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    Fire extinguisher now on board

    Have just picked up a neat little fire extinguisher for the bike. Cost $10.00, purchased from the Warehouse. Is about the size of a coke can and lasts around 60 seconds and put out the flames nicely . Ok so I bought two and tested one lol.

    In my top box I now I have this a first aid kit, tyre kit, rain suit, ration pack and still heaps of room for other stuff.

    The brand is - Power Punch 000
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    What type and where did you obtain ration pack ?

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    added to shopping list, thanks! been looking (not hard obviously) for one, but they all too big or too small so far, but that sounds right
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bald Eagle View Post
    What type and where did you obtain ration pack ?
    A friend.

    You can also make them for around $11 and more practical and nicer lol, I have made some for a back pack and main pack in the house I'll get off my arse and list the contents or ideas on here.

    Log onto the likes of countdown, Woolworths and select products to give you an idea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rustic101 View Post
    A friend.

    You can also make them for around $11 and more practical and nicer lol, I have made some for a back pack and main pack in the house I'll get off my arse and list the contents or ideas on here.

    Log onto the likes of countdown, Woolworths and select products to give you an idea.
    +1

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    Just started a quick list as an example.

    Tampons are good to stop bleeding or as ear plugs
    Condoms are good for storing/ capturing water or keeping things dry

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    I would question the advantage of carrying a fire extinguisher on a bike, I have to carry one for rides in forestry (trail rides) but they are universally seen as a waste of space, completely incapable of extinguishing a fire.
    What fire will you be putting out, a petrol fire on your bike? You are going to need a 15kg dry powder for that.......and no wind!

    It's good to be prepared for emergencies but think through what the capabilities are of the equipment you carry, for example: I carry a small medical kit but if you are confronted with real injuries all you need is some clothing to cut up (carry a sharp knife), the knowledge of how to stop bleeding and administer CPR and a means of communicating your location to the emergency services.

    The best thing you can do is a first aid course.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rustic101 View Post
    Just started a quick list as an example.

    Tampons
    No! Apparently no good, they will get inserted into a hole, expand, and cause more damage (ignore all the innuendo here). You don't put things into wounds. Remove from ya kit so you are'nt tempted to use it........

    Oh, and ear plugs make good ear plugs! (cheaper too!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by firefighter View Post
    No! Apparently no good, they will get inserted into a hole, expand, and cause more damage (ignore all the innuendo here). You don't put things into wounds. Remove from ya kit so you are'nt tempted to use it........

    Oh, and ear plugs make good ear plugs! (cheaper too!)
    Lol, cheers for that. In the Services we were always taught they could be used so carried them for years. Point noted though.

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    On the First Aid course I did years ago, the best recommendation for a First Aid Kit was to buy a pack of new cloth nappies. As has been said above, your main concern at an accident site will be stopping bleeding, cleaning wounds, etc. A new nappy will be clean and an ideal size for a variety of applications. Carry disposable gloves and a bottle of water and you'll pretty much have what you can practically need and use.

    A mouth guard for CPR may be helpful if concerned about that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    On the First Aid course I did years ago, the best recommendation for a First Aid Kit was to buy a pack of new cloth nappies. As has been said above, your main concern at an accident site will be stopping bleeding, cleaning wounds, etc. A new nappy will be clean and an ideal size for a variety of applications. Carry disposable gloves and a bottle of water and you'll pretty much have what you can practically need and use.

    A mouth guard for CPR may be helpful if concerned about that.
    That is a good idea.

    With all I have read on KB about carrying first aid kits, tools blah blah blah and now a fire extinguisher I was beginning to think I need to buy a Ute
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