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I ask this because I just finished packing a pocket sized mini first aid kit, using supplies from our full size home kit. I'm sure people will mostly agree with the contents I packed, but does anyone have any other suggestions?

This is the kit I packed today, should I try to add anything else? There's not much space left, but I can probably stuff a couple other flat packet items in there, so am I like missing anything obvious that might fit?

https://lemmy.world/post/39413763

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[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Scissors.

Tourniquet.

Of all the things that you should have a tourniquet will be one of the few things that will mean the difference between life and death.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world -1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

I'm not about to put metal tools in this kit, only to find they somehow puncture or damage the contents of the kit.

I do have a separate multi-tool that I carry in a different pocket though, so loosely speaking, I have something of equivalent tools readily available. πŸ‘

Tourniquet? If that ever becomes necessary, I'll quickly cut my shirt and make something positive happen.

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Short won’t really do it.

Medical scissors don’t puncture.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 0 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Did you check the link I posted?

I don't think there's even any room for any sort of mechanical devices.

I do keep a multi-tool in a different pocket on me at basically all times, so if cutting is necessary, I more or less got that covered anyways.

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

Yup. I made one about the same size with a tourniquet strapped to the side and a small blunt scissors to safely cut away clothing fast.