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 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:36:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Michelle http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-67915 Michelle Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:00:18 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-67915 Yes!!! Tea tree oil is a staple in my house! I have cured more things with tea tree oil than probably any over the counter medication. Also, lavender works for headaches and peppermint helps with stomach and digestive issues. Those are my 3 must have essential oils. Plus they come in tiny bottles and last a long time because, like you said, you only need a couple drops. Yes!!! Tea tree oil is a staple in my house! I have cured more things with tea tree oil than probably any over the counter medication. Also, lavender works for headaches and peppermint helps with stomach and digestive issues. Those are my 3 must have essential oils. Plus they come in tiny bottles and last a long time because, like you said, you only need a couple drops.

]]> By: T-Dawg http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-60465 T-Dawg Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:26:53 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-60465 I would check you local Flea Markets and Dollar Stores, I have found alot and put together my own first aid kit, and etc. Keep Preeping and Remember Vote for Ron Paul!!! I would check you local Flea Markets and Dollar Stores, I have found alot and put together my own first aid kit, and etc.

Keep Preeping and Remember Vote for Ron Paul!!!

]]> By: BaroqueMonet http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-58282 BaroqueMonet Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:44:34 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-58282 That's exactly what I was going to say, betywilson. The roll is 5" wide or so, and if you want to be really thrifty, you can use a razor blade to cut it in half down the middle. Our farm supply store will occasionally even have this item on sale for $1.00 I always keep several on hand, so handy for so many things, not just dressing wounds. That's exactly what I was going to say, betywilson. The roll is 5" wide or so, and if you want to be really thrifty, you can use a razor blade to cut it in half down the middle. Our farm supply store will occasionally even have this item on sale for $1.00 I always keep several on hand, so handy for so many things, not just dressing wounds.

]]> By: Misstori http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-54547 Misstori Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:11:35 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-54547 Also, they sell rolled gauze at the dollar store in my area. So that would save $0.72. Along with the self adhesive bandage from a vet supply, the two items would cost only $3.00. Theres enough left over to buy another adhesive bandage or two more rolled gauzes! Also, they sell rolled gauze at the dollar store in my area. So that would save $0.72. Along with the self adhesive bandage from a vet supply, the two items would cost only $3.00. Theres enough left over to buy another adhesive bandage or two more rolled gauzes!

]]> By: mike http://survivalcache.com/5-dollar-preps-fishing-gear-and-first-aid/#comment-52862 mike Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:39:39 +0000 http://survivalcache.com/?p=788#comment-52862 just go to any health food or vitamin store just go to any health food or vitamin store

]]> 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!

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