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).

• 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.