A first-aid kit is a must-have travel item. Though I always hope I won’t need to use it, it’s convenient to have it with me and comes in handy for simple things.
Typically, I carry ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and Benadryl in the kit. Although these over-the-counter medications are easy to get at many pharmacies, it’s much easier to have them in my backpack. Plus, it saves me from having to run out and find them when I’m traveling.
My kit also includes a small pair of medical scissors, fingernail clippers, tweezers, and duct tape — supplies I use on every single trip.
Bandages, Neosporin, alcohol wipes, gauze, and medical tape are great items to include, too.
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