In an effort to save space, I decided to downsize my First Aid Kit. I ended up getting a drop leg style, meant to be hung off a belt and strapped to your thigh, though I don’t plan on using that way. Several guys on my Rescue team have them and like them, they just aren’t big enough for my needs at work. Here I’ve split my stuff into two parts, Trauma and Medications.

This is the giant I was out to shrink. I really don’t need to carry around an entire box of Bandaids, 6 rolls of Kerlix, etc.

These are the two replacements. A BDU Pocket Pouch and the thigh pack.

The BDU pouch holds pill bottles and med’s like Tylenol, Asprin, Burn Gel, Eyewash, Neosporin, I even have a little sunscreen in there. First thing you see when you open it up is a pair of nitrile gloves and safety glasses, that way you can’t forget! The outer mesh pocket worked good for small, flat things like Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Wipes, Iodine Swabs, Hydrocortisone Cream and Bandaids. And of course, a sharpie, writes on everything.

The Trauma Leg Pouch is similar to the Blackhawk Medic Pouch, but about a third of the price. First thing you see when you open it is gloves and a mask. Inside the first half is a pen light, tweezers, hemostat, razor knife (just in case!). Ther next slot is perfect for 4x4s and a couple gel pens, they seem to write better on gloves than a ball point. The third slot of half #1 holds a CPR Mask and Penny Shears.
The second side of the pouch holds Kerlix, Israeli Trauma Dressing, Cold Pack and a Triangle.

The little zippered outer pouch is again good for the little flat stuff I mentioned above.

What I don’t have in there yet, is a BP Cuff and stethescope, and I need to pick up some tape.
So, what do you think?