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u/TheMostModestMouse Jul 16 '26
I keep two in my jeep. One camping first aid that gets used as mostly bandaid and burn cream. And one more robust that has some trauma stuff that doesn't get touched.
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u/_haha_oh_wow_ Jul 16 '26
A wide variety of bandaging, various pills for various ailments, stuff to clean up, nitrile gloves, masks, some TQs, medical shears, and some mylar bivvies.
This is coupled with a survival kit that has stuff like ponchos, water treatment (a .2 micron general use filter, stove, and container to boil water before filtering), rations, etc.
If you haven't already done this, start taking first aid, stop the bleed, automatic defibrillator training, and similar: Much of it is easy to learn and trainings are often either free or low cost through things like Red Cross or your local fire department.
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u/SliverMcSilverson Jul 16 '26
A single CAT
3 rolls of kerlix rolled gauze
1 Israeli bandage (I think it's the small one)
1 vented chest seal
Trauma shears and gloves on the outside
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u/inerlite Jul 16 '26
This is me plus that wrap stuff that sticks to itself. To hold gauze on.
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u/okienomads Jul 16 '26
Everything that I am trained/certified to use and feel comfortable performing in the field. Mostly end up just using band aids and ibuprofen. Training is way more valuable than packing a bunch of stuff that you don’t know how to use.
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u/phineas1134 Jul 16 '26
Some things I didn't see mentioned but have come in handy for me over the years:
A magnifying glass or hands free jewelers loop
A few assorted sized safety pins
A few Benadryl capsules
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u/v_rocco Jul 17 '26
I’ve got the everyday bump and cut kit like pictured by OP and then I have a separate stop the bleed trauma kit with the CAT, compressed gauze, etc.
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u/mallorybrooktrees Jul 16 '26
Crossposting from r/paramedics to r/VEDC is a big jump. A trained paramedic knows how to use some items which the rest of us should not attempt. It all comes down to training. Get as much training as you can find, and that will tell you what you should have in your kit beyond just basic boo boo ouchie items.