First
Aid Kit Review by Nutnfancy - Part 5 My experiences in the
outdoors led me to my Level 2 First Aid
Kit concept. More capable in depth and
breadth than my also-reviewed "Level
1" First Aid Kit, my Level 2 kit
will weigh more and be bulkier but can
better handle medium medical emergencies.
The kit shown focuses on capabilities
in ROL (Rule of Law) situations where
the priority is to stabilize the patient
and effect transport to better facilities
and care (when necessary). In group or
vehicular outings, the increased size
and weight of a typical Level 2 is more
do-able. Similar to the Level 1, this
kit still has an emphasis on stemming
blood loss, disinfecting, pain stoppage,
wound dressing, and bandage exchange.
Size and weight are still players in this
5 lb kit and I don't achieve the capabilities
of Level 3 or Paramedic-level lifesaving
kit. As I say in the vid, that type of
kit requires medical training and its
use comes with extra liability and concerns
as a first responder. However I have the
Level 2 kit shown has handled my encountered
medical situations adequately and absolutely
blows away any other kits I've encountered
along this POU. Components of the kit
and the foundational "Nutnfancy"
philosophies involved are explained. An
annotated list of my typical Level 2 Kit
may be forthcoming (another project!).
Compared to even a quality first aid kit,
like ones from Adventure Medical Kits
this version has more depth i.e. multiples
of common use items which can better handle
longer duration scenarios. It is difficult
for makers like AMK to make kits to this
level because of the markedly elevated
cost in doing so (and then they won't
sell well because of that). As noted,
my kits are transitional in nature and
will include improved medical technologies
that have merit and can improve or simplify
my treatment capabilities. Handling medical
emergencies on your adventures is your
responsibility and help may be far away.
You will also find that few people even
carry a First Aid kit with this much capability
and you will be the on-site medical expert
since you're prepared (been there). Having
such a kit will minimize pain, injury,
and maybe even save a life... possibly
yours. Be prepared.
Lifeline
LF-04150 Base Camp Pack (171 Pieces) This quality bag
is filled with first aid emergency
products. The contents are similar
to the Team Sport regarding bandages,
gauze and dressings. We have added
cool gel for burns and more disinfectant
in the form of hydacortisone.
