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I packed a mini pocket first aid kit today, wallet for scale (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by over_clox@lemmy.world to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world

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Contents packed in an old Q-Tip container:

1 Sterile pad, 2 inches by 2 inches
About 2 feet of medical tape, flattened out to fit
1 large bandage
2 average size bandages
2 mini bandages
1 Antiseptic towelette
3 Alcohol prep pads
1 packet of triple antibiotic ointment
1 dose packet of aspirin
1 dose packet of acetaminophen
1 dose packet of benadryl
2 chewable pepto bismol tablets
1 packet of BC powder
1 packet of salt

I think that's everything I put in there anyways, hopefully nobody ever needs to use it, but it's destined to go in our glove box.

Edited because I just added 2 sealed pepto bismol tablets, because why not, they fit neatly in there too.

Edit 2: I added a packet of BC powder. Aside from the typical headache or body pain, they're also good as a fever reducer.

Edit 3: I added 2 additional alcohol prep pads for a total of 3, easy fit.

Edit 4: I added a packet of salt, as a suggestion from a commenter, as saltwater acts as an awesome disinfectant.

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[–] discocactus@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Throw in a razor blade, tweezers, a safety pin, a lighter, and you've got a stew going.

[–] some_kind_of_guy@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I would add a sewing kit, as well as some fishing line and hook, since those are super compact. A tiny tube of super glue maybe. And I would go with matches (or maybe flint) rather than a lighter

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

That sounds awesome too, but I'd have to pack those in another box, as this one is practically full with the supplies I listed. Honestly I could go for a few more of these containers, the box was originally a convenience travel size Q-Tip container.

I do actually have an ammo box at home that has some of the things you listed, such as a sewing kit, glasses repair kit (I'm practically blind without my glasses), a flint/magnesium bar fire starter, a couple spare multi-tools, a knife sharpener, an FM radio, even an FM transmitter, hygiene supplies, and I'm sure I'm forgetting a thing or three.

Still would be neat to arrange a similar portable pocket sized survival kit..