Wilderness First Aid Kit: Essential To Your Survival

[vaneztax]

Well stock, would suggest a Leatherman multitool, tweezer, needle and thread, LED flashlight. I can say the quickclot is very good had tried it. Thank for sharing

[Wimberson2]

Agree excellent job

[005658able]

As always , excellent vid. Charles

[dave5708]

You know, I'm starting to like your videos more and more :)

[dtprince96]

i like ur explaination!!

[Plaszow100]

great

[MasterOutdoor]

Nice kit!! Check out my outdoor medical kit on my channel!

[roddyallen318]

Hey, I am not a youtuber.... I don't post videos, but I love informative videos like this..

I have seen several medic bag videos and I just wish they would mention that if you include a prescribed medication.. please include the printed lable off one of the bottles. If you get caught with a prescription without proof that it is yours you can be arrested.. you may not get convicted but it could mean a night in jail. just the lable with your name and the drug name could stop any problems.

[sechristmas]

That was GOOD!

[AdDiCtEdToWiNd]

Thanks for posting Ryan ;-)

Quik Clot has been new to me...so thank you very much.

I can also recommend Uriel emergency multi bandages (emb's)

[diggydoggy101]

where do u get the quick clot?

[tim0090]

remember over the counter super glue is slightly toxic!!! and isn't the same as medical cyanoaclyate. it used methyl instead of butly or octly alcohol!!

[jeffssist]

Thanks for a great video - have you ever considered a product called Water Jel? Amazing burn relief - found out the hard way! They come in several sizes.

[Jovanyss3]

lol when I heard Eye Pad, I imidietly thought of the apple product "iPad" lol

[Bdubb0110]

your kit is almost identical to mine the only differences are i also have an ace bandage, a triangle bandage and a wire splint which i recommend but great vid

[marlowe5555]

nice video - nicely narrarated. I wanted to throw out another piece of medical kit that you might consider. A triangle bandage (literally a sling). It is light, takes no space, and can be jerry rigged to do whatever you need it to. Pack a couple.

[UTubeMartyr]

Very well done vid. Much appreciated. 

[christopher9000p]

Good vid! BTW, where did you get the quick clot?

[DeimosSaturn]

Something like Quick-Clot should be something everyone should carry with them everywhere they go at all times in their pocket.

[HungryForBball16]

hey nice video. could u check my channel i would appreciate it.

[elite055]

Great kit, I carry around a more urban type kit modified for my environment but yours gave me some good ideas.

[Involved6]

Hey Ryan, just wanted to let you know that this video has been featured on Jetboil's Facebook page for outstanding wilderness videos.

As a long-time fan, I must say it's well deserved!

[eriktrauma]

Nice vid!! I almost (always) have a first aid kit with me. For other people I also reccomend to be trained in atleast BLS.

Any questions about first aid treatment feel free to ask. Regards,

[greendinesh]

nice and informative

[ryanjcus]

Thanks! I appreciate your support

[jakmak52]

Excellent video, thank you.

[ryanjcus]

Thank you

[nroc13]

here is my first aid kit:10 mini bandaids, 3-2x2 gauze pads, a lot of bandaids maybe 20-30, 4 motrin tablets, 4 diphen tablets, 2 after-bite relief pads, 2 bzk towellets, 3 after cuts treatment pads, 1 sting relief pad, 6 antibiotic oitment packs, and 4 neo-to-go. so if i need anything else plz reply asap, and how can i keep it compact

[yoyoimhome]

gauze pads, 4x4. Take them out of the packaging and package them in a zip-loc bag. That keeps it really compact. Also a small roller gauze and some tape. Also a Triangular Bandage. hope this helps

[jab0505]

good video i would suggest some sutures or stiches especially in a backpacking scenario where your no where near medical help you will need to be able to close the wound and then hike out alot of times and most bandages wont hold. d33 lux had a good point though ive used super glue on cuts a number of times and it works good. you can go to medical supply websites and buy surgical superglue that wont damage tissue

[D33Lux]

