Why Every Traveller in the UK Needs a Mini First Aid Kit
When your suitcase is packed, your passport’s ready, and the open road (or sky) awaits — there’s one essential item many travellers forget: a compact first aid kit. Whether you're off on a hiking trip in Wales, camping in the Lake District, or flying abroad for a summer holiday, the Vitaverus Mini Travel First Aid Kit is your smart safety companion.
🧳 Why You Should Always Carry a First Aid Kit
According to NHS travel health advice and UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, it's strongly recommended to carry a well-stocked first aid kit, especially when travelling. While there is no legal requirement for personal use, the BS 8599-1 and BS 8599-2 standards offer best-practice advice for essential first aid supplies — and our kit follows that guidance closely.
This compact red kit from Vitaverus is ideal for:
✈️ Flying abroad on holiday
🚗 Road trips across the UK and Europe
🏕️ Camping, hiking, and backpacking
🏖️ Beach days and summer festivals
It’s light, compact, and travel-approved — making it easy to store in your hand luggage, backpack, glove compartment, or rucksack.
🩹 What Should a Basic First Aid Kit Contain in the UK?
The NHS recommend including the following in any basic kit:
- Assorted plasters
- Sterile dressings
- Antiseptic wipes
- Gloves
- Bandages
- Scissors
- First aid leaflet or manual
The Vitaverus Mini Travel First Aid Kit goes further — offering both the essentials and extra safety tools for minor injuries while on the go.
🧰 What’s Inside the Vitaverus Mini Travel First Aid Kit?
Here’s what makes this compact kit so comprehensive:
- 41 × Adhesive PE Bandages (76×19mm) – Standard-size plasters for everyday cuts
- 15 × Adhesive PE Bandages (56×19mm) – Smaller plasters for fingers or toes
- 10 × Circle Adhesive Bandages – For spot wounds or small scrapes
- 10 × Butterfly Wound Closures – To help close small cuts or wounds
- 2 × Knuckle Bandages
- 2 × Fingertip Bandages
- 2 × Sterile Gauze Pads (5×5cm)
- 2 × Sterile Gauze Pads (7.5×7.5cm)
- 14 × Moleskin Blister Prevention Patches – Ideal for hiking or long walking days
- 10 × Cleansing Wipes (alcohol-free)
- 10 × First Aid Prep Pads
- 20 × Cotton Swabs – For gentle cleaning or applying ointments
- 2 × Disposable Gloves – For hygienic wound care
- 1 × Water-Based Burn Gel Sachet – Immediate burn relief
- 1 × CPR Face Mask – For emergency rescue breaths
- 1 × TPE Tourniquet – Compact and stretch-resistant
- 1 × PBT Elastic Bandage – To wrap sprains or secure dressings
- 1 × Triangular Bandage – For arm slings or compression
- 1 × Medical Tape
- 10 × Safety Pins – To secure bandages or slings
- 1 × Scissors – For gauze, tape or clothing
- 1 × Emergency Foil Blanket – Retains body heat in shock or cold weather
- 1 × First Aid Manual – Easy-to-follow instructions for common injuries
- 1 × Durable Red First Aid Bag – Water-resistant and clearly marked
🇬🇧 UK-Approved & Travel-Friendly
This kit includes the items recommended by trusted UK sources such as:
Whether you're preparing for a long-haul holiday or a weekend camping trip, this travel first aid kit meets all basic needs — and more.
🧠 Bonus Travel Tip: Be Prepared, Not Panicked
Minor injuries can happen anywhere — on the plane, in your hotel, or during a countryside hike. Having the right first aid kit can give you peace of mind and let you respond quickly and effectively.
Keep your kit:
- In a carry-on bag when flying
- In the glovebox during road trips
- In your rucksack while hiking
- In your beach bag for family holidays
📦 Get Your Vitaverus Mini Travel First Aid Kit Today
Ready to travel smart? Shop now at vitaverus.co.uk and equip yourself for a safer journey.