Grove First Aid Kit. Caravan and Motorhome Use

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You’d be equally well off with the Surviveware Survival First Aid Kit if you are car camping. It might be bulky, but you can slip out the mini first aid kit to take with you on hikes. I’ve taken a fair amount of training in outdoor first aid over the years. After leading groups of young people on day hikes in the mountains, I learned how important it is to be well prepared.

A mouth to mouth resuscitation device is vital to save someones life while performing CPR. You want the seal around both of your airways to be right so that the injured person can continue getting the oxygen and chest compression’s needed until medical professionals arrive on the scene. Make sure your first aid kit comes with something like a CPR Face Shield. 12. Scissors However, that’s a pretty bare-bones setup, so I’d personally go for something much bigger, like the Adventure Medical Kits Sportsman Series. As an absolute minimum, you should have a trauma kit for heavy bleeding and an emergency blanket. Both of these are lightweight and could easily save your life.

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Aspirin is a good, safe drug for most dogs, and usable in many situations. The correct dose for a dog is 1 grain (65mg) per 10 pounds body weight, 1-2 x daily. Buffered aspirin is a bit gentler on the stomach. Dogs that don’t tolerate aspirin will vomit. If that happens, don’t use it again. The contents of this kit are extremely well-considered. We appreciate the inclusion of a nice pair of trauma shears and a functional tourniquet. A wide elastic pressure bandage also stands out as a valuable addition. There are many dual purpose items that come within most first aid kits so make sure to familiarize yourself with the kit you buy or consider some of the items mentioned below to include in the one you’re making. This is a basic but functional first aid kit that would be very useful in the trunk of your vehicle.

You can also mitigate some injuries before they happen by including preventative care and health maintenance supplies with your first aid kit. Preventative Care and Health Maintenance Supplies Don’t take the risk. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to First Aid kits. If you have the space, take extra first aid items. One day you’ll be pleased you did. You never know when you’ll run into a situation where you need to do something that a multi-tool can do for you. I’d highly recommend having one for a variety of reasons but especially when you spend time in the great outdoors. Keeping an emergency blanket in your camping first aid kit is critical. Not only is it good to use if someone in your party get hypothermia or needs to warm up for any reason, but they are also amazing in a survival situation when the temperature drops too cold to survive out in the woods alone.Regardless if you’re RVing or living at home, everyone is encouraged to take an American Red Cross First Aid Course. You should learn how to treat and care for minor injuries and wounds. If injuries are more severe, proper triage will buy precious time until you can get to a medical professional. Further, it’s smart to get (re)certified in an American Red Cross CPR Course for both children and adults. There may come a day when you are the only one available to render aid. Similarly, if primarily bringing your first-aid kit on multi-pitch climbing routes, you don’t need a kit full of first-aid supplies for dogs. Simply put, there are lots of first-aid kits available, and you’ll need to be discerning to identify the best one for you. If you overlook this, you might seriously regret it. No one wants to feel completely helpless when someone they love is in pain—especially when their life could be at stake. I hope you found this article on the best camping first aid kits helpful, and I wish you many safe and happy adventures in the great outdoors!