First Aid Kit

• Duct tape
  Duct tape is one of those items that can fix almost anything. If you don't already have some in your car tool box, then wrap a few feet of duct tape around a piece of doweling and put it in your first aid kit. You never know when you might need it. Be aware that duct tape will no longer adhere to a surface if it becomes wet.
• Tourniquet
  A tourniquet is a device which helps stop blood flow to a wound. It is generally made from rubber. An alternative to a tourniquet is to use an ace bandage or strip of stretchy material.
• Small bottle of water
  Need enough water to rinse off any cut or scrape
• Bandages - various sizes
  When choosing bandages for your first aid kit, make sure you have enough large adhesive bandages that will adhere in water.
• Gauze and tape
  You will often find gauze and bandaging tape in a standard first aid kit; although cotton tissue and any tape will work, if needed.
• Tweezers
  There is no substitute for a quality pair of tweezers. Spending a couple dollars more for a good pair of metal tweezers is best.
• Small scissors
  You could substitute for a pocket knife.
• Ice pack
• Anti-itch cream
• Antibiotic cream (with pain relief)
• Nausea medicine
  Be sure to keep the packaging or cut out the directions and keep with the medicine.
• Liquid soap
• Bottle of water
• Pain medicine
• Antihistamine
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Ace bandage
• Insect repellent
  For an alternative to Deet, fill a spray bottle with a tablespoon of citronella oil or lavender oil and 8 oz. of vodka. Then spray on your skin. For the face, pack a cotton cloth to spray with bug repellent and wipe the face. Insect repellent wipes are also handy for a first aid kit.
• Emergency phone numbers and contact numbers
  Laminate or attach to the outside of the first aid kit and cover with clear tape.
• Clean cloth
• Antacid
• Lip balm with 15-30spf sunscreen protection
• Eye drops