The whole point of prepping is being prepared. I recommend you build your own kit and be familiar with it. Use it regularly so you know what you have and how to apply the tools appropriately. More importantly, be familiar with where everything is at in your kit so you know how to get to it in an extreme situation. No scrambling and looking for the right bandage or reading medication while someone is bleeding and screaming in poor lighting just to round out the scenario.

 

Your personal first aid kit should include the following three groups of products:

• general medical supplies

• medication

• wound care

For general medical supplies you want to include the following items:

• nitrile gloves

• forceps and tweezers

• safety pins

• cotton-tip applicators

• tape

• rubbing alcohol

• scissors

• thermometer (non-battery operated)

 

This is a general list but feel free to customize this list. The nitrile gloves are recommended since they are more puncture resistant than natural rubber but aside from a latex allergy, you can substitute any style you prefer.

 

 

Medication

This portion of your kit will be comprised of the following:

• pain medication (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and acetaminophen)

• fever medication (ibuprofen)

• anti-diarrheal medication (loperamide hydrochloride)

• allergy medication (diphenhydramine)

• nausea medication (diphenhydramine)

 

Wound Care

• Gauze

• Ace Bandages

• Bandaids

• Trauma Pads

• Antihistamine Ointment

• Antibiotic Ointment