The Best Packable Wellness Kit for Travelers

Hello again! From Brussels! As part of Blogmas, I’m drafting this post in real time. The inspiration? Ugh… I’m currently battling a cold, even after getting my flu and COVID shot last month. Now nestled in my Airbnb’s king-sized bed, I’m bummed to miss the Christmas Market due to a chilly 39° temp out.

I’m taking precautions in hopes not to worsen things.

So, let’s chat about my trusty wellness kit! Aka, what I literally never leave home without. I thought this would be a great post for fellow travelers interested in leaving the country in the new year and worried about getting sick.

These are my essential meds and general first aid. I’m spilling the details. Stay tuned for practical tips and tricks at the end! 🌍🤒

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The Best Packable Wellness Kit for Travelers

Let’s get into the meds first cause that one seems the most logical.

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Medications

One of the best items I’ve purchased from Amazon is a magnetic pill box. I keep my everyday pills in here, including vitamins and medications. Here’s my exact pill box and pills:

Pillbox
Tumeric – for anti-inflammatory
Biotin – 1,000mcg for nail, & hair strength
Vitamin D3 – 5,000mcg aka the sunshine vitamin (can’t live in the PNW without it)
B-12 – 1,000mcg helps absorb iron (anemia) and metabolism
Ibuprofen – 200mg (the off-brand is cheaper. Mine is from Target)
Acetephetamin – 500mg (again, off-brand is cheaper and the same as Tylenol)
Antihistamine (Benadryl) – helps stop allergic reactions
Melatonin – sleep aid for rough nights

Other items I never leave home without but don’t fit in the pillbox:

Afrin – a nasal steroid that will clear you up in 2 seconds! Read the instructions and don’t take for more than 3 days in a row!
Antihistamine eye drops – these clear my sight so quickly. They burn if you open your eyes ASAP so I keep mine closed for 5 seconds and I’m right as rain. Red eyes are gone and often so are my headaches.
EmergenC – to prevent sickness
Nuun immunity tablets– for electrolytes and sickness prevention

First Aid Kit

You can buy a small travel first aid kit easily on Amazon. I have a large first aid kit at home. These are what I’ve pulled from it to travel with!

Cotton balls
Sterile non-woven gauze
Extra large patch bandaids
Medium bandaids
Knuckle bandaids
Junior bandaids – great for papercuts and blisters
Spot/Small bandaids
Stitch bandaids
Sting relief pads
Povidone-iodine pads
Alcohol prep pads
Antiseptic towelettes

Bits & Bobs

Otherwise known as odds and ends. These come in handy in a pinch. You never think you need them… until you do. Which is why I always have:

Thanks for reading this super quick checklist of items I always carry for wellness, my friends. I hope your Holiday festivities are more eventful than mine!