Showing posts with label car first aid kit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car first aid kit. Show all posts

BD Ace Elastic Bandage with Velcro Closure, Each

BD Ace Elastic Bandage with Velcro Closure, 4' Wide, EachI love the BD Ace Elastic Bandage with velcro closure. I've used two 4 in wide versions on my lower legs for several months. The same bandages. They can be washed, and the velcro is still holding after two months of daily use. They hold great. Much better than wrestling with metal clips.

Love the velcro closure

Will start using only this type of ace bandance.

Have a nice day. Bye bye bye

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these ace bandages were what I have been looking for. Love them. I do not like using an ace bandage that does not have it own way to stay closed

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This is your average ace wrap nothing special. A decent product when you need some extra support for anything. I used this for support during athletics.

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It slides down or off to easy if I use it on my ankles. Is good for some things, not for others.

AAA 70 Piece Explorer Road Assistance Kit

AAA 70 Piece Explorer Road Assistance KitI got this kit from amazon because it came with a bunch of stuff I wanted to use -jumper cables, usb powered air pump, reflective triangle etc. While the kit seems comprehensive, the quality of products is very low. The usb powered air pump is completely useless, every time I've tried it, all it does it just rattle around, with no difference whatsoever to my tire pressure. While I've never had to use the reflective triangle; but it seems very unstable; and just a single one won't be any good anyways. I've since bought emergency beacons (or you could buy flares etc.), also from amazon, which use a bunch of AA batteries, are magnetic so you could stick it to the vehicle itself if you want, are much shorter in height, and way brighter and eye-catching (blinking). The only thing I've really used is the jumper cable; they don't seem very high quality; but they've always done the job. I could have used a bit longer cables though; but we've always been able to push the dead car so make it closer to the live one.

Overall, this is what I've bought over time and use -good jumper cables, emergency flares, tire pressure gauge, first aid kit (voodoo tactical is good). I no longer bother with the air pump, you can always just change the tire; and if there's something stuck in the tire, filling air only won't help. I also keep a torque wrench (80 bucks from lowe's), because it makes it trivial to change tires, and ensure the correct pressure on the lug nuts.

Btw, DO practice changing the tire in your garage. Knowing you can change the tire on your own, gives a big relief to mind when you make that big trip. From my own experiences, while road side assistance seems plentiful in the day, at night things are not the same. There're generally only one or two towing agencies working in the night per city (which means lot of calling around to figure out who'd come), and the minimum wait that you'd have to do for one to arrive would be at least 45 minutes; that is if you have cell reception in the area where you're stuck and can call. If you know how to change tire, its more like a 15 minute affair. Practicing the tire change also lets you figure out where is the jack in the car (lot of people don't know that), where to put the jack (most of the people don't know that), and how to use wrench etc. or, if you even have the wrench.. (or the owners manual for that case).

Anyways, bunch of the other stuff in the kit, I've no idea when I'd need them. There're some bandages etc, but even a basic first aid kit is better than what this kit has in terms of tackling injuries. So, this was an okay starter kit when I didn't know what to keep in the car, but now that I do know, I think its a waste of money. However, this is still better than not having anything, a good first step to safety.. so giving it 3 stars.

purchased this when my car battery died in carpool line one day and i didn't have jumper cables. while i feel better about having an emergency kit in the car at all times now, i feel i really could have spent the money on "really good" jumper cables and and put together the rest of the "kit" myself. not the best bang for the buck, but it serves it's purpose and i'm glad i have it.

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This road assistance kit is great; comprehensive enough for my needs. I mainly bought it because it has jumper cables and a flashlight that works without batteries pretty sweet considering I probably (hopefully) won't be using it often. It has some first-aid stuff and even a poncho if you get caught in a rainstorm while changing a tire! I feel more prepared for the unexpected having this kit in my trunk.

