Health and Safety pouch for travel: stay safe, travel well

In addition to my random things pouch which has proved incredibly useful over the years, I also have a slightly larger “health and safety” pouch. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Non-liquids bag

• nail clipper, a cuticle clipper, nail file, tweezers
• toothpicks, flossers
• q-tips
• small LED flashlight
• 2 or 3 instant towels, these work ok and they are tiny and cheap: Cotton Disposable Compressed Towels (100pcs)
• 1 emergency blanket: Emergency Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10)
• band-aids; blister treatment, moleskin, or second skin
• motion sickness pills & ginger drops from the Ginger People (The Ginger People Gin Gins Chewy Ginger Candy)
• electrolyte/vitamin drink mixes
• diarrhea and upset stomach meds; possibly Cipro if appropriate
• non-liquid sunscreen, aloe vera
• tissues, wet wipes, anti-bacterial gel
• antihistamine, cold medicine, cough drops, etc
• thermometer
• ace bandage, gauze, tape
• band-aids (assorted sizes)
• Oral electrolyte powders (I like this one https://amzn.to/32xl73A)
• insect bite wipes
• antibiotic cream
• melatonin or other sleep aid
• hydrocortisone cream (anti-itch)
• Painkillers like Ibuprofen or Aleve
• antacid, Pepto and Imodium
• antiseptic towelettes
• for dry areas: nasal spray and eye drops
• suture kit – you can now get DIY ones without needles/thread (that you need a prescription for from your doctor) – https://amzn.to/3apuQND
• disposable gloves

If I use something up, or think of something new I want to add, I just put a post-it note on the inside of the bag (from my random things pouch) with a note facing out saying what needs replacement.

I don’t bring earplugs, but I know that others can find them helpful.  I use white noise instead as I’m prone to ear infections.

Liquids Bag (for TSA)

I would keep these in this bag, but because of TSA rules, these liquids/pastes/gels go in with my toiletries:

• topical antibiotic (Bacitracin or similar)
• hand sanitizer
• bug repellent
• hydrocortisone or similar
• bug bite/sting treatment
• bottle of Bronners liquid soap (for laundry, hands, hair or whatever)
• a small container of deep conditioner (may be needed if swimming, air boating, etc).

Happy, healthy travels!