A medicine cabinet in your pocket! One bag travel first aid and EDC medicine kit

How to pack all the over the counter and prescription medicines into a compact package that will fit into a tiny pocket in your bag or even pants? The key is to use Pill bags with custom labels! In this video I show you how I packed custom medicine kits for travel, in the car, and EDC carry.
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Printable medicine label PDF:
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These labels are provided as is and may have inaccuracies or dosages not appropriate for your age or size. Not responsible for any issues from their use. Does not constitute medical advice, use at your own risk.

[@enriquezmelissa2166]

This is the video I was looking for! No weird items, no fancy pouches, just whatever is necessary well organized. Bravo! It was brilliant

[@DavZell]

Re: the little lipstick areas in the last bag, they could hold lip balm, a small stick of facial sunscreen, or a small container of sanitizer and/or soap.

[@d.f.4918]

I really need pain relieving cream and I have transferred it to empty lip balm containers .so I think that would be another good use for that area. The containers I have for the cream I use is relatively small but when every millimeter counts I really like having that lip balm version.

[@the.sapling]

They’re for tampons 😂 that’s why it’s so tall

[@adelebarnes1315]

They could also hold prescriptions in their bottles

[@kimberlylittle8445]

Thank you for the pdf, it really helped me because I am going on a cruise and this made it very simple.

[@cornpop7805]

How are you not more popular? This was premium information and really well delivered! Wow! Subscribed!

[@todd.parker]

Thanks so much!

[@millaninvestments4559]

Good to see someone else doing the same using similar method! Over the years I made different sizes for our family's needs and as we've done more emergency preps and they have come in handy not just for us but also friends we were traveling with. For each medication in a 2x3" bag, I used label maker to make 1 label for the medication name and abbreviated dosage and 2nd label for expiration. When the meds expire, peel off the expiration label and put on a new one with the new pill refills. I use a slightly larger 3x4 size plastic ziploc bag for various sizes of bandages. Creams like neosporin, vaseline, hydrocortisone go into contact lense holders; I write the content on the underside of the contact lens case. Small pair of scissors, small roll of gauze, tourniquet, tweezers, two pairs of nitrile gloves go into the big and medium kits. And as far back as 15 years ago, we had stored kid and adult size surgical masks for coughing and emergencies, say evacuating from smoke and dust. Still need to add a pen and pad to jot notes, maybe a headlamp. Lastly, there's an index card with inventory for refill use and to help someone unfamiliar with the kit knows its contents. For bags we use soft bags with no padding to minimize packing volume and weight Our most extensive kits (the big kit) uses 5x7 first aid empty bags from Rite Aid - one in car trunk, one for travel, one in one parent's emergency backpack. To help slim down or extend, I safety-pinned 4x5 mesh zippered pouch with more of the same pills so it's removable. On trips with easy to pharmacy, we just need enough pills to tide us over (just not in the middle of the night!). For more rural locations or international travel, we would take more pills. The medium kit is a bit slimmed down and goes with us day use but more adventurous and for each family member's emergency backpacks. I didn't feel like spending more money on expensive pouches or ready made kits so I bought $1.50 nylon pouches from Daiso dollar store and put a 1" label from label maker that says First Aid since they weren't red. The small kit is more slimmed down. Good for the short hikes, exploring cities. These are 4x5" pouches $1.50 that happen to have mickey mouse print. Also put a 1" label to ID it. I didn't use the mini pill bags. Daiso sells thick 2-3mil small ziploc bags about 50-75 for $1.50 Thanks for sharing your setup with folks who are trying to figure out how best to be prepared when on the road far or near from home.

[@todd.parker]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@John-li6tn]

When I was in the military I traveled quite often & space was at a minimum, I found pill wallets that hold 8 & 16 (bages included). The 8 bag one also had a 3"H x 7" Long bag. The pill bags are 3 1/4" H x 3 1/2 W. The wallets are 4" W x 7 3/4 H folded over with a velcro strap. A suggestion for labels would be to print them on transparent label sheets and stick them on the front of the bags.

