This is part 2 of the boat and home first aid kit contents. Part 1, which covered individual, office, and car, can be found here. Boat First Aid Kit Contents: Boats offer a unique set of hazards that need to be especially considered. In addition to sun burns and fishing hooks, one must also consider…
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First Aid Kit Contents: Part 1 – Individual, Office, and Car
As I’ve stated on several other posts, preparedness especially includes medical issues, be them from falls, cuts, car accidents, violent attacks, insects/animals, or just carelessness. Given all the causes, it should be easy to see that there is no “one size fits all” for a first aid kit, or, at least, not one that doesn’t…
Nitecore P12 Tactical Flashlight Review: Part 1
I needed better light. When it came to a flashlight, I had two problems. My small, pocket Maglite (the 2 AAA cell incandescent version) just wasn’t cutting it when I needed a bright light. I knew from experience that a AA cell version wasn’t any better. Also, my large flashlight powered off of my 18-volt…
Poncho Review: Frogg Toggs Poncho
Living in Florida, our biggest concern for natural disasters are hurricanes. With hurricanes you have to worry about both wind and water. Last year, in preparation for Hurricane Irma, I knew I may have to be outside during rains to prepare my property for the hurricane. I have plenty of Gore-Tex® outdoor gear, but it…
First Aid Kit Review: Lifeline 30-Piece First Aid Kit
I recently picked up a first aid kit: the Lifeline 30-Piece Small First Aid Kit. My initial need was for my younger children to have the kit as part of the hiking essentials required for a Scouting hike, but I was also looking for one for me to carry when out on one of my…