Author Topic: Where do you keep you vehicle first aid kit? (Read 664 times)

TeacherSmurf · « **on:** February 28, 2012, 01:12:39 PM »

I am just curious, where do you keep you vehicle first aid kit?

Every Red Cross video I have seen shows the people getting the first aid kit out of the trunk, but my dad always said that was a bad place to put it because you might not be able to get into the trunk (rear-ended) and no one will know if you have one.

dexterlablab1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2012, 06:10:37 PM »

We keep ours right under the seats. I know sometimes the ones in the back seat might make the people in back a little uncomfortable. But hey, they won't be too upset about it if it ever turned out those kits saved their lives now will they?

Hedonologist · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2012, 05:15:29 PM »

Mine is in the truck storage compartment. I've never used it, so it is the original kit that came pre-installed in the car. I keep the portable bug out bag under the drivers seat, although I will move that as I've had friends who have had their bug out bag spill out and almost had things roll under the brake, so be warned!

hunysukle · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2012, 06:12:30 PM »

We used to keep our first aid kit in the truck, but that probably wasn't smart. Now I keep my first aid kit in the glove compartment. Speaking of first aid kits, I found one of ours from 1997. The ice pack had turned to powder!

Lieutenant · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:00:24 AM »

In my patrol vehicle my first aid kit is located in the trunk. In my personal car I have one under the passenger seat as well as in the trunk. Granted that this is more so to deal with small scale emergencies since I am required to be a first responder when I am on and off duty.

lrlady66 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:50:32 PM »

We keep the first aid kit and flashlights and blankets under the seats. It makes sense to be prepared for any emergency. We also carry water and keep a 72 hour meal kit in the car. Be prepared and there is nothing to fear.

Jessi · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:08:41 PM »

I actually have two...well, 3 sorta, in my car. I keep a small one either under my passenger seat or in the glove compartment. My big one is in the trunk and has things like a blanket, hand warmers, jumper cables, etc in it. I also keep a mini-first aid kit in my purse, so if that's with me, I feel like I have all my bases covered.

dashboardc33 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2012, 08:19:39 PM »

I always keep my first aid kit in the trunk of every vehicle. However, you bring up a good point. There may be times where you will be unable to access the kit from the trunk. Perhaps under the seat or in the back may be a better option. Thanks for posting this to give me something to think about.

clewand550 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:36:04 PM »

We keep our first aid kit in the glove compartment box for both of our cars. We have always kept it in there. The kids both know that they can find it in there if it is needed. This is a very important topic to bring up. Thank you for starting this on up. I am wondering how many people don't actually have one in their vehicles.

baby.kaye · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:41:47 PM »

I keep it in the garage...any other suggestions for me?

Jessi · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2012, 01:32:38 PM »

Quote from: baby.kaye on March 28, 2012, 04:41:47 PM

I keep it in the garage...any other suggestions for me?

If you're out and about driving, what good does it do you to be back in your garage at home?

So yes, I recommend reading through this thread and considering some other places you might want to tuck some first aid kits.

encryptedbytes · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2012, 03:22:35 PM »

Trick question!

I keep two vehicle first aid kits in the car, one (basic) in the glove compartment and another (much more complete) in the trunk. The idea behind this is, in the event of a car wreck where you aren't able to exit the vehicle, I'll at least have basic first aid supplies available. If I can exit the vehicle, or happen upon a situation that other people are involved in, I have a full kit available in the trunk.

dissn_it · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2012, 02:35:20 PM »

I have always kept it in the trunk. I do have a back seat that has a fold down access to get to the trunk. After reading this post, I think it is a really good idea to keep a smaller one in the glove box. I'll have to do that real soon. I'm old and tend to forget easily. Thanks for the tip!

wengthemeng · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:59:05 AM »

I agree that putting the first aide kit in the trunk of the car is a bad idea as well. In my car, I place two first aide kits inside both the front seat doors. Putting the first aide kits in there provides easy, accessible access in the case if a emergency were to happen.

konstantina · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:53:33 PM »

I will definitely put it inside the car after reading all this. I keep it in the trunk, but I have a tool that breaks glass windows in the front seat. I will organize things better now and keep both inside the car. I always thought of helping others, but if you end up getting hurt, you need to have something that you can easily reach.

tajnz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2012, 06:53:47 PM »

We keep our first aid kit in the passenger glove box. Although it's quite compact and perhaps we should keep a larger one in the trunk. Thankfully we've never had to use our first kit, but I'm glad we keep one in arms reach as people are right if you're injured it's a lot more difficult trying to find one in the trunk.

Oddcaliber · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2012, 07:07:15 PM »

OK,I'm guilty, keep both in the trunk.

Quietus · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2012, 04:51:38 PM »

I carry an Army M3 medic bag stuffed under the rear seat of the truck, with the carry webbing prominent to get it out via the strap.

It used to be set up for GSWs sorta per doctrine. These days I stock it with things more pertinent to daily events. I try to make it happen to bring it in the house to check status of items twice a year. Doing that, helps to maintain familiarity with its contents and where things are. Helps also with getting rid of dried-out prep pads and other things that come packed with moisture as part of their use.

Having what used to be called a Field Surgical Kit in that bag is a nice thing. That kit is an OD canvas roll, containing straight and curved forceps, a decent scissors, tweezers, scalpel, and places to put needles and thread and extra scalpel blades. The FSK has gotten more through the years than have the other contents of the M3 bag.

I got my first aid indoctrination at Ft. Sam Houston in a 10-week Combat Medical Specialist course a generation or so ago. Some things have changed since then, and some have not.

iarvee · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:30:16 PM »

I have a small kit in the center glove compartment and another bigger one in this compartment in the trunk.

plsargent · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2012, 11:20:40 PM »

We keep first aid behind the seats/under depending on if all the seats are in the van or not.

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