First Aid Kit
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Sunshine State
Like was posted earlier, duct tape and a rag. I don't see myself sewing myself up on the side of the road.
Duct tape, rag, tie wraps, torx set, allen set, screwdriver, 3/8-9/16 combo wrenches, and a 40 cal...anything else I'm fookered but I do have that 'come get me ****' emergency number.
Duct tape, rag, tie wraps, torx set, allen set, screwdriver, 3/8-9/16 combo wrenches, and a 40 cal...anything else I'm fookered but I do have that 'come get me ****' emergency number.
If I'm touring I'll carry one of these:
I figure it's less likely I'll use it on myself so it doesn't come with me when alone.
I figure it's less likely I'll use it on myself so it doesn't come with me when alone.
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Puget Sound, WA.
Knife for cutting things off.
Super glue to close wounds.
20W50 for burns.
Never used it but have training in advanced first aid, I'll use items as the circumstances dictate.
Note- if you're administering first aid to someone who's bleeding, use their personal clothing for treatment. Using anyone else's promotes infection due to foreign bacteria.
Never personally used a first aid kit- beer/whiskey and cigarette for pain.
Last edited by Sling Blade 14; Jun 17, 2015 at 04:37 PM.
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From: Nonya, BS
I also have a Triumph explorer that I use for adventure touring. I've been in some deep woods far from help, better believe I have a first aid kit. Probably more substantial than what others carry but when you are off the beaten path, rescue doesn't come to you, you are on your own. On my king I carry a small pouch with basics, but I'm on paved roads and not far from help...
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Springfield, MA
bandaids, gauze, couple of quick clots, commercial tourniquet, burn gel, ibuprofen, tums, pepto, non latex gloves, a few other odds and ends. As a paramedic I figure that will keep me or someone else alive until help arrives, unless they are already gone.
Just a suggestion, store them in your left saddle bag (left side life side) and know how to tell someone else how to use all the equipment in case you cant physically use it but need it. One other safety suggestion, keep a list of your medical history, medications and allergies to medications in your wallet. That is one of the first places we will look for information. They make a small File of Life that will fit nicely in most wallets. Or jusr write in on a 3x5 card and laminate it.
Finally--- please oh please do not pour any kind of motor oil on a burn..... Who ever you do that too will thank you in the end when they don't have to scrub all that crap off the burn.
Just a suggestion, store them in your left saddle bag (left side life side) and know how to tell someone else how to use all the equipment in case you cant physically use it but need it. One other safety suggestion, keep a list of your medical history, medications and allergies to medications in your wallet. That is one of the first places we will look for information. They make a small File of Life that will fit nicely in most wallets. Or jusr write in on a 3x5 card and laminate it.
Finally--- please oh please do not pour any kind of motor oil on a burn..... Who ever you do that too will thank you in the end when they don't have to scrub all that crap off the burn.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 140
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From: NOVA
bandaids, gauze, couple of quick clots, commercial tourniquet, burn gel, ibuprofen, tums, pepto, non latex gloves, a few other odds and ends. As a paramedic I figure that will keep me or someone else alive until help arrives, unless they are already gone.
Just a suggestion, store them in your left saddle bag (left side life side) and know how to tell someone else how to use all the equipment in case you cant physically use it but need it. One other safety suggestion, keep a list of your medical history, medications and allergies to medications in your wallet. That is one of the first places we will look for information. They make a small File of Life that will fit nicely in most wallets. Or jusr write in on a 3x5 card and laminate it.
Just a suggestion, store them in your left saddle bag (left side life side) and know how to tell someone else how to use all the equipment in case you cant physically use it but need it. One other safety suggestion, keep a list of your medical history, medications and allergies to medications in your wallet. That is one of the first places we will look for information. They make a small File of Life that will fit nicely in most wallets. Or jusr write in on a 3x5 card and laminate it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Virginia
I carry a small kit with the usual in it. Haven't had to use it yet, which is kind of surprising for me. I'm sure it'll come in handy one day though.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Mississippi
I carry a typical kit that I added to including bandage compresses, more gauze, Antiseptic spray and some other stuff and put in Zip Lock bags. I have not used it, but have offered it three times. Each time they had an ambulance on the way.
