Even though travel is normally a tonne of fun and very little ever actually goes wrong, you should still always be prepared. Little things like cuts, blisters, bruises and grazes are inevitable. There is also a chance you may get sick and sometimes you may be a long way away from a doctor or medical care.
It is always a good idea to have your own basic first aid kit. We never travel without one and it has come in handy in all kinds of situations. I used to volunteer with the St John’s Ambulance in Australia as an unpaid ambulance officer and learnt so much about first aid kits, skills and equipment during my time there. Here is my little guide about things you need to know, what you should pack and other tips for your travel first aid kit.
What You Need For Your Travel First Aid kit
- First Aid Quick Reference Hand Book – If you are prone to having mind blanks, or are afraid you might forget an important piece of information under a stressful situation, carry one of these hand books. Will give yourself or a bystander some great tips.
- Disposable Gloves – It is very important to have these in your first aid in order to protect yourself and the patient from spreading diseases. To be safe always put them on if you are applying first aid, even if there is no open wounds.
- Scissors – Great for everything, to cut bandages/ tape, clothing if need, etc.
- Tweezers – What you need for removing larger splinters, metal shavings, etc.
- Safety Pins – Great for pinning bandages or holding your clothes together. Sometimes you can even use them to keep your pants up!
- Splinter Removal Tool – Easiest and cleanest way to get out a splinter out if you are uncomfortable with using tweezers.
- Saline Solution – Great for an eye rinse or to clean out a wound. Can even be used as contact solution if you run out unexpectedly.
- Band Aids – Good for small cuts, blisters, and much much more.
- Alcohol Wipes – To disinfect a wound quick and easy, as well as sterilising tweezers and other metal objects. Single use.
- Thermal Blanket – I know some might not think this would be useful. We have never used our one personally, but if we ever needed one we would definitely want it handy. We do a lot of trekking and hiking in different areas, sometimes with a guide, most of the time without and you never know what could happen. If you find yourself out in remote areas it could save your life. We love snowboarding and Jazza does a lot…
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