread)
Rope Parachute Chord (50 ft.)
Folding Chair
Propane Stove
Sterno Grill
Propane Tanks
Lanterns (Propane)
Compass
Flashlights
Batteries D, AA, AAA CR123
Blankets
Tents
Alarm Clocks / Watches (Batt.oper)
Calendar
Masking Tape
Duct Tape
Copper Wire Roll (thin)
Utensils
Plates
Cups
Frying Pan
Cooking Pots
Garbage Bags (Hefty)
Cooler (ice)
Cell phone
Rechargers
Aluminized Mylar Blanket
Poncho
Tarps
Mosquito Netting (Face)
Magnesium Bar “Doan Tools”
Steel Strikers
Fire Steel “Metal Match”
Hot Spark – Ferrocerium Rod
Water Proof Matches
Lighters (Bic)
Hexamine Fuel Tablets
Cotton Balls
Shoe Polish (fire)
Vaseline (fire)
Fishing Line (6lb.Spider Line) – Hooks, Lures,
Spinners, Bobbers, Sinkers, Split shots,
Telescopic Fishing Pole w/ reel.
Candles
Mirror (signaling)
Seeds (growing)
Folding Saw
Cable Saw
Aluminum Foil
AM/FM Radio
Hammer and Nails
Safety Pins
Whistle
Scissors
Magnifying Glass
Zip Lock Baggies (sandwich and freezer)
Wire Snares
Metal spring loaded animal traps
Maps
Hand held GPS unit
Duffle Bags / Back Packs
Fire Wood
Keys
Important Papers (Birth Certificate, Passport, Driv.Lic.)

No.

-I have a HIT LIST though.

2011-08-08 08:25:06 by dogtear5

SURVIVAL LIST

Hygiene / Medicine:

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Soap
Shampoo
Dental Floss
Disp. Razors
Tweezers
Mouthwash (Listerine)
Rubbing Alcohol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Q-Tips
Napkins
Tissues
Toilet Paper
Foot Powder
Wash Clothes
Vitamins
Antibiotics (Cipro & Zithromax)
Ibuprofen
Benadryl (allergy)
Mucinex
Sudafed
Ear / Eye Drops
Hand Lotion
Hand Sanitizer
Insect Repellant
First Aid Kit (Band Aids, Gauze, Tape)
Neosporin / Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Lip Balm / Chap Stick
Antacids (Tums, Rolaids)
Prescription Medicines


Food:

Water (60 gallons)
Iodine and Chlorine tablets
Commercial Water Filter
Granola Bars
Power Bars
Met rx
Vitamin C drink mixes
Dried Fruits nuts
Chocolate
Hard Candy / Gum
Beef Jerky
Canned Foods
Vienna Sausages
Beans
Ravioli
Soups
Sardines
Tuna
Condensed Milk
Juices
Cereal
Salt
Sugar
Butter
Vegetable / Peanut Oil
Bouillon Packs
Tea Bags
Coffee

Clothing:

Jackets / Coats
Socks
Shirts
Pants
Shoes / Boots
Underwear
Gloves
Sunglasses

Tools / Equipment / etc.

Rifles
Handguns
Holsters
Slings
Ammo
Suppressors
Magazines
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Pillows
Air Mattress w/ Batt Oper Compressor
Money
Generator
Extension Chords (outdoor)
Gasoline (2 – 5 gal. containers)
Kerosene (2 – 5 gal. Containers)
Kerosene Heater
Brilo scratch pads
Multi Tools (Gerber)
Pliers
Vice Grips
Hatchets
Axes
Bayonets
Knives (fixed and folding)
Sharpening Stone (Lansky)
Chain Saw (oil and tools)
Can Opener (Manual)
Pen, Pencils, Markers, Crayons
Writing Paper
Envelopes
Stamps
Sewing Kits (needles and spools of thread)
Rope Parachute Chord (50 ft.)
Folding Chair
Propane Stove
Sterno Grill
Propane Tanks
Lanterns (Propane)
Compass
Flashlights
Batteries D, AA, AAA CR123
Blankets
Tents
Alarm Clocks / Watches (Batt.oper)
Calendar
Masking Tape
Duct Tape
Copper Wire Roll (thin)
Utensils
Plates
Cups
Frying Pan
Cooking Pots
Garbage Bags (Hefty)
Cooler (ice)
Cell phone
Rechargers
Aluminized Mylar Blanket
Poncho
Tarps
Mosquito Netting (Face)
Magnesium Bar “Doan Tools”
Steel Strikers
Fire Steel “Metal Match”
Hot Spark – Ferrocerium Rod
Water Proof Matches
Lighters (Bic)
Hexamine Fuel Tablets
Cotton Balls
Shoe Polish (fire)
Vaseline (fire)
Fishing Line (6lb.Spider Line) – Hooks, Lures,
Spinners, Bobbers, Sinkers, Split shots,
Telescopic Fishing Pole w/ reel.
Candles
Mirror (signaling)
Seeds (growing)
Folding Saw
Cable Saw
Aluminum Foil
AM/FM Radio
Hammer and Nails
Safety Pins
Whistle
Scissors
Magnifying Glass
Zip Lock Baggies (sandwich and freezer)
Wire Snares
Metal spring loaded animal traps
Maps
Hand held GPS unit
Duffle Bags / Back Packs
Fire Wood
Keys
Important Papers (Birth Certificate, Passport, Driv.Lic.)

I have an earthquake kit in case of a real emergency where those things would be necessary.

The government is not going to collapse.

Sorry for people who live in such a scared world.

2011-08-08 08:33:38 by dogtear5