[@lecourageuxame100]

This is so satisfying to watch for someone like me who always carries medicine kit with me everywhere I go! Haha! U just never know when u need them. My sister always jokes that i’m like a “medic”. So whenever someone needs something, they always come to me, cuz whatever it is, I probably have a medicine for it! 😂

[@tenchraven]

The labels are brilliant! I've done something much like this for years, although I leave things in blisters in blisters. For a bag, Home Depot or Lowes, look for small organizer bags which you'll probably find in the electricians tools or the tool boxes. Or a glasses case, which also ends up holding my bandaids.

[@SMafam5]

Altoids or mint tins?

[@wolfman2702]

Those pill bags are a great idea. I travel across the country for work and international for vacations and besides my RX, I always bring several OTC for sea sickness, congestion, and diarrhea and always identify what I have to avoid problems with customs inspectors.

[@blueberryfrog894]

The labels take it to another level! Love this

[@lexlexutube]

Hands down the BEST video I’ve seen. This is perfect. Thank you 😊

[@ljaysperspective1775]

I'm so glad I found your channel. You did an awesome job on organizing this pill project into convenient carry size bags for just about any occasion. You are correct, regarding the medication that comes in most firts aid kits, they are very limited and not alot of varieties. I do prep a little and out of 8 first aid kits. I can probably hold all the pill packs with 2 fingers. I looked up the pill bags used in the vid and I will be downloading the pdf file. I appreciate all of the info and time it took putting this together. Thx for sharing and simplifying the process Todd .👍👍

[@todd.parker]

So happy to hear it was useful. I spent way too much time on the labels, figured I might was well share.

[@wmluna381]

Thanks for taking the time to do this It was great. The PDF is uber-duber helpful.

[@player1537]

Amazing video and really well produced! I'm definitely going to be using your ideas in a future kit of mine. Thank you!

[@RobynGallagher]

In my country, a lot of these drugs are only available in blister packs, so I just leave them in. I also cut off the front or the cardboard box the drug came in and slip that in the plastic bag

[@AJHaugen]

I’m so glad I found your video. As a mom with anxiety, I’m going to make a few of these to help ease my mind during some of our vacations. I really appreciate such a video.

[@lauradsouza8789]

Great video. I will be printing the labels on a full Avery sheet so it will stick to the pill bags!

[@warriorpoet8119]

This video was pure gold, I have been doing the pouches and trying to find small books to hold them and I love your labels! Thank you for sharing! New subscriber! You deserve more.

[@LWLillie1]

WOW! This video is AWESOME!! I do this but in a different way but your way it's waaayyy better! Love and and thank you so much for sharing and the template!!🥰

[@prachisrivastava4390]

Thank you so much for making the labels and freely sharing them! I've come across so many travel first aid kit DIYs, and this is by far the best (that's also actually affordable). THANK YOU!

[@smadar3873]

Loved this. I travels and have a small stuff sack I’ve used for years. Recently switched to a small multi-compartment pill container but prefer this method! Thank you for the pdf too.

[@davynamartinez5240]

Hi Todd. Thanks for the great video. I do something very similar but I sure like the way you've labeled. I use a label maker with all the same info. I have purchased my bags on Amazon and have them in 5 or 6 sizes, from 2x3 to 4x6. I buy the 4 mil so they are nice and thick and last forever. They are vertical and completely clear so easy to store or fold over. I use these bags for MANY things in my travel essentials as well as at home. For travel I use the bags for Q-tips, floss picks, hair accessories, teas, sugar or substitutes...... so Many things. They take up less space and weight than typical travel size items.

[@Hairlessmonkey7612]

You made us pill bag labels? You are awesome! Thanks so much 🥰

[@todd.parker]

Sure did!

[@lorrihansing8026]

@@todd.parker Thank you so much for this. Maybe because I am a couple years late for the party, but the Dropbox doesn't want to open. Are the labels still available?

[@andrewreynolds3274]

Thanks Todd! I love everything about all of this!

