Oh, yeah. Multi-tool, anyone? Serviceable but not too much added weight, reasonable price (Not a $200 unit like some that you see around), and NOT with a set of driver bits to go with it.
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Swiss army knife is great. Pick one with just the tools you want. For me scissors are a must, don’t need a corkscrew.
A manbag? I've heard others call it a murse.
I'm just funnin' with you, bro.
A fully loaded pistol with one extra mag would be something I'd consider adding. Also a Swiss army knife.
Get a Maxpedition Versipack to carry it in. That way you can pack heat, too.
Shouldn’t your first question be “What caliber”?
Bandana for a tourniquet, surgical tape, eye drops, baby aspirin (for someone having a heart attack), mini tooth repair kit(until you can get to the dentist), tiny jar of Vaseline.
I don’t have all these things, but I DO like to be prepared & carry essentials so I’m not caught off guard!
Also, you can find--same retail store--Quickclot hemostatic sponge-gauze, skin-adhesive moleskins and, for hardcore Grid-Down/ Where-There-Is-No-Doctor scenarios, scalpel/ suture kit.
Get a can of loose tobacco (dip) for stings. Take a pinch., spit on it, and apply to area. You can even cover with a bandaid to leave on until pain stops.
http://hanford.com/balsam-of-myrrh/
In my family for years. Originally a vet treatment. Great for zits and boils. Sticky and smells funky...but great stuff. Alc based...so apply and blow on the area because it can burn.
http://resical.com/resinol/
Resinol. Best thing since sliced bread. I had it shipped when living abroad. Gets rid of diaper rash in no time. Perfect for ‘roids and “those issues” of the “rear ends”. Many other things. It stains...so be careful.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Use at your own risk.
The eye repair,lubricant eye drops, etc. can be purchased from Dollar Tree.
I would recommend you go to walmart and by the no name benadryl and carry it. That could save a life.
The most important first aid tool: a good tourniquet. Don't count on fashioning one from a shoe string and a plastic Red Chinese ink pin.
An expensive, but reliable, one is made by North American Rescue. I don't sell them; I buy them.
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As a start, I agree about the Swiss Army Knife, I have several and keep them honed for sharpness. Second, for light-weight and easy cary, START with a bicycle first aid kit. Bicyclist need light weight but are always prone to road rash from ‘incidents’!
zinc oxide- use as foot powder, sunscreen and dental cavity filler.
Dental floss- it’s not just for teeth.
Mini bottle of vodka- disinfectant and great for patient.
M&Ms- any color
You can put one together yourself pretty cheap.
CAT Tourniquet from North American rescue, Quik Clot Combat gauze and an Israeli compression bandage should be the minimum.
I'm an EMT and carry a lot more in my vehicle.
Also a good knife with at least a 3" blade. Fixed blade if you can, otherwise a good quality folder.
A good flashlight, multitool and a Bic lighter.
Oh yeah, a pistol with extra mags
I carry a Leatherman multi-tool. Use it every day, very handy! Not cheap, but top shelf quality.
One thing I like to keep in my first aid kit is meat tenderizer. Works great on bug/spider/mosquito bites and comes in a small bottle. You probably have some in your kitchen. Make a paste with a little bit of water and put on the bug bite. Leave on for about 20 min and then rinse off. Works like a charm.
I think everyone should have a backpack in their car for emergencies. (I’m a lady by the way lol) So just in case there’s a giant earthquake and I’m walking home, I have a backpack stuffed with stuff. (did you see what I did there?) Flashlight, solar blanket, good tennis shoes, socks, sweatshirt, extra batteries, work gloves, tools should I need to cut through a wire fence, solar phone charger thingy for my phone, 2 bandannas, little fold up tools that have screwdrivers etc, duct tape, box cutter (now I sound creepy), a purchased first aid kit, some packs of water that last for years, and some food bars that will last forever as well. In my car I have a storage container with towels, paper towels, more first aid items, a couple of gallons of water, leashes (I’m in dog rescue!). An extra set of clothes. And this is going to sound weird, but a box of sanitary napkins. Why? Well, what do they do? So if you have a deep wound, they will absorb well. I’m sure I have more in there (something for protection), but that’s all I can think of off the top of my head. My kids call me Mrs. Gadget because I’m always buying key chain gadgets that have tools. Hope this helps. Or apologies if way more than what you wanted hahaha.
