After some recent health incidents, I felt it was necessary to share my version of a first aid kit to be used for short to long distance bicycle touring. While this is by no means an exhaustive kit that will get you out of every bind, it is likely to get you sorted out in the short term before seeking professional medical advice and as with anything you find on the internet, YMMV – Your mileage may vary! What works for someone else may not work for you. Use it as a guide and improvise and build upon it! Make sure you understand the usage of any tools and products – otherwise you are just carrying dead weight!
This kit all fits into a Zip-Loc Sandwich bag to keep it safe from moisture. There are similar bags out there at Outdoors type stores, but I’d rather spend the money on the supplies than a red bag with a cross on it.
| Quantity | Type | What For? |
| 3 | 2″x2″ Cotton Sponge | Dressing of Wounds |
| 1 | 40″x40″x56″ Triangular Bandage | Dressing of Wounds |
| 1 | 4″x4″ Pressure Bandage | Dressing of Wounds |
| 4 | Benalkonium Chloride Towellette | Antiseptic |
| 1 | ABD Compression Pad | Dressing of Wounds |
| 2 | Nitrile Gloves | Sterile Gloves for Protection |
| 1 | Butterfly Bandage | Dressing of Wounds |
| 3 | Povidone-Iodine Towellette | Antiseptic |
| 3 | Benzocaine Sting Relief Towellette | Antiseptic |
| 1 | Medium Tensor Bandage | Immobilization of Limbs |
| 5 | Alcohol Prep Pads | Cleaning Of Wounds |
| 1 | Scissors | Cutting of Bandage, Clothing |
| 1 | Tube Crazy Glue | Sealing Wounds |
| 6 | Acetaminofen | Painkiller |
| 8 | Ibuprofen | Antiinflammatory |
| 4 | Decongestant | For proper breathing |
| 2 | Gastrolyte Electrolyte Powder | For Dehydration |
| 1 | Zinc Oxide Cream | Protection from Sun/Wind |
| 1 | Strapping tape | To provide Pressure on Knees/Ankles or hold dressing in Place. |
| 1 | Saline Spray | Washing Wounds/Eyes |
| 1 | Needle | For removing Splinters or Stitches |
| 8 | Bandaids | General Wound Repair |
| 1 | Emergency Blanket | Protection from Sun/Wind |
| 1 | Scalpel Blade | For Performing Surgery |
| 1 | Magnifying Glass | To get a closer look at wounds/slivers |
| 1 | Sutures | For when Stitches are required |
| 1 | Coban / Vetrap | Flexible Banage Tape self adhesive |
