Arizona Slim

Good posts all. I carry a med kit that echo's my survival gear. It depends on the area I'm in and the ease of rescue, degree of isolation, etc... the smallest kit I carry is the size of a pack of cigarettes, very basic, along with a very small survival kit ( i dont like the word "survival kit" i just carry my "pack") the pack itself is primarily a water container/fanny pack (i live in the desert) It contains a space blanket, clear trash bag, mirror, magnesium bar, matches, small knife, cell phone, ID, pocket money, etc.. For longer trips in more isolated/risky terrain the kit increases in size. WCS=worst case scenario: My "trauma kit" is a USN unit-one bag with advanced life support equipment and emergency drugs. It fits into my "survival" bag, a medium alice pack (military surplus or ranger-joes online) in this I have a camelback, poncho, strobelight, GMRS, aerial flares (walmart), etc.. the larger kit always includes the contents of the smaller kit that precedes it in size. It's easy to upgrade or downgrade what you carry if it's "modular" like this. ease of use and carry is paramount. If you don't carry it, it won't do you anygood. the anecdote of a well prepared explorer that leaves his gear in the car to answer the call of nature only to return and find his car and survival gear engulfed in flames happens all to often (usually blamed on having parked in high grass). I would recommend taking a red cross 1st aid class. that little bit of knowledge can save a life. I work as a Paramedic and 90 % of the "lifesaving" we do can be accomplished in what you can learn in a 1 day class. outdoor stores or even walmart will have a kit you can start with- i prefer one in a bag, not a box. most of the entry level stuff is close to identical anyway. -peace NREMT-P, W-CEP, T-CEP, SARTECH, Instructor of same In a nation of sheep, one brave man is a majority.