"Superglue is made of a substance called cyanoacrylate. When it comes into contact with liquids like water, it forms a plastic mesh that will keep skin, or anything one wants glued, neatly bonded together. However, regular superglue has methyl alcohol, which creates heat in order to produce the bonding effect of superglue. Thus using superglue to close a wound in deep tissue could result in killing some of the surrounding skin cells". You can buy a safe alternative called "Liquid bandage"

[bwarrior]

Ive never heard of it. I know Derma Bond or Skin Glue are like $65.00 a tube. THe same size tube of super glue is al little as .99cents. I prefer better types like "super" or "crazy" glue but they work just fine and anyone can afford them. I have personally done about sixteen wide open gashes on fighters heads, eyes and cheeks, Perfect record with very little scarring. Very important though. Remember to flush the wound over and over again. I use a 50/50 alcohol peroxide mix.

[bwarrior]

Dont use Provodine Iodine to clean a wound you intend to super glue. Though it is absolutely the best thing you can use to dissenfect a wound it leaves an oily residue and the super glue does not stick to it very well. Like I said I use a 50/50 mix of Alcohol and peroxide (recomended by a Dr. AND a paramedic friend of mine)and I flush the wound out about 7-10 times. before glueing to make sure is completely dissenfected. I have never had an infection yet.

[D33Lux]

I will thanks for the advice.

[waypasthadenough]

the moleskin should be applied before the blister develops, I think it's called a hotspot.

a blister is a wound than can get infected...

[jimrbsn]

Excellent kit.

I have only one suggestion based on personal experience...

Add benadryl and/or an EpiPen for severe allergic reactions... anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) can be fatal in a matter of minutes!

I found out (the hard way) that despite having no allergy to bees or yellow jackets... I am somewhat allergic to the more aggressive bald-faced hornets. I was very lucky that the person I was with carried benadryl religiously.

[urnman89]

Is it possible to purchase Epi-pens? I was under the impression that they were by prescription only.

[jimrbsn]

You do need a prescription. Most Docs will write you one without any issues.

Liquid Benedryl is cheaper and very effective.

[MrMapex2010]

@jimrbsn This is so true as my dad actually got stung by a bee in the bush (didnt know he was allergic) and we didn't have a EpiPen with us so i had to race him to the hospital. I now always carry one on me and everyone else should as well because u dont always know what your allergic to. Only problem is you must replace them as they expire to make sure they are still effective.

[ZethieFoxy]

with the medication part, its good to handle them with tweezers, taking them out of the medication bottle and placing them in the first aid emergence medication bottle or whatever you use, cause touching medication and keeping them stored can greatly lower their shelf life and damage or weaken the medication

[dietzchris]

thats cool.  when would you start your journey. when this crazy year comes

[fatboyduck100]

good vid bro and check out r vids and c if u think we should put stuff in them thx

[llamalord111]

Oh my god thank you, you are one of the few people who mention that iodine can be poisonous, -_- sorry I just rarely hear people mention that use of common sense is important.

[MadridTeacher]

Thanks for the helpful video!

[SolemAris]

In the wilderness we must consider the possibility of a deep wound, or an abundant bleeding, either by an accident with a knife or axe, etc, or a sharp stone and even a branch or trunk, which can act as a spear, for that I add to my first aid kit these items

- Elastic Bandage / BloodStopper / Abdominal Pad / Israeli Battle Dressing, Compression Bandage /. and some others.

That way you have a extra help in case you can`t use the QuikClot right away.

Thanks.

[TIAtheHUNTER]

10 dollars!?!?!?!?! in Italy an emostatic gel pack cost 3-4 euroes and have 3 gelly foil in each

P.S great video guy!!!!!!

[ledzeppie]

dude hold things still lol

[panterafan2010]

great vid. im a big fan keep up the good work man!!

[HLCpromow]

Very nice kit well thought out! Great info and vid!!! Thanks

[sublimepatriot1776]

Great vid!

If you dont want to pay for or cant find an actual medical scaple you can use an exacto knife. I put one in each of my kits with atleast 2 different shaped blades.

