Write an article based on this "Choose a container for your kit. Purchase travel sized or sample-sized medications. Place similar items together when packing. Personalize your pre-packaged kit. Add locks, if needed."
Use a container that is large enough for your items, yet small enough to not present a weight burden. It needs to be self-contained and waterproof. A travel micro-organizer works well and contains zip pockets to make organizing easier. Or, you can use a generic plastic container with a sealable lid. A money deposit bag is another option. It has a zip opening and is sturdy. You can purchase one at your local office supply store. Other people prefer using a coffee can that can double as a water boiler. A one or two-gallon plastic freezer bag is another option. You can use quart baggies or pill baggies for smaller items, such as medications. However, be careful as this system can get disorganized quickly and the bags can puncture. Go to the travel aisle in your local drugstore or grocery store. Look for small container versions of the medications that you need. If a package is larger, but smaller pieces can be taken out, like with Band-Aid boxes, that is okay too. Weight is always a consideration when hiking so, when in doubt, go with the miniature version of items. If a small version of a particular medication is not available, don't worry. You can get the standard size and then remove the pills that you want and place them in a pill baggy in your kit. Group items according to usage. Medications should all go together. Topical creams should be near to one another. Bandages should be stacked and stored together. This will make it easier to pull out exactly what you need in the event of an emergency. There are many great pre-packaged kits available online and in stores. After you receive your kit, take an inventory of what is inside. Discard any items that you feel are not useful for you. Add other items to fit your unique hiking needs and medical situation. For example, if you react badly to Advil, you may want to toss it out and consider another anti-inflammatory medication. If you will be hiking with children you want to take care that they do not have access to your kit and the medications contained therein. You may want to purchase a kit bag that will allow you to lock it through the zipper area, or another access hole.