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I bought this as a gift for my 17 year old nephew who was a new driver (ugh) with a older type car. He was equally amazed how many useful items came within this bag. Add this with a cell phone and an 'emergency-use-only' $20 bill and you'll be able to breath alittle better when he's on the road.

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Am a bit disappointed by the AAA 70 Piece Explorer Road Assistance Kit. In the first place, the specific reference to 70 piece is somewhat deceptive. The kit will indeed contain 70 pieces if every single band aid, etc. is counted. There are a few major pieces such as decent jumper cables, a flimsy-looking hand charged flashlight, cheap-looking flat headand Phillips head screwdrivers (one each), etc. One could undoubtedly assemble better quality tools at a similar cost. The carrying bag is of decent quality and is luckily left with sufficient room to add one's own tools and first aid supplies (which inevitably I will. This road assistance kit is at best a decent start, but far from sufficient in even minor road assistance situations.

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Acme United Powder Free Disposable Latex Gloves, Box of 100

Acme United Powder Free Disposable Latex Gloves, Medium, Box of 100These gloves hold up pretty good to most things you would want to use them for. I ordered large but they are a bit small to be labeled large. If you are a man you beter order extra large other wise they will be a bit snug.

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Moldex 6604 SparkPlugs Disposable Earplugs without Cord (Box of 200)

Moldex 6604 SparkPlugs Disposable Earplugs without Cord
  • 100% PVC-Free.
  • Highest independently tested NRR.
  • Extra-soft, low-pressure foam for comfort and fit.
  • Tapered shape for easy insertion and removal.
  • Shaped to fit even very small ear canals.

These come in a cardboard box of 200, each individually packaged (one pair per clear cellophane package). They are NOT matching colors in the pairs, so you will have two different colors in your ears. Also, they are basically white, with some swirling colors in them--none are mostly colored as you see on the Amazon photos. Fantastic to give out at concerts, for Halloween to Trick or Treaters, etc. No neck cords are included.

Nice foam, which you can roll down and then insert in ears. Slightly long, but better too long than too short and scissors can easily snip off to any length. I use when studying at the library, flying in a plane, etc. They are comfortable and helpful, and from what I could tell, could be used approx 6-9 times per pair, depending on your level of ear wax. I keep mine in a little Sucrets or peppermint box. A fellow student keeps hers in a Tic Tac box.

I find that they do block noise very well. I have had many foam and overhead sound blockers in my life, and these are superb and economical. I always bring a pair to concerts, and extras for my friends. I have seen all Mayhem Heavy Metal Fest shows, and these help immensely.

Here's to peace and quiet!

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I use earplugs 8 hours a day at my job. These "Spark Plugs" have always been the best! The company will once in awhile switch to something different but when they do they get alot of complaints. These are rated NRR 33. Most notably for me is that they are very soft and comfortable for long periods and very effective.

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I need silence when I sleep! Guess I owe this to my parents always making sure I had complete quiet as a baby. My husband snores but uses a CPAP but even the noise of that machine would keep me awake. These ear plugs are awesome for noise blocking. I take them with me on trips, even when I will be alone. Love them when I stay in hotels with noisy guests running up and down the halls. My roommates may complain, but I never hear a thing!

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After trying several brands, these are my favorites. They block out the night time noises and are comfortable to use.

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[update 2/9/2011]

After I sent a message to the retailer (Coast to Coast Safety) asking how to go about getting a refund because I felt the earplugs were faulty, I was promptly contacted by representatives from both Coast to Coast Safety and Moldex (the manufacturer). It was apparent that they were *very* concerned about the performance of their product considering that it is intended for protection.

Coast to Coast immediately pulled all inventory that came from the same batch as soon as I was able to furnish them with the lot number from my package.

After a few short phone calls with Moldex, they replaced my box of earplugs with one from a different lot. They had me return the box to their QC department and they paid for all shipping costs.

The second box of earplugs worked as advertised. I would purchase this product again and I wouldn't hesitate to order from Coast to Coast Safety nor Moldex.

