I'm a fan of first aid kits, but tend to see the same mistakes again and again -

1. Too big. I have one thats fatter than a hardcover book - and its for backpacking! Think small.

2. No universal precautions. At a minimum, gloves.

3. Lack of some very basic tools. Tiny flashlight, mirror, tweezers, scissors, pencil

4. Disorganized. If a stranger flips open your FAK, can she immediately find what she needs? Collect like items together and label.

5. Not clear from the container what it is.I like red containers with a cross on them.

6. Not packaged in plastic. Most should be dustproof, if not waterproof.

7. No instructions. With relevant phone numbers.

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