OFF THE WIRE
This is the First Aid Kit chosen by the ABATE LOCAL 6 Medical Advisor, Kim Blackhurst. It is small enough to pack well on your bike, full enough to handle minor emergencies, at $17. is not a bad price, and it is waterproof.
You can pick this up at an REI store, or go on line at http://www.rei.com/, type "first aid kits" in the search area, and you can order the product to be shipped to you.
Item # 708124
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This item may be available in your local REI store.
Carry this compact Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight / Watertight .5 first-aid kit on 1- to 2-day solo trips
Designed for life in the bottom of the pack, zippered ripstop silnylon outer bag has an inner DryFlex™ watertight pouch to ensure contents are kept clean and dry
Great for adventure racing, backpacking, hiking, climbing, paddling and cycling
Bandage materials: four 3 x 3 in. sterile dressings, four 2 x 2 in. sterile dressings, one 3 x 4 in. non-adherent sterile dressing and 1 conforming gauze bandage
Plus, four 1 x 3 in. adhesive bandages, 2 knuckle adhesive bandages and 0.5-inch x 10 yards tape
Wound management includes: 3 After Cuts and Scrapes® towelettes, 2 antibiotic ointments, 1 tincture of benzoin and 2 butterfly bandages
Medications include: 4 ibuprofen, 2 aspirin, 2 antihistamines and two After Bite® sting relief wipes
Plus, 11 precut and shaped moleskin pieces for blister treatment, splinter picker forceps and 3 safety
