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Looking for thoughts or examples on the simple ‘boo-boo’ kits people have, not for trauma or heavy wilderness care. We’re talking for around the office or out and about, minor ouch moments or nice things to have in case of an itch or scratch. Looking for nice things to keep on hand, ideal soft containers that keep things organized, and ideally in a bright color that doesn’t scream trauma or emergency?
While it does contain a few trauma items, I do keep a Personal FAK on hand in my EDC bag, along with a more specific Trauma FAK as well.
Looking for thoughts or examples on the simple ‘boo-boo’ kits people have, not for trauma or heavy wilderness care. We’re talking for around the office or out and about, minor ouch moments or nice things to have in case of an itch or scratch. Looking for nice things to keep on hand, ideal soft containers that keep things organized, and ideally in a bright color that doesn’t scream trauma or emergency?
While it does contain a few trauma items, I do keep a Personal FAK on hand in my EDC bag, along with a more specific Trauma FAK as well.
I carry a basic kit in my pocket organizer in a small ziploc bag. It contains:
– steri-strips
– 2×2 gaize
– a few various size bandaids
– blister cover
– individually wrapped topicals – iodine, alcohol, antibiotic ointment, burn gel, calagen (anti-itch)
– single dose of otc – antihistamine, anti-diarrheal, antiacid, goodys
I also have a separate mini trauma kitIf your looking for a ready to go kit, Adventure Medical and Rescue Essentials have some good small ones.
I keep an Altoids tin boo boo kit in my laptop bag. A couple of bandaids, blister pads, a couple of Alieve, immodium and Sudafed. I have used it many times. I once went to a client meeting with a female colleague and as were standing in the lobby she realized her leg was bleeding from her morning shave. When I whipped out an alcohol prep pad and bandaid from the Altoids tin she was surprised but happy
I keep an Altoids tin boo boo kit in my laptop bag. A couple of bandaids, blister pads, a couple of Alieve, immodium and Sudafed. I have used it many times. I once went to a client meeting with a female colleague and as were standing in the lobby she realized her leg was bleeding from her morning shave. When I whipped out an alcohol prep pad and bandaid from the Altoids tin she was surprised but happy
I keep a Rescue-Essentials Personal Plus kit in my bag. I’ve supplemented it with a few things, but it is basically a stock kit. https://www.rescue-essentials.com/personal-plus-first-aid-kit/
Well, in my EDC pouch (which goes with me also when no messenger bag or backpack is suitable) contains such items.
I’ll list them asap. Update: here we go.
medicine in daily-/single-servings (German trade names marked in italic):
magnesium granule (250mg), to prevent/ease muscle cramps
salt sachet (taken from fast food restaurant), after massive sweating or to add some taste to your meal on the go (for the same reason I also carry a single pepper sachet)
2 TALCID (hydrotalcite) tablets, to treat acid reflux
2 DOLORMIN (Ibuprofen 400mg) tablets, for headache or other pains
2 ASPIRIN EFFECT (acetylsalicylic acid 500mg) granule, for headache or other pains as well for blood thinning
2 VOMEX (dimenhydrinate), to treat nausea / prevent vomiting
2 GRIPOSTAD C (paracetamol and coffee), to treat a common cold
6 IMODIUM AKUT LINGUAL (loperamide hydrochloride) to immediately treat diarrhea
Note to myself: add one dextrose (Dextro Energy) tablet to help with low sugar level.first aid (boo-boo-kit style):
small- and medium-sized band-aids
blister bandage
2″x3″ gauze pad
2 alcohol wipes, for cleaning skin around wounds
Note to myself: replenish wound closure band-aids and Bitepatch Mosquito Bite Relief Patch.FYI: I’ve added an URIEL trauma bandage (works also as a pressure bandage and may work as a TQ), plus eight medical tape strips (for a make-shift chest seal) – so my EDC pouch is both a boo-boo kit and first dose of medicine as well as a better-than-nothing trauma kit.
The added Swiss+Tech Micro-Max® 19-in-1 mini multitool and a book of matches complement the setup and enhance the capability into on-the-fly craftsmanship and ‘survial’ 😀Here’s mine:
It’s got pain killer, for diarrhea, hyper acidty, allergy
I have almost run out of pain killers but will replenish soon.Not shown: Asian Menthol oil (Axe brand), Wetwipes and Hand Sanitizer
I carry a Helikon-Tex pocket med insert in addition to a small trauma kit. I like the organization and size (roughly 4.5 x 5.5 inches). Ideal for carrying band aids, moleskin, single use ointments, etc.
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I carry a Helikon-Tex pocket med insert in addition to a small trauma kit. I like the organization and size (roughly 4.5 x 5.5 inches). Ideal for carrying band aids, moleskin, single use ointments, etc.
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Oooo, that’s a NEAT little kit carrier 🙂 Been looking for something like that for my BASK (Bumps and Scrapes Kit). Thanks for the heads up 😀
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