Build a Life Saving Kit for Under $25

In this video I will show you how to put together a minimalist first aid kit that incorporates the most cost effective proven equipment to save someone's life in a traumatic event.

**Only use items that you are trained to use**

Recommended supplies:

[geocaching]

At 73yo, Ive been an EMT since 1973 (still certified), and kid, your Training videos are excellent!!

[daviddebergh]

It just baffles me that this channel and video isn't more popular. Looking at becoming an emt/medic. Stay safe Sam and keep being an angel to others.

[JoeDurobot]

*For $25 you could add just a few feet of duct tape to make an improvised chest seal with a ziploc bag (or the packaging of the SWAT T).*
*Gloves and a pair of trauma shears are also inexpensive.Gotta think of BSI if you treat others!*
*I carry the SWAT-T in an ankle kit, very compact.*
*Kit contains: SWAT-T, two 4" roll of gauze, a few 4" by 4" gauze pads, duct tape, ziploc bag, trauma shears, sharpie, 2 pairs of gloves.*

[dannyh]

I make these and have given them out to friends and family. I use my food saver to seal them up, and cut out small triangles in the edges for easy tear opening. I have a high quality ankle trauma kit that is for my use only, and a couple of these kits in the car for strangers at an emergency.

[christianuy]

Best EMS channel on youtube in my opinion.

[stevenkennedy]

Solid! A small roll of duct tape. Maybe a space blanket too. Thanks for the share!!

[MrReviews]

The paper packaging on gauze pads aren't very waterproof so I would opt to put the kit in a ziplock bag of some kind especially if the kit is going to be an EDC item. You don't want to put a soggy gauze pad on a wound. I think the SWAT-T lends itself as a good compression bandage in this respect as it's made of rubber, it can hold a bandage in place and keep it dry in wet conditions. Of course, some kind of sharpie is a must when carrying TQs so you can mark the time it was applied.

By the way, I'm glad to see your channel exploded with subs. Just a few months ago, I had a few subscribers more than you and now I'm left in the dust. Keep it up brother.

[bodstrup]

Bandaids, adhesive bandages like a 2” x 2”. May not save a life, but could easily save the day for someone. Takes up little extra room, but will be required far more often.

[lanedexter]

Great! This provides answers many are seeking. The CAT and hemostatic gauze are expensive. This puts useful kits within anyone’s reach.👍

[trent]

I know this video is a couple years old now but as an EMT I would also recommend carrying Intra-Nasal Narcan. I know it kinda goes against the whole topic of building a budget friendly first aid kit but it is definitely a game changer in cases of overdoses.

[zakzerkich]

I’d suggest some disposable gloves in a plastic bag as well.

[TheWindigomonster]

NPA backwards is also good for washing fluids/powder out of eyes.

[HeathInHeath]

Great video. I would add some nitrile gloves and put it all in a half gallon ziploc bag to keep it clean, but other than that it's hard to go wrong for a budget setup. Nice work.

[Favorite-catNip]

Ja. Grt. I put a tourniquet and adm.pad inside a pocket of my driver's door with some sissors etc. Gotta get it so u can reach it. I'm so glad I found u site

[richardphysician]

Yeah, it STARTS with a 25 dollar kit then 2 years later you do inventory in your small edc sling med bag and discover you've got over 200 bucks worth of kit. I love it, being a bit more prepared than the next guy.

[skim]

nice list.. i would toss in gloves, 3" tape and a zip lock freezer bag

[temsopsinternational]

Great budget suggestions Brother! We like Cravats for cheap. Also some pliable plastic for occlusive dressing.

[Jhona]

Hello sir. I've been watching your videos lately. I'm taking notes from your videos. I just signed up as redcross volunteer and my goal is to become an emt. It's still a long way but hopefully I can have knowledge and skills like you. Thanks for all your videos.

[arnoldmeulen]

Sometimes you get a good bag for free from a car-dealer or a store if you buy something.
Ziploc bags are also useful.
Gloves are not really nescessary.
in the Netherlands you can buy first aid kits from €2, 95 but without a tourniquet.
a tourniquet is €40, - without shipping costs in the Netherlands.

[peggyhorowitz]

I pack in vacuum freezer bags. Once the air is pumped out it is more compressed and waterproof.