Trauma & First Aid Kits for Travel and MORE!

[@briannab5296]

You've given me a few ideas of stuff to add to my kits. . . Something I wish I had known about years ago is how perfect fanny packs are to use for emergency first aid kit. The products are right there on you in reach and both hands are free to do what needs to be done. No need for a table to set things on. Amazon sells them, but it's just as easy to create one with any fanny pack and first aid supplies.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes! Great idea and Fanny packs are great for this! Thank you for sharing!

[@melissajordan5890]

Thank you Eunice, I will add a silicone eye wash cup to my kit. I also included a burn cream to the kit too.

[@TheoryofSimple]

That’s a great idea and I’m wondering which one you use?

[@andreabeth]

Wonderful kits! You've inspired me to go through my kits and make sure everything is refilled and updated.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I’m so glad that you are updating your kits!!💕😊

[@dny3260]

I need to learn more about your compact tools. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks again! 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@dny3260 so glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much💕😊 i’m happy to put these videos together to help out😊💕

[@matthewbrown6163]

2 things I always say to add to your first aid kits are pen + marker. Many times I treated patients with a compression bandage. Whilst every good intentions maybe to tell the emergency worker (say ambulance or medical) the time the bandage was applied but by writing the time on the bandage the medical team knows exactly the time.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Oh! Great idea and thank you so much for sharing that! That’s an important thing, especially for a trauma wound! Also, a great idea to write down if you’ve given someone medication, because in an emergency situation, you may forget! 🙏💕😊

[@matthewbrown6163]

@@TheoryofSimple Well information gets lost & the messages do not get to the hospital staff. These kits are well designed & simple so will not be left behind. Years ago I carried a few bandaids in my wallet & these were often used for cuts / scrapes / blisters. There was always the risk of fluid infections & once a colleague was spat on so out came the alcohol prep pad to santise the area.

[@lynn9018]

I loved this video on all your various emergency kits. I will add that I always take activated charcoal caps for removing toxins, poisons, & help with flatulence. The bleed stop is awesome especially for those who are on blood thinners luke my elderly mom, I gave her a few packets to keep in the home & in her purse.

[@matthewbrown6163]

@@lynn9018 I bought a huge bottle of charcoal tablets recently after not getting them for ages. I did get a stomach bug a few months after & a few days with these & I was good to go. I have sinced added a few each into my first aid kids - better than anything else too.

[@minimalistcriminalist2722]

Wow! I thought I had alot of helpful items in my bags, but you've brought some new and very useful items to my attention. Thank you!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! 😊 so happy you found some new items to update your kit! 💕

[@sewistnotsewer]

You've inspired me to add a few things to my EDC. Question: can you show us what you use for a purse and how everything fits inside? I'm starting to wonder if mine is too small! Love your videos so much, Eunice. I recently started traveling more for work, and have become a better packer with your help. Would LOVE to see a video about how to pack for a 2-night work trip.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! Well, my purses change all the time, depending on where I’m going in the seasons. I’m changing mine out for fall right now and I also have a video about an EDC sling that I carry a lot when I travel and you can catch that video in my travel series playlist. I’m so happy you’re getting some great hacks from my videos for your new work travel.. FYI when I travel for a two day trip, I carry just a lwork backpack and that’s it. I’ll do a video on that soon😊💕

[@FourJaysFour]

Lollies! Because Nana knows ❤️

[@Brandon-0028]

Great one, Eunice! Happy to see you got ahold of those waterproof pouches. The concept of an eye flushing kit is missing from my kit! Love that! Glad to see you all better from your bee sting!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much Brandon and I truly appreciate all of your referrals for products! I did get a few other things that I’ll be using in a couple other videos!💕😊

[@Brandon-0028]

@TheoryofSimple Anytime. 😀

[@kristinperkins6214]

Would you please share the link for the waterproof pouches

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@kristinperkins6214 the link, for those pouches is in the video description😊💕

[@alexg2899]

I love that you even have a kit for kids, that's so so thoughtful!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! I think it’s funny that when she become a mom, you always got stuff for kids and now that I’m my grandma it’s coming in useful! 😊💕

[@missninafresa22]

I found the delight pho at dollar tree not to long ago.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Oh wow! I’ll have to look there! For now I’m able to get it on Amazon and get it delivered to my house💕😊

[@sailorbrite]

I had to go to the ER on Wednesday. I had a blood clot in my lung. Unfortunately it was a standalone ER so I needed to be transferred by non-emergency ambulance to the hospital. Well due to inadequate staff I was stuck in the ER for 15 hours. Since they aren’t a full hospital they don’t have a full pharmacy. Normally I keep at least 48 hours worth of my daily medications in my purse. But the pills were getting old so I’d taken them out to change them, and hadn’t gotten around to it. Fortunately someone was able to go to my house and bring me my meds. But I won’t make that mistake again! P.S. I’m home now and doing okay and will be on blood thinners for at least 3 months.

[@susangilliam6400]

get well❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

First of all, I’m so sorry that you had a blood clot in your lung and I know that is a very serious condition! And I’m so happy that you are now home and on the mend! But yes, you should go through your medication in your purse or your emergency kit at least every six months, if not more. But I’ve also found a sometimes if they are in pill form, they start to get Warren a break down so it’s always better to check those and resupply as necessary.

