How to build your own first aid kit

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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences By Matt Jancer | 03.12.24 You can't make sure you'll never have an accident at home, on the road, in the office, or in the great outdoors. All you can do is make sure you're prepared.  Many commercial medical kits are bulky, overpriced, and lack a lot of useful gear. Build your own to take with you camping and hiking, keep handy in the trunk of your car, or store at the workplace or home. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Build Your Own Med Kit Here's how to build a better, cheaper, and more comprehensive medical kit than the ones the stores will sell you. ADVERTISEMENT You Might Also Like The Best Gear for Your Home Emergency Kit Prepare your home to handle any natural disaster or emergency with these crucial essentials. 18 Essentials You Need in a Car Emergency Kit Whether you're heading out for a road trip or just commuting around town, life is a highway. Don't leave home without the basics. Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Head for the Hills Outfit yourself to chase adventure in the Great Outdoors—whether you have an hour or a week. How to Re-Waterproof Your Old Rain Jacket Hardshell rain jackets don't stay water resistant forever. This is how to give new life to your old outdoors outerwear. GET WIRED The future is happening fast. Stay ahead of it with WIRED. Get full tech coverage with a subscription to WIRED for just $30 $5. Plus free stickers! Subscribe Now. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.