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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?

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

You've clearly never worked with superglue then.

Last night I had to use a rasp file to file superglue off of my fingers, because the tube busted on me when trying to open it.

Note that I didn't say I filed my fingernails, I literally had to file my fingers, using a rasp file meant for wood no less.

I ain't trying to test and see if everything in an emergency kit might get glued together...

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

You've clearly never worked with superglue then.

Maybe I have, used for moderate lacerations, and I don't suck? Maybe.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I've used superglue on myself before too, check my recent comments.

Point is, it ain't gonna store well in a vehicle glovebox. Not good for storage in a first aid kit, you want stuff that can last a few years or more...

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

This depends on where you live. New Hampshire, you're fine. Death Valley you have a point, but then I would trade cyanoacrylate for water.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 58 minutes ago (1 children)

South Mississippi here. I can usually find a store with super glue somewhere within a half mile radius of my area, in the meantime I can use the bandages or 2x2 inch pad and tape until I get to a store.

But yeah you're right, smaller first aid kits and survival kits are best arranged depending on the location and more common risks and needs.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 2 points 44 minutes ago (1 children)

Miss? You've got bigger problems than first aid.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 31 minutes ago