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First aid kit: Do you carry one?

I was glad to have an antiseptic "new skin" liquid bandage with me, when I hit a soft spot on the non-paved trail last Saturday. I usually carry some basic aid items, and will also add to them the Tegaderm, as it seems to be working miracles on my road rash.

 

 

Hopefully, you'll never need to use any of those things, but, just in case, here's a handy check-list from REI website.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 29, 2013 at 5:00pm

It depends on how far I'm riding, what type of ride I'm doing, and whether I'm riding with a group.

Excellent suggestion.

Permalink Reply by Beans on August 29, 2013 at 5:02pm

I carry a first aid kit for my bicycle. I never considered one for myself.

Permalink Reply by David P. on August 29, 2013 at 5:30pm

Good idea!

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on August 29, 2013 at 6:28pm

Yes.  It's good for peace of mind on all-day rides.

Permalink Reply by Marcus Moore on August 29, 2013 at 8:13pm

Sometimes I carry one.

This is as much for others, who might need something, as it is for myself.

Permalink Reply by Tom Dworzanski on August 29, 2013 at 8:59pm

Too much weight; don't want it slowing me down.

Permalink Reply by Tom Dworzanski on August 29, 2013 at 9:00pm

OMGosh I'm just kidding! The Lakefront Trail is safe!

Permalink Reply by Anika on August 29, 2013 at 9:10pm
I've regularly carried one since my kids and I got doored last year. Turns out its difficult to find enough to patch up 3 people from passerbys and stopping kids from seeing themselves bleed goes a long way. Thankfully, it has only come in handy to other cyclists since then.
Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on August 29, 2013 at 9:15pm

I usually have a few Band-Aids, but did not think about something to clean up the problem before applying the Band-Aid.  Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on August 29, 2013 at 10:53pm
And that is the main reason bicyclist shave their legs: easier to apply bandages.
Permalink Reply by Bez on August 30, 2013 at 5:24am

I carry a handful of bandaids and a little sprayer of neosporin.  Adding in the Tega derm is a good idea.  It look similar (and may be the exact same stuff) to what my tat artist uses for her better work.  Basically, it's a bandage that you put on for a couple of days to lock in color and promote healing. 

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 17, 2014 at 1:46pm

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