I have been narrowing down my travel pack for the trips I take. Here’s what I took with me on my recent trip to Ecuador.

First aid, small

I use this for small dayhikes, it’s not all inclusive and just covers the bare essentials.

covering up scrapes and cuts neosporin or bacitracin is good for antibacterial ointments

electrolyte replacement (meh, nice but not required)

benadryl for allergic reactions

iodine tablets for water treatment (also bring along my lifestraw for fun)





Travel medications

NSAIDS Ibuprofen, for general aches and pains Tylenol, helps with fever reduction as well should the need arise Aspirin, aches/pains and helps with clot prevention during times where one may sit for long periods (car rides and plane trips)

Antacid tablets, for all the bomb ass food you’re gonna eat!

Anti-emetic (anti-nausea) for motion sickness

Antihistamine, to help with sleep/jetlag or allergic reactions (bug bites, poisonous plants, yadda)

Electrolyte replacement, to help with monstrous hikes on hot days

Caffeine, I like to bring some just in case I have to bust out a long ass drive when I am not feeling sharp

Big daddy first aid (I work in a hospital and have access to unused medical supplies that will go to waste, very helpful for first aid kit supplies!)

Lots of bandages for scrapes and cuts (bandaids, 3×3 pads, wrap, and koban to keep it in place)

Sam-splint to splint broken bones or sprains/strains, pretty handy multipurpose thing (bottom left) I also use that white strap next to it to secure the limb to the splint

triangle bandage to use as a sling for arm injuries

gloves for BLOOD or suppositories

saline flush to irrigate wounds

Vaseline gauze for road rash, helps because the gauze doesn’t stick to the wound

Stitches for deep cuts (seems crazy but I’ve used them before!) also, steri strips and dermabond for less significant cuts also, also, iodine to disinfect the wound

scissors (have to leave behind when I fly on airplanes)

tweezers big and small, pull out splinters/nose hairs, and big one is good to drive the needle for stitching

wound disinfectants (chlorhexidine)

tegaderm, useful as a moisture barrier for wounds, awesome for fingers and joints due to its flexibility

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