First Aid Only 298-Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit Review: A Budget Kit for the House, Truck and Barn
This page reviews the First Aid Only 298-Piece Kit, an affordable kit for minor injuries at home, in your truck, or barn. Learn what's included, what's missing, and how best to set it up for your needs.
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Homestead life means splinters, scrapes and the odd burn from the canner. The First Aid Only all-purpose kit (FAO-442) is a compact, budget kit that covers those everyday injuries. Here’s what’s inside, what’s missing, and how to set it up on a homestead. This review is general information, not medical advice.
At a Glance
- Model: First Aid Only FAO-442 (sold as 298-piece on Amazon; some retailers list 299)
- Case: soft zippered case, two layers of clear pockets
- Size: about 9 x 7 x 3 in; about 1 lb
- Built for: minor cuts, scrapes, burns, stings and sprains
What’s Inside (Highlights)
- About 200 adhesive bandages in many sizes, including knuckle, fingertip and elbow/knee
- 3 butterfly wound closures
- Sterile gauze pads (2×2, 3×3, 4×4), a 2-in gauze roll and a 5×9 trauma pad
- First aid tape
- Alcohol pads, BZK antiseptic towelettes, sting relief pads
- Antibiotic ointment, first aid/burn cream and a burn gel packet
- Instant cold pack and an emergency blanket
- Moleskin, finger splints, cotton applicators, a disposable thermometer
- Scissors, tweezers, 2 exam gloves, first aid guide
- Aspirin, ibuprofen and extra-strength non-aspirin tablets
Homestead Setup
- Keep one in the house, one in the truck and one in the barn or shop.
- Add what your family needs: prescription items, an antihistamine, a pressure bandage, a CPR face shield.
- Check expiration dates on ointments and tablets once a year and restock what you use.
Honest Limitations
- Built for minor injuries. No tourniquet, pressure bandage or CPR face shield.
- Most of the piece count is adhesive bandages.
- No antihistamine for allergic reactions.
Safety Notes
- For deep cuts, heavy bleeding, serious burns, or signs of an allergic reaction, call 911 or get medical care right away.
- Follow the dosing directions on any pain reliever packet, and check with a doctor if you have questions.
- Take a basic first aid and CPR class. The kit is only as good as the person using it.
The Verdict
The First Aid Only all-purpose kit is an affordable, well-organized starting point. Build on it with what your family needs, and keep one wherever work happens.
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