If it’s been years since you’ve broken out the first aid kit, let me congratulate you on your long string of good fortune. But in an attempt to help your good luck streak continue, let me also ...

We tested 17 top-rated first aid kits to see how they compare with kit organization, ease of use and durability. Three came out as the best.

Otherwise, a fully stocked first-aid kit may not be of much help if you do not know how to use it. A handbook will have basic information for dealing with all sorts of emergencies and is a great ...

A version of this article appears in print on June 25, 2025, Section A, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: Here to Help; How to Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit.

First aid kit checklist Take an inventory of what you do and do not have in your first aid kit. Every modern first aid kit should include: Biofilm-disrupting wound cleanser (preferably PHMB-based ...

The MyMedic MyFAK is the most comprehensive and durable first aid kit on this list. It tackles close to any medical issue you will encounter as an outdoorsperson, from burns to fractures. This kit is ...

What your first aid kit is missing that could make a big difference From half-used gauze rolls to expired antibiotic ointments, most American first aid kits have one thing in common: They’re ...