Your First Aid Kit SUCKS // This One is Better

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-- DRUGS --
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Ibuprofen: geni.us/IBUprofen
Benadryl: geni.us/Benadryl
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Caffeine Pills: geni.us/CaffeinePills
Aquatabs: geni.us/AquatabsWater
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-- FIRE --
Fire Starter: geni.us/BigfootFireStarter
Swiss Army Classic: geni.us/SwissArmyClassic
Ferro Rod: geni.us/FireflyFerro
-- BANDAGES --
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Gauze: geni.us/Gauze
Syringe: geni.us/Syringe
Steristrips: geni.us/Steristrips
Afterbite: geni.us/Afterbite
Disinfectant wipe
Sterile Pad
-- REPAIR --
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Sewing Kit
-- Other Items --
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This is my first aid kit that I bring on all my backcountry adventures, including backpacking and hiking. I'm not a medical professional and I highly recommend taking a first aid course so you know how to use these items.
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  • @JustinOutdoors
    @JustinOutdoors2 жыл бұрын

    NOTE: I mentioned baby aspirin but the aspirin I carry is actually regular strength (325mg). Baby aspirin is sometimes used as a preventative treatment for some people. I also highly recommend taking a first aid course.

  • @glenndorsey9068

    @glenndorsey9068

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great idea!! I’ll add aspirin. Could save a life, maybe even mine.

  • @slkendall85

    @slkendall85

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cardiology/ICU pharmacist opinion: if you think you need to carry ASA for heart attacks (the dose for that is 162-325 mg CHEWED for faster drug levels, given in the ambulance by EMS on the way to the cath lab) then I’d also add nitroglycerin tabs or spray. The vial is pretty small and they are available OTC in Canada technically, although carried behind the counter. But realistically if someone has a significant heart attack in the woods there is really no possibility that they will get medical attention fast enough for a dose of ASA to make much of a difference. You need to get to a cath lab within minutes to 1-2 hours. Heart muscle starts dying within minutes of compromised oxygen supply. If you have risk factors for having a heart attack like uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure or obesity, it’s probably a better idea to check with your doctor before putting yourself in a situation that could lead to permanent disability or death.

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@slkendall85 I'll look into that, thanks! SAR response can be as fast as 30min where I am, but then it's probably another 60+min to get into the heli and into a hospital.

  • @glenndorsey9068

    @glenndorsey9068

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@slkendall85 so if you were backpacking in the woods and came across someone who was apparently having a heart attack, you would not wish that you had an aspirin to give him or her??

  • @slkendall85

    @slkendall85

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@glenndorsey9068 Unless they have access to EMS transport to a center with a cath lab, ASA is unlikely to change their outcome. They will either have a near/completed infarct or die. EMS will have ASA, so if that transport is urgently available they would have access to ASA anyway, as well as diagnostics to check that it is appropriate to give.

  • @bahjinelson3986
    @bahjinelson39862 жыл бұрын

    I rolled an ankle on a steep hike, about 2 miles from the trailhead on my way down the mountain. My ankle didn't roll inward like it had in the past; it rolled outward, causing me to instantly collapse right on top of it, making it worse. At least I got all my swearing done for the year that day. Now I consider my trekking poles a first aid device.

  • @AndrewWade77
    @AndrewWade772 жыл бұрын

    “This is my drug bag”

  • @nvskorpio

    @nvskorpio

    2 жыл бұрын

    And labeled too !

  • @_Tree_of_Life_

    @_Tree_of_Life_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol, trying to cross the border with that in your pocket! 😅

  • @kylecameron9772

    @kylecameron9772

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Here we have a half a gram of Molly. Just enough to get a light sweat all night and making friends with other trail goers"

  • @aussiegruber86

    @aussiegruber86

    2 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @amazonshawn97

    @amazonshawn97

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @jonsanford2515
    @jonsanford25152 жыл бұрын

    When I took Wilderness First Aid, the instructor recommended not packing a commercial irrigation syringe. His advice was to pack a small ziplock. If you need to irrigate a wound, fill it with water, and use a safety pin or needle (which you should have in the kit anyway), to poke a hole in a corner. It works just as well, and takes up way less space. Steri-strip, or butterfly bandage is a must. Another hiker fell and broke his glasses. The frame snapped at the bridge and made a small cut between his eyes that bled like crazy. Nothing else would have worked to patch him up for the two mile hike back to his car. Fortunately, he had spare glasses in the car to drive home. If you carry a Sawyer filter, a spare O ring is a great addition to the repair kit.