[@Brandon-0028]

That's so important. I agree with everything E said. In fact I carry 3 days worth in my daily EDC and one in my med kit. Just earlier today I ordered another titanium container to store 3 more days worth. I just make it a habit to take a dose my my edc once every other week or so, and then replace it with my recently filled pill minder when I get home.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Brandon-0028 great idea and yes, you should just check every once a while because I accidentally took something out of my purse when I was switching purses the other day, and I realized that I didn’t pot put a prescription medication in that I normally carry and I found it in the old purse today🙏

[@Brandon-0028]

@TheoryofSimple So true, Eunice! I always keep a dose in my med kit as a backup dose, just in case in addition to my normal backup. Amd when I travel, I like to keep upwards of two weeks worth extra just in case I get stuck. I liked your idea of having the prescription labels printed separately as well.

[@williamcochran3162]

EMB you should send a compilation of you videos to all the broadcast channels! You would make a perfect morning show host! Just my opinion.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I would love for them to pick that up! Thanks so much, Duff!😊💕

[@dny3260]

Great video. I’m preparing for my euro trip edc emergency traveling . I think I’m taking more than I should. - have to repack. But your videos are informative- I too use different bags for different occasions. I looked for the waterproof pouch but they’re all sold out. I also pack cleansing towelettes and hydrocortisone gel packet in my first aid bags. - Thank you for the info

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@dny3260 I am so glad you are getting some great travel tips for your kit! Truly appreciate your feedback💕😊

[@oldmarriedcouple1]

In the kiddos 1st aid kit I would put a lot of band aides and topical ointments, sting kill swabs, etc. When my kids were younger I went through those the most. I love the eye wash cup, I would have that also. One time we were at the beach and one of the kids got sand in their eye, that would've been great to have!!! They always had cuts, scraps and were getting bit or stung. Thankfully they were not allergic! If your kiddos or friends kiddos are allergic and they spend a lot of time with you I would ask the parents about what to give them and if they are allergic enough to have an epipin, see if they will give you a kit to have when their child is with you. It can save their life!!! You've inspired me to go through my kits and fine tune them. I also realized I don't have a specific kits. I need them! I LOVE the edc kit & hiking kit! We go fishing on the ocean a lot and I need to develop a more specific kit for that. A basic 1st aid kit is ok but we need to have other things like dramamine, 1st aid for hook punctures and 1st aid for deeper cuts, etc. A store bought 1st aid kit just doesn't do it. Thank you!!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and yes, if you have a close family member or friend that you with a lot number one, they should be carrying an EpiPen with them and it might be nice for you to carry one. My son was allergic to bees so we always had an EpiPen in his backpack and I have one at home as well.. I agree with you with all of these store-bought chips, what I usually do is find a kit that I like and then take it apart and throw out the things I don’t use and then adding things that I would use and find out what you use most with your family and make sure you have plenty of those items💕😊

[@enriquediaz7547]

One thing I carry is a 325 mg Aspirin (uncoated) for possible heart issues. I’ve contemplated glucose tabs too.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I carry low-dose aspirin in that little pill carrier that’s in my purse all the time. 😊

[@lisaatp]

You def helped me up my travel first aid game - thanks! Last summer we took a fast ferry from Newport, RI to Block Island for a day trip. The seas on the way over were ROUGH! I NEVER get motion sick but I was barfing along with at least half the other folks on that ferry. I now keep a couple barf bags and Dramamine in my travel first aid kit also!

[@TheoryofSimple]

I think there’s almost nothing worse than being motion sick! And you really just need to get it out of you! I’m so glad you were able to have something to help you get through that💕😊

[@Cookingforacrowd]

I was a elementary school Health Assistant for 10 years (Nurse w/o an RN) we worked under the District Nurses License. Anyway- Bee Stings are no joke! Mix rubbing alcohol with a little baking soda to make a paste, spread on sting( after removing stinger) and put an ice pack on top. It works like a charm! (Probably not a good idea for the eye area however….) Glad your eye is better! I love your little kits! You think of everything !!!!!❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and that’s exactly what I did with this! Unfortunately I had to go and do some filming that day so I couldn’t keep applying it so I only did it once! Did you keep the inflammation away Friday but the next day that’s what my eye look like. 🐝😊💕

[@Cookingforacrowd]

@@TheoryofSimple can I share my new cooking YT and Instagram channel with you? I don’t know if that’s proper etiquette?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Cookingforacrowd if your KZbin channel is at Susie’s kitchen, Sessions I can look at that now and then I can follow you on KZbin as well! Thank you so much for letting me know!💕😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Cookingforacrowd can you visit me on Instagram and send me a link to your KZbin channel and then I’ll also be able to follow you on Instagram! 💕😊

[@Cookingforacrowd]

@@TheoryofSimple my channel is : Cookingforacrowdwithsusie On all the above platforms. I’m just starting out, and have 3 videos posted on YT and just today figured out how to link the other platforms. Learning curve right?

