đź©ş Overlanding/Off-Roading Medical Kit
1. Basic First Aid
- Adhesive bandages (various sizes)
- Sterile gauze pads & rolls
- Medical tape (cloth and waterproof)
- Elastic bandages (ACE wraps)
- Antiseptic wipes & solution (povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine)
- Antibiotic ointment (triple antibiotic)
- Alcohol pads
- Cotton swabs
- Burn gel packets or hydrogel dressings
- Steri-Strips / butterfly closures
2. Trauma / Serious Injuries
- Trauma shears (for cutting clothing/seatbelts)
- Nitrile gloves (multiple pairs)
- Israeli bandage / emergency trauma dressing
- Tourniquet (CAT or SOFT-T recommended)
- Hemostatic gauze (QuikClot or Celox)
- Chest seal (vented preferred)
- SAM splint (universal splint for fractures/sprains)
3. Medications (OTC)
- Pain relievers: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin
- Antihistamines: diphenhydramine (Benadryl), loratadine (Claritin)
- Antacids (Tums, famotidine)
- Anti-diarrheal (loperamide)
- Oral rehydration salts or electrolyte packets
- Motion sickness tablets (meclizine or Dramamine)
- Hydrocortisone cream (for rashes/insect bites)
4. Specialized Items for Overlanding
- Eye wash / sterile saline solution
- Tweezers (fine-tip for splinters/ticks)
- Snake bite suction kit (optional – mainly psychological reassurance, not recommended for actual venom removal)
- Instant cold packs
- Heat packs
- Space blankets (thermal emergency blankets)
- CPR face shield or pocket mask
- Small flashlight/headlamp (with spare batteries)
5. Field Care & Survival Integration
- Trauma card / quick reference guide
- Notebook & waterproof pen (document injuries)
- Duct tape (multi-purpose repair + medical improvisation)
- Water purification tablets (in case stranded)
- Extra clean water (for flushing wounds, not just drinking)
- Hand sanitizer
6. Storage & Organization
- Durable waterproof case (Pelican, dry bag, or MOLLE pouch system)
- Items packed in clear resealable bags for quick ID
- Labeled sections: “Bleeding,” “Meds,” “Burns,” “Splints,” etc.