  • @barbarad.517

    @barbarad.517

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bring a bottle of saline nose spray and it can be used to irrigate a wound or an eye and they are $1.00 at Dollar Tree.

  • @DennisMathias

    @DennisMathias

    2 жыл бұрын

    A good syringe is very handy. Esp in case of 'bug in ear canal' situation. There you need a little pressure and a syringe can do that. Even for the eye it can give a directed stream of water.

  • @ek8652

    @ek8652

    Жыл бұрын

    Instead of carrying a syringe in your kit just carry a bottle cap with a small hole. It works great and takes up much less space. Just screw it on your water bottle (like a smart water bottle) and just flush your eye or irrigate a wound.

  • @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    7 ай бұрын

    @@DennisMathias bug in ear canal is the stuff of my nightmares.

  • @dillonbabb6288

    @dillonbabb6288

    22 күн бұрын

    @@ek8652thanks I will definitely do this to save some space in the kit I am assembling

  • @craftyandra
    @craftyandra2 жыл бұрын

    I have to say I really appreciate this. Most KZread backpacking channels really downplay the need for a proper first aid kit. But for the amount of times I have reached for mine it is totally worth the small weight.

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was a little hesitant to put it out because people have pretty strong opinions on first aid kits and the comment sections can get a little wild, but I rather get people thinking about what is in their first aid kit and how to be safe on trail. Everyone has been super constructive and informative so far, so that's good!

  • @erichobbs4042
    @erichobbs4042 Жыл бұрын

    That is a pretty solid kit. I love the ferro rod idea, since I usually ditch the toothpick because it's utterly useless. For fire starters, I keep a couple of cotton balls soaked in vaseline. They work pretty well in a pinch.

  • @vmorenojr
    @vmorenojr8 ай бұрын

    I'm 58, live in Brazil, and have just started backpacking. Thank you so much for your talk! It inspired me to continue practicing and exploring new trails! I was afraid I was too old and actually a little bit discouraged.

  • @glenndorsey9068
    @glenndorsey90682 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got most of this stuff in my kit, but I’m going to organize it better. You are without a doubt the most organized person I’ve ever known. Thanks for this content.

  • @MauraTierney
    @MauraTierney2 жыл бұрын

    Love love love this video! And I am just about to upgrade my first aid kit, so thank you! Something for bad sun burns could be also very helpful.

  • @gregboettcher8015
    @gregboettcher8015 Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the thought that went into this video. Definitely not just a "look what's in my first aid kit" video. Nice job

  • @DoseofDirt
    @DoseofDirt2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I definitely agree with making your own first aid kit. I like the way you’ve organized and labeled yours! Thanks for sharing!

  • @BRP42
    @BRP422 жыл бұрын

    Some great ideas! We don’t do a lot of hiking, so keep our first aid stuff in a metal ammo box, but I think we’ll supplement some of the things now. Great video.

  • @marcolregina
    @marcolregina2 жыл бұрын

    You seriously have the best KZread Channel out there. Like, overall. Awesome informative stuff!

  • @barbarad.517
    @barbarad.5172 жыл бұрын

    I have been an ER nurse and first aid kit lover for 40 years and I have never heard of leukotape. What a cool product! Thanks

  • @moe_1886
    @moe_18862 жыл бұрын

    Love that Dyneema first aid pouch! Great video Justin. I've just finished putting my first aid kit together, but now I'm going to include that Swiss Army knife and fire starter you have. That is genius! Thank Mate.

  • @stuartchilds7792
    @stuartchilds77922 жыл бұрын

    Well done Lad, you got the basics covered. Keep up the safety first approach

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose75932 жыл бұрын

    Hello Justin, thank you sharing this very informative video. I really enjoyed it. All the best to you in the outdoors. 🤗

  • @roxbittman
    @roxbittman2 жыл бұрын

    Justin: your videos are super helpful. This one is especially good! Thank you!

