Hello everyone, and welcome to the Survival Prep Shop. I’m TK, and it’s great to have you with us as we delve into some essential survival wisdom. The perspectives I’m about to share are part of my own story, crafted through years of experience and learning.
If you’re planning to pick up a first aid kit at the store, you might be in for a shock. Most of those pre-planned kits don’t contain the items that you need for long term or even short-term survival. Those kits were put together based on normal living conditions. Since surviving a natural disaster or other crisis situation doesn’t qualify as normal, you’re going to want to look specifically for a survival first aid kit. These aren’t the same as a regular first aid kit meant for a soccer mom whose kid needs a BandAid for a scraped knee.
You’re going to want to make sure you have what you need so if you can’t find a kit made specifically for survivalists, then put together the supplies you need yourself. Get a sturdy bag for it – you can use a hard shell case or you can use a backpack for your first aid supplies. If you use a backpack, mark it as your first aid kit.
You’ll want a first aid manual. No matter how much knowledge you have with emergencies, if you’re the one that needs aid, this can help someone else know how to treat you.
- Bandages in various shapes and sizes
- Multiple-size gauze pads which are absorbent
- Butterfly strips or medical tape
- Burn dressings
- Ace bandages
- Gloves for treatment
- Cotton swabs for cleaning wounds
- Scissors and tools for splinter removal
- Tweezers and needles
- Flashlight for visibility
- Thermometer and fever medications
- Ice packs for swelling
- Antibiotic ointments
- Allergy tablets suitable for children
- Suture kit and superglue for wound closure
- Handheld blood pressure machine
- Snakebite kit
It’s a good idea to investigate the area you’ll be staying in to see what dangers you might encounter so that your kit can be built specifically for those issues.
As we conclude, I want to express my thanks for letting me share this time with you. May the insights from my life enrich yours in even the smallest ways. Thanks for dropping by, and I hope to connect with you again soon. Thanks again.
TK – Survival Prep Shop
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