One of the things that is often forgotten when people buy sports training equipment is a sports first aid kit
. Although it's not pleasant to think about the fact that you may need one, accidents do happen and a well stocked kit could well be a lifesaver one day.
Undoubtedly one of the best ways of getting a good sports first aid kit is to buy a ready made one from a good sports training equipment or specialist sports medical supplier. These kits are often tailored to a specific sport and the contents of the kit will vary greatly from one to another. For instance, water based sports are going to have greatly different contents than a kit made for rugby or football.
Once you buy the kit it is also important that you make sure that it is well maintained. If you use two or three bandages then make sure you put two or three bandages back into the pack. It is also vital that you keep note of things that have a shelf life like eye-wash and muscle rubs. It is not usual for any drugs to be included in first aid kits. A lot of sports first aid kits also come with things like ice packs but it is no use having ice packs if you don't remember to freeze them before you may need to use the kit. Ice packs offer a lot of relief when they are needed so it's always a good idea to make sure if you have them that they are kept cold.
A good first aid kit isn't expensive and may well save a life one day. It is well worth the small investment and also some investment in making sure that at least two people who will always be around are trained in basic first aid.