They actually sell the glue version now, probably alittle more sterile than super glue, i've used super glue before

i got stitches in two fingers last year, one was a bad cut, the other just needed some glue....the funny thing was, I cut them same two fingers in almost the same spot when I was younger, the one cut is almost right on top of where I had stitches before....i won't tell you what happened....it would hurt...

 

I agree. A basic kit will probably rarely be able to handle most off road injuries/accidents. However, I guess one has no choice. I don't carry anything as of right now, but if I did it would be subject to A LOT of mud and water which means I would be changing my first aid kit often. I wouldn't want anything too bulky or extensive on my quad. It would just be too much to "maintain" and keep in order plus I hate strapping stuff down on my quad. However, I will be getting something similar to Sean99TJ to keep in my truck so I can at least ride back to or send someone to my truck to get it. I am considering a small kit for the quad but I'm not sure it would even be worth it to carry such a small kit. I also agree that if you are a hardcore off-roader, even the simplest first-aid or first responder courses wouldn't hurt.

Sean99TJ,
Are you an EMT or something? Reason I'm asking is that your kit sounds like you knew what you were looking for when you got it. I don't think most people would think to get or let alone use an oropharyngeal airway if ever needed. Just wondering.

 

I recieved a large amount of training in the military. I am a member of a jeep club that has had a fatal accident during an outing, so I try to be prepared. Motor vehicle accidents are significantly worse than what most over the counter first aid kits can provide.

I also am a Forest Watch volunteer with the State DNR.

I prefer the inflatable splints (even though I carry the rolls of wiremesh also) because they also can be utilized as a compression device for severe bleeding of an arm or leg. Battle dressings are outstanding and come in convienient sizes, just wrap and tie in place.....no tape needed.

One word of advice for all of you....protect your self!!! Carry large amounts of Latex gloves. Carry scissors to remove clothing...don't Rambo it with your pocket knife....you are just asking to exchange body fluids.

The one thing I don't have that I want is a couple of sizes of collars....but they are bulky and hard to store.

 

I have a medium size kit from St John Ambulance .... I figure this is one place You want quality stuff.I also have an epi pen , a few power bars , a lighter, and the crazy glue.

 

An old jeeper bud of mine use to carry an cheap pool inflatable boat ... he saw it used once when they had an accident by another group ... they inflated the boat and used it to keep the victim off the ground and dry since it had been raining all day, it also allowed them to have somewhat of a clean surface to work on him, until the help arrived.

 

Aside from a pretty basic kit, we also have a rope to drag the body, and a shovel to bury it.

 

lmao, nice.

 

I carry a rather large "Adventure Medical Kit" from the company named just that. I have used it as I had a friend get hit by a car while on his ATV. The biggest problem I have run accross is the stuff in the kit expiring.

 

I was just wondering. I'm a newbie EMT myself.

 

For those of you carrying one, do note that many things in the kit to expire. Some companies have Refill kits and other do not.