I ask this because I just finished packing a pocket sized mini first aid kit, using supplies from our full size home kit. I’m sure people will mostly agree with the contents I packed, but does anyone have any other suggestions?

This is the kit I packed today, should I try to add anything else? There’s not much space left, but I can probably stuff a couple other flat packet items in there, so am I like missing anything obvious that might fit?

https://lemmy.world/post/39413763

  • 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
    5·
    3 days ago

    I’m a sideshow performer, and I bring one to every show. Mine has:

    • Bandaids in multiple sizes
    • Liquid bandaid
    • Alcohol wipes
    • Neosporin
    • Sometimes aloe or burn gel if I’m doing fire (packets are best but hard to find)
    • Tweezers

    I keep mine small for portability, but you can always add on (gauze, medical tape, splints, absorbent pads, etc). They also sell first aid kits at most pharmacies of various sizes that can be easily refilled after.

    • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
      1·
      3 days ago

      You’re like 90℅ of the way there to the mini kit I packed, check the link I posted.

      The container I packed is rather limited in size, so I basically only packed flat-pack items. So no tweezers and no liquid bandage (which is basically super glue).

      Sadly our full size home first aid kit only has one packet of burn treatment gel, so I decided to leave that in the home kit, as I figure burns are more probable at home in the kitchen, especially given my roommate’s childhood kitchen injury that burned over a quarter of his back.

      • 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
        2·
        3 days ago

        I highly recommend getting a set of nice tweezers in there if you can. I use mine way too fucking much. It’s necessary for things like splinters and ticks, and overall just very useful for various reasons.

        I forgot to add, Benadryl is a good thing to have as well in case of allergic reactions. Also keep some emergency contacts in there.

      • 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
        3·
        3 days ago

        I’m not personally a sword swallower like the other guy said, but many of my friends are. Personally I use fire, staples, needles, nails, power tools, and knives a lot on stage. It’s a weird artform but we (at least the professionals) take things like hygiene and biohazards seriously.

        It used to be called freak show in the past. It still is but the term has died out a little bit.

      • JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca
        2·
        3 days ago

        Sword swallower maybe? That’s a common sideshow thing. Also driving nails through various body parts.