first aid kit?
 

I'm mostly riding trails on my own and never had any serious crashes, but I'm starting to think I should take a (very) small first aid kit with me.

Do you take a first aid kit of some sorts with you on your rides and if so, what's in it?

i take a small one from walmart. nothing major in it. but i think i am going to get a suture kit too....be like rambo and stuff

Benedryl, antiseptic wipe, Gu, cell phone

Duct Tape, it's all you need!

I keep a small first aid kit in the truck filled with the usual suspects.

If you're riding in technical terrain where you might break a bone or two, you might think about packing a SAM splint. They're in invaluable tool for cutting up and splinting fingers and such as well as splinting wrists and long bones if you know what you're doing. I used one to splint a shattered ankle on a kayaking trip and my wrist when I took a bad crash last Fall. You can lay it flat and put it behind your hydration bladder in your pack. They're very light weight. Combined with duct tape, it's a great tool.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH

That's probably not a bad call for mountain biking.

This is what I have in my saddle bag for the commuter and road bike. The sell of $8 at my LBS. It has come in really handy several times.

http://www.bravesoldier.com/1/p_crashpak.php

I luck out, I work for a medical supplies distributor, so I get all this stuff for next to nothing. Which is good, because I use it.. LOL.

Mine is just a waterproof bag in the bottom of whichever pack is on my back while I'm riding (seems like I can't avoid that anymore). It contains:
Small (6oz) bottle of hydrogen peroxide
Two small biodegradable (aka real) sponges
Small tube Neosporin
Six non-stick sterile guaze pads
Six "regular" sterile guaze pads
Bend-a-splint
Hypoallergenic tape
Mini-roll of toliet paper

After several spills, this has definitely started to come in handy. :) The last item in particular, oh man, can't stress that enough.. LOL!

Another thing I always carry is a old digital Motorola StarTac. It's great because it will operate high-power on both digital CDMA and on old analog circuits. It's not "activated", but thank you FCC any cellphone is able to call 911. So it is there for what I might need it for.

The whole kit is very small and light, as soon as I break down and get a "trunk bag" it will become a permanent resident.

for a saddle bag - liquid bandage (has the anticeptic & band aid in one!), butterfly bandaid, regular bandaid. rest of the stuff at the car... and never travel without a few space blankets!

I got a basic first aid kit from a local sports and camping store (kinda like REI on a low budget). I add a few more bandaids, gauze, and non latex gloves. I used to have CPR barrier device, forgot the technical name. It didn't survive a post ride wipe out too well.

I should carry one, especially with my Fire/EMS background :o

Good kit can be pretty minimalist:
Antiseptic wipe packets
2 or 3 Bandaids
4x4s
Roll of tape

Most everything else can be improvised (splints, etc.) as long as you have enough tape.

"first aid" kit
 

Most first aid kits are nothing more than "ouchy" kits. Like others said, duct tape is probably more valuable. I would add superglue to that as a tool for closing wounds.

The things you should REALLY be carrying in case of REAL emergencies are not in the "ouchie" kits. Oh yeah, I'll add baby wipes to the list. Cleaning certain areas can keep you from breakdowns that will make motion ... uncomfortable.

I have one called 'the pocket medic', cost me $8 at my lbs. worth every penny used it twice this season. comes in a nice waterproof pouch and lays flat.

here it is for 7.50 -- http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/...ocketmedic.htm

i took out the motrin and replaced it with crack cocaine works much better for immediate pain relief. also added a roll of first aid tape.

most excellent idea to carry something of the sort.

dont forget roadflares to alert oncoming riders!

I either have my warcry so everyone can hear me, or I just use my cell phone. Or get up and ride down.

I carry a small one and have added Benadryl ( great for allergic reactions or stings) as well as extra bandaids.
its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it, especially on a mountain with NO cell service and riding solo, like I like to do