The earplugs themselves are about 1/8" longer than Hearos, so have a better chance of sticking out a tiny bit from your ear. With that in mind, you might find Hearos more comfortable for sleeping or you can just remove the extra length with a quick swipe of some scissors.

[original review]

I use ear plugs all of the time every night when sleeping to drown out city noises and occasionally when going out to night clubs to protect my hearing.

The ear plugs in the box I received barely block sound at all I can clearly hear most frequencies through them, such as the fan from my air cleaner. I tried a different pair of ear plugs that I have lying around just to make sure; those blocked out most frequencies and lowered the sound level just as I would expect from 33dB ear plugs.

I also noticed that the texture is different from other brands I've used in the past the outer part that seals the ear canal seems almost porous (though I'm not sure that this has anything to do with the poor performance of this product).

I will be returning these.

Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil

Hollywood Beauty Olive OilI purchased this item in Jacksonville,Florida last August and was unable to locate it anywhere when I returned to NYC. The oil, even used sparingly, leaves your hair silky and keeps the scalp from dryness. I purchased enough to last for six months to be on the safe side. Love it, love it and recommend it highly for african american hair.

Found this at DG for 2.85 and have really enjoyed what it does for my skin and scalp. Has a pleasant smell and a little goes a long way. This brand is very high quality. Here in the South we seem to have alot of different oils to choose from and this is one of the best.

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I love the Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil! I have a flaky scalp and skin so I dab it on my hairline and rough spots of my face. I also used it on my rough elbows, feet, cuticles. This stuff is fabulous and super cheap!

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This stuff is great, and even though the bottle is small a little bit goes a long way. No more tubs of hair grease for me...this is my go-to product to keep my hair shiny and soft. A few drops and rub it in your hands and massage in your hair and scalp. It's quick and easy. My only complaint is that the smell is not the most pleasant, but I can deal with that since my hair loves this stuff.

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This stuff is amazing. I am glad I could find it cheaper on amazon. Over a buck and half cheaper than most grocery stores, and very few carry it.

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King Bio Natural Medicines Advanced Arnica-Topical

King Bio Natural Medicine Advanced Arnica Topical Cream, White,  Mild Lemony, 3 OunceI HIGHLY recommend this product......I put this on a swollen bruised foot and the next day, it was considerably better. The swelling was down and the bruising much much lighter and the soreness wasn't so bad either. My injury wasn't minor, so this did one fantastic job. This is a product I will always keep around. Worth every penny.

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RID Ridvantage Lice Comb

RID Ridvantage Lice CombI am sure some of the plastic ones work better than others, but the one I had missed the majority of what we were trying to get out of my daughter's hair so we purchased this one and were able to get out 5x more than we did with the other comb. This product worked very well and even though I wish we didn't have to get it, I am so glad we got it. Even with treating the hair, I wouldn't want to take any chances of having anything left behind.

I got a couple of these for combing out things that I get in my hair out in the woods. Like hay pieces, pesky hair from my 4 long haired dogs & feathers from a couch & pillows that like to get EVERYWHERE!

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I got this and it didn't work at all! The comb is too wide for my fine hair. Even the little plastic comb that came in the package is better then this thing!

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I liked the handle pretty much, but it is hard to get through Curly hair. but then again all of these are hard to get through curly hair..

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If you have to get rid of lace this is a great product, and works great both for short and long hair.