  • @DaveOffGrid
    @DaveOffGrid2 жыл бұрын

    Nifty addition of the ferro rod and fire starters! Always nice to have a backup to the lint and mini bic. I also pack after bite for bug bites. I also do some flossers because you never know what could get stuck in your teeth! Was also cool learning about the cpr mask! Great video!

  • @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    7 ай бұрын

    You can use floss to stitch up a wound in a pinch with your needle. Probably best not to use the minty stuff though.

  • @theoutdoordogandhikinggirl
    @theoutdoordogandhikinggirl2 жыл бұрын

    That mini firesteel in the Victorinox is awesome! Would love to have one.

  • @martinerhard8447

    @martinerhard8447

    2 жыл бұрын

    the firefly firesteel?

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Links in video description! I think they are getting new stock soon!

  • @theoutdoordogandhikinggirl

    @theoutdoordogandhikinggirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JustinOutdoors found it. Unfortunately shipping is to expensive.

  • @_68niou1
    @_68niou12 жыл бұрын

    That mini flint is something cool beyond words. Definitely going to run that setup.

  • @iamsmashy

    @iamsmashy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure that brand he mentioned also makes a fire starter that threads up into the corkscrew on some SAK’s. Then you got an all in one combo

  • @GetUpTheMountains
    @GetUpTheMountains2 жыл бұрын

    I also bring Leuktotape. I precut various sizes and attach them to waxed paper. Not the kind you use for food, but the kind that return shipping labels come with from FedEx, UPS etc. I carry plenty to cover big ol' heel blisters, or little side of the toe blisters. That stuff is awesome.

  • @peterthompson4516
    @peterthompson45162 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Justin. A lot of people do not put first aid as a priority item. They are a must have for any hike long or short.

  • @_Tree_of_Life_
    @_Tree_of_Life_2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Justin, some great ideas here. I get blisters right under my toes, just on the balls of my feet, and leukotape got pushed off my foot and ended up all bunched up under my toes, and I have lueko adhesive stuck in my socks to this day. It's good stuff, but maybe better on the heels/ankles or top of the foot. Compeed blister plasters, however, saved the day and didn't move at all, and also provided cushioning. I will never walk without Compeed again!

  • @The_One-Eyed_Undertaker
    @The_One-Eyed_Undertaker2 жыл бұрын

    You're missing a Triangular Bandage for upper extremity injuries, Ace Bandage for ankle/wrist injuries, Q-tips and superglue for small deeper cuts. Replace Acquatabs for Betadine, which you can use both for wound desinfection AND water purification.

  • @bexbugoutsurvivor

    @bexbugoutsurvivor

    Жыл бұрын

    Triangular Bandage=Can be effected from a compression bandage tied in a loop.

  • @philsmith2444
    @philsmith2444 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, I love how organized your kit is and will be buying some of those small ziploc bags for mine LOL. That ferro rod is awesome, I will definitely buy one for my little SAK. My kit is a lot heavier but I also have a lot more stuff in it. A tube of Orajel (numbs wounds as well as gums), a small bottle of benzoin tincture to make any kind of tape stick much better, gauze rolls and pads (2” & 3”), 2-3 feet of StrengthTape (I like it better than Leukotape because it stretches 2X lengthwise and is smoother than Leukotape), small EMT shears, Q-tips, a travel toothbrush & toothpaste, Mountain Soap (low/no suds), alcohol wipes…If I need to irrigate a wound my Katadyn BeFree bottle & filter has an impressive flow rate and filters biologicals down to 0.1 micron (smaller than a coronavirus.) I do need to carry pain relievers & anti-inflammatories, though.

  • @davefoong5847
    @davefoong58472 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I personally vary my kit according to what I’m doing. I bring a splint, Israeli bandages, and a tourniquet if I’m out scrambling or in exposed areas. Also pet bandage wrap is an awesome substitute for athletic tape. It’s lightweight, can wrap sprains and wounds, and is reusable. I double up Leukotape for fixit + blisters (I wrap a bunch around my hiking pole).

