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What should be included in a lightweight bicycle first aid kit?

I want to make a little kit. What should I include besides band-aids? I want the kit to be light and minimal but use full if needed.

Thanks!

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1. antiseptic
matches
sunscreen

wle.

2. I have a small first aid kit that is red and that is the about the size of two packs of cigarettes but I cant find it to tell you what is in it. I think I got it at a Dollar store for cheap. You may be better off buying a mini kit because some of the items will be hard to find on their own.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10801432

http://www.amazon.com/BRAND-NEW-MINI-FIRST-POCKET/dp/B000FOMUAY

http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Mini-First-Aid-Kit/dp/B0009F3N82/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3

Ace bandages are a good idea too.

http://www.amazon.com/SUPERWRAP-ELASTIC-TYPE-BANDAGE-WRAP/dp/B000G624GG/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2

Here is a refill kit for cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/PERSONAL-FIRST-AID-REFILL-PACK/dp/B001I7ECNU/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_4

3. Small, adhesive bandages ("bandaids") are fine to carry along if you wish, but they're next to worthless for most bike-related mishaps. Road rash generally covers areas too large to be covered by any of these so-called bandaids.

If you take a spill and bust your skin, the most important and helpul task is to clean the area. For this, clean water takes care of the dirty work. Deep gouged areas may bleed for several minutes, but the bleeding will slow enough to not make a mess of your or your ride. The area may ooze for a bit while you ride to your destination; that's just your body helping to clean the wound. You can tend to the wound when you have a chance to really clean it up.

If you want, you can add some antiseptic ointment or prepackaged wipes to your kit. Not really necessary, but could be helpful if you're riding a long distance from home or help. If the latter is the case, you can add a roll of sterile gauze and first aid tape to protect the area and keep it moist. As long as you get the grit out (see water) and keep the area from drying prematurely (see ointment or water), you'll be fine until you can take care of it properly.

4. Ibuprofen - take a lot if you get in a wreck. It might reduce the swelling enough to allow you to get home. It can make you bleed more, so only use it if you aren't bleeding.
Salt - if you start cramping even if you're drinking water. Won't do any good if you're dehydrated.
Benadryl - good for bee stings and such.
Immodium - tough to get home with the runs.
Emergency contact info, allergies, medical conditions, etc. for yourself.

I'm not a doctor, so take Internet advice as BS.

This question also depends on whether you're touring. If you're touring, you'll probably want to expand your kit to include tape, bandages, antibiotic ointment, etc.

Throw your cell phone in for good measure.