[@AJK278]

I am so glad you included the silicone eye cup and eye wash. I too learned from not having it with me, but it was my dog not me - we were at the beach and she ended up getting a lot of sand in her eye which resulted in a scratched cornea, same thing antibiotics. I was very lucky, she didn't lose her vision, now I carry it everywhere.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Wow! I never thought about using it on my pet! But I figured why not! Thank you so much for sharing that idea and letting us know that that would work for your pet💕😊🙏

[@AJK278]

@@TheoryofSimple 🥰

[@Sheila-wb7rt]

Van dwellers need all these, Excellent 👍

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Sheila-wb7rt yes! In hope to have a van someday 🙏

[@susieqmartin2746]

I didn’t see any Q-tips I find them useful instead of sticking fingers in eyes or ears. I also didn’t see any dental floss. Dental floss can be used for a myriad of things and comes a very small packet. I find it very useful. You can even create a line to hang up clothes on.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I have dental floss on me at all times in my purse. I cut them to size so that I don’t have to carry a big packet of floss and I put them in those little zipper pouches. I have a whole video of what’s in my everyday Carey bag and you can see some stuff that I carry in there that supplement.😊

[@nataschagannon9116]

I love the ring on your right hand.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! I bought that as a gift to myself a few years ago, and the little oval flips around to a different design on the other side! 💕😊

[@laurabrown8886]

Just a thought... trade out that Tampax for an OB brand tampon. I think I have the name right. No applicator. Just the tampon, each one individually wrapped. Massive space saver that way. You can squeeze 3 in the same space 1 Tampax would fit. Good fire starters too. Compressed cotton, so flammable. Easy peasy 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, I used to use those! I got this box of tampons at the dollar store so it was super cheap😊

[@jenocean824]

14:28 replace the full tampon for an OB tampon. Much smaller and they are also great to put up your nose if you get a nosebleed. You look like a mouse crawled up there, but they work great! Also good for pressing against a wound that is bleeding.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yeah, those small OB tampons are great because they also don’t have a plastic applicator! I got these from the dollar store so it was just some thing. I keep on hand now especially since I don’t have a need for tampons myself.😜

[@101GM8]

Sorry but what is OB (?)

[@jenocean824]

@@101GM8 OB is a brand of tampon. It is very small, less than the length of your pinky finger, and does not have an applicator. Because they are so small and narrow they fit inside a nostril and absorb (or swell) only sideways and not lengthways. When in the nostril they will absorb the nosebleed and after the bleed clots, you can easily remove them by pulling on the string. They are used in emergency rooms and are great to keep in a first aid box for just this reason. You can combine it with a disposable mask and nobody would know you are having a nosebleed. It works great for kids who have frequent nosebleeds and because they come individually wrapped in clear plastic, they are not viewed by children as anything other than a nosebleed fix.(My grown children look back on it with a laugh and now use them on their own children when they have a nosebleed,)

[@jenocean824]

@@101GM8 OB is a brand of tampon that is very small, (less than the length of your pinkie finger) and expands only sideways and does not have an applicator. Because it is so small and narrow, it fits in a nostril and absorbs blood of the nosebleed. When the nosebleed clots, it is easily removed by pulling on the string. Emergency rooms use them and are great to keep in a first aid box. They are individually wrapped in clear plastic and do not look like a regular tampon so children only see them as a nosebleed fix. Combine them with a disposable facemask and no one would even know that the person has a nosebleed going on.

[@Allinmyworld]

Eunice, do you have a background as a nurse? I love the EDC carry videos, travel kit videos and purse videos. Those are my favorite. I've added some additional things to my purse and utilize your tips for upcoming trips because everything you carry is so thoughtful and purposeful. Love it

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so so much ! 💕 Those are some of my favorite videos to make ! I do not have a nursing background😊 I was a premed major in college😊

[@marjiecleveland]

Excellent kits! So comprehensive. Very useful information.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you 💕😊

[@janemaber5420]

I sometimes get a bit of a cough so I always have cough lozenges in my EDC. Nowadays if you cough people look askance thinking you might have covid so it's helpful.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Unfortunately, most of these cough drops/lozenges are all sugar and that tends to make my saliva even more sticky and make me cough a little bit more. I find it by staying hydrated water and maybe chewing some gums. My own saliva will help lubricate my throat is a great remedy for me.😊💕

[@thesouthpawsurgeon1356]

Nice emergency kit! I carry a portable 6 lead ECG machine, which is the size of a mini chocolate bar. That would be nice to have in your kit, especially if you have cardiac problems. You can send the result to your doctor anytime 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much💕 I’m very intrigued with the six lead ECG machine! Now I have to look that up because my boyfriend just had quadruple bypass surgery this year and I think it would be a good thing to add to our kit! Thank you so very much for sharing that and if you have a link for that, could you please visit me on Instagram and send me a link🙏🙏🙏

[@marleneprescott895]

I always carry ginger chews for nausea, and because I suffer lower back pain, some packets of Salon Pas pain strips. Your emergency kits are fantastic!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I love the idea of the ginger chews in the pain strips! Thank you so much for sharing that!💕😊

[@noemimatias3729]

Your videos are super helpful 👍🏼 Please keep them coming. ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much, Noemi!💕😊

[@joseechartrand]

Sorry for your mésaventure!! And thank you for this vidéo

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and you’re very welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! 💕😊

[@nancychaffin7826]

Thank you Eunice! Another stellar video….and my Amazon cart is filling up!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much Nancy and I truly appreciate your feedback and supporting my channel!😃

[@rinaatienza2554]

About a year ago, I added the eye cups/saline to each of our bug out bags. My teen daughter kept putting the cups on her eyes for fun because they look like swimming goggles...lol! Add packing gauze in your kits, they're better for stopping blood from open wounds (like gunshot) or any cut that keeps bleeding, it's better than a tampon.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! I actually found these little silicone cups fit better than swimming goggles on my eyes🤪🤣 maybe they should make swimming goggles out of these silicone cups! Thanks for the advice on the gauze and will definitely keep that on hand💕😊

[@rinaatienza2554]

