Just a thought do all of you carry first aid kits. Usually we have at leat a bandaid but this past trip forgot a kit, and don't you know that's when you need it. Took a tumble on a resturant boardwalk that the boards were sticking up. Tore up my arm and hit my head . Got bandaged, but went to an urgent care place to make sure all was o.k. Then we had to go and buy all sorts of bandages and stuff, when we had all that at home. So now on my pack list I have in big letters First Aid Kit and will leave it in the camper.Other than that mishap we had a great week two weeks ago. Have a good summer everyone and watch where you walk. :)

the wife is a red cross CPR and so forth instructor. therefore i always have enough medical supplies for in infantry unit in the trailer, a regular kit in the truck and some sort of supplies in all the other vehicles

I'm FA/CPR instructor as well, but I probably don't as much stuff as retired's DW. I trip on air and end up with bruised and scraped knees, arms, anywhere there's bare skin. I also get moderate to severe reactions from just about any bug bite. So, wee have complete first aid kit in the TT, one in our boat and pocket size in my camera bag.

Dixie EMS makes some compact First Responder Kits that are very complete and fairly inexpensive.http://www.dixieems.com/DixiGear-First-Responder-II-Kit-Orange.asp?par=106&catname=Medical+Bags+and+Kits&par=146&catname=First+Responder+Kits&pid=837

we have a first aid kit, and one thing I'd recomend is a box of HemCon bandages.Expensive but extremely effective at stopping bad bleeding from a bad cut etc.http://www.amazon.com/KytoStat-Bandages-HemCon-3-ea/dp/B0019L21A6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369879664&sr=8-1&keywords=hemcon+bandage

Having worked many years as a paramedic, most first aid kits you purchase are crap. They are filled with all sorts of things you will never use or need. The best thing is to make your on. I created mine and keep the items organized in a Plano 3700 box

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pkunk
Explorer
May 30, 2013
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bob_nestor wrote:
Dixie EMS makes some compact First Responder Kits that are very complete and fairly inexpensive.

http://www.dixieems.com/DixiGear-First-Responder-II-Kit-Orange.asp?par=106&catname=Medical+Bags+and+Kits&par=146&catname=First+Responder+Kits&pid=837

Pretty good kit
trb46
Explorer
May 30, 2013
beemerphile1 wrote:

I start with a basic kit and then add things myself. For instance I always add Benadryl, ibuprofen, aspirin, anti-diarrheal, Quick-clot, and other items.

X2 on the anti-diarrheal medicine. Nothing can ruin a camping trip quicker!
beemerphile1
Explorer
May 30, 2013
I have a first aid kit in each trailer and each vehicle including the motorcycle and bicycles.

I start with a basic kit and then add things myself. For instance I always add Benadryl, ibuprofen, aspirin, anti-diarrheal, Quick-clot, and other items.
Artemus_Gordon
Explorer
May 30, 2013
Bought one with lots of things I can't necessarily use, but seems like someone is around that might Make use of it !
hmknightnc
Explorer
May 30, 2013
I imagine everybodies needs are different but it is a truely a good idea to have at least a basic first aid kit in the RV, after all you are propusely getting somewhat out of the way

For use chasing horses and kids all over half the country we keep a basic first aid kit in all SUVs and a full fledge first Responders kit in the Trucks and RV with additional supplies. End up using them a few times every year for various stuff.
Dtaylor
Explorer
May 30, 2013
Having worked many years as a paramedic, most first aid kits you purchase are crap. They are filled with all sorts of things you will never use or need. The best thing is to make your on. I created mine and keep the items organized in a Plano 3700 box
ktmrfs
Explorer II
May 30, 2013
we have a first aid kit, and one thing I'd recomend is a box of HemCon bandages.

Expensive but extremely effective at stopping bad bleeding from a bad cut etc.

http://www.amazon.com/KytoStat-Bandages-HemCon-3-ea/dp/B0019L21A6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369879664&sr=8-1&keywords=hemcon+bandage
bob_nestor
Explorer III
May 30, 2013
Dixie EMS makes some compact First Responder Kits that are very complete and fairly inexpensive.

http://www.dixieems.com/DixiGear-First-Responder-II-Kit-Orange.asp?par=106&catname=Medical+Bags+and+Kits&par=146&catname=First+Responder+Kits&pid=837
photonanax3
Explorer
May 30, 2013
I'm FA/CPR instructor as well, but I probably don't as much stuff as retired's DW.

I trip on air and end up with bruised and scraped knees, arms, anywhere there's bare skin. I also get moderate to severe reactions from just about any bug bite. So, wee have complete first aid kit in the TT, one in our boat and pocket size in my camera bag.
retired-tech
Explorer
May 30, 2013
the wife is a red cross CPR and so forth instructor. therefore i always have enough medical supplies for in infantry unit in the trailer, a regular kit in the truck and some sort of supplies in all the other vehicles

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