First-Aid
Packing for a 3-Week Vacation in Northern Europe
during early Spring
The packing list illustrated here will not fit into a backpack or a single carry-on. It does not describe how you can wear a single piece of underwear for 90 days without washing or wearing black means all of your clothes will match.
It's meant to reflect a realistic set of cl;othes that will fit in one checked baggage and one carry-on (backpack). The clothes contained hearin allow you to feel good about yourself and reflects the clothe you might even wear were you to live in the places you are to visit. Hopefully they do not screem TOURIST, as there is no vest with fifty pockets or clothese you would never think of wearing at home.
Tatonka First Aid Pouch - Small
Tatonka First Aid Pouch - Small
First aid pouch in size Small (18 x 12,5 x 5,5 cm) with segmented compartment (contents not included) and a belt loop on the backside.
Triple Antibiotic Ointment .5gr Packets
- 10pkg Triple Antibiotic Ointment
- 10pkg 1% Hydrocortisone Cream
- 10pkg BZK Antiseptic Towelettes
- 1rl Durapore Surgical Tape, 1/2"
- 10 Bandage Strips - 1" x 3"
- 4 Bandage Strips - 2" x 3"
- 3 Bandage Patches - 1 ½" x 2"
- 3 Bandage Patches - 2 ¾" x 4"
- 2 4 x 4 Guaze Pads
- 3 2nd Skin Bandages
SaltStick Fastchews
- 4pkg Tylenol Extra Strength
- 15tb Ibuprophen
- 6pkg Tick & Insect Repellent Wipes
- 2pkg Tecnu Poison Oak/Ivy
- 25tb Dulcolax
- 9tb Gas-X
- 2rl Rolaids
- 12tb Imodium
- 25tb Cetirizine HCL (Antihistamine)
- 1pkg SaltStick Fastchews
6 inch Trauma Shears
- 1pr Small Tweezers
- 1pr Trauma Shears
- 1pr Small Thermometer
- 1rl CoFlex Compression Bandage
- 2pr Surgical Gloves
- 1rl Duct Tape
The weather in Northern Europe in early Spring (Apr-May) will see temperatures between the mid-40s to mid-60s with a third of the period experiencing some rainfall. The perfect weather for sweaters and sweater "jackets" with full length zippers for easy removal. I prefer t-shirts over regular shirts and will add a couple of polo shirts if I need to dress it up a bit. Unless you are attending opening night at the Opera or prefer the James Bond look of a tuxedo this should suffice for almost all occasions.
You'll be doing a lot of walking so good shoes and socks are a must. If you plan to bring sandals, you'll need to ration their wear so as not to experience any foot issues. I prefer rain proof low top hiking shoes. The important step is to make sure they are broken in and consider high quality insoles like Superfeet ™ or similar brand.