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?

https://lemmy.world/post/39413763

  • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
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    10 hours ago

    Crazy glue sounds great too, but not for a pocket size kit that’s gonna get tossed in our glovebox. Check the link I posted to see what all I packed…

    Still, all advice is awesome, but also depends on the size of the first aid box…

      • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
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        9 hours ago

        That’s not the point. The point is that this is gonna get stored in our glovebox, which will get hot and dry out in the heat of the sun.

        Not saying that heat won’t gradually degrade the other items, that’s entirely possible, but if super glue is in there and decides to leak in even the slightest, it’ll ruin everything else…

        • StinkyFingerItchyBum@lemmy.caEnglish
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          9 hours ago

          I’d still do it. A tiny superglue vial, even one that leaks, won’t ruin anything.

          Edit: Also probably won’t leak.

          • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
            11·
            9 hours ago

            You’ve clearly never worked with superglue then.

            Last night I had to use a rasp file to file superglue off of my fingers, because the tube busted on me when trying to open it.

            Note that I didn’t say I filed my fingernails, I literally had to file my fingers, using a rasp file meant for wood no less.

            I ain’t trying to test and see if everything in an emergency kit might get glued together…

            • StinkyFingerItchyBum@lemmy.caEnglish
              1·
              9 hours ago

              You’ve clearly never worked with superglue then.

              Maybe I have, used for moderate lacerations, and I don’t suck? Maybe.

              • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
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                8 hours ago

                I’ve used superglue on myself before too, check my recent comments.

                Point is, it ain’t gonna store well in a vehicle glovebox. Not good for storage in a first aid kit, you want stuff that can last a few years or more…

                • StinkyFingerItchyBum@lemmy.caEnglish
                  1·
                  8 hours ago

                  This depends on where you live. New Hampshire, you’re fine. Death Valley you have a point, but then I would trade cyanoacrylate for water.

                  • over_clox@lemmy.worldOP
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                    8 hours ago

                    South Mississippi here. I can usually find a store with super glue somewhere within a half mile radius of my area, in the meantime I can use the bandages or 2x2 inch pad and tape until I get to a store.

                    But yeah you’re right, smaller first aid kits and survival kits are best arranged depending on the location and more common risks and needs.