Originally Posted by cwh2
Once we get back to... normaler, I want to take a few classes on how to actually use the stuff in all the kits. I know the basics, but I'm pretty poorly trained, and it has been ages.


Don't wait. There are many classes available. After taking a couple, you might find that you actually need a smaller kit to handle emergencies. On the other hand you might get scared and feel the need to carry a full EMT trauma sack. YMMV.

Seriously though, no amount of first aid gear can substitute for the knowledge of how to use it. I would rather be in the backcountry with an expert and a roll of duct tape, than a novice and a trauma kit.


"What's the point of being retired if you can't climb trees and wash your feet in the creek?" - Teal