Quote Originally Posted by rob_s View Post
Kino, looks like a good list to me.

Something that might be interesting would be to list beside each thing what it is used for (yes, some are obvious). I bet their are secondary uses for even some of the most obvious items, and some may be items that the layman wouldn't think of applications for.
Good call Rob, I marked up a few things... also, this pack is intended for those that are going to be isolated for a few days... and again, it is not a stand alone IFAK, it is intended to augment the trauma kit that folks are already carrying.

Duct Tape - Too many freaking uses to list
Q-Tips - Cleaning, probing and medicament application
Tweezers - Tweezering, tick/stinger removal
finger scalpel - cutting and poking
1 X 3 adhesive bandages
large adhesive bandages
knuckle bandages - Great bandages, fit lots of goofy shapes
Steri-Strips
Aspirin - Primary Blood Thinner/Heart Treatment; also Analgesic
Acetaminophen- Primary Analgesic (non-inflammation); also Fever Reducer
Ibuprophen - Primary NSAID
Diphenhydramine - Primary Treatment for Allergic Reaction; also Hay Fever, Common Allergies, Motion Sickness, Sleep Aid.
Bismuth Subsalicylate - Primary Antidiarrheal and Antiemetic
Electrolyte Tabs
Sun Block - Keeps Yancey ready for those unexpected photo ops
Blistex
Floss picks - Oral hygiene, also used to probe and clean wounds
4X4 Gauze Pad
2X2 Gauze Pads
2X3 non-adherent dressing
Triple Antibiotic
Petroleum Jelly - only a few less uses than duct tape
Burn Cream
Insect Rep Wipe - After use, tie the wipe to the top of your pack or shelter
Iodine Wipe - Used for wound cleaning, also can be used to treat water
Alcohol Wipe
Sting eze - Alcohol and somecaine as a topical analgesic, good for numbing
PAWS Wipes

Note: Floss picks replaced actual dental floss... in a field environment it was found that keeping your dirty booger pickers out of your mouth as much possible is not a bad idea.