[@kristiross9359]

This is amazing. I am going on a cruise and was looking for a straight forward medicine travel kit. Thank you for this and the labels!

[@todd.parker]

Yeah, it’s perfect for traveling light but having a wide range of medicines on hand. Mine takes up the same space as a large candy bar but has 20 medicines

[@julierentz1351]

Thank you for your detailed information and PDF! Packing meds for a month away so this is very helpful.

[@shuraymerriweather4456]

Love the labels! ❤ Thanks for getting me organized.

[@todd.parker]

You are so welcome!

[@nadriguez]

This video was amazing. And it was so nice of you to share the labels. Also my parents are from Haiti. Thank you for your kindness. Bless you!

[@todd.parker]

You are so welcome!

[@Muskrat56]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks for sharing the labels. I truly appreciate that.

[@bluejeans8001]

Thank you for a very informative video as well as the printable drug labels. Very useful video production. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching!

[@ketiafrancis303]

Thank you! This was an awesome video! Very helpful and straightforward. Thank you! Thank you!😊

[@mia-y1908]

Thank you so much! As an avid camper & traveler, I’m always on the lookout for efficient ways to do things. This totally makes sense! What a smart way to do it. I’ve always used those hard plastic pill box containers but it’s hard to label them and write all the info needed. This is much better.

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BenjiVuong]

Thank you for the label print out. Your organization skill, layout and fine attention to minute detail is impressive. Subscribed and liked.

[@todd.parker]

Thank you very much!

[@kristyancain3233]

I use the bead bags from Michael's or JoAnn's for my medicine. These work well, and are cheap, $2.99 (USD) last I bought them for 100 bags. I always wait until I get a coupon I don't need to use for anything else to buy them to get them cheaper. The printed labels are brilliant. Thanks for the different storage ideas.

[@ctjameson]

Thanks for this, Todd. I always have to ask for this kind of stuff when out and about and now I won’t have to.

[@tklatt13]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the labels.

[@tomstock9546]

IMPORTANT: taking drugs out of their original container and travel with them is considered illegal in some states and countries. Do NEVER do this if you travel to Saudi Arabia and Middle East in general. In Muslim countries in Asia this can also get you in troubles.

[@zaizeleiful]

Non Muslim countries are fine tho?

[@wellhowthehellareya]

In case someone like me stumbles upon this older vid. I think it’s generally good practice to familiarize yourself with local laws of countries and/or states you’re traveling to.

[@monkeman7743]

Is this law specific for carry on luggage or does this apply to check in luggage as well?

[@OP-fd4lh]

Great idea Mr. Parker but I agree, a person needs to check on their route plan and possible country layovers with final destinations. Even non-Muslim countries may have laws against this. In the US I would definitely feel confident in doing this but am aware there maybe local, state or federal authorities who may get suspicious. From a prepared mindset, this is a no-brainer to utilize these ideas. I personally love your idea Mr. Parker and I am already bench marking your suggestions. Thank you!

[@tonykennedy8592]

Great point. I would only do this with easily identifiable OTC meds. I would keep all prescription meds in original packaging with the pharmacy information sticker.

[@robertm6583]

Great video, thank you. I was looking for ideas and found your solution. Thank you very much for the PDF's.

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robynschmitt4103]

Great video. Lots of useful suggestions. Thank you

[@diane-s3391]

Great idea and we thought of. Hope to see more prepping type videos.😊

[@superpac1966]

May want to color code the tops with sharpie markers. Pink for pepto, green for Zyrtec, blue for Advil. Wouldn’t even need to do them all. Great ideas for my next trip. Thanks.

[@todd.parker]

Great idea!

