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Bighorn seems a little preferred. They are mighty similar.
Also plan to replace most components in three to five years.
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I am not an expert, but here's what I recommend:
Chemical Light Stick
2x CAT
QuikClot Sponge
QuikClot Granulated (yes it has to be cut from tissue, but if the alternative is bleeding out...)
NPA (nasopharyngeal airway tube) WITH LUBE. DID I MENTION LUBE?
Asherman Chest Seal
2x H&H Compressed Gauze
2x Israeli Bandage
2x Combat Dressing
Cravat
ACE Bandage
Duct Tape
SAM Splint
2x 1" Surgical Tape
6x Nitrile Gloves
6x Antiseptic Wipes
6x Betadine Wipes
6x Antibiotic Packet (Neomycin)
2x Eye Wash Ampules
Assorted Adhesive Bandages
Assorted Sterile Gauze (vacuum seal separately)
Tweezers
1wk Cipro
6x Loperamide (anti diarrhea)
6x Aspirin (for heart attack)
6x Diphenhydramine (antihistamine / anti allergy)
12x Ibuprofen (general use)
Moleskin, more moleskin, and then a little more moleskin
I'm probably forgetting something I have in my kit.
AGAIN - I'm NOT an expert or rendering medical advice.
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The AMK kits are good to go, and are as cheap as trying to build one yourself. I use to design and build kits for people for anything from an under-the-kitchen-sink kit to a 10-person/6-week expedition kit, and I could not do it better or cheaper than AMK (disclaimer: I do not work for them and I do not get paid by them). Per the post above somewhere, many items do have expiration dates, so you will need to change them out in a few years. And get some training.
Of the ones you listed, the World Travel has a bit more, but it is for a longer duration. One has more trauma stuff and fewer meds, the other more meds and less trauma stuff. Me, I'd get the Bighorn and supplement with the meds.
Last edited by chuckman; 12-27-13 at 04:38.
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I have been carrying Adventure Medical Kits and using them since the 90s. ( 2 ) I carried in the IFOR / SFOR stuff.. Before the Military started to issue better gear ( Israel Bandages ect..) good for boo boos / headaches ect. I keep one or two in my Jeeps, RV, backpacks. Better to pull out a bandaid for minor cut than a trauma bandage, and scare the sheep. plus it covers most basic stuff for first aid and the first aid book that is included has good info.
FYI
My .02 $ I'm not a medic or EMT, was a CBT Lifesaver (89-09) damn that's a lot of IVs given/ received no wonder I hate needles.
NRA Life Member.
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