As always we are going to start with a list of things we want to be prepared for. Then we will decide what is a good item to have to help in that situation. Since this kit is going to be in my pocket at all times I want to focus on situations where people might be at risk of dying or ending up in the hospital. Plus things that could permenently scar someone. When building your pocket kit think about the most important things you would could possibly deal with in your life and make sure they are part of the list of things you want to be prepared for.

Every day carry is what you have on you almost every day of your life. A lot of people will talk about first talk about self defence or firstaid. Those are important but I like to start with the things every person probably has on them. Like a phone, Keys, watch, currency either a credit card or cash, and your personal medications.

after that I go to firstaid. a lot of first aid is bulky so I exclude that but there is a lot of firstaid that is really small like medication. asprin, Benadryl,

Pocket Readiness Kit

This all fits nicely in a B8 document pouch. Which is the right size for a pocket or purse

Treat a heart attack while waiting for medic

Aspirin 325mg

Treat minor allergy reaction

Benadryl Allergy 4hr

Treat topical allergic reaction

Hydrocortisone cream

Prevent infection and reduce scaring

Topical antibiotic

Treat anti inflammatory, pain, fever

Ibuprofen or alieve

Treat pain

Tylenol

Treat diabetic low blood sugar

Smarties or glucose tabs 18g sugar

Prevent sunburn during unexpected weather

Sunscreen

Stop the spread of disease and infection on hands and hard surfaces like keyboards, mice, phones, door knobs

Hand Sanitizer wipes

Clean medical tools and unbroken skin. Alcohol on open wounds can damage skin and slow healing.

Alcohol wipes

Clean open wounds when clean water is not available

BNK wipes

Protect small wounds and reduce bleading

Band-Aids

Protect medium sized wound and reduce infection risk. Sterile layer to go directly against wound

small gauze pads, Medical tape

Remove Slivers to reduce infection and help healing

metal Tweezers with sharp flat edges

Diagnosis hypothermia and hyperthermia durring extream weather

Oral Thermometer

remind you of firstaid techniques and important emergency medical phone numbers

CPR and First Aid guide

If you look at everything that is on a person designed to make them ready for the day the list is much larger. This is what that looks like for me.

protection from the elements

proper clothing for the day including footwear, Jacket, umbrella

ability to contact emergency services

Celphone well charged with charger in known location near by

ability to get into my house and my car

Keys and backup cardkey for car if phone key is broken

ability to deal with my personal medical problems

personal medication and 2oz of water in stainless steel flask if I might be away from my water bottle

Treat chronic dry cough for personal comfort and to not bother others

breath mints and a cough drop if it gets bad

ability to fix small things

small pocket-knife with screwdriver and scissors

Cellphone

Credit card

Keys

Cash

stay hydrated

bottle of water

sign something and take physical notes

Space Pen and small piece of paper

deal with police

phone number to criminal lawyer

All of this is what a lot of people call Every day carry. Every day carry is what you have on you almost every day of your life. A lot of people will first talk about self defence or firstaid. Those are important but as you can see above I like to start with the things every person probably has on them. Like a phone, Keys, watch, currency either a credit card or cash, and your personal medications.

after that I go to firstaid. a lot of first aid is bulky so I exclude that but there is a lot of firstaid that is really small like medication. asprin, Benadryl,