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First aid supplies purchased in bulk are perfect for creating emergency first aid kits to give away
I had an 8”x20”x8” hard-sided old train/cosmetic case and filled it with items I picked up at the discount stores, pharmacies and even flea markets and garage sales (ace bandages, bandage scissors, etc). I used this kits for years and there were many times it came in handy for cuts, bruises, splinters, etc. Thankfully, there was never a major emergency that required it’s use, but if there had been, I was ready!
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| ½” tape | Alcohol (bottled or wipes) |
| Ammonia inhalant ampoules | Anti-itch gel |
| Antibiotic ointment | Antiseptic wipes |
| Bandage scissors | Bandage, Triangle (a bandana) |
| Bandages | Bandages, 5” x 9” dressing |
| Bandages, Ace | Bandages, Adhesive |
| Bandages, Butterfly | Bandages, Finger |
| Bandages, Knuckle | Bandages, Large patch |
| Bandana (sling, mask, tourniquet) | Bloodstopper |
| Buffered aspirin | Burn cream or gel |
| Colloidal silver generator | CPR mouthpiece |
| Dental floss (suture thread) | Eye wash (saline solution) |
| Finger splints (popsicle sticks) | First aid instructions |
| Forceps (needlenose fishhook puller) | Gauze pads, all sizes |
| Hand sanitizer | Hydrogen peroxide |
| Ibuprofen tablets | Insect repellant towelettes |
| Instant glucose (sugar packets) | Instant ice packs |
| Iodine wipes | Latex gloves |
| Lavender essential oil (sinus, bites, rashes) | Lip balm (suggest pot of balm) |
| Pain reliever (non-aspirin | Penlight |
| Razor (flat and/or disposable) | Rubber tourniquet (a bandana) |
| Scapel (very sharp knife) | Solar blanket |
| Splint kit | Sterile eye pads |
| Stethoscope | Sunscreen (or Spf30 towelettes) |
| Thermometer | Tongue depressors (craft popsicle sticks) |
| Tweezers (both flat edge and needlepoint) | Upholstery or leather needles |
| Water pouch | Water purification tablets |
| Wet wipes | Whistle on lanyard |
| Ziplock freezer bags | |
For example, I found Q-tips, tweezers, bandana, razor, cosmetic pads, baby wipes, motel courtesy soap, dental floss, bandaids, zipper bags, flashlight and batteries, craft sticks, etc. My kit also includes matches, tea bags, blood pressure cuff and wrist supports from when I had carpal tunnel.
   
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Recently I found a large diaper bag at the thrift store. It has a wide shoulder strap, is waterproof, with inside and outside pockets…it’s perfect as a emergency bug-out bag or wilderness first aid bag. Now, I’m in the process of putting together a bigger and more comprehensive