I learned the importance of having a supply of different size gauzes, elastic wraps, betadine, etc from my mom who was an er nurse at kaiser.  She used to bring home stuff to keep at home when and if we had an accident when we were kids. 

But nowadays, supplies are expensive so im asking where can i find cheap supplies locally for my own family?

I learned the importance of having a supply of different size gauzes, elastic wraps, betadine, etc from my mom who was an er nurse at kaiser.  She used to bring home stuff to keep at home when and if we had an accident when we were kids. 

But nowadays, supplies are expensive so im asking where can i find cheap supplies locally for my own family?

www.shopmedvet.com   

Prices are pretty good even with shipping and the deals get better if you find what you need/want in the closeout section.

Safety systems Hawaii, they have everything to restock a first aid kit.

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Safety systems Hawaii, they have everything to restock a first aid kit.

They are a good local source, but they're a commercial first aid restocking service and it's reflected in their prices. Unless you're a business that needs to meet and maintain OSHA first aid kit requirements, paying the premium doesn't make sense. Walmart would be cheaper.

Example: A 1/2"x15yd roll of adhesive tape is $3.89 from the commercial restocker.  I got 6 rolls online for $4.98 (was part of a bigger order, $5 shipping).  And Walmart has it for $2.98/ea.

They are a good local source, but they're a commercial first aid restocking service and it's reflected in their prices. Unless you're a business that needs to meet and maintain OSHA first aid kit requirements, paying the premium doesn't make sense. Walmart would be cheaper.

Example: A 1/2"x15yd roll of adhesive tape is $3.89 from the commercial restocker.  I got 6 rolls online for $4.98 (was part of a bigger order, $5 shipping).  And Walmart has it for $2.98/ea.

thanks, just checked them out. Good stuff

I guess best to consistently check for sales at the superstores like kmart, walmart, target, etc,...gauzes and elastic wraps are on the top of my restocking list....

I guess best to consistently check for sales at the superstores like kmart, walmart, target, etc,...gauzes and elastic wraps are on the top of my restocking list....

You might be checking for a long time... I haven't seen anything but first aid kits and boxes bandaids on sale at those places.

Since you seem to only need a few things, you might want to try PACMED in Iwilei. My brother and his girlfriend are nurses and sometimes restock their personal kits with items from there. Not as cheap as online, but when you need the basics or right away, nothing wrong with buying local.

Thanks,.. Ill google PACMED for location.

You might be checking for a long time... I haven't seen anything but first aid kits and boxes bandaids on sale at those places.

Since you seem to only need a few things, you might want to try PACMED in Iwilei. My brother and his girlfriend are nurses and sometimes restock their personal kits with items from there. Not as cheap as online, but when you need the basics or right away, nothing wrong with buying local.

Sorry to bring up an old subject, but what would a basic kit include? I want to start one for myself. Thanks for all your folks help.

Quikclot

Sorry to bring up an old subject, but what would a basic kit include? I want to start one for myself. Thanks for all your folks help.

I modeled my own IFAKs after this guy.  He is a doc in an ER on the mainland and focuses on tactical/prepping style stuff.  Great channel.




hope this helps!

Safety systems Hawaii, they have everything to restock a first aid kit.

good inventory, bad pricing.

ive been there multiple times looking for hard to find items for my small business, the prices are kinda hurtin.





about 2 weeks ago they had a 30-40% sale at the new longs on beretania where the star market used to be.
i got a bunch of gauze, tape and bandaids for pretty cheap.
walmart does have the best every day prices on individual items.

Sorry to bring up an old subject, but what would a basic kit include? I want to start one for myself. Thanks for all your folks help.

Depends on its intended use - home, car, hiking, camping, etc.  Not trying to be a wise guy . . . a home FAK would have much more (quantity of each item) than one for hiking.

Attached is a spreadsheet that I used to make my first aid kits.

Other items I purchased after this list:  bottle of povidone iodine (Walmart), 1/2 DRAM bottles (Amazon) to carry the povidone iodine in my backpacking FAK, bandage scissors (Amazon), emergency mylar blankets (Amazon), insect sting medication (the green liquid in the plastic vial with cotton pad on end - The Pill Box).

I purchased the FAK pouch (condor emt rip away pouch) & bags (Kemp large professional trama bag) from Amazon.

Thanks everyone for all the great info. Off and running to make my first aid kit!!!!!

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A set of crutches is always nice...

It will sit in a corner or attic for years on end... till someone needs it... Then it is golden!

Trust me, I know first hand... Thaught a sprained ankled turned into a broken ankle...

Check goodwill, salvation army, maybe even yard sales for a cheap used set.

You can't do jack if you can't move around....

A set of crutches is always nice...

It will sit in a corner or attic for years on end... till someone needs it... Then it is golden!

Trust me, I know first hand... Thaught a sprained ankled turned into a broken ankle...

Check goodwill, salvation army, maybe even yard sales for a cheap used set.

You can't do jack if you can't move around....

I have crutches, cane, walker, nd even a sams club wheelchair to use.  Came in handy as i just had knee surgery 2 weeks ago or if gout flares up.

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you have any references to where we can start exploring this?

mahalo

I recently got into making my own herbal tinctures a few months ago. Since starting, I haven't used OTC or prescription drugs unless absolutely needed. In fact, they are working better than any medications I've used in the past, especially in regards to infections.

Because of its cost, effectiveness and how simple they are to make, I suggest people give it a look