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely important to vary it depending on use! Hopefully the video gets people thinking though

  • @escapetherace1943
    @escapetherace19432 жыл бұрын

    Pretty similar to mine. Mini multi tool, bandages, leukotape, aspirin+ibuprofen (not taken together but used or given on preference), alcohol wipes, sanitary wipes, thread and needle, antibiotic ointment, tent/clothing patches, gauze, mylar sheet, compass/whistle combo, also a plain, small razorblade in it's paper sheath for precise and sterile cuts if needed. Oh also mini superglue tube and chapstick!

  • @ASMRaphael
    @ASMRaphael2 жыл бұрын

    I loved every single second of your content my friend! :)

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack3682 жыл бұрын

    Great info! I just recently completed a full trauma class and have since upgraded my IFAK to included trauma items too. A bit bigger but worth it if you can save a life!

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    100%! I plan on doing that advanced training this winte or next spring!

  • @sarahlikescanoes

    @sarahlikescanoes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I also can't leave home without a major bleed kit now that I've done some wilderness first responder training. A clotting bandage or compressed gauze, gloves, and an Israeli bandage. These aren't small items but I just can't leave them behind anymore.

  • @snowyalice
    @snowyalice2 жыл бұрын

    Things I have in mine, which are important as I'm Australian. Snakebite kit (bandages and a pen to mark where the bite is) and Tick Removal Spray (using tweezers can squeeze ticks and release more toxins). I have a special freezing spray to remove them. Also good for warts.

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Australia first aid kits seem like they need to be crazy, haha

  • @snowyalice

    @snowyalice

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JustinOutdoors At least we don't have to worry about bears!

  • @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    7 ай бұрын

    @@snowyalice In Australia... nature wants you dead.

  • @Emily-cj9nc
    @Emily-cj9nc Жыл бұрын

    I would also suggest writing the expiration dates for the different medications on the outside of the mini baggies as well.

  • @Andyb2379
    @Andyb23792 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Just one thing, keep your garmin in reach, within your reach (no pun intended) like a zip pant pocket. If you break your back in a fall it’s easier.

  • @kenjifox4264
    @kenjifox42642 жыл бұрын

    Wow, the one guy that actually talks about useful FAKs. Everyone else is doing videos on tactical/combat FAKs, with stuff no one is ever going to need or use; as if treating bullet wounds was as common as blisters.

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! haha

  • @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    7 ай бұрын

    Well, I mean it depends on the country that you're hiking in, doesn't it... lol. Japanese hikers probably don't need to treat gun wounds on the trail.

  • @kenjifox4264

    @kenjifox4264

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TheNewGreenIsBlue if you have to tailor-make your FAK to include bullet wound treatment, maybe that’s a place where you shouldn’t be hiking to begin with. Yes I get it, if you’re a hunter, or in the army, police, security guard, and the like it makes complete sense to do this. But regular hikers are just not going to come across bullet would situations. The other FAK videos have a very heavy emphasis on treating bullet wounds and barely talk about the actual injuries hikers are 100% more likely to suffer in real life.

  • @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    6 ай бұрын

    @@kenjifox4264 Yah, I know... my comment was tongue-in-cheek. Justin's a Canadian, so the idea of protecting yourself with a personal firearm is kind of foreign... even in the inner city. Also, there IS a bit of confirmation bias as well. By far there are more English speaking KZreadrs in the US than in Canada... and I suspect that most of the ones that are IN to reviewing FAKs are into survival and bush craft more than backpacking. The weather has MUCH greater chance of killing you than a gun in most places in Canada. (That's true in the USA as well... but it's less of a sexy thing to talk about getting killed by hyperthermia in a rainstorm or getting lost) In fact, exposure kills way more people than wildlife for that matter.

  • @_68niou1
    @_68niou12 жыл бұрын

    Awesome kit Justin! I'd just use my small roll of duct tape for an ankle splint. I honestly can't see that big a roll of athletic tape being very useful.

  • @DingDong-fq2mo
    @DingDong-fq2mo2 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Justin, as always. As you said, gloves essential. I also keep gear fixing stuff with first aid stuff. Also important to think about local conditions where you'll be. For example, in Australia, most would swap that roll of athletic tape for at least two high quality compression bandages - enough for an entire limb- to treat snake bites (of course, they also have other uses).

