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Reasonable_Bend_1472 t1_j29f9p8 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Local Vermont Upstart Outdoor First Aid Kit Community feedback by [deleted]

Those water treatment tabs could be a good middle ground. Potable Aqua comes to mind. I have a couple of them in my teeniest kit that I bring when I know there is no chance at all I'll run out of water, in case I run out of water.

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[deleted] OP t1_j29j7pw wrote

Water Treatment tabs would be an easy and lightweight upgrade. Thanks for the feedback.

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Reasonable_Bend_1472 t1_j29wiaa wrote

You reminded me of a study I read in the past couple years: When you solicit feedback like this almost no one will ever suggest removing anything.

It might just be me, but I'd try to avoid tearing open those packs until I needed them.

Everyday things like sunscreen, insect repellant, basic adhesive bandages (I assume bandage 1x3, large bandage and fingertip bandage are basically just bandaids) are of little value to me...

I'd rather you included a note that said "Add your own damn bug-spray, sunscreen and multi-pack of bandaids" even at the same price.

Perhaps add a good simple sugar source - glucose tablets.

Oh! I ran into someone who told me a story about rendering medical aid on an international flight: Did you know things have different names? What if an european was looking for Paracetamol? It's good to have the generic and brand name, but check for regional names that differ.

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[deleted] OP t1_j29xqmr wrote

The packs are resealable. You'd be surprised on the feedback I've gotten to remove certain supplies. The generic names are listed but you can't use brand names without copyright infringement.

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Reasonable_Bend_1472 t1_j2a34ee wrote

Cool :) Very cool product btw too.

Two thoughts on the name thing:

First, the paracetamol example is the English generic name for acetaminophen. An English brand name is Panadol, versus Tylenol in the US.

Second, it's for sure not a copyright issue, it's a trademark issue. Every bottle of generic acetaminophen in the country says "Compare to the active ingredient in Tylenol" somewhere on the box. I am NOT a trademark lawyer, but I think you need to do more research here because having both names would be a lot safer.

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