@@TheoryofSimple I actually added swimming goggles to a couple of our emergency bags. I saw a fire safety kit online & it came with a mask & smoke goggles that latches flat to protect your eyes & so that you can find your way out without being in zero visibility because we can't open our eyes in a smoke-filled room...but I didn't want to buy them without even trying to find a practical version of the kit, hence...swimming goggles!! Since they're sealed around your eyes, it'll work...and they even carry them at the dollar store or a pack of 3 at Ross. So I added an extra N95 in a ziplock with a swimming goggle & fire blanket in my kit. I enjoy prepping because it's a work in progress & fun!! Happy weekend to you from the Sunshine State.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@rinaatienza2554 oh my goodness! I did the same thing and I thought people would think I was crazy but if it’s smoky or if there’s a situation where there’s some sort of particles in the air that burn your eyes you’re not going to be able to see and that actually happened to us a couple of years ago when a bowling alley near us burn down and all of the toxic Plastics that were burning caused us to start coughing in our eyes to start cheering and we had to leave our house! That got me thinking about that and I didn’t want to buy a nuclear mask either! Great minds think alike💕🤣😜

[@michelleg4409]

Thank you for the video! I'm watching from an airport lounge!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! Do you know one of the things I like to do when I’m traveling is to search for things in airports that I think would be good to take on my travels so that might be a great thing to do is look for some first aid things to keep with you while you’re traveling! Wishing you safe and happy travels💕😊

[@michelleg4409]

@@TheoryofSimple yes, I plan to do that now! 😁

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@michelleg4409 have fun💕

[@colleenc5008]

Super great video, as always. We can pull from each of these to find a kit that will be useful to us. I will have to watch this one several times in order to decide how to put kits together for myself. I found an awesome first aid book at REI a few months ago when I was putting a first aid kit together for hiking. It's small enough to fit in a compact kit. The pages are stiff plastic, and the book is spiral bound. It's amazing. Thanks for doing such a thorough job of presenting this info! Fabulous!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and thank you also for letting me know about that book at REI! It’s always good to have some sort of book to refer to in case something comes up you’re just not used to dealing with and when you’re in a panic situation, you want to just be able to read and get it right! 💕😊 I’m so glad you’re getting your first aid kit together💕

[@colleenc5008]

@@TheoryofSimple I'm glad I'm getting some first aid kits together too - it's about time, right?! The book I found is The Ron Cortes Pocket Guide to Emergency First Aid, with Betty Cortes, CRNA. It includes CPR, which makes it worth the price right there!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@colleenc5008 thank you so much for sharing that Colleen! 🙏💕

[@LazyStory]

A can opener? Do you walk around with a can opener? How often do you eat canned food? I rarely eat canned food. I have used a can opener once in 12 years. Here, cans have an opening function on the lid of the can.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Well, let’s put it this way, I use canned tomatoes all the time to make sauce and they don’t have a top. Sometimes cans of tuna don’thave pop tops either.. it’s like I stated in the video it’s such a minimal thing to carry so handy and once you’ve been through a couple of events where you’ve not had a can opener because you needed to open a can of tuna or a can of tomatoes or a canna soup it’s just such a little thing to carry as an insurance policy. I’m so happy you don’t need a can opener and in your case you may not need to carry one, but you do you😊.

[@SJ-db1lh]

These are all great kits. I love the small mesh zipper "thingies," lol.. I bet they really help with organization. I added them to my list too. I also love the little black flat flashlight, I have been looking for one to keep with my nebulizer. Thanks so much for sharing! 💜

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! I really like being organized but especially with an emergency or first aid kit! I want to get things and know where they are immediately! 💕😊

[@jenharvey3397]

Another wonderful video Eunice. I love me a good first aid kit!! I must have a dozen different types for various applications.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, there are many ways of making a medical kit and I keep one in my car. Plus I have a whole closet at home full of other things that are not in these kits.💕😊

[@kirk1968]

Hi Eunice! The algorithm brought me here as I am getting my first aid and travel items organized. I'm so glad it did that as I will be binging your video library 😁 That little bag Brandon recommended is awesome, would you mind letting me know where I can get one? Thanks so much and God bless from Phoenix! 👋

[@TheoryofSimple]

Hi there! I’m so glad the algorithm brought you to my channel! You can find the link for those little bags in the video description! 😊💕

[@kathiek3114]

Great tips and advice for emergencies!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you😊

[@lisainfantes6583]

Hi Eunice. Thanks for posting these types of videos, they are helpful . I may have blinked and missed these items, but I would add packets of Neosporin , sunscreen, and after sun/aloe. Yes, we bring tubes, but just in case you leave it behind, you have a backup. Ginger tea bags are great to have when under the weather too.

[@TheoryofSimple]

So I don’t use Neosporin because I have several friends who are doctors and said this stuff is useless. He said it’s just better to leave the moon open because sometimes putting these things on them can actually inhibit oxygen from getting to the wound. with regard to sunscreen, I always have sunscreen in my purse or backpack.💕😊 I love the idea of the ginger tea, especially if you have an upset stomach🩷 Thank you so much for sharing.

