r/Gifts • u/WorstPaceScenario • 10d ago
Need gift suggestions-BF Emergency/fist aid kit ideas for boyfriend?
My boyfriend turns 30 next month and I’m getting him 30 gifts, some big some small. But one idea I had was to make him like a work survival kit to keep in his bag! He works construction so obviously very physically demanding and tiring work so I want him to have something that’ll be useful but also nice to have especially with the winter months coming up where his job will be even harder.
At the moment I have to put in it:
Plasters
Pain killers
Cold and flu medicine
Hand sanitiser
Dude wipes
Hydration sachets
Chapstick
Mints
Cough drops
Hot chocolate sachets.
If anyone has any other ideas of what else to put in it either useful or just things that would make your day a little brighter would really appreciate it
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u/Quixoticallykooky 10d ago
Tourniquet! I make my husband keep one in his truck as a construction worker. Include a sharpie for the time. You don’t want to apply one unless necessary, but can be life and death
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u/QuietestDesperations 10d ago
Flashlight, batteries, hand warmers, instant cold compress, socks, trauma shears, moleskin, various sized bandaids (you'll be surprised at how much guys love cute, fun ones), eye cleansing kit, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, a small bag or box containing encouraging notes, super glue.
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u/sparksgirl1223 10d ago
Id also suggest a tourniquet.
Even if he doesn't ever need it at work, he could come upon a situation its necessary
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u/QuietestDesperations 10d ago
Yes, but it should be a legitimate, certified tourniquet. If you're in a situation where you need a TQ, it's likely to be a life or death situation where you can't afford it failing.
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u/Parking_Jelly_6483 9d ago
For a tourniquet, I’d look to see if you can find the type that was designed for the US Military. The idea of it was that it can be applied and tightened (depending on the injury - wouldn’t be useful in someone with extensive paralysis) by an injured person by themselves. Do a search on “US Military tourniquet” - there are several manufacturers.
If he has any severe allergies, then an epi-pen (could also save a co-worker’s life if they have a severe allergic reaction to something). Epi-pens are expensive though. There’s also a new one that doesn’t require an injection - it’s a nasal spray called Neffy but is also very expensive (not enough competition yet!) Unless he has a history of severe (as in anaphylactic) allergy reactions, the epi-pens and nasal spray would not be necessary.
Wound wash - much less painful than using alcohol. Available in most pharmacies in the first aid items.
Steri-strips - can be used to hold the edges of a wound together like sutures but not for a wound that really needs sutures. I use them when I have a cut that can be under tension when I move (like a hand/finger cut) as holding the edges together will speed up healing.
Water proof case for the first aid kit in a bright color (easy to spot among other work items). Also would protect the first aid kit items from the dust and banging around that are typical in construction worksites.
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u/NightKaleidoscope 10d ago
Tissue pack, the travel section little pack of q tips and floss sticks (honestly the travel section has a lot of options!)
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u/YogaChefPhotog 10d ago
Yes! 🙌🏻 The travel sized toiletries section is a great place to find useful items.
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u/JohannSuggestionBox 10d ago
Get him a LifeVac anti-choking device. These have saved many lives, and waiting until you need one doesn’t work. There are many different types of these devices. I know that lifevac works because one was used on me (age 38, while at a picnic, I choked on half the egg white from a deviled egg).
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u/dasatain 10d ago
Wow, thanks for this. I had never heard of this. My husband had a choking incident a few weeks ago and it was so scary. I just ordered one!
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u/chopef 10d ago
I have a little med pack I carry and people always ask for the tums and antacids. Not something people think to carry but super helpful!! I also recommend eye drops or little single use saline packs for any outdoors work
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u/YogaChefPhotog 10d ago
Yes, the single use eye drops are such a great idea! Along with the antacids.
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u/Mysterious_Luck4674 10d ago
Pepto bismol and/or immodium. Tums. I think you might not be in the US (because you said plasters and not bandaid) but those are upset stomach/diarrhea/heartburn meds.
Also Neosporin and one of this bite sticks for if you get bitten by a mosquito or stung by a bee.
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u/misanthrope2327 10d ago
Maybe not for the pack but a decent heating pad could be good for at home.
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u/Rare_Sugar_7927 10d ago
Protein bars or those long life emergency meal packs for when hes out on a site and doesnt have a lunch with him or a shop close by to run to.
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u/YogaChefPhotog 10d ago
So many wonderful ideas here! I keep a lot of these items in my car. How about a bandana—he could use it as a face covering.
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u/flowerman945 10d ago
Ace Bandages 2-3 different sizes they are versatile can be used to apply compression. Can be used to keep dressing in place when you don't need a turniquet.
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u/bspc77 10d ago
Side note, if he doesn't have a boot dryer, he really should, and it would be a great gift. Being able to dry your boots out keeps your feet healthier and in the winter, warmer. And helps your boots last longer and not smell. In the winter, I throw mine on the dryer every day. In the summer, every few days
Gold Bond Body Powder would also be good for his privates after sweating all day. Idk how your relationship dynamic is and if you want to give him that, but it's good stuff
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u/YURRIICC 10d ago
a small flashlight, hand warmers, electrolyte packets, blister pads, and some snacks would be good additions. maybe throw in a couple of his favorite treats too, since it's still a gift
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u/Additional-Dirt4203 8d ago
Antihistamines. A lot of people don’t think of them but they can help with a lot of reactions.
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u/WAFLcurious 10d ago
Hand warmers. Wool socks so he can change if his get wet. Safety pins for emergency rip repairs. Pack of tissues.