Hand sanitizer

Purpose

Reduce germs before eating and after messy tasks or first aid.

Used in kits

• Weekend Camping Kit

  Camping

• Mountain Hiking First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Winter Vehicle Recovery Kit

  Vehicle

• Motorcycle Touring Tool Kit

  Vehicle

• Severe Weather Home Shelter Kit

  Home Emergency

• Storm Chasing Support Kit

  Home Emergency

• Leatherworking Starter Kit

  Make your own gear (MYOG)

• Sewing Machine Service Kit

  Make your own gear (MYOG)

• Fly Fishing Streamside Kit

  Fishing

• Ice Fishing Day Kit

  Fishing

• Offshore Boat Emergency Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Kayak Day Trip Safety Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Family Day Hike Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

• Ultralight Overnight Backpacking Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

• Volunteer EMS Response Bag

  Work & Field Operations

• Mobile IT Support Kit

  Electronics & Radio

• Small Electronics Repair Kit

  Electronics & Radio

• Ham Radio Field Day Kit

  Electronics & Radio

• Portable Astrophotography Kit

  Hobby & Making

• Dog Hiking Safety Kit

  Pets & Animals

• Pet Evacuation Go-Bag

  Pets & Animals

Alternatives

• Soap and water— Better for visibly dirty hands; not always available.
• Sanitizing wipes— Clean surfaces too; bulkier.

Maintenance notes

• Replace when it thickens or the alcohol evaporates.

Buying considerations

• 60%+ alcohol is the effective threshold.
• A small bottle clips to a bag or belt.