Types of First aid kits

First Aid Kits

There are dozens of commercial first aid kits available from many different suppliers. We recommends you have on hand three different types of kits:

* A small, basic kit for you car and bug out bag.
* An intermediate kit for around the home and for traveling.
* An extensive medical kit stored with your survival gear for use when going to a regular doctor or hospital is out of the question.

While kit contents will vary, your basic kit (which most outdoors or camping-type stores should carry) should include at least the following. If you can't buy one with these contents, pick up a few supplies and create your own:

* Bandages
* Antibiotic ointment
* Gauze pads
* Iodine or similar prep pads
* Alcohol prep pads
* Butterfly bandages
* Antibiotic ointment
* Medical adhesive tape
* Aspirin and/or non-aspirin pain relievers