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Title: What's in your First Aid Kit?
Post by: DryBag on August 26, 2009: Do most people just carry a first aid kit they've bought, or have you all made up your own?

If you made your own, what's in it?
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Post by: 666_pack on August 26, 2009: I am ashamed too say that I don't own one but It is on the list.
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Post by: RedLeader on August 26, 2009: Mine's a basic lifesystems one with extra headache tablets (for the beer ::)), a firesteel and some water purification tabs.
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Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 26, 2009: Again Jaffa Cakes ;D
Ready i should get one ::)
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Post by: chris on August 26, 2009: i dont carry one either. Not of f stubberness or anything just never got round to making one. I threw a bandage in my bag for the mmm but that was only cuz it said u needed one in the rules!
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Post by: MG1 on August 27, 2009: I don't have one but the boss keeps telling me i should get one cause every time i come back from the mournes i've fell or done something stupid.
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Post by: chris on August 27, 2009: Same with me! last few times I've been in I've actually had strangers approach me and offer the use of their 1st aid for my injuries!
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Post by: billy backpack on August 27, 2009: Must say I always carry one in some shape or form.

It usually consists of plasters, antiseptic wipes and cream, headache tabs, some common bandages and absorbant pads, and also some safety pins and surgical tape.
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Post by: 666_pack on August 28, 2009: good man billy every expadition needs a medic.
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Post by: Pete on September 05, 2009: I have a crap one from boots which i filled full of pretty good stuff when I was in the Alps.
I dont normally bring it if I weight-saving but would if I'm going for a wee dander!
I couldn't tell you of the top of my head what is in it but it's got all i need...i must see what is in it sometime.
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Post by: twentyclicks on January 27, 2010: I have a big box of stuff that I select from depending on the trip.

I went with 2 friends up Donard when it was very wintery there. Most likely injuries that day - hypothermia or broken ankle on ice. So I packed a splint, small roll of gaffer tape, space blanket and a spare insulating layer.

When I'm traveling it's more like:
blister kit
paracodol / ibuprofen
anti-histamines
anti-sickness
antacid
immodium for emergencies
dioralyte
alcohol wipes
plasters / steri-strips
wound dressing / tape
E45 cream (in a film can or smaller)
anti-septic cream
eye-stain
tweezers
iodine tablets - splint can be improvised so ditched.
When remote and self-supported - small medical book.

I bring Diamox along for high altitude but have never taken it.
For 3rd world travel you may wish to add a sterilised scalpel and needles.

I have needed most of it before, and it packs fairly small if you bring sensible quantities. Remember to put it at the top of your bag (accessible) and that it's clearly marked so anyone can find it in an emergency (may want to hide it in something non-descript for going through customs).