[@dianeshaw9061]

I have a silver compact I haven’t been using for a long time. You just gave me a great idea with the pills!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much ! 💕Yes, I have had that thing for 30 years and it’s still holds up and I have it in my purse with me every day💕😊

[@wanrapea]

Another great video! I love all the little kits! I didn't know Pedialyte came in powder form, I will be picking up some of those. I carry a lot of the same things for travel, things I have needed in the past. I haven't seen the silicone eye wash tub before, but will be looking for it. You are right about having the diarrhea medicine on you already (insert diarrhea song, sorry). That is a staple for me, on any trip. I also need to get some of those one time use medicine pkgs. These are all great ideas! Thank you again!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much and I have links for everything in the video description so it’ll be easy just to get them ordered and get your kit together! 💕😊

[@vivianhensington1717]

Why am I just watching this??? I must have missed this upload. For the kids, they now make lollipops for cough and there are ones that are made with honey as well. My child also likes ginger candies/lollies for nausea.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Love those little pops for the kids! Great idea! 😊💕

[@maantimario]

I bring over the counter medicines with me whenever I travel, usually good for 1-2 days, because that's hoping I'd be well enough to buy what else I need after taking these initial meds. My first aid kit is just some band aids, alcohol, cotton. 😅 definitely need to add some more. Thank you!

[@TheoryofSimple]

It’s like I said anything is better than nothing but I’m glad you’re updating your kit to have a few extra things just in case😊💕

[@MiaHessMusic]

Suggestions: I always carry band-aids especially really big ones, like 2 inch wide. They have come in so handy. I'm a lot odler than you and my skin rips! You are the Queen of Quantum Physics! So much in such litle spaces. I do have a cycling frist aid kit but I see mine is woefully inadequate! Thank you so much! :) Where do you find this stuff??? I agree about bug repellent. I didn't know they made wipes for that. Mosquitoes ADORE me.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! Part of it is just having a lot of different experiences in life that have me trying out things in finding out what works for me and what doesn’t work for me!😊 I also really enjoy trying to pack a lot of things into a small space! 😊💕

[@AlessandraAndersson]

Have you thought of adding compressed gauze for big bleeding? I personally have duck tape in my first aid kit paired with ziplock freezer ziplock back to use instead of chest seal (the duck tape takes little room if you wrap it around a gift card). ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

I have not added compressed gas, but I will definitely look into that so thank you for sharing! Regarding duct tape, I do keep duct tape, and another pack that has other things like zip ties and rubber bands, and more self amalgamating tape💕😊

[@lindagrimmett6564]

Thank you for this video! It was so informative. And gives me more ideas of what I need to get together in my pack.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you and I’m glad you got some great ideas from this video!😊💕

[@patricianatkin7584]

Thanks,ordered eye cups immediately and a couple of other things as well.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thanks Patricia and I’m so glad you are getting those eye cups! 💕😊

[@A_Natural_Escape_Blog]

I just adore you! You have many beautiful gems in here that I’d never thought Of and aren’t in standard first aid kits. Last week we went out for n the pink keep tour and I got something in my eye. And my eyes dried out from the wind and pollen. I didn’t bring my bag. And. Now that eye cup and solution will be in my kit. Would it be a good idea to remove eye makeup before using that? Pho packets?????? Yum!!!!!!!!!! Two Weeks ago my husband cut his head falling backwards onto a propane tank. I completely forgot that I had stop the bleed pads that came in just days before. This reminds me to go back over the contents of the kits and literally practice so I develop muscle Memory. I tend to Lose my mind in emergencies. The cooling packs can be replaced with a wet washcloth in a baggie. I also travel With a medical water bottle they use for the head or other body parts. I filled it with hot water while camping in a bamboo hut in Africa. Kept me warm. Also use it in a cooler to Keep Food cold. I’d add essential oils. Especially lavender for anything skin related like scrapes and burns. I Also pack EO bug repellent and after bite or sting. Coconut oil is a great carrier to up and lotion. EOs can also be a see for deodorant. Tea tree is great for that infection, cleaning and getting too off. A snake bite kit and the big bite thing that sucks venom. Chigger bite topical has benzocaine and numbs bites well and burns. I use a jewelers loop magnifying glass daily to See splinters, baby ticks, etc. Can also be used for starting a fire. A lighter and some needles to get splinters out. A mirror to pluck that stinger out of your eye. Can also be used for signaling. Flat reading glasses so I can see what the heck I’m doing. Rubber bands of various sizes. Lip balm with spf. Or a natural SPF. Anti chafing cream sound good now that I’ve put on weight and my thighs rub. Maybe salt? I had to soak my foot when it got infected when I cut it on coral in Hawaii. Magnesium And potassium are good for spasms. A backup of your prescription medications or supplements. I Also carry homeopathy with me. Arnica Montana helps with pain, spasms, wound healing. I’m have both the cream and the pills. Decant what you can and label Everything not just for yourself but for others. Protein to balance any sugar lossless the vit c or candy. Jeremy stick, nuts, even bone broth packet would help. An emergency contact info card with allergies, medical conditions, allergies, insurance info, doctors, medications and doses, phone numbers to call. Small battery backup and cable. Can be a 2 in one device with usb outlet like a hand warmer, selfie light etc. Or just a small keychain size for just enough juice to send a text or call 911. A foil emergency blanket is compact and can be used as a wind break, warmth, signaling or a clean surface to dress winds and lay out your gear. Pack a long cord to make a shelter from sun or rain and a second one for a dry or clean floor or to repel bugs and critters. For a bigger kit add a piddle pad or a smaller dental bib to contain bleeding, or vomit. A blade. I like the replaceable scalpel pocket knifes. I don’t go anywhere without my mint CBD oil. Great for headaches, muscle pain, sun burn, cough, rash etc. Mini peroxide and alcohol. Can use it with a compressed cloth or alone. Q tips. Scoop junk out of eye,apply ointment, etc. Can also add lip balm or ointment or alcohol to use as a mini torch fire starter.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Wow! Thank you so much and Thank you for sharing your takes for your kit! Regarding removing eye makeup my recommendation is no. You don’t want to rub the eye with something that is already bothering your eye and scratch your cornea. Rinse the eye and get the debris out . My first aid kit changes depending on where I’m going and what I’m going and I try to be prepared for the most common issues otherwise my kit becomes too large to fit into a bag 😊

[@A_Natural_Escape_Blog]

Follow up: the Chigger bite anesthetic is 10% and works well. I researched the sting relief swabs and those are 20%. I would also add a sharpie pen to mark the margins of bites or stings to see if it's getting worse. Also a pen and paper to chart or write anything down.

