Week 10...72 hour kit addition

This week focus on Bandages  and  first aid kit supplies. I have a few different first aid kits in each of our packs. I have larger ones in the adult backpacks and smaller ones in some of my older kids backpacks. It's great to have first aid kits but it's also great to have some of these items listed below as well.

You should have banadages of all sizes, but be sure to look for things that have multiple uses: especially when thinking of larger types of bandages. For example, sheets, towels etc can be used as large bandages, but they could also be used for splints, slings, ground cover, a light blanket, an extra layer, cleaning cloth etc. Try to be sure that the things you include for bandages have another use as well to save on space.

I would suggest making sure your kit includes the following bandages. If it doesn’t include all of them, you could add them separately.

• Butterfly bandages
• Various sized “band-aid type” boxed bandages: from 1 in x .25 in up to 4 in x 2 in, circular, square etc.
• Various size gauze dressings & adhesive tape
• Large wound dressing
• Triangular Bandages (I just use a couple cloth diapers…also good for multiple uses)
• Quik Clot,this is incredible and could save a life!

  *Don't forget to add cash or change to your packs in case you were to need money in an emergency and debit/credit cards don't work! Keep small bills so that you can make change if you need to. This could be vital for you! Add $1 to each pack each week until you have a decent amount saved up.*