What's In Your First Aid Kit?

BirdBrain · Apr 6th 2014, 8:49am

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

I am going to have to post my 1st aid kit in my "I'm more of a weenie than you are and have the grams to prove it" forum. Ours weighed around 10 ounces last year. Debating not taking one this year. I have one currently that weighs around an ounce.

Wise Old Owl · Apr 6th 2014, 9:02am

See Tooss #3

Traffic Jam · Apr 6th 2014, 9:04am

BirdBrain wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

I am going to have to post my 1st aid kit in my "I'm more of a weenie than you are and have the grams to prove it" forum. Ours weighed around 10 ounces last year. Debating not taking one this year. I have one currently that weighs around an ounce.

I'll leave my rope, my toothpaste, and my baby wipes before I leave my first aid kit. :lol:

Wise Old Owl · Apr 6th 2014, 9:13am

TrafficJam wrote:

I'll leave my rope, my toothpaste, and my baby wipes before I leave my first aid kit. :lol:

I think you are [IMG:http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/i-dont-always-send-a-sarcastic-text.jpeg] Sar-Castic!

Traffic Jam · Apr 6th 2014, 9:34am

WiseOldOwl wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I'll leave my rope, my toothpaste, and my baby wipes before I leave my first aid kit. :lol:

I think you are [IMG:http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/i-dont-always-send-a-sarcastic-text.jpeg] Sar-Castic!

Believe it or not, I haven't intentionally made a sarcastic remark today

Rasty · Apr 6th 2014, 9:35am

WiseOldOwl wrote:

See Tooss #3

What?

Wise Old Owl · Apr 6th 2014, 10:18am

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

Rasty · Apr 6th 2014, 11:01am

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

CoachLou · Apr 6th 2014, 11:03am

:ohmy: We.....we have no rules......... :blink: .... :huh:

... :ohmy:

BirdBrain · Apr 6th 2014, 11:04am

TrafficJam wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

I am going to have to post my 1st aid kit in my "I'm more of a weenie than you are and have the grams to prove it" forum. Ours weighed around 10 ounces last year. Debating not taking one this year. I have one currently that weighs around an ounce.

I'll leave my rope, my toothpaste, and my baby wipes before I leave my first aid kit. :lol:

That's easy for me. I carry cord, baking soda, and a bandana with bronner's. I guess I can leave my first aid home.

Rasty · Apr 6th 2014, 11:10am

CoachLou wrote:

:ohmy: We.....we have no rules......... :blink: .... ... :ohmy:

We have rules but they are secret. So don't be breaking any of them. :p

Traffic Jam · Apr 6th 2014, 11:14am

BirdBrain wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

I am going to have to post my 1st aid kit in my "I'm more of a weenie than you are and have the grams to prove it" forum. Ours weighed around 10 ounces last year. Debating not taking one this year. I have one currently that weighs around an ounce.

I'll leave my rope, my toothpaste, and my baby wipes before I leave my first aid kit. :lol:

That's easy for me. I carry cord, baking soda, and a bandana with bronner's. I guess I can leave my first aid home.

I meant cord, not rope (aren't they the same thing?). I've recently quit carrying baby wipes and started using paper towels. Now for the toothpaste...

BirdBrain · Apr 6th 2014, 1:20pm

TrafficJam wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I'll leave my rope, my toothpaste, and my baby wipes before I leave my first aid kit. :lol:

I think you are [IMG:http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/i-dont-always-send-a-sarcastic-text.jpeg] Sar-Castic!

Believe it or not, I haven't intentionally made a sarcastic remark today

Believe it or not, most of my replies are sarcastic. Except this one. :whistle:

Wise Old Owl · Apr 6th 2014, 6:44pm

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

I am used to Bird Brain "Winging" it. What happened Rasty?

Rasty · Apr 6th 2014, 8:02pm

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

I am used to Bird Brain "Winging" it. What happened Rasty?

We felt we didn't need a big list of rules. We're all adults here.

jimmyjam · Apr 6th 2014, 8:09pm

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

I am used to Bird Brain "Winging" it. What happened Rasty?

We felt we didn't need a big list of rules. We're all adults here.

I refuse to grow up.

Rasty · Apr 6th 2014, 8:26pm

jimmyjam wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

I am used to Bird Brain "Winging" it. What happened Rasty?

We felt we didn't need a big list of rules. We're all adults here.

I refuse to grow up.

I said adults. I said nothing about being mature.

jimmyjam · Apr 6th 2014, 8:37pm

Rasty wrote:

jimmyjam wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

I am used to Bird Brain "Winging" it. What happened Rasty?

