"Level 1" First Aid Kit by Nutnfancy

Sooner or later you will get hurt. And if it's not you, it will be someone in your party. Therefore be smart and self-reliant and always have some medical capability integrated into your systems. Here I cover my first option to do just that, a "Level 1" First Aid kit of my own construction. Siding with the emphasis on "Mobility", this kit doesn't contain supplies to handle every medical emergency. It is designed to handle most of the medical problems I've encountered in my adventuring. And at just 5.5 ounces and being very slim in profile, it is designed for high-speed outdoor, backpacking, tactical, or Xootring adventures (to be explained). This Level 1 kit has an emphasis on stopping blood loss, disinfecting wounds, minor pain stoppage, and bandage exchange. Components of the kit and some of the POU involved are explained; your preferences and needs may vary. Additional Level 1 kit items that I sometimes integrate include: sharp REI tweezers, surgical gloves, moleskin, Gorilla-brand duct tape (unless carried elsewhere in system), superglue vials (for wound closure), ACE bandages, salt and/or electrolyte drink mix (to revive dehydrated hikers), needles, and a scalpel. Integration of these items in the desired Level 1 size and weight constraints may be difficult however and is they are needed than maybe portaging a "Level 2" (more complete) kit would be warranted. I do not use "QuickClot" in a Level 1; too heavy and bulky and not necessary. Compared to even a quality first aid kit, like ones from "Adventure Medical Kits" this version has more depth. It is difficult for makers like AMK to make kits to this level because of the elevated cost in doing so (and then they wont sell well). Handling medical emergencies on your adventures is your responsibility and help may be far away. You will also find that few people even carry a First Aid kit with this much capability and you will be the on-site medical expert since you're prepared (been there!). Having such a kit will minimize pain, injury, and maybe even save a life possibly yours. Be prepared TNPrs.

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[rb0912]

Great kit, I got some good ideas from you. A few things I have different in mine:

1 - Benadryl is always good to have.

2 - I have Steri-Strips and a small tube of Super Glue along with my sutures.

3 - ACE Bandage not only good for sprained ankle but makes a great pressure bandage if you can't get the bleeding stopped. It can be unrolled and folded to save space.

[ToddIngram1000]

@bikin675 Please, leave Youube forever, ride a circuis ride, buy a total array of clothes, and shut up. His fake "tactile gear" is the real deal. He uses the stuff the military uses. I've seen you on some of his other vids trying to make fun of him when in reality you don't have shit on him. Your 2 year old typing also makes you look like a retard (most likely you are) trying to make himself feel good because you had a shitty childhood. So, if you would, for the love of Ray Jay, shut your mouth.

[therealnokia]

Hey Nutnfancy and fellow TNPrs, has anyone found a decent envelope/pouch for this kit? I mean the Mylar one. I have looked for weeks and cannot find a seller for the NSN that Nutn' gave, and anything I find for an alternative is either too flimsy or too bulky for the level 1 kits. Thanks everyone for any help you can give.

[ChineseSweatShoppe]

I was unaware that distributing drugs was an arts and crafts activity :D

[FatalTracerBurn]

Rosie Odonell bought up all the really BIG maxipads.

[poondawg]

Seriously even if someone doesnt like guns could benefit from this video! I need to update my first aid kit and I am very thankful that you passed on this knowledge!

[pesarirooni62]

does anyone sell transport tubes cheaper? LOL

they are so expensive:(

can you nutnfancy or anyone suggest an alt to this?

thank you

ps, excellent vid btw

[TheIronBandana]

be sure to remember that Hydrogen Peroxide starts to break down when exposed to light, so keep that tube in a dark pouch

[MegaSexyTree]

never put medical tape directly on to the cut it hurts very badly ripping it off

[bradakadarb]

Duct tape, super glue, and tylenol.

[AuzzDoga]

a first aid kit will be useless if you have not had training... so i suggest getting basic first aid training for emergencys

[nyscout]

@rb0912 benadryl is awsome to have