[@neonorange6200]

Nice video! I too love fitting so many items in small pouches…love the finger cover idea…I personally carry burn gel, I have used it multiple times (birthday candle burn on a curious toddler, burn from splashing oil in cooking pan etc) especially when it comes to kids, it doesn’t necessarily aid in wound healing but aids in actually diminishing the pain. I wouldn’t recommend for severe burns but even small burns can cause an unbearable sting. Oral meds don’t work as fast as gel. I’m sure you’re aware but for those who are not, Advil and Aleve are in the same class/family of medications, meaning they act similarly in the body. Perhaps one dose won’t do much harm but taking essentially “a lot” of the same medication does not add to their effectiveness, this only increases the risk of adverse effects (most commonly upset stomach for these medications). So Aleve or Advil treat pain/inflammation but Tylenol on the other hand is a different class and only treats pain. My personal combo if I absolutely need it (I try to avoid meds only when absolutely needed) and when one med isn’t working. Also, peppermint tea works wonders on an upset stomach. Literally 100% success rate, so far for me and my family 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, I hardly ever use those medication’s but I have found that using Advil alone or leave alone doesn’t do it for me but there’s something about that combination that just works great but of course I don’t like to use it unless I absolutely have to. Do you like the idea about a burn gel so I’m probably gonna add that to the kit.💕😊🙏 Thank you so much for sharing.💕

[@kimberlymayo9951]

Just remember, when you seal a burn, the heat from the burn has nowhere to go but down more into the skin. You could go from a first degree burn to a second from sealing it with creams, honey, and all the other things people put on them.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@kimberlymayo9951 good to know! 🙏😊

[@neonorange6200]

@@kimberlymayo9951yes totally agree that’s why one should always run their burn under cool water for at least 20min …it allows that trapped heat to escape

[@AKgrowngal]

Your videos are always so helpful and well done! So many great tips and tricks. The only thing I didn’t see in your kits was regular old band-aids - for me, that’s my go to EDC item - band-aids and Neosporin. Thanks for the Amazon list with all the links, I’ll be adding a few things to my cart, for sure.

[@TheoryofSimple]

So I don’t use Neosporin or any sort of antibacterial ointment because several Dr. friends of mine and told me that they are useless and that they could actually promote infection. They don’t allow air to get to the world and let the body just heal it, and the same goes with Band-Aids. If it’s a small enough wound, it’s better to just leave it open and let the air get to it and I always find that Band-Aids tend to come off. That is why I use those stretchy fabric tips because I can reuse them and change any gauze underneath and it lets up breeze a little bit.💕😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@peggymarie2524 yeah, did you ever notice when he was a Band-Aid sometimes when you pull it off at pulls off that pussy top of the wound? That’s actually a protective layer of your antibodies trying to form a scab so you should just let your body do it it’s going to do and if it’s a deep wound, you should just use a Steri-Strip to get you enough closure to get you to a hospital or medical facility😊

[@AKgrowngal]

Ah, I see. Interesting to hear your reasoning behind the intentional omission. Thanks for the extra details. 👍

[@smeather6161]

Bee stings! Try to not pinch the embedded stinger. Attached is a small sac of the poison/irritant. Flick, scrape with a credit card to remove the stinger ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

So I have a beehive in my yard and have been stung several times and I have found that if you’re not careful about pulling the stinger out and you’re flipping it with your finger and actually push the stinger in further, so I always grab the stinger close toward the skin since you’re not squeezing the venom sack! 💕😊

[@AJK278]

The one think I would add is tools and meds for a burn - I learned this the hard way - I burned my arm quite badly and unfortunately did not have anything appropriate to clean the wound or bandage it - and as you know burns can become infected so easily. Now I make sure I have something for burns in all my kits.

[@TheoryofSimple]

So there’s been some interesting studies with burns. Some ointment can actually promote infection and stall healing. And some people are allergic to some of the ingredients in some of these burn, creams or gels. Obviously if it burns very bad, you just wanna get it lightly covered and get to medical facility. 💕😊🙏

[@AJK278]

Thank you @@TheoryofSimple I did end up having to go (reluctantly) to urgent care and they sent me home with an ointment.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@AJK278 many times the ointments to give him the hospital or better because they have not been sitting on a shelf for years. I certainly do hope that it help to heal.😊💕

[@AJK278]

@@TheoryofSimple yes thank you so much! The nurse told me once they open the tube of ointment due to possible contamination they have to throw it out so that is why they send them home with patients

[@jackeddemon]

Absolutely crazy story about your eye!!! I’ll look into it for my EDC kit

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes! We do not want to be messing with your vision😳

[@JenniferDawson-jd2lq]

Please make a prescription emergency kit. ❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@JenniferDawson-jd2lq when I carry prescription medication’s, I just keep them in the original bottle so that I have the prescription label on them. This way there’s no confusion if your medication gets inspected.😊

[@ellenpapuga7469]

