20 First Aid Supplies You Need for Survival

There are hundreds and hundreds of first aid items out there, which is why building a first aid kit can be so overwhelming. It helps to start by narrowing it down to the essentials, and then building on that.

If you could only choose 20 first aid supplies, which would they be? In this video, Serious Survivor makes some great suggestions.

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Here is his list:

1. Band Aids / Gauze Pads / Tape
2. Liquid Bandage Adhesive Strips
3. Suture Kit
4. Israeli Compression Bandage or Quick Clot
5. Splints / Bandages / Supports
6. Tourniquet
7. Antibiotic Cream & Medication / Antibiotics (Oral)
8. Stomach Medication
9. Allergy/Sting Medicine, Benadryl
10. Pain Relievers
11. Thermometer
12. Iodine / Potassium Iodide / Radiation Meds
13. Dental Repair / Pain Relief
14. Antifungal Cream
15. Sterile Gloves
16. Alcohol / Antiseptic Pads
17. Personal Medication
18. Snakebite Kit
19. Hot & Cold Compress
20. First Aid Manual / Edible & Medicinal Plants Manual

It's best to gather these items first, and then find a bag that is the right size for them. Watch the video below to learn the importance of each item, specific product recommendations, and how much of them to stockpile.

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