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gsd:
A little while back a member put a bug in my ear about getting a list together for a small SHTF bag that everyone could put together and keep in their car, range bag, or wherever they wanted. I messaged wallace11bravo and asked if he would be game on adding his input to mine, and here is what we came up with.

Basics: (white stuff on red stuff, non-invasive hot and cold weather)
Gloves
6 peices Curlex (compressed guaze, saves space, and is much more adaptable)
2x “Ace” style elastic wrap
Trauma shears (cheap ones can be found at Home Depot/lowe’s/etc,)
2x Rolls 1/2" tape
Fabric band-aids assorted, tweezers
Space Blanket
2 Liters Water
Flashlight w/ extra batteries

Advanced: (only if properly trained in the application)

Airway:
2x universal NPA w/ surgilube (can be cut to proper length)
Full set of OPA

Breathing:
Barrier device with valve and filter (1 ea, adult and infant)

Circulation:
Tourniquet


Additional: (addition of these are at your discretion)
Various gauze bandages
2x Instant ice pack
4X Warming packs
2x SAM Splint
2x Occlusive bandages
Rehydration salts

Nearly all of this can be purchased at your local pharmacy. Once you have it, it's up to you on a bag to put it all in, I've seen specific bags with zippered pouches, to my sister who bought a simple EMS bag off of ebay. If you set it up, you will know where everything is.

thirtydaZe:
and make sure you can carry what you pack.

gsd:
Aside from the 2 liters of water, the "basic" kit would weigh in at less than 2lbs, more likely less than a pound.

This is just a medical application, not a complete SHTF bug out kit.

bkoenig:
Thanks for posting this.  I've been meaning to put a kit together.

wallace11bravo:
A far as what I actually have on my person at the range:
Trauma shears
2x Curlex
1x ACE wrap
1x Tourniquet
1x Barrier device
2x Pairs of gloves
1/2" tape
1/2 liter of water (also for just regular drinkin)

Except for the water, all that is just in a small pouch on my belt, just like spare mags.

*A small Ambu pocket one. I also have one on my keychain. Basically a piece of saran wrap with a filter in it.


What you carry depends on your situation. I also have a small pack under the seat in my pickup that has the stuff above, plus a mask w/ valve, SAM splint, rehydration salts, and some other stuff. I also have a larger pack with all kinds of crap in it that I take on roadtrips and to special events.

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