It might be something you haven't considered since your Scouting days. Everyone should have well-stocked first-aid kits in their home, car and boat.
A good kit includes dozens of items, from aspirin (for adults) and ibuproren (for children) to gauze and bandages, to tweezers and scissors, says the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. And don't forget soap and a flashlight.
Harvard says a fishing tackle box makes an excellent container for your kit. Stocked first-aid kits can be purchased at drugstores and on the Internet.
