Best bags for larger first aid kits?
Posted by Highwayman1717@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 23 comments
NOTE: This is a general first aid kit, NOT a trauma kit where everything is prepped to go on short notice. I have separate smaller bags for that.
I'm building a few comprehensive kits for my vehicle kit, work cache, etc, and realizing I need better bag containers. I'm using plastic bags inside an old orange messenger bag, it's just too large and not easy to index and organize. For standalone first aid kits and 'toss it in the duffel bag' kits, what are you all liking bag wise?
SonsOfValhallaGaming@reddit
Honestly? I was surprised how well a tackle box worked. I needed a first aid kit, and I needed it lickety split. I didn't have a bag on me, and I just grabbed my tackle box and ran out to collect supplies, filling in all the little cubbies perfectly, and I haven't swapped since. It works incredibly well. Give it a try.
themoosboos@reddit
I use a fishing tackle bag from Bass Pro. Similar to this one: https://www.basspro.ca/p/bass-pro-shops-xps-tackle-bags-101479191
JanieLFB@reddit
I got some fabric lunch bags at my grocery store when they went on clearance. (They were like $1 each.)
I had a grocery shopping trip when I realized I didn’t have a spoon in the car for my yogurt. So my kits have a few plastic utensils.
Emergency toilet or barf bags are something I picked up while worrying about a trip. A couple of those are nice to have in your vehicle, along with some toilet paper!
Add in some bandages, menstrual pads, and hand wipes and those are the things I usually need when traveling.
Clean, new shoestrings are something I have packed for years. If I ever have to help deliver a baby on the side of the road, I’ll be ready! (You just tie the umbilical cord and let the medical staff do the cutting.)
In a true trauma situation, a menstrual pad can be used for pressure on a wound. Two shoestrings tied together could make a tourniquet. I have always been more worried about an emergency toilet situation!
Highwayman1717@reddit (OP)
I have a full trauma kit with TQs, pressure dressings and hemostatics. Highly recommend a stop the bleed course!
Thoth-long-bill@reddit
I’ve been looking at tactical lots on line but so far they are too big or two small. I like the quick access pull tab ones which let you get in without cheap zipper misalignment or two hands. And I don’t want a back pack been looking at North American rescue and Roy or ray Howard. You just don’t want to be digging for the tourniquet like it’s an errant make up brush……. Thanks for this thread.
AdjacentPrepper@reddit
I've got used one of these when I was setting up the church first aid kits: Amazon.com: Dixigear First Responder On Call Trauma Bag W/Reflectors - Red : Health & Household after 2 years, it's still doing fine.
We do have a mix of trauma and non-trauma stuff. The safety ministry was originally formed because people were worried about a mass shooting so it started as all trauma stuff, but the last two times I had to flag down an ambulance at church it was for a woman who lost consciousness (during the sermon) and a different woman who fell through the ceiling when trying to retrieve some decorations from the attic. Each incident involved an after-action review with a couple doctors (that are church members) and a few new stuff added to the kit.
The most used item is, by far, regular band aids...between kids ministries and deaconesses with kitchen knives, people cut themselves a lot.
Thoth-long-bill@reddit
Those zipper halves are the devil to get into 👹
TheLostExpedition@reddit
Fanny pack or kids backpack are usually a good choice. I like the plastic ammo can I got from target several years ago for the rigidity and carrying handle.
Many-Health-1673@reddit
Maxpedition makes some really nice first aid style pouches. They aren't cheap, but right now they are BOGO. I have 8 or so of their small pouches for organizing things and they are freaking awesome. https://www.maxpedition.com/products/individual-first-aid-pouch?srsltid=AfmBOorBWBPtXR-N_gt9ssh5jurKDVIW8IRRq0TLlEsjizdAnFO1zvGF&variant=12191268307015
lego_lady123@reddit
I bought big medical kit duffel bag size. I got a bright orange one with medical symbol printed on the side I like that other people would know exactly what it is.
Gullible-Cow9166@reddit
I bought an empty medical bag on Temu (£12) and to be honest its perfect, 2 end pouches (zip) front pouch and main compatment with OKish separation. But great for what I need which is just bandages, plasters, creams, steralising/cleaning and various meds. Just keeps it all in one place
QueenProvvy@reddit
I got some great first aid/med bags on temu! Fantastic quality. Also a great place to stock up on the fillings of said first aid kits.
juancarlospaco@reddit
A hard, stainless steel or aluminum waterproof toolbox, it is useless if it breaks because someone steps on it or something...
cronediddlyumptious@reddit
Craft bags and camera bags also work great.
https://a.co/d/gE9vrRa
Cute-Consequence-184@reddit
Friend in how much you have.
A tackle box works really well
Spiley_spile@reddit
Ive seen and owned too many first aid kits to be able to guess which size you mean. 😅 Help us out? What size bag (in liters) are you aiming for?
smemilyp@reddit
Hanging toiletry kits are amazing for this. I have one with a hook inside. It has end pockets for quick access things, a large inside pocket when you unzip the top and it opens the whole top so you can see what's in it easily... plus other inside pockets!
Highwayman1717@reddit (OP)
What brand are you using?
smemilyp@reddit
This is my favorite. Unavailable but I'll bet you can find it or similar. Travelon Hanging Toiletry Kit,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CZT1MU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
BerylliumBug@reddit
I too used a hanging toiletry kit for my vehicle first aid kit! I ordered a sturdy one from LL Bean that has just the right amount of space, and it has held up really well.
OldSchoolPrepper@reddit
I'll just use a ziplock bag for small kits like that, for large kits I use a fishing tackle box. That said tackle boxes come on tiny to very large and for the OCD organizer I am, they make a great first aid kit.
Rude_Veterinarian639@reddit
I bought a set of empty first aid bags on amazon.
One set was medium, a three pack. Another was smaller bags - think it was a pack of 12.
They were cheap but they're functional and have held up over the years.
The bigger ones are in the cars.
Smaller ones are for bags, back packs, purses.
Rude_Veterinarian639@reddit
https://a.co/d/1iTTpot
Mine were black but the same as these