  • @andygustafson1
    @andygustafson12 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video, thank you!

  • @robertsavard3508
    @robertsavard35087 ай бұрын

    Haha awesome little kit my man! Little ferro rod is so awesome😂

  • @canadafree2087
    @canadafree20872 жыл бұрын

    I was given that irrigation syringe when my wisdom teeth were removed, so ask your dentist if you can purchase one for hiking, they might just give it to you for free. I don't carry non-first aid items in my kit, but if you have the space things like ultralight repair kit is not a bad place to carry it if you want to cut down on the number of stuff sacks you use. I wish I could get the Firefly locally as I do carry the Victorinox Classic in my FAKs.

  • @Psychedelic-giraffe
    @Psychedelic-giraffe2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best 1st aid kits I've seen! I see a lot of people whose 1st aid kit is 2 plasters and 3 ibuprofen. Some things I would consider adding: vet wrap- basically a streachy, waterproof, reusable bandage that sticks to itself. Invisible plaster/invisible band-aid (essentially skin-safe glue) is great for wounds in awkward areas or hands because you can get it wet and it won't come off like traditional bandage. A syringe with normal size tip can be used to suction out tiny splinters (the ones that you can't get with tweezers)

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @LillethTheRabbit
    @LillethTheRabbit19 күн бұрын

    thanks for this video! i won't be hiking, but i'll be walking a lot with some family members who aren't in the best shape, so i want to be prepared.

  • @RenM908
    @RenM9082 жыл бұрын

    Ok the ferro rod swiss army thing is pretty neat

  • @Jor0716
    @Jor07162 жыл бұрын

    Pretty different from mine. Now I'm not too concerned about weight because I only do day hiking (so far), and don't carry a whole lot of other gear with me. But here's the basics of mine: tylenol and allergy medicine. Basic small bandages and a couple various sizes of gauze, moleskin, antiseptic wipes, afterbite, antibiotic ointment. That's it for the small stuff. Now for the serious injuries I carry quick clot, ace bandage and rolled gauze for a pressure bandage, a splint, and a tourniquet.

  • @jacksonbrewer997
    @jacksonbrewer9979 ай бұрын

    Whenever I build a kit, I usually put more advanced equipment but I recommend Everybody to make there kit using the MARCHE algorithm they are as followed M-Massive Hemorrhage (A Tourniquet) (Any type of bleeding) (Buy it from NAR make sure it is real) A-Airway (Could be a airway that you can put into your patient (NPA/OPA)) R- Respirations (Pocket BVM) They are small and easy to use (Or a CPR shield) C-Circulation (Moving blood around the body) (Aspirin, CPR) H-Head Injuries (Concussions, small bleeding) E-Everything else This is the medical Side of your kit, then you can customize it for the needs you are doing, you could have you first aid kit, and your survival kit. Just a recommendation

  • @angieconley6501
    @angieconley650111 ай бұрын

    My first aid kit has all that and more. I have Co-band, wound wash, Tagaderm adhesive, Epipen, saline solution, a suture kit, scalpels, an emergency blanket and more. It won’t all fit in the same size bag you are using but a bag about 3 times the size of yours. I have a couple of band aids for the kids in my life but use the Tagaderm and gauze to manufacture bandages. I am allergic to all adhesives except Tagaderm. The hand sanitizer doubles as a fire starter because it is flammable. I also keep a lighter, fat wood, storm matches and a flashlight in mine. I’m ready for almost anything.

  • @Medickep
    @Medickep2 жыл бұрын

    Dose for baby ASA is 4 81mg tablets. Must be chewable! I bring epinephrine too, for asthma or allergic reactions!

  • @karmaclanton5544
    @karmaclanton5544 Жыл бұрын

    Good information, thank you!!!

  • @InsightImagingPhoto
    @InsightImagingPhoto2 жыл бұрын

    Crazy glue is a must.

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I carry it, sometimes I don't. I wiffle waffle. haha

  • @TravelswithRosie
    @TravelswithRosie2 жыл бұрын

    No point carry more than you can use. Key items are only key if you can use them.

