Adhesive bandages (assorted)
Wound CareAssorted sterile adhesive bandages — the most-used item in any first aid kit.
- Approx. cost
- $3–$10
- Weight
- 1–2 oz per assortment
- Used in
- 1 kit
Purpose
Cover minor cuts, blisters, and abrasions to keep them clean.
Used in kits
- Home First Aid Kit
First Aid
Alternatives
- Gauze + medical tape— Covers sizes bandages don’t.
Maintenance notes
- Replace when wrappers yellow or adhesive dries out — roughly every 2–3 years.
- Heat kills adhesive; refresh vehicle-kit bandages yearly.
Buying considerations
- Fabric bandages stick and flex better than plastic.
- Include knuckle/fingertip shapes — the sizes you actually run out of.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor