Your First Aid Kit for the Road Few people packing for a vacation remember to bring a basic first aid kit. It doesn't take a fancy array of medical supplies to cover the most common first aid needs.
Nothing cleans a cut or scrape like hydrogen peroxide.
Wash the wound first with soap and water, and then pour a little hydrogen peroxide on and watch it bubble. Remember that hydrogen peroxide loses its efficacy with time, so replace the bottle regularly. Adhesive bandages, gauze and tape. Most small wounds should be cleaned and left open. Obviously some wounds need to be covered, but don't make a habit of putting a bandage on every nick or cut.