Comments on: How To Pack A Professional Travel First Aid Kit

By: Kyle Winters

Kyle Winters — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:50:45 +0000

It really can be a bit difficult to figure out what you need to put in a first aid kit, so it is nice to have some advice. However, I particularly like the inclusion of tweezers. Not only are they great for removing splinters and whatnot, but they can come in handy when trying to reach small places.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:07:56 +0000

Great Ideas, I would carry butterfly clips for cuts rather than glue as they are nearly as good as stitches. They are not a clip but more a narrow tape with wide ends that work really well at holding a wound together, also I also carry an anti fungal cream.

By: Michael Huxley

Michael Huxley — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:07:45 +0000

In reply to Melody. Excellent tips! There are definitely some great items there and I totally agree kits can and should be tailored to individual need. I will say however that the face mask is redundant now as current resuss training doesn't advocate mouth to mouth, just compressions.

By: Melody

Melody — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 04:11:14 +0000

Sports tape: It’s as useful as Duct Tape, but sticks to skin. The surgical tape is great (although I am allergic to it), but doesn’t stick as well with sweat. It will do everything that surgical tape will do, but can also be used to wrap sprained ankles and such.
Safety pins: Hold things together, secure bandages, turn clothing items into slings, replace that missing button on your jeans.
Q-Tips: Clean things, apply medical creams.
Medical gloves: Keep the nasty stuff at bay. Also can be used to transport water, make an ice pack, etc.
Ziploc bags: Transport water, make an ice pack, contain things that need to be kept, makeshift trash bag, keep the first aid kit dry and contained.
Disposable face shield: In case someone needs resuscitation.

There are endless combinations of items that could be packed. All comes down to where you will find yourself, what level of aid you are comfortable with providing, and how much you can afford to carry.

First Aid kits were always around while I was growing up, and they were always needed! Us kids played hard and have the scars to prove it.
Mom was a First Aid and CPR Instructor Trainer for the Red Cross. We learned a whole lot of useful things, especially when working with EMT’s. It has all proven valuable through the years – a couple of people are still alive today because we were trained.

By: Michael Huxley

Michael Huxley — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:59:17 +0000

In reply to EricaV. Thanks Erica, all you need is a few of these basics. You don't even need a fancy case or pouch! It's a lot easier than people think. :)

By: EricaV

EricaV — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:45:34 +0000

Great piece Mike. I honestly feel like I’ve been slacking a bit in the first aid kit department now! I will stock up on a few of these for my next trip overseas!

By: Michael Huxley

Michael Huxley — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:38:52 +0000

In reply to Laura. You're more than welcome Laura, I hope your leg is much better now? :)

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:38:42 +0000

What a great post! And perfect timing. I was in a park outside of Tallinn last month and I fell off while running. I had this horrible, huge cut in my leg that I was able to patch with my basic first aid kid and I had to wait a full hour before getting medical attention. Even in the silliest situations, things can go wrong. Thanks for the tips!

By: Kerjan

Kerjan — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:44:53 +0000

SUPERRRR essential!! I seriously don’t know what I would do without a travel first aid kit.

When I traveled with my best friend to Greece, she packed everything under the sun. I’m a minimal packer, but her first aid kit came in handy so often. So glad we had it!!

Thanks for the tips xx 🙂 BtW I’m traveling SEA for 8 months, love reading your posts about it, because it gets me more and and more excited about the trip!

By: Michael Huxley

Michael Huxley — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:41:43 +0000

In reply to Katie.

Good timing then! Glad to help! 🙂

There’s always room for individually required meds and stuff too, but these basics will see the majority of people through most minor problems. The extra stuff in most commercially available kits such as triangular bandages aren’t needed as most people won’t know how or when to use them, and odds are if they need them they should be seeking medical attention anyway!

Enjoy your upcoming trip!