Also if you absolutely have to you can use unwaxed-unflavored dental floss and a sewing needle for stiches. There alil better than butterfly suttures because for long tern bug out youll get more uses for the same amount of space as butterfly suttures.

Keep up the good work!

[ajtess]

how bout burn cream that could be for car crashes or camping wound?

[777BLEU777]

EMU oil is wonderful for burns!!! It stops the pain immediately.

[theVirus7]

my friend is a nurse in the military. and he says that whatever u put quikclot on cannot be saved, and it is ruined forever. so make this a last ditch answer.

[sublimepatriot1776]

what do you mean cannot be saved and ruined forever? As in scaring or worse? An old school pharmacist told me about No Nix Siptic Pencils, used for razor cuts, that can be used to clot decent sized cuts. Ty for any info you can provide.

[gurielzeigerman]

That's not 100% accurate. Quikclot will destroy tissue and infect the area if used improperly. The wound must be absolutely sterilized and cleaned before you use the stuff or it WILL get infected. And yes, it is last-ditch. Better live than die.

[GermanAmerican22]

what about the quickclot sponge?

[gurielzeigerman]

The same goes for the sponge as well. Just make sure it is used properly!

[GermanAmerican22]

thank you

[reevejohn]

"The would must be absolutely sterilized"???

#1-You can NEVER sterilize your skin or would- Sterilizing involves killing all living organisms&cells- which includes your skin. You only sterilize equipment.

#2- Quick-Clot is designed for field use to stop severe hemorrhage...u won't have time to disinfect before using quick-clot...u use it..get to hospital for wound debridement.

Still a great video...I would also include some broad spectrum antibiotics--if u can get someone to write a prescrip.

[yoyoimhome]

I think you mean "sanitized" or just cleaned, not "sterilized". Sterilizing your body can be dangerous

[shMoulisko]

_VERY GOOD_ video, thanks ryan!

[paraguard60]

That was excellent! You're doing a great job educating people how to save thier own lives (Or those of others) Such a scenario can happen quicker than people think. Well done! Please keep the good work up.

[gunnerrat]

If you buy lugol's or sski iodine, it is NOT poisonous. Use it to treat wounds or water. Intake of those forms of iodine is perfectly fine (and good).

[ryanjcus]

Thanks Good tip. Tinicture 2% must be used with caution.

[dmuirwatson]

anyhow good kit, maybe i should post one of mine, i have a two part kit, one is general first aid and the other is for trauma, which i bring when i guide rock climbing or sea kayaking. one thing i do is ziptie the zippers shut, so that i remember to reinventory if i use it or an assistant guide gets stuff out of it and doesn't tell me (or sometimes a client).

[dmuirwatson]

since i didn't have quick clot in my kit i looked for it online. they have quik clot sport silver now that looks like it might be a better pick for backcountry use. also to follow mountainmedic1's comment on the syringe, next time you go to the doctor they will probably give you one if you ask or if you go to the health dept. they probably would too, other wise you can buy them online. dental wax might be nice too.

[gurielzeigerman]

hey ryan. Where did you buy the quik clot from? I checked some local walmart and target places and they dont have them.

[ryanjcus]

I got mine at Cabelas, your best bet would be online. Thanks

[gurielzeigerman]

You're probably right. I have a Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World near me. Might check there. the stuff is incredible

[pharmacy4thewell]

Haha, I wouldn't do that to someone unless they deserved it. I'm enjoying your videos. Keep them coming!

[pharmacy4thewell]

I would also add a snake bite/bee sting kit, some special soap for if you come in contact with poison ivy and the like, and ankle tape for sprains. Other than that, great video.

[ryanjcus]

Very Good Ideas, In my area the only venemous snakes are copperheads, and almost no rattlers are left. Also trying to keep the weight of kit down. Thanks For the tips.

[pharmacy4thewell]

Yeah, where I live we pretty much just have Copperheads, some Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, and some Cottonmouths (but they are usually out towards the coast). I personally wouldn't care soap for Poison Ivy because I think I'm not allergic to it. It doesn't seem to affect me. And I understand trying to keep weight down because it adds up fast but I wouldn't sacrifice my own health over weight. I wouldn't want to get bit and have to walk 10 mi. with no treatment.

