Nifty little First Aid kit.

[tri boy]

This could be a nice little stocking filler for xmas, for any riders that you care about.
It has the usual decent kit inside, the container is strong enough to handle packing into toolbags etc, plus I like the fact that it can grow in size to accomodate extras, (saline deposables etc).
Found at Bunnings, for about $16:msn-wink:

[007XX]

It's cute, but what the heck's in it? A tissue and 2 plasters???

I don't mean to sound negative, but when it comes to my first aid, the A4 size White Cross bag is the only thing I swear by...

Very nice idea though Tri Boy :yes:

[Swoop]

'Was thinking the same. What's in it?

Edit: More cancer-stick lighters?

[tri boy]

Theres a few things I will add to it, like sm saline tubes,sterile cotton(it comes with a stitching needle), small roll of adhesive tape, (the amount supplied is minor), and some scissors.
I added the panadol/tweazers.
By no means is it comprehensive. I reckon it would be suitable for trail rides etc. Most sensible people can splint broken bones, make big bandages out of T-shirts etc. Just having some basic stuff to dress cuts/grazes to stop infection is what I thought it could be used for. My stitching skills are rough, but could close a deep gash sufficiently to make it manageable.:mellow:

[warewolf]

Is the container waterproof? Would it break if you trod on it?

[tri boy]

Is the container waterproof? Would it break if you trod on it?

Just put my 90 odd kgs on it, and it didn't split, or feel weak,(not willing to jump up and down on it though).
Not water proof, but mine is in a Zip type plastic bag.
Personally, I think it's a great little kit. Small, light, size variable, and quality.(Canadian Made).:yes:

[The Pastor]

all i take with me is a few rolls of electrical tape.

[warewolf]

Just put my 90 odd kgs on it, and it didn't split, or feel weak,(not willing to jump up and down on it though).
Not water proof, but mine is in a Zip type plastic bag.That's cool, really just wanted to know that if it was sitting on the ground and you trod on it, would it survive? That means it'll survive being banged around in a pannier, dropped from waist height, etc.

[Disco Dan]

Just finished another 3 day first aid course for work (i'm health and safety rep).

The paramedic suggested packing a couple of Tampons in your first aid kit - great for large fleshy deep gashes that you cant close and need to stop the bleeding. because what are tampons designed to do... absorb blood! Great idea I thought. Also important is some plastic food wrap - for stopping infection getting into burns - for a bike first aid kit you can cut a tube in half to save space in your kit.

Was quite funny... I asked him if he new "speedie" and he did :devil2:

Awsome course though and great teacher, had first aid training every year for the past 6 and this was by far the best one - very comprehensive and hands on. Even got me an inflatable "mini anne" doll to practice CPR on :niceone: Needless to say my reputation is engrained at work now after I asked if it came with a 'puncture repair kit' :whistle:

[tri boy]

all i take with me is a few rolls of electrical tape.

had a inkling that you were a lock forward for an Auckland club.:msn-wink:

[deanohit]

Even got me an inflatable "mini anne" doll to practice CPR on :niceone: Needless to say my reputation is engrained at work now after I asked if it came with a 'puncture repair kit' :whistle:

CPR? Yea right!

That is a handy little first aid kit Triboy, I've always just carried Iodine, Medical tape and a bandage. Pretty much covers every thing that I see happening to me.

[The Pastor]

tape i think, works alot better than stiches?

[Disco Dan]

Went and did my shopping this morning... walked past the tampons and thought "could be handy having a couple in my kit" ...but just could not bring myself to buy them!!! maybe next time I see a pack sitting around i'll grab a couple :devil2:

Go the tampon!!

[motorbyclist]

all i take with me is a few rolls of electrical tape.

i find duct tape is better at it's wider and doesn't stretch and is easy to tear into the required size pieces

and a few cable ties doesn't hurt either

(isn't it funny how often the first thing bikers will ask is if the bike's ok)

[The Pastor]

i find duct tape is better at it's wider and doesn't stretch and is easy to tear into the required size pieces

and a few cable ties doesn't hurt either

(isn't it funny how often the first thing bikers will ask is if the bike's ok)
people heal all by themselfs, bikes do not

[surfer]

Went and did my shopping this morning... walked past the tampons and thought "could be handy having a couple in my kit" ...but just could not bring myself to buy them!!! maybe next time I see a pack sitting around i'll grab a couple :devil2:

Go the tampon!!

You can do it, just don't take your infaltable doll in the shop with you :rolleyes:.

[motorbyclist]

people heal all by themselfs, bikes do not

exactly

what do you think the tape and ties are for?:bleh:


actually duct tape is a very good short term bleeding solution - until you have to remove it... i generally man up and get stitches on the way home if needs be:doctor:

classic one was going for xrays on a monday morning after riding my road bike to school and then to the hospital without using the clutch - did the injury on saturday morning:laugh:

[fireliv]

It would be better than carring nothing at all.
Thanks for the suggestion