My Travel Guide: First Aid Kit

I think it's very important to always be prepared. That's why I always walk with my own first aid kit. Here are the items I typically pack and links for those who like examples. Feel free to make it your own!

Staple Items:

1. Prescription Medication

2. Pain and fever medicine (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)

3. Antihistamine/Allergy Medicine

4. Anti-Diarrheal Pills  (Imodium or Pepto-Bismol)

5. Motion sickness medicine (Dramamine)

6. Pre-Cold Medicine (Zicam®)

7. Immune Support Supplements (Airborne®/Emergen-C®)

8. Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin)

9. Anti-Itch Cream (Hydrocortisone)

10. Insect repellent (with an active ingredient like DEET)

11. Sunscreen (with UVA and UVB protection)

12. Health insurance card and documents

Click to download My Traveling First Aid Checklist

Optional Add ons:

1. Aloe Vera Gel

2. Cotton swabs (Q-Tips)

3. Antiseptic wound cleaner

4. Hand sanitizer or antibacterial hand wipes

5. Condoms

6. Contact lenses and solution

7. Vicks® VapoRub™ Topical Cough Suppressant

8. Wet wipes

9. Cough Drops/Cough suppressant

10. Bandages/Band-Aids 

11. Swimmer's Ears Aid

12. Antacid

Use this list as a guide to create your own kit as you know yourself best! Download the list here.