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First aid kits
« on: May 11, 2014, 08:43:03 PM »
This afternoon, two of my friends and I were out doing some trail clearing. Long story short, I cut myself pretty bad with a machete on the forearm. Ted, being a forest service jeep, had a first aid kit which I was grateful for. I'm on blood thinners, so it really made a big difference having the proper bandages. My friends did a top notch job patching me up. I was able to drive out and back to the house. I had to get 5 stitches at the hospital. The nurse had one heck of a time removing the bandage and when she did get it off, it wasn't bleeding. She also said they did a good job with putting it on. So now, everyone is going to put a first aid kit in their jeep and I hope everyone else here has one!!!
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Re: First aid kits
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2014, 09:29:21 PM »
Glad you are OK....what a bummer, it's really a good thing that you were not alone...

Some time ago on the earlycj5 forum they had a thread on what items should be in a survival pack. Suture material and a needle were among the items...it's a long thread(pun not intended!), but lots of interesting suggestions..

http://www.earlycj5.net/forums/showthread.php?100200-jeep-pack-question-survival-gear&highlight=alice+pack
« Last Edit: May 11, 2014, 09:30:58 PM by 1955CJ-5 »
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Re: First aid kits
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2014, 10:14:31 PM »
Yeah, I saw that one when they were making the thread. But people forget, so its good to bring it back up again.
Thanks Randy!
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Re: First aid kits
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2014, 10:22:34 PM »
This guy makes the best stuff out there and his knowledge is common sense. He has others with higher skill levels and larger groups. His pricing is pretty decent also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P60_sELRkqw

This company has a lot of good items also and widely available. I have bought a lot from Bass Pro and all our cars have at least a first aid kit/flashlight and a blanket in them and we have a bigger go-bag that "goes" on all trips. I am in construction and am amazed at how many idiots work without any first aid stuff or a fire extinguisher.

http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/
« Last Edit: May 11, 2014, 10:42:47 PM by Googly_Moogly »
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Re: First aid kits
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2014, 12:35:00 AM »
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Glad you are OK....what a bummer, it's really a good thing that you were not alone...

Some time ago on the earlycj5 forum they had a thread on what items should be in a survival pack. Suture material and a needle were among the items...it's a long thread(pun not intended!), but lots of interesting suggestions..

http://www.earlycj5.net/forums/showthread.php?100200-jeep-pack-question-survival-gear&highlight=alice+pack


I guess you have to a member to see it???
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Re: First aid kits
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2014, 06:31:11 AM »
Yes you have to be a member to see it. I also carry a survival kit in Ted too. He is very well equipped.
Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted