Tron90
New Member
While looking at the commercial first aid kits online, I found they were cheap and completely useless for the types of injuries one would encounter at a motor vehicle accident scene. Since I'm no EMT, I started doing research and found some good info on what should really be in a useful first aid kit. Based on what I found, I created an Amazon wish list and put in it what I feel are items that could really make a difference if you arrived at (or were in) an accident.
Here's the list: Amazon.com
It includes items to stop bleeding, sooth burns, bandage wounds, slings and even tourniquets. I also added a multitool and a car safety hammer in the event you need to access a wrecked vehicle. It all fits into the waterproof, roll top bag on the list. I zip-locked items in groups that made sense to keep from having to sort through a ton of individual items.
Admittedly, it wasn't cheap at about $200. BUT, the ones you can buy for $35 aren't good for much more than a minor scrape. This kit can handle serious injuries and keep someone stable while waiting for first responders to arrive.
Mine is now a permanent resident in my frunk. Yes, it takes up some room, but my frunk is now where I keep essential items that I don't want to be without if my ride turns out to be something other than normal: tool kit, spare fuses, cell phone battery backup, flashlight, etc.
I hope I never have to use my first aid kit, but like insurance, I'd rather have it and never use it than need it and not have it.
Here's the list: Amazon.com
It includes items to stop bleeding, sooth burns, bandage wounds, slings and even tourniquets. I also added a multitool and a car safety hammer in the event you need to access a wrecked vehicle. It all fits into the waterproof, roll top bag on the list. I zip-locked items in groups that made sense to keep from having to sort through a ton of individual items.
Admittedly, it wasn't cheap at about $200. BUT, the ones you can buy for $35 aren't good for much more than a minor scrape. This kit can handle serious injuries and keep someone stable while waiting for first responders to arrive.
Mine is now a permanent resident in my frunk. Yes, it takes up some room, but my frunk is now where I keep essential items that I don't want to be without if my ride turns out to be something other than normal: tool kit, spare fuses, cell phone battery backup, flashlight, etc.
I hope I never have to use my first aid kit, but like insurance, I'd rather have it and never use it than need it and not have it.