[@markhager8321]

Great job Todd

[@chrbx13]

Idk if this would work but hole punch the top part of the ziplock bags and then put something like a D-ring/ shower curtain ring or safety pin through it so that you can flick through it easily by taking the whole thing out the bag? If you hole punch the lip of the bags it won't expose medicines to air. Just searched hole punched zip lock bags and you can buy them with a hole already so that is another option Also maybe get a small fabric pouch that opens like a book so the D-ring can stay attached to the bag as well... Also u can also put small coloured circle 🔴 stickers near the lip of the bag for each section e.g blue for colds etc You can also get a jewellery storage book which is a rectangle small book with clear pouches but idk if they'll hold 20 tabs in each one ...or just tape the bottom of all the ziplock bags together and make a book (not the opening end but the other end)or get a mini square ringbinder which is the same size as your packtowl bag and put them all there. I've googled for mini ringbrinders and they exist but not exactly 2x3 inches but the paper inside is 2x3inches. Or just get a ringbinder ring and just clip all the bags together instead of a d-ring. You can get holepunch reinforcers and place them around each hole you punched to make them stronger incase they tear or just get stronger ziplock bags with a holepunched... They're usually like coloured on one side and thicker material www.amazon.co.uk/Luckycivia-Silver-Binder-Notebook-Binding/dp/B07VDX2TVH/ref=asc_df_B07VDX2TVH/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=500776917796&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12233310473560279135&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044954&hvtargid=pla-836952487881&psc=1 www.amazon.co.uk/Binder-Keychain-20Pack-Diameter-10Pack/dp/B07PSLWSX6/ref=asc_df_B07PSLWSX6/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=274357734932&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3499597442948730891&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044954&hvtargid=pla-758870290217&psc=1 www.amazon.co.uk/Resealable-storage-packaging-3-94X7-1Inch-10X18cm/dp/B09W9GZJLL/ref=asc_df_B09W9GZJLL/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=616417595264&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18131904019690449541&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044954&hvtargid=pla-1720300543656&psc=1 You can also get different coloured hole punched zip lock bags called aluminium mylar bags so you can use different colours for different classes of medications e.g red for blood, blue for eyes, yellow for allergies etc

[@NuB82]

Lovely tip for labelling!!! Thank YOU 👍🏾

[@NuB82]

Even better!!! Thanks for the pdf!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@todd.parker]

You're so welcome!

[@n2jmb]

Awesome video, I got some great ideas. Thank you for sharing!!

[@anamavaramendoza8253]

Thank you for sharing the labels for the baggies. Awesome udea and so very helpful. Im now subscribed to your channel.

[@Banagal]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@zorglubmagnus455]

That little doggie… so so cute

[@rmrcleo3431]

Thank you for sharing your labels!

[@Tysto]

This is so great that it's probably something I will do with my pills all the time. After all, you only need to make the labels and bags one time. Then I can carry them in my car and use them regularly out of the bags, so they get replaced and are therefore always fairly fresh.

[@todd.parker]

Yeah, I use these pill bags everywhere - in the car, my toiletry bag, first aid kit, etc.

[@coreyberghammer3053]

Those tiny pockets you cut could be used for Chapstick, nail trimmer, QTips, etc

[@AbhishekSharma-os6ii]

The labels are pretty awesome.

[@todd.parker]

Thanks, glad they were helpful!

[@marjiecleveland]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing and for the pdf!!

[@todd.parker]

You bet!

[@sonyavs455]

Brilliant. Great video!

[@todd.parker]

So glad you liked it. Cheers!

[@angelaleon63]

This was an amazing video and THANK YOU for the pdf

[@todd.parker]

Sure thing, I figured it would save people a lot of work. Enjoy!

[@gregsisk4240]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Gabriela-Loaiza]

thank you for the template you save me a lot of time

[@shana4604]

Thanks for the video and labels, it was awesome ❤

[@todd.parker]

Glad you liked it!

[@denisefreeze]

You are my hero. Thank you!!!

[@jennifer_u]

Great video. Totally doing this

[@cherylalexander970]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@pixitha]

Careful with putting one in the car, since cars can get so hot in the summer/sun. Some of those pills will not work well after being cooked!

[@LaJessChelle]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing this!

[@todd.parker]

Thanks for watching

[@limegreenlotus]

This is just what I needed thanks for sharing!!

