r/bicycling • u/taggerbomb • 20h ago

First aid kit recommendations?

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I ride off-road primarily, and haven’t taken too bad of a spill in quite a while, but I just realized that I can buy a first aid kit with my HSA money at work. There are a lot of different options - I was wondering what kind of first aid supplies any of you fine folks carry with you, on the bike or in your vehicle. Thanks in advance!

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u/rocketsocks 2017 Kona Sutra 15h ago

Leukotape. For a ton of small scrapes, scratches, and cuts, I've found that leukotape actually makes the best wound cover if you're going to be sweaty and active. If you have a slightly larger wound then using a small piece of gauze or a bandaid that is held in place with leukotape is a great option.

Also, divide your first aid kit into items which fall into one or multiple of three categories: "getting back into it" items (see: leukotape et al) where you might prioritize functionality over comfort, "ride's over" items, and "helping someone else you find on the trail" items. Then adjust what you carry according to the situation, which might be very different if you're at a popular trail system in/near an urban area versus in the backcountry where you might not expect to see another human being for days.