On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:20:06 -0000, Tim wrote:

There doesn't seem to be any expiration date on it, and without
opening it I wouldn't know if the bandages are still adhiesive or
not. Should I toss it and get a new one? or is it something that will
last for years as long as unopened?

No - over time the bandaids will lose their stick just from the
internal humidity, temp changes and such as that.

I don't take a full EMS style jump kit with me on my boats, but I do
have the basic elements - Kotex pads (for severe bleeding/cuts - I
figured I'd explain it before the wise asses in here asked), about
twenty 2" wide white strips of varying lengths from one foot to four
foot rolled tight, four triangle bandages, sliver blanket and a small
plastic box of bandaids which I replace every year.

I can do anything with that set up - even severe trauma. And in a
pinch, if you have a severe cut and have some wimmenz along with you,
you have a supply of extra pads or even tampons to use to get the
bleeding stopped.

No need for a "emergency kit". :)

Have you ever taken a CPR/First Aid class? You might want to do that
at some point.