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MRC1776]

This is AWESOME!!

[@mhsvz6735]

Excellent, thank you!

[@todd.parker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Butterflies.and.Tulips]

I actually just had the idea to do this a few days ago! I have small baggies from Michaels craft store - 100 to a bag for less than $5 I believe!

[@Charlie96204]

Nicely done

[@RandoPandaSmiles]

Great video. Thanks.

[@mortiz9004]

I love the information, so helpful in creating my travel kits. Not going to lie though, when I saw the same toiletry kit, travel bag and even the packtowl pouches that I have, I had to go to my closet and verify I did not indeed get ransacked. 🤣

[@todd.parker]

Quite a coincidence

[@ScottenJonesVideo]

This is a nice system but in my experience the ink from laser printed paper comes off from rubbing on the plastic pouches, I wouldn’t want the ink getting on my meds. I have been printing labels and putting them on the outside of the pill pouches. What I don’t know yet is how well the labels will stick to the pouches over time.

[@robby_outdoors]

Thanks for the pdf template. I will put that to use. Wish I had a solution for the perfect bag but I am still searching for it.

[@_Lisa_444]

Thanks for the labels

[@jendean6869]

Great video, Thank you

[@kjohnson2827]

Great stuff thanks

[@samantha5403]

Brilliant!

[@beverlyroemer5161]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@Briway]

That was amazing

[@todd.parker]

Glad it was helpful. Kind of a random video for me.

[@rondo122]

wow, as European, i'm suprised to see the quantities of medicines you guys buy. i guess that publicity works well...

[@webfreezy]

Hey, I did it just like this, but instead of the logos I used icons like a vomiting guy (really) etc. to easily identify the right medicine

[@carolh5004]

Great video. You could also do this for spices too.

[@todd.parker]

Great idea!

[@sonnyportacio6238]

Just found your channel. Subscribed. You do a great job. Very informative and well produced. Would you be willing to do a video on a reasonable size / priced first aid kit? Maybe something that you'd take on a short day hike. Thanks!

[@todd.parker]

Great suggestion! Thanks for the sub

[@BenjaminBriu]

This is genius!!

[@sintyabarreiro5843]

Amazing!

[@DavZell]

Re: flipping through, you could add a thin label stapled inside the top of the bags above the zipper portion

[@aginggracefully710]

Thanks so much!

[@todd.parker]

You're welcome!

[@lovepurple83]

Fantastic :)

[@RayLacks]

good idea!

[@peggymccaffrey1904]

Why not turn the labels 180 and put the zipper down in the pouch? Would move the label higher for better visibility in the pouch....

[@studiohanson]

Was thinking maybe an Altoids tin would work. I know, not lightweight, but certainly durable.

[@todd.parker]

Good idea, I bet you could fit 8-10 bag in there easy

[@anthonygalluze6972]

Ok you just won me over, sub’d and liked

[@todd.parker]

Thanks for subscribing

[@vanihernandez6722]

Thank you!!!

[@mhero2343]

Best video out there

[@todd.parker]

Thanks so much!

[@laurabutera749]

Love. Thank u

[@user-jo7yl4ot6r]

You are a holy man, Todd 8:08

[@SecureSuppliesLimited]

So Wicked thanks

[@aircataerialarts9009]

I can buy the exact sizes of small zip loc (not brand) bags at my local hardware store.

[@warrenpomphrey4477]

Great space saving idea- just finished printing and cutting my labels. Your Pedialyte label seems to have an error, however. No Azithromycin in Pedialyte.

[@todd.parker]

Good catch

[@cliffordodel]

Could have kept those lipstick pockets for chapstick. Excellent video!

[@mr.t361]

Very nice👍✈

[@todd.parker]

Glad you liked it!

[@todd.parker]

Yeah, I debated whether to return mine for the reasons you stated. For me, I found 60w couldn't really keep up with my MBP 15" but if you don't need high throughput, it's still a solid buy for $129.