Corey Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I want to put together a motorcycle specific compact medial first aid kit that won't be heavy or cumbersome on the bike. Something small that will easily attach to the exterior of the bike or fit inside a top box, but not take up a lot of room. I don't just want a boo-boo kit, but rather something more capable and oriented towards the needs of motorcycle related injuries. Does anyone have suggestions for contents, etc? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 16, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2015 I believe I've seen moto specific kits at Revzilla and/or TwistedThrottle. By moto specific, I mean that they're compact kits that should fit under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dgordon Posted August 16, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2015 Corkey, I simply carry a small portable kit used by cyclists. It's not much but better than nothing. Not sure one can pack enough for a big off, but things like stings and stone hits and such, or helping bystanders is the value in it for me. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted August 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2015 Does some band aids in the tank bag count lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 REI has a small kit that is easy to tuck into a bag somewhere (they make one with even less stuff in it that is a bit smaller, too). http://www.rei.com/product/832243/rei-backpacker-first-aid-kit-special-buy http://www.rei.com/product/832242/rei-hiker-first-aid-kit-special-buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted August 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2015 This could be an extremely informative thread if it were to morph into what folks think are the most important things to have in a motorcycle first-aid kit. There are tons of kits from the likes of REI, EMS, Campmor and so on but the question is what would you like to have to address injuries common to motos, that these little kits likely lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpilot Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Are you looking to take care of things that come up in general, or dealing with someone in your group who went down? Making your own is the only way to go.. You can start with an off the shelf kit and add stuff like shears that will cut leather, slings, 4x4s, kling and kerlex bandages, splint material, pain relies, ice packs, saline solution, and maybe some soft packaging to put it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2015 When kayaking took a roll of duct tape too. Doubles up if band aids ran out or you are in open water and it rains. Also good to fixate a limb too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted August 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2015 +1 on the duct tape, or athletic tape. I'd also add a couple 2'x2' sheets of plastic wrap just in case you run across a large wound that you have to cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsRN98 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Are you looking to take care of things that come up in general, or dealing with someone in your group who went down? Making your own is the only way to go.. You can start with an off the shelf kit and add stuff like shears that will cut leather, slings, 4x4s, kling and kerlex bandages, splint material, pain relies, ice packs, saline solution, and maybe some soft packaging to put it in. As for shears that cut leather, I know of 2 good trauma shears that would fit the bill--the Leatherman Raptors are one, but the other I'll have to look up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 A Pistol to end the misery? OK, maybe not a good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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