  • @Sundheden
    @Sundheden2 жыл бұрын

    You should reeeeeally try compeed for blisters! It's magic!

  • @GetUpTheMountains
    @GetUpTheMountains2 жыл бұрын

    Ordered some of those firestarter plugs, on sale, nice. That dyneema sack and poop bag have been sold out for awhile.

  • @iamsmashy
    @iamsmashy2 жыл бұрын

    I like that it’s more robust than most

  • @WilliamTheDestroyer.
    @WilliamTheDestroyer.2 жыл бұрын

    I suggest using the edge of the nail file to scrape the ferro. If it isn't sharp enough, take a file to it to get an edge. It'll save the blade on the knife.

  • @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    @TheNewGreenIsBlue

    7 ай бұрын

    I was going to suggest the back of the knife... but that's not a locking blade.

  • @DennisMathias
    @DennisMathias2 жыл бұрын

    About ibuprofen, it is not just an analgesic but and anti inflammatory. That's the important part since it can be protective to your joints and tendons. So take it when you're out an don't let the inflammation get the upper hand.

  • @alphabears6342
    @alphabears634211 ай бұрын

    The problem with those ultra lights is that they are great on trails with replenished post and close to towns and roads. As someone that does bushwhacking and long term living in the woods, those light kits would fail. I know because I tried ultralight before. It did not work for me and for my type of backpacking. But still, great video. Also, CPR - mouth to breathing is not recommended anymore. Chest compression until the emergency service arrives and takes over.

  • @darreng1918
    @darreng19182 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @dojocho1894
    @dojocho18944 ай бұрын

    As a Physician and former combat medic The materials for immobilizing a break cloth for a sling

  • @markfletcher8084
    @markfletcher80842 жыл бұрын

    Good info.

  • @lapp2
    @lapp22 жыл бұрын

    I try to separate My first aid, and the group first aid. My first aid is primaly for when I get hurt. If I guide a group, I carry an extended aid kit. To pack for everyone and anything is hard. Most of the time, my personal kit, can tend to about two persons anyway...

  • @justincase7661
    @justincase76612 жыл бұрын

    I recommend honey straws, honey has been used for 1000s of years as a sterilizer for open wounds. Salt Tabs. Heavy duty curved Needles. Ace bandage & cordage for sprains & brakes. Ciao:)

  • @benjaminsteimling4263
    @benjaminsteimling42632 жыл бұрын

    I might have missed it, but I noticed you were missing Tylenol. It's good for treating fever and pain of course. The ibuprofen you have is a great anti-inflammatory but I've generally been advised that it shouldn't be given to individuals with a head injury or suspected internal bleeding.

  • @sara_387

    @sara_387

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I recently had surgery and the doctor advised me not to take ibuprofen, because it can increase the risk of bleeding. Incidentally he also recommended that I didn’t take vitamin C before or after surgery as this can also increase bleeding. Asthmatics can also be sensitive to ibuprofen, worsening their asthma symptoms. However, not all asthmatics are sensitive...if they are sensitive to aspirin then they’re often also sensitive to ibuprofen, and vice versa.

  • @TomAHawk-lb8wk
    @TomAHawk-lb8wk Жыл бұрын

    Just took first aid yesterday for the first time. We got to epipens and I wondered if you could use primatine mist as an allergic alternative treatment?

  • @Eric-ew8jt
    @Eric-ew8jt Жыл бұрын

    Eye drops, burn gel, tweezers, oral gel (toothaches can literally bring on bouts of temporary insanity) and I prefer to bring Tylenol 1’s because as you know you don’t need a prescription for them in Canada (at least not in Yellowknife) thanks

  • @realtyrocks1969
    @realtyrocks19692 жыл бұрын

    I keep my 1st Aid , 1st Aid. The only time I would add a means to make fire is if I planned to use a lighter to sterilize a needle to pick out a sliver or something. My fire kit remains a separate fire kit.

  • @TheDarkestOne37
    @TheDarkestOne37 Жыл бұрын

    I carry a small pill crusher with my ASA in case a patient is unable to swallow a pill. Just crush the ASA and administer sublingually. If the patient is able to swallow the pill, make sure they chew it first. It acts much faster. Also make sure that you get uncoated ASA. There is much debate on whether it works better than enteric-coated ASA. I find it easier to crush and chew. I also use 325mg ASA. No reason to take multiple baby pills when one will do the trick.