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Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

Hibiclens Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Skin Cleanser Liquid - 16 ozWhy do I use Hibiclens? I am an obese female and my doctor was the one who recommended using Hibiclens as a way to keep the areas of my body which have "folds" clean. I use a clean wash cloth each day and the Hibiclens. This has prevented me from having sores and smelly body odor that is offensive to myself and others. I have recommended this item to my sister who also uses it and she is thrilled! The cheapest way to purchase this item is by buying it in the 16 oz. bottle and just refill a small bottle as necessary. This makes it easier for travel as well. I was absolutely excited to find that Amazon.com carries this item. Regular store prices are double the price Amazon gives me, even with shipping/handling. I highly recommend this item to anyone!

my father is a doctor. since i was a small child, i've been around hibiclens. i used to wash my hands on purpose when i visited him at the hospital.

i use hibiclens because it will destroy any pathogen in its way. when they claim a broad range of efficacy, they understate.

it smells absolutely terrific, is aggressive enough to prepare a surgeons hands for work, and gentle enough to use every day. if you're using antibacterial soaps that rely on super-icky furans like triclosan or triclocarban, then it's time to give those the boot. for an extra couple of bucks, here is a cleanser with a proven history, myriad uses outside the medical field, which can be obtained without prescription.

if you're interested in a skin scrub to eradicate ANY nasties, this is the one, ne plus ultra

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This has been a life saving product. My 3 year old had reoccuring staph infections, after weekly use of this product she has now been infection free for 1 year. Just make sure you get the foaming pump with this product, this will make the application much easier with zero product loss.

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Very good antiseptic, more so for healing wounds. We even use it for treating exzema.

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I love the Hibiclens! It's really great for cleaning minor cuts, scrapes, and for treating boils, razor burn, and ingrown hairs. However, I find it very odd that Regent Medical sends Hibiclens, which is a medical product, without a safety seal. When you buy Hibiclens from a pharmacy, it is sealed with an aluminum safety seal all that Regent Medical does is affix clear packing tape to seal the bottle! I contacted Hibiclens about this, and did not receive a response. My bottle from Regent Medical is still sitting in the cabinet, unused, because I'm not sure if it is safe to use. When I contacted Regent Medical, all they could offer is their excellent reputation.

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Medique 47933 Medi-Meclizine, 100 Tablets

Medique 47933 Medi-Meclizine, 100 TabletsI always keep Meclizine tablets in our medicine cabinet, mainly to combat nausea and vomiting with food poisoning or the flu. It helps to settle the stomach and calm the dizziness, and it's safe to take as directed. These are the same drug as Antivert, which is used for vertigo and tinnitus. It also works better than the drug in Dramamine.

I like that these are individually packaged in adult doses (2 pills per pack) because it makes it easy to tuck a few packets in my purse, the car medical kit, my husband's travel kit, and in our 72-hour bags. We probably won't ever use the entire 100 pills before they are expired, but at 10 cents per pill (20 cents per dose) they're an inexpensive investment that we'll be glad we have with all the flu that's been going around.

Meclizine can cause drowsiness, so be careful driving after taking it. But that same drowsy effect is great when someone is vomiting and needs to rest.

This product seems to work just as well as the name brand products, but it comes two to an individual packet. One is enough for our use but having it in a two pill per pack is a bit of a nuisance.

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First Aid Only Sting Free Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes, 10 Count

First Aid Only Sting Free Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes, 10 CountI purchased these towelettes because I can't buy or find "CureChrome" any more. For what ever reason this product has been discontinued, I use to buy it in Walgreens, no longer, even Amazon does not have it in stock any more. I was using the product for fever blisters around or on your lips or nose area. This particular product, in towelette form did the job because it has the chemicals in it that attacks the virus and I already had the good fortune of testing it. I used 2 towelettes, once opened & used for the first time I put it back into its pouch, seal it, to keep it moist and reuse it later in the day. The towelette stayed moist for 3 days. In my opinion this worked even better than the old Curechrome, and even Bactine, although Bactine and the towelette, I use both in combination. This time around, the blister was gone in a week...Small miracles can still happen. As soon as you feel the "tingling effects" of a fever blister coming attack it immediately. The Bactine also has the same chemical as the towels, however, I also use it for the pain if it does punch thru..I highly recommend this product, keep in mind that like all medicines, it has an expiration date. I will be keeping "fresh" pads of this product around here for a long time to come!