I don't understand FAKs without some basic tools like tweezers, light, cutting implement, and a magnifier of some sort.

Most of the FAKs I see have a lot of things of dubious value in them like a bunch of small adhesive bandages so they can increase the item count. 50 1/2 inch wide bandages really is not worth much in the real world. better to have five bigger ones that can do the job of the smaller ones. The smaller ones can't do the job of the bigger ones.

I am not a huge fan of things like triple antibiotic ointment either. way too many people are allergic to it and it really does not serve much purpose. a small tube of vasoline serves more purposes, costs a lot less, and has no risk of allergic reaction.

a lot of people include things like pencils in their FAKs but nothing suitable to write on. I am not completely convinced that you need writing material in your FAK, but if you do, some water proof paper is probably a good idea.

the problem is that you can end up with a lot of stuff in a FAK this way, and that encourages one to start skimping. maybe best to rely on having the needed stuff available, but not all in the FAK pouch. I have gravitated that way over the years.

I don't worry about big bandages anymore. I do carry at least one clean hanky in my pack and a microfiber towel that will make adequate bandages if necessary, and can also serve other purposes. and take up a lot less room.
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Bob