A First Aid Kit-beyond its universal core components is ultimately a highly individual matter. Some people will add a tourniquet, others adrenaline or specific medications, or even a gas mask. In my case, I also carry specialized tick-removal forceps, as I often roam through forests, remote areas, and abandoned urban sites.

Below, I’ll list only the essential items recommended by a certified Polish Red Cross (PCK) instructor.

Car First Aid Kit

Contents recommended by the Polish Red Cross:

• Nitrile gloves x2
• CPR mask
• Elastic bandage 8x400cm
• Knitted bandage 5x400cm
• Knitted bandage 10x400cm
• Compresses 7x7cm x3
• Triangular bandage / Arafat scarf
• Thermal blanket
• Alcohol wipes
• Safety pins x5
• Plaster with dressing
• Plaster set
• Codofix band

Source:
Agnieszka S.
First Aid Coordinator
Mazovian Regional Branch
Polish Red Cross
PCK Training Center