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Theyre all under $30 and can easily fit in any carry-on.
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Not all heroes wear capes or work in hospitals.
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For example, consider paramedics and EMTs.
Behind every good first responder is awell-equipped kit.
Similarly, every traveler can benefit from carrying a few medical supplies in theircarry-onor in their car.
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If that sounds dramatic, just talk to a paramedic.
From adults bleeding out to kids breaking out in hives, theyve seen it all.
Holii Pill Organizer
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Forget your kit for a second.
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Replacing meds forgotten at home can be difficult, Browne told T+L.
Furthermore, he recommends packing extra pills, in case you encounter travel delays.
Of course, you dont need to use it for prescriptions.
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Its also great for storing vitamins, over-the-counter meds, and even spare earrings.
They come in handy for many things, but particularly for ticks that get embedded, he explains.
Theyre available in 10 fun colors, too.
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For that reason, Browne recommends slipping a disposable instant cold pack or two in your bag.
Theyre perfect to manage a headache or minor pain from a fall, he says.
TheseClever Health Instant Cold Packshave more than 3,100 five-star ratings, and they dont require any refrigeration.
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To activate them, simply squeeze until the bag inside pops.
Then, shake the pack.
In a few seconds, it will be cool to the touch and ready to treat your injury.
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The ice packs were perfect for him to use at night to ease the pain.
They do wonders for small children upset by minor bumps and bruises, he says.
Of course, he likes them because they protect wounds from getting infected, too.
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These particularBand-Aid adhesive bandageshave nearly 97,000 five-star ratings and an impressive 4.8-star average rating.
Theyre also anAmazon number one best-seller.
In fact, theyre so popular that more than 9,000 were sold last month alone.
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For $20, you get 20 travel-sized packs containing 10 wipes each.
And unlike hand sanitizer, Wet Ones are always TSA-friendly and can be used for a variety of purposes.
LuxoGear Emergency Whistles
If you think only referees and lifeguards need whistles, think again.
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Thats why he always travels with an emergency whistle.
Of course, these whistles also come in handy for scaring off predators, too.
Nuun Sport Electrolyte Tablets
Its hard to stay hydrated on the go.
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Thats why Katie McCann, a retired HCPC paramedic recommends traveling with electrolyte tablets.
They contain ingredients like sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium to help your body hydrate faster.
Theyre especially helpful in hot climates or after physical exertion, she says.
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They come in a four-pack with each TSA-friendly (and pocket-friendly) tube containing 10 tablets.
It’s compact and contains essentials for treating minor injuries.
Its a great choice for travelers because you get two kits for the price of one.
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Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment
While shes not a paramedic,Dr.
Edna Skopljak, is an M.D.
and knows that every paramedics kit, and travelers bag, needs antibiotic ointment.
Its a must to ensure that wounds heal without complications, Dr. Skopljak tells us.
She prefersNeosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment.
And because antibiotic ointment helps wounds heal faster, theres less risk of scarring.
Since this tube holds just one ounce, its also TSA-friendly.
Benadryl is the gold standard, said Christensen, an avid camper and father of three.
It can treat a lot of allergic reactions whether theyre resulting from plants, food, or bug bites.
Another use for Benadryl?
Also good for traveling on long plane trips is the title of one five-star review.
When used properly, it controls bleeding.
Amazons best-sellingQuikClot Gauzeis recommended by doctors, law enforcement, and the military.
It saved the day a number of times when he fell or scratched himself.
Personally, Strain is a big fan of ACE bandages because theyre so versatile.
On Amazon, theACE 3-inch Elastic Bandage With Clipshas more than 2,600 five-star ratings.
Its top-rated because it comes with easy-to-use innovative hooks that keep the bandage in place.
One satisfied shoppersummed it up nicely: They hit the nail on the head with the stretchy hooks.
I hate the old-fashioned clip hooks, but used them because thats what I knew.
These new hooks are the way to go!
