What to pack
- Sterile dressings and a few adhesive bandages in different sizes.
- A roll of gauze and a conforming bandage.
- Medical tape and a pair of disposable gloves.
- Antiseptic wipes and a small saline or clean-water wash.
- A foil emergency blanket, which is light and keeps an injured person warm.
- Small scissors and a whistle.
- Any personal medication you need, such as an allergy pen, with a note of the dose.
Where to carry it
Keep the kit somewhere you can reach quickly, such as under the seat or in a tank bag. Pack it in a waterproof pouch and mark it clearly, so that a bystander can find it.
Check it twice a year
- Replace anything used, damaged or past its expiry date.
- Make sure the contents are dry.
- Check that everything is still easy to open with gloves on.
Using it
A kit is for minor injuries and for keeping someone safe while professionals come. After a serious crash, call the emergency services first. See what to do after a crash.
A first aid course teaches you far more than any kit. Consider taking a short course for riders. Do not remove the helmet of an injured rider unless it is necessary to keep them breathing.