  • @internetmaryann
    @internetmaryann9 ай бұрын

    Be careful when completing such set - it quickly escalates into EDC bag, then a backpack, then a bug-out bag and soon you’re carrying 30kg’s 😅

  • @Roland14d
    @Roland14dАй бұрын

    Up-vote just for having Immodium. Amazing how many "experts" don't have that critical resource. I would rate having an anti-diarrheal above fire-starters or shelter in many environments. (Haiti, Africa, Most of Asia, the Oregon Trail)

  • @ForestWanderer_YT
    @ForestWanderer_YT7 ай бұрын

    Cool kit. You are missing some cream for Burns! Camping and Bushcrafting you will have a fire going, you will take stuff from the fire and it's a high risk to burn yourself!

  • @JohnKlosner
    @JohnKlosner10 ай бұрын

    Splinter out AKA Stainless steel blood lancets are sterile and great for popping blisters or removing splinters.

  • @Medickep
    @Medickep2 жыл бұрын

    I ordered some of the Leukotape. It came in a huge roll!!Any tricks for bringing less and maintaining the stickiness??

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    just roll it in on itself!

  • @HM-gk3rq
    @HM-gk3rq2 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the tinder that goes around the corkscrew of the Swiss Army knife from the same company as the ferro rod?

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't! I don't have a knife it'd work with

  • @rawveganfoodforthought2333
    @rawveganfoodforthought2333 Жыл бұрын

    maybe add a space blanket? Thank you!

  • @SalmondOutdoors
    @SalmondOutdoors2 жыл бұрын

    Alright quick question, could you replace the roll of athletic tape with leukotape that way it serves double purpose? Just curious :)

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely! I carry the separate athletic tape because I know I'd use the leukotape down until it wouldn't have enough for taping an ankle. The leukotape gets used quite a bit and I need to replenish it a couple times a year. I may end up creating a labelled 2nd roll of leukotape but have the athletic tape around and am comfortable using it from so many ankle injuries playing soccer.

  • @SalmondOutdoors

    @SalmondOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JustinOutdoors awesome thanks! I love leukotape, it definitely gets used on almost every trip 😅

  • @trdcameleon
    @trdcameleon2 жыл бұрын

    Where can I find a cap like yours? And thanks for all the tips vids!!

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Made it myself!

  • @Medicprepend
    @Medicprepend3 ай бұрын

    Caution do not wash cuts with regular water use salien

  • @zloki83
    @zloki832 жыл бұрын

    Ibuprofen is fine as it will actually help treat the inflammation which is causing the discomfort. Tylenol/Acetaminophen/Paracetamol is what your thinking of where it's telling your brain you're not hurting when you actually are. Also, no safety pins or mini tube of superglue?!?

  • @martinrobbins7502
    @martinrobbins7502 Жыл бұрын

    You need to add a tampon. Excellent for nosebleeds and other bleeding wounds. Small and light and packs well

  • @tylergaspare126
    @tylergaspare12622 күн бұрын

    I cannot stress enough, buy the non-stick woven pads. Regular woven pads will heal into a wound quickly, causing a lot of pain and damage when properly addressing the wound.

  • @terrancemcmillan9443
    @terrancemcmillan9443 Жыл бұрын

    Not to bad of a kit , needs a Mylar blanket , I carry a complete IFAK for when I’m out !

  • @jimyocum9556
    @jimyocum95562 жыл бұрын

    My first aid kit laughed when it watched this video..we laughed and agreed the bandaids were cute alongside the baby aspirin

  • @Crazyhealthylife
    @Crazyhealthylife2 жыл бұрын

    Hey can you make a video on how to use the blade of the sd classic to strike the ferro rod, I’m not having much success

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    The creator of the little ferro rods has some great videos on how to strike! kzread.info/dron/1gsz2R8COHdDykplBibqHQ.html

