Assorted adhesive bandages (various sizes), sterile gauze pads (3x3 or 4x4 inches), adhesive cloth tape, and a 3-inch gauze roller bandage.

Experts from organizations like the American Red Cross and Johns Hopkins Medicine recommend these core items for any basic kit:

Antiseptic wipe packets, triple-antibiotic ointment, and non-latex gloves (at least two pairs).

A kit for your kitchen shouldn't be the same as the one in your hiking pack. Consider these specialized additions:

Tweezers (for splinters), trauma shears or sharp scissors, an oral thermometer, and a CPR breathing barrier.