If you're upgrading everything, why even buy the kit? Please don't buy these junk kits, the items are mostly junk and won't last for anything real. Just spend the money and make yourself a good kit from the start, and stay away from all the gadgets and gizmos because they're a waste too. Only use items that you must have and very, very little of "I might need this if".
Because, do you know what and where to get the parts for your kit? Do you have the time, resources, and time to build one out right? Are you getting one for you, your truck, your friends, and your house? A just in case and "it'll do" is better than nothing at all.
@dramspringfeald if you can't do any of that then you probably won't learn how to use any of it either, which if you don't know how to use it then it's not much good. Plus I don't know that it's much help when you go to use that knife and the lock fails and it closes on your hand, hope that temu kit and your 2 seconds of knowledge will get you thru that.....🤷
Gloves - They quit putting Latex gloves in First Aid Kits, due mainly because of the fact that the user or the patient might have allergies to the latex. All other gloves are one-time session use only... that's for Nitryl gloves, etc. The reason is for one-time use is to prevent cross-contamination between patients. My thought is that a "good" first aid kit should have at least 2 pair of gloves in it.
My first aid bags each have emergency blankets, gauze, gloves (that fit my XXL hands), and boo-boo kits. I have a couple in my car, a couple more in key spots in the house, and a small trauma kit in my pocket stuff. I don't want to wear a "Bat-Belt," so I keep my EDC stuff to a minimum of sorts. I have a couple of emergency bags in key places (in the garage, for example, so that I can grab it on my way out the door if I REALLY need to bug out instead of bugging in) that have a few days' worth of food and water.
Maybe if you can find them, water purification tablets if you can still find them. A collapsible cup or water storage bag. Fire is important but water has a much higher level of importance. IMHO. 73 and take care.
As I watch various vids on survival kits the number 1 mantra is always "It's better than nothing...".
True, but you also need to start somewhere and grow/expand from there.
You bet! Thanks for the reply!
If you're upgrading everything, why even buy the kit? Please don't buy these junk kits, the items are mostly junk and won't last for anything real. Just spend the money and make yourself a good kit from the start, and stay away from all the gadgets and gizmos because they're a waste too. Only use items that you must have and very, very little of "I might need this if".
Because, do you know what and where to get the parts for your kit?
Do you have the time, resources, and time to build one out right?
Are you getting one for you, your truck, your friends, and your house?
A just in case and "it'll do" is better than nothing at all.
@dramspringfeald if you can't do any of that then you probably won't learn how to use any of it either, which if you don't know how to use it then it's not much good. Plus I don't know that it's much help when you go to use that knife and the lock fails and it closes on your hand, hope that temu kit and your 2 seconds of knowledge will get you thru that.....🤷
Explain how this is a "junk kit"
@@packmanofficial "because he didn't spend hundreds of dollars on it, so it doesn't count"
This is the Gucci glock vs PSA debate.
Have something like hard candy for a little energy. I am a diabetic, so I always carry peppermints.
Good idea
Make sure you pack for the common emergencies: Ibuprofen, Loperamide, Hydrocortisone, etc. Have some decent trauma shears in your kit.
Gloves - They quit putting Latex gloves in First Aid Kits, due mainly because of the fact that the user or the patient might have allergies to the latex. All other gloves are one-time session use only... that's for Nitryl gloves, etc. The reason is for one-time use is to prevent cross-contamination between patients. My thought is that a "good" first aid kit should have at least 2 pair of gloves in it.
Yes, good idea
My first aid bags each have emergency blankets, gauze, gloves (that fit my XXL hands), and boo-boo kits. I have a couple in my car, a couple more in key spots in the house, and a small trauma kit in my pocket stuff.
I don't want to wear a "Bat-Belt," so I keep my EDC stuff to a minimum of sorts.
I have a couple of emergency bags in key places (in the garage, for example, so that I can grab it on my way out the door if I REALLY need to bug out instead of bugging in) that have a few days' worth of food and water.
Good plan
Maybe if you can find them, water purification tablets if you can still find them. A collapsible cup or water storage bag. Fire is important but water has a much higher level of importance. IMHO. 73 and take care.
Yes great idea
If you have time and resources, take a first-aid course. Learn the basics and continually add to your knowledge.
It has bandages for knuckles. One of the hardest places for a bandage to stick.
True
i believe the small blade on the knife. Is a seat belt cutter
Yeah, could be
Did your Island home get any damage from the storm?
No, not really. Just some outdoor furniture blown around