Building a Practical First Aid Kit: Beyond the Band-Aids

Two make hikers sitting on rocks in the forest, one is wrapping a bandage around the other man's hand

When seconds count, a well-stocked first aid kit can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major emergency. But walk into any pharmacy, and you’ll find pre-made kits filled with items you’ll never use and missing things you actually need. Let’s build something better. Why Pre-Made Kits Fall Short Those $20 first aid kits in the red nylon bags? They’re designed to check boxes, not handle real emergencies. You’ll get 40 adhesive bandages, a single pair of tweezers, and maybe some alcohol wipes—but nothing to control serious bleeding…

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