We felt we didn't need a big list of rules. We're all adults here.

I refuse to grow up.

I said adults. I said nothing about being mature.

Well then that's different. I'm still 18 in my mind.

Rasty · Apr 6th 2014, 9:35pm

jimmyjam wrote:

Rasty wrote:

jimmyjam wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

I am used to Bird Brain "Winging" it. What happened Rasty?

We felt we didn't need a big list of rules. We're all adults here.

I refuse to grow up.

I said adults. I said nothing about being mature.

Well then that's different. I'm still 18 in my mind.

That sounds mature.

hikerboy · Apr 6th 2014, 9:38pm

Rasty wrote:

jimmyjam wrote:

Rasty wrote:

jimmyjam wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Rasty wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

hikerboy wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

my best answer is serious drugs...it needs to be smothered, covered, and "on the way to an ER" - so clearly there are no band-aids.

what was the question?

See Toss #3 - what dont't we have Toss? what happened to the rule book - that dusty moth eaten thing on top of the tater machine.

I deleted the rules page. I couldn't remember them and was just winging it anyway.

I am used to Bird Brain "Winging" it. What happened Rasty?

We felt we didn't need a big list of rules. We're all adults here.

I refuse to grow up.

I said adults. I said nothing about being mature.

Well then that's different. I'm still 18 in my mind.

That sounds mature.

much older than me!

Wise Old Owl · Apr 7th 2014, 7:49pm

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

BirdBrain · Apr 7th 2014, 7:53pm

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

Permethrin. Zero ticks for me last year.

Astro · Apr 7th 2014, 9:41pm

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

Permethrin. Zero ticks for me last year.

Same here.

Wise Old Owl · Apr 8th 2014, 8:57pm

I use Permethrin to keep cartoonists and mentally 18 year olds at bay!

[IMG:http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/The-Tick-comic-the-tick-96026_487_480.jpg]

Traffic Jam · Apr 8th 2014, 9:21pm

Astro wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

Permethrin. Zero ticks for me last year.

Same here.

Do you soak or spray? What product/concentration do you use?

jimmyjam · Apr 8th 2014, 9:21pm

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

Permethrin. Zero ticks for me last year.

Same here. That stuff is the bomb.

BirdBrain · Apr 8th 2014, 9:31pm

TrafficJam wrote:

Astro wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

Permethrin. Zero ticks for me last year.

Same here.

Do you soak or spray? What product/concentration do you use?

I had some stuff soaked and some sprayed. Soaking is much more reliable, but harder to find. There is good directions on container. I do not recall mixture amounts. I will research when I get home if others don't beat me to it. I am fine with others chiming in.

Traffic Jam · Apr 8th 2014, 9:51pm

BirdBrain wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

Astro wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

Permethrin. Zero ticks for me last year.

Same here.

Do you soak or spray? What product/concentration do you use?

I had some stuff soaked and some sprayed. Soaking is much more reliable, but harder to find. There is good directions on container. I do not recall mixture amounts. I will research when I get home if others don't beat me to it. I am fine with others chiming in.

No rush, I was just curious. I've looked at some products and wondered what other people used.

Wise Old Owl · Apr 8th 2014, 9:52pm

Read the directions look at the percentage... serious as a heartbeat do not have this stuff next to your skin. Follow the directions.

OK why would I say that? well even dry if you sweat into it - after a recent application it will move capillary action and your skin will suck it up - then you will have an itch that keeps on giving - FOR A MONTH.

I can say this because I did it. - It works, but sucks at the same time.

BirdBrain · Apr 9th 2014, 1:17am

TrafficJam wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

Astro wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

Astro wrote:

1azarus wrote:

i have this little aluminum foil single use bacetracin thingy... a dose of antibiotic for tick exposure... duct tape... ibuprofin... hydropel... kite string and a couple of zip ties.

What type of antibiotic is good for tick exposure?

Tick prevention is key - Deep Woods Off first - then Doxycycline... now a world shortage.

Permethrin. Zero ticks for me last year.

Same here.

Do you soak or spray? What product/concentration do you use?

I had some stuff soaked and some sprayed. Soaking is much more reliable, but harder to find. There is good directions on container. I do not recall mixture amounts. I will research when I get home if others don't beat me to it. I am fine with others chiming in.