  • @baronedipiemonte3990
    @baronedipiemonte3990 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a former Registered EMT - I and cross qualified as a military medic. I have a complete trauma kit, along with all the mentioned OTCs, (a week's worth X2) including famotidine, ASA/Caff/Acet, Hydrocortisone, Betadine, Lidocaine topical, and the Australian EMS snakebite protocol gear. My two largest pouches on my South African combat vest are dedicated to medical. I don't "mix" gear... I keep my Fire, Water, Medical, Etc... in separate pouches. And the Ibuprofen isn't going to completely mask any non visible injury, pain, symptoms - even at 800mg BID. My kit is primarily for MY party/myself. Nothing more than standard first aid/BLS to anyone else. Definitely nothing to taken internally. I have as much faith in the provisions of the Good Samaritan Act as I have in those in DC !

  • @christopherpike7163
    @christopherpike71632 жыл бұрын

    Good kit. But Ibuprofen, aspirin and NSAID slow down the clotting process and can stay in your system for days: on the trail that means it will be harder to stop any bleeding. Ibuprofen is good as an anti-inflammatory and for muscle pain, but I would also carry maximum strength Tylenol which doesn't slow down the clotting process and is great for pain, although not as good for muscle pain. Aspirin is not recommended anymore for laypersons attending to cardiovascular emergencies. Get rid of it, it can make the emergency worse depending on patient and medical history. Great call on the non-alcoholic, antibacterial wipe which has been made widely available as an alternative to alcohol wipes during the pandemic because of shortages, and actually turn out to be much safer for small wounds and better.

  • @swaggytoast5242
    @swaggytoast52422 жыл бұрын

    my kit sucks but you dont have a tourniquet. look into getting a CAT style TQ and learn how to properly deploy it. great videos btw!

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not trained to use a TQ at this point and am a little hesitant until myself and people around me are trained in proper use and the scenarios when it should be used.

  • @commentsonthetube14
    @commentsonthetube14 Жыл бұрын

    Caffeine pills are the best! I put these in all my first aid kits. They're great for travel too.

  • @RGNightHawwk
    @RGNightHawwk2 жыл бұрын

    Fk Justin.. your vid quality is getting better and better! Keep it up buddy

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ShihabdeentheCyclist
    @ShihabdeentheCyclist2 жыл бұрын

    Hi what are the cutting tools you are carrying on trail

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Knife and scissors

  • @ulperformance4087
    @ulperformance40874 ай бұрын

    One sterile pad is totally insufficient. Replacement pads are essential to protect damaged areas. I prefer the non-sticking to wound variety.

  • @almighty123T
    @almighty123T2 жыл бұрын

    god bag. i like to Have one or tow medical grade bandages aswel:)

  • @Matthew-px9nu
    @Matthew-px9nu2 жыл бұрын

    Size of pouch ?

  • @elizabethingram9784
    @elizabethingram97842 жыл бұрын

    Dang! I feel like I’ve been hit with a tsunami of information! :)

  • @ethanellis4582
    @ethanellis45822 жыл бұрын

    Please add something for bleeding control

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Band aids

  • @frogturtle
    @frogturtle11 ай бұрын

    wouldn’t it be better to use a see-through bag?

  • @Crazyhealthylife
    @Crazyhealthylife2 жыл бұрын

    Is your dyneema bag mostly waterproof?

  • @JustinOutdoors

    @JustinOutdoors

    2 жыл бұрын

    yup! Water resistant for sure. HAs taped seams.

  • @acefit3604
    @acefit3604 Жыл бұрын

    Benadryl can stop diarrhea too. Anticholinergics have constipation as a side effect for this reason.

  • @awalkintherockies9475
    @awalkintherockies94752 жыл бұрын

    Literally just threw together my kit for our 8 day trip coming up … I’ll add tweezers! Thanks

  • @bahjinelson3986
    @bahjinelson39862 жыл бұрын

    So duct tape and vodka isn't enough?

  • @Kateydid18
    @Kateydid18 Жыл бұрын

    You need some hydrocortisone cream, antibiotic cream, & burn cream packets.

  • @BackpackingwithBuckley
    @BackpackingwithBuckley2 жыл бұрын

    I carry a little different drug bag. 🤣

  • @Ryan-me3vs
    @Ryan-me3vs Жыл бұрын

    I carry both a basic first aid kit and a tramma kit