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Best First Aid Kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cameron172, Jul 5, 2021.

  1. Jul 5, 2021 at 8:06 AM
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    cameron172

    cameron172 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What is the best first aid kit you have found to keep in your truck?

    Long story short, some dude sliced his hand open on some rebar when we were watching fireworks last night and needed stitches. I grab my MyMedic Solo kit just to control the bleeding but only find one quikclot dressing and no gauze pads/rolls. I have a tourniquet and chest seal but no elastic bandage (I had to give them a Chrmical Guys microfiber cloth to wrap it up).

    Anyway, what’s the best kit you’ve seen with the appropriate items you’ve commonly needed?
     
  2. Jul 5, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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    calicoaran

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    I had to burn some FSA money last year and bought a MyMedic Recon. It has way more than you'll ever need. If I could do it again (and will eventually), I'd put my own together instead of a pre-built.
     
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    Itchyfeet

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    Duct tape and tampons.
     
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    I used to have one larger kit but have since split it into 2 separate.
    1 for every day cuts and bumps
    1 Trauma orientated

    I'll post pics later.
     
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    Buck Henry

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    I built my own, which includes a tourniquet kit and also some of those steri-strips. The steri-strips are great for closing and stabilizing large / deep cuts until you can get to a doctor to get it sutured up properly.

    PS: the suggestion above on feminine pads and tape is a good one too.
     

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