No rush, I was just curious. I've looked at some products and wondered what other people used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lkNDjrIZAU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3sGvZE3rh4

http://www.amazon.com/Permethrin-SFR-32-oz-Bottle/dp/B003IMO3I2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1397020496&sr=8-3&keywords=permethrin+concentrate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_XvX9Hyrhw

Traffic Jam · Apr 9th 2014, 12:48pm

I have concerns about the concentrated form of Permethrin being in or near my house. I'll have to look at the pre-diluted.

Astro · Apr 9th 2014, 1:40pm

I treated my clothes last summer. How many of you treat your tent also?

Rasty · Apr 9th 2014, 1:50pm

Astro wrote:

I treated my clothes last summer. How many of you treat your tent also?

Just treated my clothing. Didn't bother treating my gear.

BirdBrain · Apr 9th 2014, 2:04pm

Rasty wrote:

Astro wrote:

I treated my clothes last summer. How many of you treat your tent also?

Just treated my clothing. Didn't bother tasting my gear.

I did not taste my gear either. Hehehehe.. I do however, spray the entrance to my tent and the top 1/4 of my sleeping bag.

Wise Old Owl · Apr 9th 2014, 8:39pm

TrafficJam wrote:

I have concerns about the concentrated form of Permethrin being in or near my house. I'll have to look at the pre-diluted.

I share your concerns and I am in pest control. - that concentrations is not recommended for clothing.

BirdBrain · Apr 9th 2014, 8:51pm

WiseOldOwl wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I have concerns about the concentrated form of Permethrin being in or near my house. I'll have to look at the pre-diluted.

I share your concerns and I am in pest control. - that concentrations is not recommended for clothing.

Of course it needs diluting. I suppose one could pay someone else to do that. I prefer to save money. There is nothing magical about someone else adding the water.

Traffic Jam · Apr 9th 2014, 8:55pm

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I have concerns about the concentrated form of Permethrin being in or near my house. I'll have to look at the pre-diluted.

I share your concerns and I am in pest control. - that concentrations is not recommended for clothing.

Of course it needs diluting. I suppose one could pay someone else to do that. I prefer to save money. There is nothing magical about someone else adding the water.

I won't risk harming my animals.

BirdBrain · Apr 9th 2014, 9:00pm

TrafficJam wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I have concerns about the concentrated form of Permethrin being in or near my house. I'll have to look at the pre-diluted.

I share your concerns and I am in pest control. - that concentrations is not recommended for clothing.

Of course it needs diluting. I suppose one could pay someone else to do that. I prefer to save money. There is nothing magical about someone else adding the water.

I won't risk harming my animals.

If you have cats that is a huge concern. However, I would have no less concern for 10% than I would have for 75%. In my mind, I would make sure 0% got near them. Each person has to decide for them self. Quite frankly antifreeze is a greater danger.

Traffic Jam · Apr 9th 2014, 9:06pm

BirdBrain wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I have concerns about the concentrated form of Permethrin being in or near my house. I'll have to look at the pre-diluted.

I share your concerns and I am in pest control. - that concentrations is not recommended for clothing.

Of course it needs diluting. I suppose one could pay someone else to do that. I prefer to save money. There is nothing magical about someone else adding the water.

I won't risk harming my animals.

If you have cats that is a huge concern. However, I would have no less concern for 10% than I would have for 75%. In my mind, I would make sure 0% got near them. Each person has to decide for them self. Quite frankly antifreeze is a greater danger.

I'm sorry if I sounded snarky.

BirdBrain · Apr 9th 2014, 9:16pm

TrafficJam wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

BirdBrain wrote:

WiseOldOwl wrote:

TrafficJam wrote:

I have concerns about the concentrated form of Permethrin being in or near my house. I'll have to look at the pre-diluted.

I share your concerns and I am in pest control. - that concentrations is not recommended for clothing.

Of course it needs diluting. I suppose one could pay someone else to do that. I prefer to save money. There is nothing magical about someone else adding the water.

I won't risk harming my animals.

If you have cats that is a huge concern. However, I would have no less concern for 10% than I would have for 75%. In my mind, I would make sure 0% got near them. Each person has to decide for them self. Quite frankly antifreeze is a greater danger.

I'm sorry if I sounded snarky.

You did not. You love your animals. You are a good person. I am just trying to point out that there is no logical comfort level of a poison. We have many things in our house that can kill us and our animals. We have to keep us and them safe with a zero tolerance plan. Do not comfort your self with only having 10%. That is illogical. They cannot get near the 10% either. You should not fear a higher percentage. They are not safe around any percentage. it is like fearing a 1000' dropoff more than a 100' dropoff. It iis not logical but many do anyways. Just my opinion. If anyone is being snarky, it is me.