First Aid Kit on a Budget

By | September 2, 2016

Yes it can be done!
Basic First Aid Kit:
http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/lifeline/fakit.html

Below are the componets of our kit:
sterile bandages – 6 of each size – minimum
safety pins
soap/cleaning agent & washcloths
latex gloves
nitrile gloves
sterile face masks (6)
2 inch sterile gauze pads 6
4 inch sterile gauze pads 6
triangular bandages 5
2 inch sterile roller gauze – 5
3 inch sterile roller gauze – 5
4 inch sterile roller gauze – 5
scissors – sharp
scissors – gen purpose
alchol pads – 30
hydrogen peroxide
thermometer +extra batteries
flashlight
tongue blades (or chopsticks)
petroleum jelly
medicine dropper
cotton balls and swabs
cortisone w/hydrocortisone – for itching
cortisone w/menthol – for pain
acetaminophin (tylenol) – fever/pain
ibuprofen (advil) – anti inflammatory
aspirin (bayer) – low dose – gen pain
aspirin (bayer) – regular – heart attack – pain
antidiarrheal (immodium)
allergy medicine – (claritin) – 24 hr
antihistamine – benadryl
antacid – upset stomach
laxative (exlax pills)
ipecac – to induce vomiting
activated charcoal
cayenne pepper
fifth of vodka/whiskey
mosquito repellent
eyedrops/saline
neosporin
expectorant (mucinex)
tussin – well, it’s tussin
cold compress (2)
cough drops (2 – 1 sugar free)
vicks vapor rub
childrens vaporizer and refills
tweezers (2 sizes)
swiss army knife
baby nail clippers
regular nail clippers
nippers
grins and giggles balm (good for elbows/chapstick)
lighters and waterproof matches
bar soap and washcloths
silk thread & thinnest fishing line
liquid skin
butterfly closures
skin tape (3 types)
baby powder (w/cornstarch not talc)
cetaphil lotion
ankle brace
elbow brace
moleskin (for foot blisters)

alternate stuff from overseas:
ginger tea powder – soothes nausea and colds
tiger balm – aches and pains
alum rocks – can prevent sweat/odor
sebo de macho – prevents scars

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We were able to purchase a lot of this from big lots and 99cent only with expirations of dec 2012 and 2013. Some of it we were forced to purchase at walgreens and walmart. The rollaway makeup travel case we purchased for 16.99 @ Marshalls, the backpack that houses it all was just laying in a closet. Total cost around 90 dollars. Online price 190.00 plus shipping.

After we acquire more bandages and the cpr mouthpiece we will be transferring all of this to a toolbox and be making a miniature one for the BOB bag.
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3 thoughts on “First Aid Kit on a Budget

  1. Steven Simon

    Hey man nice kit! I dont have a vid of mine made up yet, but here is a tread I made with a ton of pics: survivalhq.info/index.php?topic=1030.msg8946#msg8946

  2. safety first self defense

    Good informative video. I would like to add…don't forget about herbal supplements at your local health food store. For instance, GoldenSeal Root is commonly known as the herbal antibiotic. Its great for colds, flu, urinary tract infections, diarrhea, earaches,canker sores etc. I would highly recommend purchasing the Readers Digest 1,801 Home Remedies and every household will also need a Nursing Drug Handbook as well. Visit patriotnurse on youtube…she has great info on this stuff.

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