Travel first-aid kit

Before you start your trip, it is important not to prepare your travel first aid kit in haste and at the last minute. It is one of those little things you need to have ready, along with electronic resources and documentation. But… What to pack in a first-aid kit? Surely this question has been on your mind more than once as a camper… And even more so if you are travelling in a motorhome! In this new publication of our blog we are going to find the answer, so don’t stop reading!

What do I put in my travel first aid kit?

Essential medicines

To answer this question, it is essential to know what your needs are. First of all, you have to think about whether you take daily medicines or those medicines that are recurrent for you. For example, we are referring to cases such as diabetes, asthma, eye irritation… And let’s not forget a very typical one that we always remember when we have already arrived at our destinations, and that is medicines for classic allergies. The better prepared your first-aid kit is with regard to medicines, the better. Never leave anything behind because you don’t think you’ll need it!

Other medicines

If we move away from essential medicines, we always recommend painkillers such as paracetamol, biodramina, bandages, scissors and plasters.

Paracetamol will help relieve an occasional headache. And if you’re travelling with children? Don’t forget to take the appropriate paracetamol for them. On the other hand, what can we say about biodramina? If you are one of those people who travel a lot, you will certainly not forget it. Some means of transport can give you a hard time. Finally, a classic kit to combat cuts or certain wounds. Here we refer to the classic holiday medical kit, which includes small scissors, bandages, hydrogen peroxide and plasters. If you are travelling with children, this kit will save you more than one scare. It is also a very useful kit if you are an adventurous person on your travels and do a lot of sport, such as cycling or hiking, during your holidays.

On certain trips, a stomach protector is also a great option. There are local cuisines where spices and spicy foods are the main characters. If you are someone who is not used to such foods, don’t give yourself the chance to miss a stomach protector.

Travel insurance

If you are travelling to another EU country, we recommend that you take your health card and take out insurance so that you do not have to pay any additional costs for medical services in each country. Your best option is to get to know the country you are travelling to and adapt to the possibilities.

Mosquito repellents

Keeping your guard up with them is always one of our recommendations. Their bites are very annoying, they can be found in almost any destination you choose and it costs nothing to add an ointment that relieves the itching and reduces the inflammation of their bites. An essential accessory for your travel first aid kit.

Sunscreen and after-sun cream

We all know the effects of being exposed to the sun for long hours at a time. And holidays are associated with this. This is where protecting yourself with sun cream comes in to avoid getting a slight sunburn.

We also recommend that you take some after-sun accessories with you, such as aftersun or aloe vera cream.

A thermometer and a COVID test

We cannot fail to make this recommendation, even in November 2022. Knowing whether you have a fever or not, whether you may have the virus or not… It is a question of responsibility, especially if you are travelling in company. Also, don’t forget your mask. They are still compulsory in many public places.

What do you think of our recommendations and would you add anything else to your travel first aid kit that is not on our list? Let us know in the comments – we’ll read you!