Agree with the training. I’ve had quite a bit of that so generally feel comfortable treating almost anything. I will admit that I haven’t had to use much of the training and what does come up is related to the grandkids so passing the info on to the kids over the phone is mostly what I do now.
In the past had significant resources nearby but am planning for situations where those resources either aren’t available or more distant.
Was hoping for a prebuilt kit that would satisfy most situations for not a ridiculous price but am finding that building it myself is going to be the best bet.
You bet. Really, it’s the ONLY way to go. I’ll give you this tip...compression bandages for hemorrhage are unnecessarily bulky, and “sanitary napkins” used by women during their menstrual periods held in place by triangular bandages, are much less so, so you can carry a whole lot more in the same space. They’re what I’ve used as soldier and civilian, for over 50 years now. Take ‘em out of their packaging and put them in quart sized freezer bags, half a dozen to a bag, or so. As many as you want to carry. I’ve always carried a lot. And don’t forget the duct tape! EVER!