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THRIAID Mini First Aid Kit, 100 pieces

A pocket first aid kit that saves you a pharmacy hunt abroad

A 100-piece mini first aid kit in a water-resistant EVA hard case about 6.2 x 4.4 x 2.1 in and 8.5 oz. It includes assorted bandages, iodine pads, burn gel, PVC gloves and gauze pads.

Our take

Almost nobody packs a first aid kit for a city trip. Then day two hits, you've got a blister from cobblestones and the pharmacy is shut for the afternoon, or you can't read the labels. A bandage costs nothing. Losing an afternoon to a raw heel costs a lot.

This kit is small enough to forget it's there. A hard EVA case, water-resistant, about 6.2 x 4.4 in, holding 100 pieces: bandages, iodine pads, burn gel, gloves and gauze. That covers the cuts, scrapes and blisters that actually happen on trips, on a hike or in a rental car. It's wound care only, so add your own painkillers and any meds you take.

This is the one we'd throw in the bag and leave there. It earns its space the first time you need it. Check the price before you book.

Who it’s for

Families, hikers and anyone doing long walking days in a city. It also lives well in the glovebox on a road trip.

Skip it if

Skip it if you already carry a stocked kit or only take short business trips with a pharmacy nearby. A few bandages in a zip bag will cover you.

THRIAID Mini First Aid Kit, 100 pieces: questions people ask

Can I bring a first aid kit on a plane?

Yes. Bandages, gauze, gloves and antiseptic pads are fine in carry-on bags. Sharp items like large scissors can be a problem, so check anything you add.

What should a travel first aid kit include?

Bandages in a few sizes, antiseptic wipes, gauze and gloves cover most small injuries. Add painkillers, antihistamines and any personal prescriptions yourself.

How big is the THRIAID mini first aid kit?

About 6.2 x 4.4 x 2.1 in and roughly 8.5 oz, in a hard-shell, water-resistant case with 100 pieces inside.

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