Great video! I would like to suggest in your second kit to put at least 3 Imodium tabs. The first dose should always be 2 tabs and then you can take another one with your next episode of diarrhea. One tab really isn't going to help. One of those things that follows the rule of 'If you've got one, you've got none.' 🙂

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! And thank you for suggesting that. I think everyone should try something out with their body to see how well it works. If you can’t get through with one take two, but I always try to take less if I can.😊

[@ellenpapuga7469]

@@TheoryofSimple I understand but when I worked in the hospitals as a nurse that's how it was always prescribed by the physicians. When you're out in the field you really want to take what's going to be effective and get the bowel under control as quickly as possible. If you wait to take the second tablet there is less chance of it being effective for you. You need to take the higher dose to get things under control, then back off to one tablet with each loose stool up to 4 times in 24 hours. If that doesn't work, best to call your doctor for further advice. BTW, I really enjoy your videos! We didn't travel for a long time so getting your tips on packing and organizing have been so helpful! ❤️

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@ellenpapuga7469 thank you so much for that advice! It’s always good to get a place like this from the medical professional, so thank you so much for sharing that!💕😊 I’m so happy you were enjoying my videos!

[@bearisland55]

Wow! I think you have it all covered. 😁👍 Isn't it interesting that we have to experience some sort of emergency or medical issue first before we even think of packing the remedy? It is really difficult to try to prepare for everything. I have similar kits in my house, hiking backpack, travel backpack, truck camper, truck, and car. I also have a few bandaids and salves in my wallet. They have ALWAYS come in handy. I would maybe add some heartburn medication such as Prilosec or similar. They are helpful if you are sitting for a long time or have eaten too much on a flight. My doctor has also recommended the "ZZ" combo of Zyrtec and Zantac for rashes or allergic reactions since they block both H1 and H2 receptors. I'm not a doctor, so check with yours first before taking any of these...

[@TheoryofSimple]

So a couple of things because I don’t carry Band-Aids because I don’t find them to be that useful. If I want to smell of it, just needs a Band-Aid. The body is better off you later on it’s own rather than having moisture kept in there, which can Harbor bacteria and allowed to get infected.. I have several friends who are doctors and they told me that using Band-Aids, and Neosporin is pretty much useless. Regarding any sort of things like Prilosec, a Zantac, I was prescribed as many years ago, but I have a friend is a Doctor Who told me that I should get off this because they don’t allow your stomach acid kill any bacteria if it comes into the stomach and it’s also not being associated with dementia. But like you I am not a doctor so it’s always best to do your research and find out what works best for you.💕😊

[@bearisland55]

@@TheoryofSimple Yes, good to know. I've heard the same thing about Neosporin and wonder why it's still so pushed on the shelves. What would be a good alternative to the typical Neosporin/Bandaid combo?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@bearisland55 well, I’m not a doctor either but personally from my experience, I just let things air dry and heal. If something won’t stop bleeding, then I will usually either put one of those butterfly strips on it to keep it close or if it’s a road rash put on some nonstick gauze, but only tape the edges so that it will let some air in. What I don’t like about Band-Aids are things that are airtight is that when I go to remove them they usually remove the scab, and it takes longer to heal.. and of course, that usually leaves a bigger scar. I learned from of that years ago when my cat got a bad infection from a bite to never use anything but fresh water, or Celine eye solution to flush out a wound because alcohol or any of these other antiseptics actually damaged, the fresh tissue and prolong healing, and can actually cause infection.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, of course if you have to take medication that your doctor has prescribed, you should always have some of that in every emergency kit and go through it about every six months to make sure that it’s still intact because one time I packed liquid Advil, and all of the girls got hot in the car and melted together!

[@MegaElla44]

you are genious👍✨ so good tips🙏

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much💕😊

[@MegaElla44]

and so practical♥️

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much! 😊💕

[@TamaraKaye2020]

Loving your channel! I purchased the tiny flashlight you recommend. My question is about the battery. When you travel with it, do you put in the battery, in addition to the usb charger? does it make it just a bit more heavy, or is it worth it to include the aaa battery? Along those same lines, what about the little clips that come with it? Are they usuful, because I kind of like how sleek and tiny (but powerful) it is. Thanks!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Hi Tamara, thank you so much and welcome to theory of simple! Regarding the little flashlight since it’s USB rechargeable I just don’t change anything in it and just charge it with the cord or a cord. I believe it’s micro USB if you’re talking about the headlamp that is also USB rechargeable so I don’t bring any batteries with me because I can discharge it with the USB cord😊 I hope that answers your question. If not, please let me know.

[@TamaraKaye2020]

Yes, thank you! I thought perhaps the battery was only in case you were in an area where you could not charge it w/ usb. and not necessary to get the light to work. I will leave the battery behind 😏 @@TheoryofSimple

[@dustygrrl]

I always carry back pain medication with muscle relaxant because, as you point out, I don't want to have to go out and buy it when I need it. Also, umm, iodine pills in case of a nuclear accident since I live and vacation within 20 miles of nuclear power plants.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Great ideas and thank you so much for sharing this with us! 🙏💕

[@ywilliams80]

Can you let me know where you purchased the water proof pouch please? Thank you for an awesome review! I will add more items to my kit 😁

[@TheoryofSimple]

The link for those waterproof pouches are in the video description😊

[@ywilliams80]

@@TheoryofSimple thank you 😊

[@thecleaningteacher638]

I keep Claritin Redi-tabs in my bag because they don’t require water and dissolve under the tongue.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Ahh! Good to know! Thanks for sharing that! I will get some!💕😊

[@janiceross5134]

Nurse question - how do you keep track of the expiration of so many products in so many different kits?

