1. A bestselling basic first aid kit 2. A bleeding control kit that can minimize blood loss 3. An antihistamine for minor allergic reactions (only if approved by your doctor) 4.

Milwaukee products have a reputation for costing more than competitors, but some say the price may be worth it.

And perhaps most importantly: Check your kit twice a year. First aid is changing. So should your kit. Wound care isn't just about slapping on a bandage anymore.

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.

This simple first aid kit has enough basic supplies for one person for 1-2 days — or, as I use it, for daily, low-consequence, just-in-case use. Think splinter or minor aches and pains on the trail or ...