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Anybody carry a first aid kit?

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#1 ·
Gents,
This is certainly not earth shattering info here but, I thought I'd ask. We were in our brand new "Big 5" sporting goods here in Ramona late last night and were cruising around the store when I happened upon this neat little first aid kit. While we've kept on in our boats for over 30 years and, out jeeps for 25 years, for some reason, we've not thought of one for the bike. Well, this one is certainly no massive trauma kit. But, for it's size, and what's in it, it will do.

It's a simple, little, just a bit bigger in all directions of a cigarette pack. You get a few band aids of assorted styles, some tape, some alcohol wipes, some iodine wipes, etc. One is not going to perform major surgery out in the middle of Utah, with what's in this kit. But, it might be good for a scraped knuckle, a cut while fixing a tire, etc.

www.adcomarketing.com/Product/Custom-Waterproof-First-Aid-Kit.aspx

The one shown, is exactly the same one we bought only ours does not have the "Toyota" insignia on it. It's see-through, small, rubber gasket-ed, and has a cam lock on it so it won't come open. I stuffed a few more items like, butter-fly band aids etc in it, cause it had the room. Anyway, just a thought here.
Scott
 
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#2 ·
I always carry one. On my road bike and also when I dualsport. Mine also a basic kit, but I have added a few items. I am basic first-aid trained along with CPR. Two of the more important things are a CPR barrier mask, and a whistle to signal for help.

Smitty:yes1:
 
#7 ·
I carry a First Aid kit that I put together when I was an EMT. More than a basic kit, but when you really need one, a few band aids and a couple of aspirin won't do much good. Mine's more along the lines of a small trauma kit. Overkill?... maybe, but the old saying really applies here. I'd rather have it and not need it than...
 
#11 ·
Hi, I always carry a firts aid kit and have used it a couple of times, once on myself and once at a motorcycle accident. Mine is more than basic as well. I put it together myself, while I was still a paramedic. Now I am retired and hopefully will never have to use it!
 
#13 ·
Yes. Stays in the trunk all the time.
Yep.

A couple of years ago, on the way home from an excursion in Phoenix, we made a DQ stop mid way home. At the bottom of the exit ramp, an SUV entering the freeway where we were had a blow out, causing the vehicle to roll.

We were at the top of the ramp, and joined a few others who had stopped when it happened - we were the only one out of a half dozen motorists that had any sort of kit. The occupants, male adult, female adult, female child, were shook up, but otherwise had minor injuries. The child had a couple of abrasions...our kit was well used at that scene even before medics & law enforcement showed up a couple of minutes later.

Keep it on the bike - not in the trailer...and you'll have it all the time.
 
#14 ·
I carry a First Aid kit that I put together when I was an EMT. More than a basic kit, but when you really need one, a few band aids and a couple of aspirin won't do much good. Mine's more along the lines of a small trauma kit. Overkill?... maybe, but the old saying really applies here. I'd rather have it and not need it than...
The thing is that you can use it, I can't. I carry one of those that has band aids and some aspirin. That's all I'm qualified to use, if I come across anything more severe than a splinter or headache my cell phone gets used. I've called 911 what I consider a lot of times. When I come across something I do as much as I can, sometimes that means just standing there and usIng the phone. :( I do wish I could do more sometimes.
 
#16 ·
It's a simple, little, just a bit bigger in all directions of a cigarette pack. You get a few band aids of assorted styles, some tape, some alcohol wipes, some iodine wipes, etc. One is not going to perform major surgery out in the middle of Utah, with what's in this kit. But, it might be good for a scraped knuckle, a cut while fixing a tire, etc.
Scott
It's good to have first-aid on your ride no matter what you have stored in it. However, keep in mind that should you encounter a need for a first-aid kit while on the road, chances are that the cute little first-aid kit isn't going to provide much help. Road Rash is going to need more than a small iodine wipe, a broken arm or leg is going to require more than an aspirin and a massive wound is going to take more than a finger band-aid to apply pressure with. You'd be surprised just how much you can carry in a small type of case without taking up too much room in the read trunk. There used to be a couple on the Internet that made a real nice kit that could help in a pretty serious predicament. They were at www.hermosaworks.com out of Durango, CO. but they don't seem to exist anymore.
I would think that the local pharmacist could help you build a nice little kit with more practical components to keep in your trunk of your bike (no storing in a saddle bag because Murphy's Law dictates that if your bike were to be the one that goes down, it'll be the side where the emergency gear is kept).
Carry what you want but I'll take a usable kit over a cute little one. My kit is about 7 x 4.5 x 2.5 and it is even big enough to carry a good pair of shears that'll cut right through thick leather if needed.
Ride Safe and be safe. Hope everyones Thanksgiving was grand!
 
#17 ·
YES. And I've had to use it before also.

Biggest advice - know what is in your kit and how to use it. Trying to figure out what is where and how to use it at the time it is needed is not the time to do it.
 
#24 ·
I carry a softsided first aid kit in the left saddle bag. Added non latex gloves to the kit.
 
#25 ·
I tend to carry a small kit(homemade) like the one you got. I also have an emergency blanket. Last time I came upon a downed biker we wanted to shield him from the sun and keep him cool until help could arrive. It doesn't take much to be able to make a huge difference until the professionals arrive. Rope, emergency blanket, band-aids, gauze, alcohol/iodine, and some aspirin, or antihistamine(for allergic reactions to bee stings/wasps), and antibiotic ointment. All of this can be carried in a very small pouch, and could save a life, or make someone more comfortable until help can arrive.
 
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