First Aid Bag

American Red Cross Disaster & Emergency Kit by First Aid Only

American Red Cross Disaster & Emergency Kit by First Aid Only – With 246 pieces, this comprehensive  bag has a couple of glowing reviews plus is organized in a manner (two ring binder) that anyone can use. It has first aid and emergency preparedness supplies all in one place for under $40.

To make it a complete emergency preparedness kit for the car, review the government list and add what you think is necessary. For under $6.00, emergency thermal blankets are suggested, especially in the car, truck or RV. Purchase blankets based on the average number of persons who generally ride in the vehicle.

First Aid Kit - Hard Case

First Aid Kit with hard case – With 326 pieces, this first aid kit exceeds OSHA and ANSI Guidelines, therefore making this kit perfect for the workplace. Overall, the reviews for this kit were glowing and since it is large, may not be suitable for some people (13.5″x 11.5″ x 4″).

According to the top reviewer of this product who is a youth coach, the first aid box was large enough so he was able to add a small flashlight, some extra petroleum jelly and extra hand sanitizer with out any difficulty. If the kit is prone to weight from other equipment, a hard case is recommended.

Easy Care First Aid Kit

Easy Care First Aid Kit – This smaller first aid kit is perfect for car, camper or at home, According to the reviewers, is what is needed for minor injuries, cuts, insect bites, ect…I would suggest reading the important information about some of the items as they have expiration dates on them.

Whatever first kit  you decide to purchase, just be sure to make the bag useful for you and your current circumstance. If the kit is for the car, add some space blankets and a small flashlight and perhaps a jug of water. If the kit is for the camper, be sure there are supplies for bug bites, ect.

For more information on being prepared for many different t ypes of emergencies, may I offer  you the following resources:

1. Mayo Clinic – First aid information to help during a medical emergency.

2. The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have put together a site called Medline plus. This site provides comprehensive information about various health topics including first aid and trauma.

3. At drugstore.com, you can build your own first aid bag or restock the one you have.

4. Need information about first aid in a simple manner (pictures), go to About.com and they will show you the way.

5. Here is a some good advice from an EMT, worth reading “Build Your Own First-Aid Bag.”

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How To Put Together a First Aid Kit

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