Few things are more important than a well-stocked first aid kit. You’ll want to make sure you have a variety of items from bandages and gauze, to pain killers and hand sanitizer. Other necessities include scissors, tape, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, towelettes, tweezers, a thermometer, latex gloves, and even sunscreen. Don’t forget other medications that you might need that aren’t in a typical first aid kit, like those you regularly take or toiletries like contact solution and extra contacts. This kit from Best Made Co. comes in a powder-coated steel box. Photo 4 of 11 in 10 Things You Should Absolutely Have in Your Home Emergency Kit

10 Things You Should Absolutely Have in Your Home Emergency Kit

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Few things are more important than a well-stocked first aid kit. You’ll want to make sure you have a variety of items from bandages and gauze, to pain killers and hand sanitizer. Other necessities include scissors, tape, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, towelettes, tweezers, a thermometer, latex gloves, and even sunscreen. Don’t forget other medications that you might need that aren’t in a typical first aid kit, like those you regularly take or toiletries like contact solution and extra contacts. This kit from Best Made Co. comes in a powder-coated steel box.