Specialized Survival Gear: Fist Aid Kits
When putting together a first aid kit for your survival gear it is important to remember the needs of all your family members. A basic first aid kit from your local store is a great place to start. Make sure it has the basics like:
Ace Bandage
Adhesive Tape
Antibiotic Ointment
Antiseptic Wipes
Bandages
Cotton Balls and Q Tips
Disposable Latex Gloves
Scissors
Some other great ideas to add for general uses are:
Burn Ointment
Butterfly Stitches
Eye Wash (Saline Solution)
Gauze (various sizes)
Hydro-cortisone Ointment
Hand Sanitizer or Soap
Insect Bite Kit
Instant Cold and Heat Packs
Needles
Petroleum Jelly
Rubbing Alcohol
Safety Pins
Sterile Pads
Suction Device for Flushing out Wounds
Thermometer
Tourniquet
Tweezers
Wet Wipes
Aloe Vera
Antihistamines
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
Antacids
Anti-Diarrhea Pills
Calamine Lotion
When buying the items above think about your individual family. Do they tend to have hay fever? Is someone allergic to certain medicines? Be sure to keep special needs in mind, like personal medications or if you have young children you may want to make sure you have medicine that is safe for them to take.You may also want to consider your family pets and their medical needs.
The great thing about building your family’s own first aid kit is that it is customizable to your exact needs. When compiling your family’s survival gear you may also decide that each individual family member needs their own specialized first aid kit.
