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Great feedback. Definitely good idea on minor care such as moleskin and Benadryl. Also the book looks interesting and probably offers some good info. Other points to consider is what are we doing for splinting injured limbs? and how are we moving injured people that can’t walk on their own...

Let’s pick up where we left off. Been traveling so I’ve been out of pocket. In summary to previous, - Tourniquets are good, just buy from a reputable supplier - Lots of people are taking classes and getting good training - Antibiotics at the point of injury is becoming more common, especially...

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All great input and an opportunity to correct old myths, and discuss current standards and products. I've been a paramedic since 93' and began my career in tactical medicine around 1999. I'm also a Critical Care Transport medic. This career has taken me to many places foreign and domestic and in...

There are a lot of tourniquet options available, CAT arguably being the best known. What tourniquet are you carrying? If other than the CAT why?

Thanks for the great input. The one point that is foundational is get the training before you go. Also good point about some things are tough to improvise. Thanks again for the input, be safe out there.

Antibiotics would need to be doctor prescribed, some OTC vitamins are helpful but aren't the same as antibiotics. Stitching is good to know but unless you are in an extremely austere environment w/o access to healthcare within reasonable distance, be cautious with suturing. In most cases wounds...

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Sounds like you are off to a great start. Antibiotics really depend on how remote you are going. There is a good amount of research to support early use of antibiotics in the field, but this depends a lot on type and severity of the injury. Other things to consider adding is basic over the...

Thanks for the feedback. Training is indeed essential in order to use the gear correctly in a time of stress. While you don't want to go cheap, there are several high quality products that are effective and affordable; the CAT tourniquet being one of them. Other great tourniquets to consider are...

Good stuff Dave. I lean towards broad spectrum antibiotics (always consult your doctor before taking medications) for example doxycycline. Its broad spectrum for treating bacteria and can be taken orally. Tourniquets are a must, also splints e.g. same splints, and emergency warming blankets...

Overland vehicles allow us to get more and more remote. This also means further and further from help if needed. Not all gear is equal, whats in your kit?

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