I ask this because I just finished packing a pocket sized mini first aid kit, using supplies from our full size home kit. I’m sure people will mostly agree with the contents I packed, but does anyone have any other suggestions?
This is the kit I packed today, should I try to add anything else? There’s not much space left, but I can probably stuff a couple other flat packet items in there, so am I like missing anything obvious that might fit?
Scissors.
Tourniquet.
Of all the things that you should have a tourniquet will be one of the few things that will mean the difference between life and death.
I’m not about to put metal tools in this kit, only to find they somehow puncture or damage the contents of the kit.
I do have a separate multi-tool that I carry in a different pocket though, so loosely speaking, I have something of equivalent tools readily available. 👍
Tourniquet? If that ever becomes necessary, I’ll quickly cut my shirt and make something positive happen.
Short won’t really do it.
Medical scissors don’t puncture.
Did you check the link I posted?
I don’t think there’s even any room for any sort of mechanical devices.
I do keep a multi-tool in a different pocket on me at basically all times, so if cutting is necessary, I more or less got that covered anyways.
Yup. I made one about the same size with a tourniquet strapped to the side and a small blunt scissors to safely cut away clothing fast.