Like the tool box we have in our car for minor vehicle repairs, we also carry a travel First Aid kit in case we suffer some minor cuts, scrapes, abrasions, bumps and bruises.
 We actually found the bright red case at a garage sale. It was perf3ect -with Emergency written in large print on the top side. And it was under a dollar.
  We since have updated the contents and customized it to meet our needs. Mrs. Funmeister also is “Nurse Funmeister” and is in full charge of the medical equipment. She cautions that most of the contents need to be reviewed a couple times each year, to make certain the contents continues to meet our needs, have not expired or deteriorated.
We found the case at a thrift shop.
The Contents
 Here in Florida, for instance, bandaids and adhesive tape can loose their stickiness when they are subjected to the high heat of an enclosed vehicle.
 Some of the ointments and other applications also may be compromised, or simply go out of date.
 Our little travel First Aid kit is fully stocked. There are two different sizes of regular bandaids, some “buttefly cut” bandaids for thumbs or the tips of fingers and one huge bandaid – for larger wounds or to control bleeding.
 A small bag of coffee grounds to stop bleeding is included as a nod to Mrs. Funmister”s fondness for alternative non invasive treatment. Additionally, there is an elastic bandage and a roll of gauze bandage for securing gauze pads. there are a number of different sizes of gauze pads as well.
  The kit contains a tube of “Liquid Skin,” some antibiotic ointment and to take care of dental emergencies there is a tub of oral gel and a small kit for temporary replacement of a filling or to re-cement a crown or cap.
 For sterilization we carry moist towelettes, alcohol wipes and a packet of disinfectant wipe.
What we keep inside.
Our Tools
Our tools include a pair of scissors, a small magnifying glass, matches and a flashlight. A bag of non-latex gloves, face masks and a trash bag for proper disposal of waste are included.
Best of all, it all fits nicely in our First Aid kit. We have re-used some of the boxes that came with the kit, while putting other items in plastic bags. It is small enough to slide under a seat for easy access. Most of the items were found at a discount and over the course of time and we have constantly updated the case to make it more compact and better stocked. But like an insurance policy, we figure – if we have it, we probably won’t need it.
 But as travelers we have found it is best to follow the old Boy Scout motto – “Be Prepared.“
