First Aid Kit

Where ever you go, packing a first aid kit is important, as is knowing some basic first aid in case of an emergency. You can purchase complete ready-made kits, but it will be more useful to you create your own (for example: Many ready-made kits have latex gloves, so people with latex allergies would have a latex-free kit with nitrile or vinyl gloves). ===== Kit Components ===== * Antiseptic wipes (preferably Betadine) * Gauze and medical tape * Band-aids * Antibiotic cream * Hand sanitizer or Betadine in a small plastic bottle * Disposable gloves * Tweezers * Finger splint * Small instant cold/hot pack In addition to these items, make sure if you have any existing medical condition, you pack accordingly for that as well. * If you're diabetic (particularly Type 1) you might have an issue with Hypoglycemia, and should bring some small candies, dehydrated fruit snacks etc. * If you're asthmatic, pack your inhaler. * If you have serious allergies, pack an epipen.