An emergency kit for a cyclist needs to be as compact as possible. Look for small, compact, flat items to put into this kit. It is important that the soap dish be two pieces so that all the contents will fit inside. The bungee cords will keep it from coming open. Many of the suggested items can be found in the travel-size section or checkout lanes of discount stores and drug stores.
To assemble: Carefully fit all but the bungee cords into the bottom of the soap dish. Some may be laid above the top edge of the dish. Tape or glue a list of the contents inside the lid. Lay the lid on top and secure the soap dish closed with the two bungee cords perpendicular to each other and around the soap dish.
- Two-piece travel soap dish (about 4-1/2” l x 3-1/4” w x 2” d)
- 2 mini bungee cords about 9” long
- Mylar emergency blanket
- Mini flashlight
- Packet of 2 acetaminophen
- Packet of 2 ibuprofen
- Packet of 2 Pepto Bismol tablets
- Flat paper drinking cup (often included with travel packs of medication)
- Small disk container of dental floss
- Small package of gum
- Small (about 2-1/4” long) pocketknife with scissors
- Book of matches
- Flat directional compass
- Credit card tool with tools such as bottle opener, flat screwdriver, awl, lens, tweezers, toothpick, ruler
- Sewing kit with thread, needle, buttons, safety pins (in a small plastic bag or envelope)
- First aid tape (wrap a length of tape around a long bead, peg, or short length of dowel)
- 4 antibiotic adhesive bandages
- 2 gauze pads
- 2 wound wipes
- mini resealable bag (2×3)