[ryanjcus]

True about health over weight and 10 miles W/out treatment. I knew somone who wasn't allergic to poison ivy. They used to pick it and rub it on people, asshole. Thanks Bro

[flips300021]

"Almost no Rattlers left"

Why is that?

Kind of sad really. Please explain. Thanks.

P.S. I had to pause for a moment and frown on the other viewers comments re: "Eye bandages". That part of this video was obviously meant for being in a sole survival situation, right?

Anyway, keep up the good work. I am learning so much here mate! Thanks.

[saxonlight]

Great video and tips. Thanks.

[fireworkboy123]

what happend to your eye oh ya nice kit! 5 stars for good quality

[mountainmedic1]

A well done kit. Thanks for posting this. If I might suggest plain old aspirin...great for those experiencing cardiac events, also the best common anti pyretic and analgesic around,and a 30 cc syringe for irrigating wounds, much better than the low pressure and yield of the dropper. All in all, very well done! Personally I no longer put quick clot in our kits, or teach its use but that's just me. Take care, and I like your other vids too.

[jeepnicc]

Pretty good job man. As an EMT I have to agree w/ beast, be very careful covering just one eye. You can actually do more damage than leaving it uncovered. Also, throw in a roll or two of Curlix. And I can't stress enough, the importance of training. Go and take a basic first aid course. (It will probably be fun for you!) I know guys who can save more lives w/ a roll of Curlix than than most people w/ the biggest first aid kit you could carry!

[ryanjcus]

This is my Wilderness first aid kit. If I was able to, I would no doubt cover both eyes. If I was alone, in the woods, I would have absolutly no choice, but to cover the injured eye only. That is if I wanted to survive. You can't navigate terrain blind. But thanks for the suggestion. Will do on the Curlix. Your right about the training,(yes I would think it was fun). I have had some training when I was younger, but it's time for more. Cool man, much respect to EMTs, Thanks for saving lives!

[anslowp1]

Nice Video. The commentary was great, but the camera lost focus on your closeups.

I also carry an ab-pad, a snake-bite kit, a triangular bandage, and an instant ice-pack. I recently found a smaller version of the instant ice packs at Sportsmans Wearhouse (about 1/2 the size and weight).

Keep up the good work. Maybe one day I will have time to make and post my kits.

[ryanjcus]

Thanks man. My camera is a couple years old, need to save up some cash for a new one. I carry an extra large bandana elsewhere in my gear, Generally where I am(new england) a snake kit is not nessesary. I will look into the smaller ice packs, large are too big. Let me know if you post kit videos. Thanks again for the nice remarks.

[JEC18159]

Good call on the quick clot. I've got it in all of my kits. Expensive yes, but if you're gushing blood you're gonna kick yourself for being cheap. Great video!

[12enter12]

what was you said about that something skin i didnt relly catch that and i have a relly bad blister, reply

[ryanjcus]

It's called "Moleskin". I currently have Dr. Scholl's brand. They would sell it in the feet section of Walmart or a Pharmacy. Basically it's a roll of fabric with a sticky side. Cut off a peice larger than the blister and stick it completly over. It protects the blister from further rubbing and friction. It helps alot with pain and allows you to walk better if it's a bad one. Thanks

[gogetitdude]

thanks for the information.I've been learning a lot from your videos.I went out and bought some of the things you informed me about in previous vids.

[ryanjcus]

Thanks, I'm glad they're helpful.

[beast12101]

looks good, remember with the eye pad, when you get an eye injury. cover both eyes, your injured eye will look everywhere your good eye looks. couldnt hurt to add duct tape.

[ryanjcus]

Thanks for the nice comment and suggestion. But chances are if I injure my eye I will still need to navigate some terrain. Covering the injured eye only will have to work. Also I keep a few multi purpose items(duct tape, bandana, etc.) in other ares of my gear. Thanks for watching, and I appreciate your comment and suggestion.