All the essential items I’m lugging around whenever I have the audacity to leave my house as a chronically ill, disabled person.
Sections
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The bag
Tools of Trade
Meds
Hydration
Everything Else
The bag
These are the bags that make it all happen!
This is my everyday bag. It’s not perfect, but I love it because it easily goes from backpack to wheelchair bag. I had a wheelchair specific bag for a while and I hated that I couldn’t carry it if I needed to. This is perfect.
CENTRAL ADAPTIVE BACKPACK
This is a great addition to the backpack for extra storage, but it gets wet if it's raining. More for inside navigation.
Wheelchair Side Bag with Cup Holder,
Tools of Trade
These are the things that I carry specifically becasue of my various chronic illnesses and disabilities.
A folding cane is the perfect thing to have tucked in a bag for an emergency.
Gel Grip Folding Cane
My hands become very sore and tired and it can get hard to push my chair, so I have these gloves to help.
Hand Relief Compression Gloves
Because I overheat so easily, I have a neck fan with me all the time to help me regulate my temperature.
Portable Neck Fan, Hands-Free Bladeless
I always have my Loops with me. I can't survive a loud environment without them.
Loop Earplugs: Your Life, Your Volume | Buy 2, Save 50% on ...
Emergency wheelchair toolkit is literally a tool of the trade…I can't afford to have my wheelchair out of commission!
FOLD & GO 9-in-1 Travel Tool | FOLD & GO WHEELCHAIRS®
You never know when I might dislocate something…
Maximum Support Self Grip Athletic Bandage, Beige, 4 Inches
Just in case my watch dies or we need second readings. This is just one of those things that makes me feel better to have.
Wellue Bluetooth Pulse Oximeter with APP
I keep an ice pack or two with me to help me cool down when I’m having a flare up. These are perfect.
25 Pack Instant Cold Packs for Injuries
These are the specific Loops that help me filter out the background noise so I can concentrate on conversations in restaurants and crowded rooms.
Engage 2 Plus
Meds
In the always be prepared category, I think I would give any boyscout a run for his money…
These supplement cases are great for organizing medications.
Mini Supplement Case
You never know when you might need to slap one of these on…
Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Patch, XL, 3 CT
I have a second organizer for over the counter meds like Tylenol and Advil.
Pocket Pharmacy with Medicine Labels 146 Labels
The orange flavor is the best!
Goody's Extra Strength Powders
My medications can make my throat very dry and sore. I always have throat and cough drops with me.
Honey Lemon Cough Drops
I don't know if you technically call this a med, but it helps with nausea so it stays!
Prince of Peace Ginger Chews, 4 oz. - 2 Pack
Hydration
You can never have enough electrolytes…
I have a billion of these in every pocket, just in case.
Liquid I.V.
Can never leave home without my rescue salts.
Rescue Salt
These are perfect for keeping in a pocket in my bag and they have a great taste.
Vitassium FastChews, Electrolyte Tablets, 60ct
Everything Else
If I'm not carrying it in my bag, it's probably because it's in my car…
I want to make sure someone knows to contact Jeff to take care of the fur babies if something happens to me while I’m out.
Dog Home Alone Alert Key Tag & Wallet Card
My disability isn’t really hidden anymore, but I keep the lanyard with me anyways.
Hidden Disability ID Card & Holder with Sunflower Lanyard - Medical Alert Card - Accessibility Badge - Great for Inclusive Travel!
Because I overheat and burn easily, I also keep a pair of UV arm sleeves with me, just in case.
UV Protecting/Cooling Arm Sleeves
I never leave the house without my sunscreen. Even in a snow storm.
