A well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have. First aid kits come in many shapes and sizes. You can purchase one from the Red Cross Store or your local American Red Cross chapter.

Having a well-stocked first aid kit in your house will allow you to respond quickly to a wide variety of emergencies. Here are 27 essential items to include in your first aid kit.

Our first-aid kit list of items for the outdoors includes wound coverings, medications, treatments, tools, personal care items and much more.