[@TheoryofSimple]

I try to go through my kits every six months just to check things and also to see if any might’ve eaten through anything! I also checked things like pepper spray and batteries just to make sure I’m using them and then recharging them. It’s a bit of a process, but it’s always worth it if an emergency arises.🙏💕

[@jenniferburgess3476]

Where did you get the zippered waterproof kit bags. I didn’t see them in your cart

[@TheoryofSimple]

The tiny waterproof first aid bags are linked in the video description, because I did not get them from Amazon😊

[@Mudd3315]

Can you please link to the waterproof zipper bag? I don’t see it in your Amazon store.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Two square waterproof zipper bags are linked in the video description, and you will find the links in the video chapters!😊

[@Mudd3315]

@@TheoryofSimpleOh thanks!

[@dny3260]

Hi. Do they allow the foldable scissors on the carry-on bags? Thanks.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@dny3260 the short answer is yes, however, it really depends on the region that you’re flying from. Here in the US they have certain allowances which are listed on the TSA website, and they measure from the fulcrum to the point of the scissors. I have flown with these all over the world and I have never had them taken from me. However, every region and TSA agent is different so I’m always prepared to give them up if necessary.😊

[@alimfuzzy]

Wow. So the stinger was actually in your eyeball?

[@TheoryofSimple]

It was in my eyelid! 🐝

[@weehollie2]

These videos are so helpful. Do you keep these kits packed and ready to go at all times? When you come back from a trip do you just replenish and that's you good to go for the next trip? I often take small trips and wondering if it's something I should start doing as I find packing really stressful.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, I keep all of these kids ready to go. I keep an emergency evacuation kit in my car plus a couple in my garage and they all have medical kits in them but for my travel cats I keep them in my home and whenever I get back from my trip, I always just replenish ready to go for my next trip.💕😊

[@weehollie2]

I tend to go on quite a few small trips, so I think I'll start having my first aid/toiletries ready to go and topped up. It makes so much sense 🫶@@TheoryofSimple

[@TheKaza64]

I can’t find the waterproof bag things your using have you got a link please

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@TheKaza64 the link is at 06:21 in the video description😊

[@lauriehume3395]

Since the reaction to the beesting should you carry an epipen now?

[@TheoryofSimple]

I have been stung by bees a few times, and I’ve not had any other bad reactions, but because this was a beast into my eyelid, the face always reacts like this🐝😊

[@susangilliam6400]

mary poppins bag!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yep! I am Mary Poppins, first aid kit! 😊💕

[@barbarahawki9712]

Motion sickness lollipops are necessary for my grandson for travel.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Are those special lollipops that have something in them for motion sickness?

[@annettenepple449]

Where can I get that can opener? I have wanted one for years

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@annettenepple449 everything should be linked in the video description😊

[@patricianatkin7584]

Like the makeup

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! Pretty basic, but it does the trick😜💕

[@rachel3682]

Somehow the mosquito got into my house and when I was sleeping I could not open my eye. I thought I had pink eye or some other bad condition that just happened but it was apparently three mosquito bites on my eye and my ear. It was so swollen shut I couldn't even see anything. And unfortunately I had lost vision from it. I took a Benadryl but that didn't work. At the hospital they gave me another antihistamine which was pointless it literally made me so tired I cannot even keep my eyes open.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@rachel3682 oh my! You sound a lot like me, which is highly reactive to mosquito bites or any type of bug bite or sting! I’m so sorry you had to end up in the hospital! I wish I had something I could tell you that would help, but unfortunately for me it’s just trying to stay away from as much as possible and dealing with the aftermath🤷‍♀️😊

[@rachel3682]

@@TheoryofSimple the sad part is I had to put chemicals on my face so I can go to sleep. I don't like the smell of any bug spray. Thankfully I like working towards natural remedies and what they don't like the smell of. We just need more dragonflies in our lawns LOL

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@rachel3682 read recently about trying vanilla as a mosquito repellent, but I haven’t tried it yet. Fortunately, I live in Northern California. We don’t have mosquitoes.😊

[@rachel3682]

@@TheoryofSimple y'all are so lucky!! Well we try to survive on what we can 😂

[@webfreezy]

You can tape an iPad on their eye... ah... an eye pad 😁

[@TheoryofSimple]

Lol! That’s an interesting way to Do it😂😊

[@lonelobohikes]

I think maybe using the word "sterile" quite loosely

[@TheoryofSimple]

Not everything has to be sterile. Human body is quite remarkable at healing even situations are not sterile

[@susangilliam6400]

finger "cot"

[@TheoryofSimple]

Lol! Yeah, I couldn’t remember the name of that thing! 💕😊

[@thepeanutsgoose8353]

What a lovely, and beautiful lady- will you marry me? Please peruse the Maxpedition fatty pack for first aid kit. Makes accessing content so easy. Your waterproof bag is good, but removing everything to get to 1 item is a butt in the pain. Ciao.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Lol! Thank you so much! I will definitely check out the max additional fanny pack first aid kit! What I like about these waterproof bags in it keeps everything dry because the last thing you need is to have all of the stuff ruined I water a moisture after you packed it all up! 💕😊

[@minimalistcriminalist2722]

Wow! I thought I had alot of helpful items in my bags, but you've brought some new and very useful items to my attention. Thank you!

[@minimalistcriminalist2722]

Wow! I thought I had alot of helpful items in my bags, but you've brought some new and very useful items to my attention. Thank you!