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Travel "Emergency Kit:" Meds, First Aid, and Personal Hygiene Essentials
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items I keep a small pouch of travel essentials ready to go at all times, so I can just toss it in my backpack when it's time to pack for a trip. These are the items I keep in my "first aid bag." Find yourself a cute pouch, fill it up, and you'll be ready ...
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Medicines
First Aid
Personal Care
Other Essentials
Medicines
Instead of carrying all the bottles for the medicines I bring, I put a few tablets of each one into these great pill cases and pop them into my bag. They're the perfect size, and they stay closed and keep the meds organized.
2 Pack Portable Travel Pill Organizer Case
Ibuprofen (Advil): helpful for headaches, sore muscles, sunburns, and more! An absolute necessity in my travel bag.
Ibuprofen Tablets (Advil)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is another great painkiller for aches and pains that you end up with when traveling!
Acetaminophen Tablets (Tylenol)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is great for colds, allergies, bug bites, and more! You never know what might be in the air at your destination - better to be prepared!
Diphenhydramine HCl Tablets (Benadryl)
I love these electrolyte tabs - so much easier than drink packets and more portable than pre-made drinks! I take these if I don't sleep well, if I have a bit too much fun the night before, or if I just feel a bit meh.
Nutricost Electrolyte Complex 120 Capsules
Planes, trains, boats, and more! If you deal with motion sickness or seasickness, meclizine (aka non-drowsy Dramamine) is a great thing to have on hand.
Meclizine HCL Tablets (Dramamine)
*sings* "If you have nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea…" I prefer these chewable tablets over liquid because they're easier to travel with, and work just as well!
Pepto Bismol Chewable Tablets
These cough drops are a great natural solution for a sore throat or cough! I always have a few of these along.
Ricola Honey Lemon Echinacea Cough Drops
First Aid
Bandaids are certainly a key part of any first aid or emergency kit! I like these flexible fabric bandaids, which stay on even when they get wet. I usually grab a variety pack to make sure I can cover any small wound.
Band-Aid Flexible Fabric Bandages Variety Pack
Even if you've broken in your new shoes, you can easily get blisters if you're walking 15k or more steps a day through a new city! I love these hydrocolloid bandaids for blisters (and I find that these come off more easily than the clear plasticky on...
BAND-AID Pro Heal XL Waterproof Bandages
I keep a few of these gauze pads in my bag in case of cuts, scrapes, or nosebleeds. Since they're individually wrapped, they are the best for cleaning up any bleeding without risk of infection!
Band-Aid Cushion Care Non-Stick Gauze Pads, Medium
Personal Care
The best way to stay healthy is by keeping your hands clean! Pre-moistened wipes are TSA approved, and a pack like this is so convenient for travel. They're also helpful for cleaning up small messes.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Plant Based Hand Wipes - 20ct
You never know when you'll get stuck without toilet paper. But with a few of these stashed in your bag, you'll never have an issue!
Goodwipes Flushable Wipes with Vitamin E & Aloe
These amazing wipes are perfect for when you need to freshen up! I use them after an overnight flight, on a hot day, or just anytime that I feel like I need to clean up a bit.
Refresh Body Wipes - Large, Thick, Citrus
Prevent blisters, thigh rub, and more with anti-chafing balm! This is so useful if I'm wearing a skirt or a new pair of shoes.
Body Glide Original Anti Chafe Balm Stick
Tissues are a no-brainer in my emergency kit, and thank goodness I had them on our recent trip! There was a kid near us who had a nosebleed and his parents were desperate for anything to help corral it.
Kleenex On-The-Go Facial Tissues
I haven't used these recently, but if you're trying to limit the spread of a cold or covid virus, these KN95 masks are comfortable, fit well, and provide great protection.
KN95 Face Mask, 5-Layer
Other Essentials
Don't pick up what the last person left behind! These wipes are great for cleaning your airplane or train tray table, or wiping down a picnic table or a bench in a park.
Clorox Fresh Disinfecting Wipes Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes
I keep a couple of ziploc bags with me anytime I travel, because you never know when you'll need to stash a snack, keep something from getting wet, or corral a bunch of small items!
Amazon Basics Reclosable Freezer Quart Bags
Folding travel scissors are so handy! With the short blade, these are TSA approved. I've used them to open purchases and remove tags or threads. My husband even borrowed them once to trim his mustache!
Folding Mini Stainless Steel Scissors