Comments on: 5 Dollar Preps – Fishing Gear and First Aid http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/ The Gear Site for Survivalists Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:33:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: teabag http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-35842 teabag Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:32:39 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-35842 If you lose a glasses screw, just use a paper clip to replace it. They bend easily enough, but are strong enough to hold the specs in place. Also, if you're BAAB (blind as a bat--who aren't even blind!) w/o your other 2 eyes, you'll need a snug sports-type strap to keep your eyes on your face. You don't want them to fall off if you're running, fighting or getting slapped in the face by twigs! I'm going to put a couple of paper clips in my BOB now. This website inspires the old grey matter. If you lose a glasses screw, just use a paper clip to replace it. They bend easily enough, but are strong enough to hold the specs in place. Also, if you're BAAB (blind as a bat–who aren't even blind!) w/o your other 2 eyes, you'll need a snug sports-type strap to keep your eyes on your face. You don't want them to fall off if you're running, fighting or getting slapped in the face by twigs! I'm going to put a couple of paper clips in my BOB now. This website inspires the old grey matter.

]]> By: teabag http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-35840 teabag Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:22:10 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-35840 Sugar is also good for applying to mild bacterial infections on the skin. That's why sugar and salt are used for preserving meat, etc--because they inhibit the growth of bacteria. Sugar is also good for applying to mild bacterial infections on the skin. That's why sugar and salt are used for preserving meat, etc–because they inhibit the growth of bacteria.

]]> By: Guest http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-29826 Guest Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:03:12 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-29826 Do you have a website for oil of oregano? I've been looking everywhere but I can't find it, thanks. Do you have a website for oil of oregano? I've been looking everywhere but I can't find it, thanks.

]]> By: MichiganDogman http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-21595 MichiganDogman Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:38:59 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-21595 Hello Everyone, I spent 20 years as a medic in the military and there are 2 items I always carry in my survival bag. You guys may think its weird, but they really work in emergency situations. Kotex pads and tampons. Both are sterile and can absorb alot of blood. Tampons are great for puncture wounds; stick straight into a puncture wound and as they absorb they expand and seal off the wound. Pads are great for large cuts or sucking chest wounds. I've used them in the field and they work. So don't be sqeamish or feel you are being unmanly, these things may save your life or the life of someone you know. So if you're afraid to buy them yourself, ask your wife or girlfriend. The MichiganDogman Hello Everyone,
I spent 20 years as a medic in the military and there are 2 items I always carry in my survival bag. You guys may think its weird, but they really work in emergency situations. Kotex pads and tampons. Both are sterile and can absorb alot of blood. Tampons are great for puncture wounds; stick straight into a puncture wound and as they absorb they expand and seal off the wound. Pads are great for large cuts or sucking chest wounds. I've used them in the field and they work. So don't be sqeamish or feel you are being unmanly, these things may save your life or the life of someone you know. So if you're afraid to buy them yourself, ask your wife or girlfriend.

The MichiganDogman

]]> By: MedicMark http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-19564 MedicMark Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:11:31 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-19564 One significant detriment to any situation is pain resulting from a lost tooth filling or a broken tooth w/ exposed nerve. The pre-packaged "dental repair kits" are worthless in my experience. I have zinc oxide powder and clove oil for this remedy. Both are over the counter. You'll have to get the pharmacist to order the zinc oxide powder. Just a couple drops of clove oil (use gloves) into 1/4 tsp of powder, then fold into the consistency of chewing gum. A tongue depressor works well for the folding and application. Now, the most important aspect of relieving tooth pain via this method, and any other medical relief, is cleanliness. You MUST irrigate the site then dry the site as best as possible. This is best accomplished by stepping on an IV bag and directing the flow from the tubing onto the exposure. Then use a bag valve mask (BVM) to quickly dry; and then rapidly apply the paste. The pain relief is instantaneous. Of course, most folks won't have a bag of saline & IV admin kit; so they'll have to improvise. And if I run out of professional suture supplies, I'll use dental floss. Good point on TSC for penicillin, Dave H! One significant detriment to any situation is pain resulting from a lost tooth filling or a broken tooth w/ exposed nerve. The pre-packaged "dental repair kits" are worthless in my experience. I have zinc oxide powder and clove oil for this remedy. Both are over the counter. You'll have to get the pharmacist to order the zinc oxide powder. Just a couple drops of clove oil (use gloves) into 1/4 tsp of powder, then fold into the consistency of chewing gum. A tongue depressor works well for the folding and application. Now, the most important aspect of relieving tooth pain via this method, and any other medical relief, is cleanliness. You MUST irrigate the site then dry the site as best as possible. This is best accomplished by stepping on an IV bag and directing the flow from the tubing onto the exposure. Then use a bag valve mask (BVM) to quickly dry; and then rapidly apply the paste. The pain relief is instantaneous. Of course, most folks won't have a bag of saline & IV admin kit; so they'll have to improvise. And if I run out of professional suture supplies, I'll use dental floss. Good point on TSC for penicillin, Dave H!

]]> By: Laura http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-16838 Laura Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:15:42 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-16838 Great site and topic. Got lots of good ideas here. Did a post on our site a few days ago of things I found in TSC's clearance section- $3 saws, $3 pocketknife/LED flashlight combo, pruning tool 2 pack- $7, 10-pack of lighters $2, mini-hoe, etc. Laura preppingtosurvive.com Great site and topic. Got lots of good ideas here.

Did a post on our site a few days ago of things I found in TSC's clearance section- $3 saws, $3 pocketknife/LED flashlight combo, pruning tool 2 pack- $7, 10-pack of lighters $2, mini-hoe, etc.

Laura
preppingtosurvive.com

]]> By: Laura http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-16836 Laura Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:37:42 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-16836 We would like to practice with snares but want to be sure we don't catch the cats we keep for rodent control. We would like to practice with snares but want to be sure we don't catch the cats we keep for rodent control.

]]> By: person http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-15848 person Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:51:05 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-15848 You guys can get all of that at Smith & Edwards, Dicks Sporting Goods, Big 5,Bass Pro shop,Harbor freights,etc,etc,etc. And for pretty darn cheap too. Also almost all outdoorsmen stores and what not have a web site for great deals and to help you save a couple bucks on gas.(But there is shipping.) I personally think that you dont really need to get fishing things if you have a good sling shot (to bring down small game) and wire fore snares,traps an such. As for first aid just get a pre-made kit from the store. It could save you a couple bucks and time that you would have used on making the kit your self. You guys can get all of that at Smith & Edwards, Dicks Sporting Goods, Big 5,Bass Pro shop,Harbor freights,etc,etc,etc. And for pretty darn cheap too. Also almost all outdoorsmen stores and what not have a web site for great deals and to help you save a couple bucks on gas.(But there is shipping.) I personally think that you dont really need to get fishing things if you have a good sling shot (to bring down small game) and wire fore snares,traps an such. As for first aid just get a pre-made kit from the store. It could save you a couple bucks and time that you would have used on making the kit your self.

]]> By: Cottagegirl124 http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-13999 Cottagegirl124 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:26:16 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-13999 Also small tampons are perfect for a deep bullet hole or other wound to stop bleeding. Also small tampons are perfect for a deep bullet hole or other wound to stop bleeding.

]]> By: Straydog http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-13987 Straydog Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:55:27 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-13987 Hey now I like that! Thanks Kevin, I will be adding several to my stash this weekend. Hey now I like that! Thanks Kevin, I will be adding several to my stash this weekend.

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