"Full" kit?

[NinjaMedic]

If there is one thing you dont want to be without its gloves. Keep at least 10 pair of size large non-latex gloves in a ziplock baggie in the console of every vehicle you own. Being out of gloves when someone needs help is just as bad as being out of bullets when someone needs shooting.

[ToddG]

TacMedic -- Generally (edited to add: I meant genuinely not generally!) appreciate that. I'm hoping there's a turnkey solution rather than having to source and build the kit myself.

But quite a few of the things you listed, I'd have never thought of.

[citizensoldier16]

TacMedic came up with a pretty comprehensive list....oddly enough, naming most, if not all the items in my personal kit.

A couple of additions though:

A good flashlight - you never know when you'll need one. Chances are, you'll be carrying one in your vehicle or on your person, but if not, definitely put one in the kit. I carry a yellow Surefire G2 in my bag in the outside chance that it's dark and I need to treat someone but left my maglite in the truck. Why yellow? If I drop it then it's easy to spot.

A couple occlusive dressings - great for patching the holes you didn't wake up with that morning. These can be the commercially available types such as the Ascherman Chest Seal, or you can improvise with a petroleum jelly dressing.

Tongue depressors - literally. You'll find a hundred uses for them. I've used them for applying topical ointments, splinting broken/sprained fingers, and of course to depress tongues.

BP cuff and stethoscope - obviously for checking BPs. The cuff can be used as a tournaquet as well, and the scope can clue you in to breath sounds or the absense thereof.

[Irish]

If I skimmed over it in the list I didn't mean to but I would definitely throw in a small stuffed animal. Whether you're treating a child or the adult/parent it will definitely help relax the kid by focusing their attention in either situation. Maybe a sucker too??? What kid doesn't like a lollipop and a teddy bear?

[rob_s]

I'm in the same boat as Todd. With a smaller IFAK I'm willing to buy each piece individually to get what I want, but I'd really like to have a single "click here to buy now" type big kit that I can add a few extras to if needed.

[FMF_Doc]

Todd:

my "full" kit weighs about 37 lbs, but I have a lot of advanced airway tools, suture/minor surg kit, IV stuff, and other things that most normal people will never get trained to use. Basically an ER in a bag.

As far as off the shelf kits, look at some of the stuff at Galls and some of the wilderness and EMS suppliers. You want a good BLS kit, and then add the OTC meds extra gloves, and any thing you think you need.

This one should get you started: http://www.galls.com/style.html?asso...TK085&cat=4536

Also since you work around firearms here is a good GSW kit, just need to add a TK to it.
Gall's GSW kit

[RESQDOC]

Add in a few pair of playtex type dish gloves. Get one size larger than you normally use so you can get them on over blood & sweat. Not great on the dexterity front but fine for holding pressure on bleeders, etc., broken glass/sharp metal/chemical resistant versus medical gloves, uber cheap and reusable.

The Galls' kit FMF noted above is good value for the money, for a pre-made kit. Makes a great kit for clubs to have at the range (nudge-nudge).

[PA PATRIOT]

Todd:

my "full" kit weighs about 37 lbs, but I have a lot of advanced airway tools, suture/minor surg kit, IV stuff, and other things that most normal people will never get trained to use. Basically an ER in a bag.

As far as off the shelf kits, look at some of the stuff at Galls and some of the wilderness and EMS suppliers. You want a good BLS kit, and then add the OTC meds extra gloves, and any thing you think you need.

This one should get you started: http://www.galls.com/style.html?asso...TK085&cat=4536

Also since you work around firearms here is a good GSW kit, just need to add a TK to it.
Gall's GSW kit

What do you think of this GSW kit from GAL's using the Combat Gauze in place of Quick Clot.

Dyna Med® MOLLE Pouch Gunshot Trauma Kit with QuikClot® Combat Gauze™
http://www.galls.com/style.html?asso...og&style=TK099

Thanks
Phila PD

[blake g]

TacMedic came up with a pretty comprehensive list....oddly enough, naming most, if not all the items in my personal kit.

A couple of additions though:

A good flashlight - you never know when you'll need one. Chances are, you'll be carrying one in your vehicle or on your person, but if not, definitely put one in the kit. I carry a yellow Surefire G2 in my bag in the outside chance that it's dark and I need to treat someone but left my maglite in the truck. Why yellow? If I drop it then it's easy to spot.

cough HEADLAMP cough

[blackcpull]

Hello,

Thanks everyone for posting all the great info. Here is my situation. I am looking to purchase or build a kit for a grid down type scenario for 12 or more people. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am not sure where to buy it from, Galls or Redflarekits, etc. Any help or items to have would be very much appreciated. Thank you.