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Posted: 11/26/2020 9:32:07 PM EDT
[#1]
Duct tape, for blisters.
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Posted: 11/26/2020 10:03:35 PM EDT
[#2]
Maybe something for bug bites or repellent?
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Posted: 11/26/2020 10:14:24 PM EDT
[#3]
Immodium, Diarrhea can ruin an outing.
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Posted: 11/26/2020 10:23:21 PM EDT
[#4]
Mirror & Qtips. Medical gloves.
Get something in eye, ya don't wanna go poking around with dirty fingers |
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Posted: 11/26/2020 10:41:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Nm. I didn't read OP's post thoroughly.
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Posted: 11/27/2020 2:55:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Duct tape, for blisters. I was thinking about that. I’ll have to look for a small travel size, not a whole roll |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 2:56:09 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe something for bug bites or repellent? Good idea. That was the idea behind the cream. |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 3:00:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mirror & Qtips. Medical gloves. Get something in eye, ya don't wanna go poking around with dirty fingers Yes, I was thinking gloves as well. What’s the mirror for? Search and rescue/sos? |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 3:34:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was thinking about that. I’ll have to look for a small travel size, not a whole roll Wrap some around an old hotel key or credit card. Takes up almost no room that way. |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 6:10:11 PM EDT
[#10]
Probably a waste of space to add in burn cream and neosporin type products IMO.
I would add in a small swiss army knife that has tweezers and a nail file. Or just a set of tweezers.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 9:13:40 PM EDT
[#11]
SAM splint and a cravat would be on my list. You could still keep your kit pretty small.
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Posted: 11/27/2020 10:28:37 PM EDT
[#12]
Vet-tape
Can of disinfectant and antibiotic spray, like Dermoplast |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 10:59:03 PM EDT
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Looks good so far. I might add some moleskin if you can catch hot spots before thy run into blisters.
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Posted: 11/27/2020 11:16:21 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: For blisters, bandages, pressure bandages, sprains/strains support, butteryfly closures, etc. It is the most versatile thing you can add to your kit. |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 11:53:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was thinking about that. I’ll have to look for a small travel size, not a whole roll Get a small piece of PVC pipe, or an old hotel plastic access card and wrap the duct tape around it. easy to carry and manage. |
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Posted: 11/28/2020 12:08:41 AM EDT
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I've been carrying a first aid kit for years and years in my backpack and I don't think I've ever used it for myself but I have lots of times for other people.
Allergy pills, alcohol wipes, Benadryl, mole skin and band aids are what I've used mostly. Besides what I already said, I keep a spare set of contacts, gauze, gloves, a quick clot gauze, tourniquet, pain meds, and a couple larger bandages. I do a lot of hiking and mountain biking so I want to be set up for a compound fracture. At least to get it under control before getting higher medical attention. |
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Posted: 11/28/2020 2:07:37 AM EDT
[#17]
Moleskin
Watch battery keychain flashlight |
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Posted: 11/28/2020 11:15:30 AM EDT
[#18]
So basically a boo-boo kit as some folks call them; it's all I usually carry in my day hiking bag. A couple of Band-aids (the actual brand name that sticks, not store brands that promptly fall off), a single pack of triple antibiotic (wish I could find some with the pain reliever formula), a single Sting-eze ampule, a pair of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) tablets in a blister pack (can be broken in half for children's dose, can be crushed and added to a sip of water or chewed if needed for faster relief) and a pair of ibuprofen tablets in a blister back. I also carry a spare bandana and a pocket knife. Obviously this can be modified as warranted.
I've got far more extensive kits but for day hiking/mt biking in non-remote places I've never really felt the need to carry more. |
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Posted: 11/28/2020 5:43:23 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been carrying a first aid kit for years and years in my backpack and I don't think I've ever used it for myself but I have lots of times for other people. Besides what I already said, I keep a spare set of contacts, gauze, gloves, a quick clot gauze, tourniquet, pain meds, and a couple larger bandages. I do a lot of hiking and mountain biking so I want to be set up for a compound fracture. At least to get it under control before getting higher medical attention. What kind of allergy pills? Thanks @spearogun |
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Posted: 11/28/2020 8:06:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What kind of allergy pills? Thanks @spearogun Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will cover most allergies in most people but it does have the side effect of drowsiness and it can cause nausea in some people (25mg makes me nauseous, 50mg and I'm puking but I still carry it because it works). I carry the tablets because I can break them in half (ped dosage is 12.5mg). Gel capsules would be slightly faster acting option unless you crush the tablets (not recommending that). Claritin, Zyrtec , etc. don't always work for everyone (ex. Claritin does almost nothing for me but Zyrtec works fine). Diphenhydramine can also be used in dogs if they travel with you.* Add an Epi pen if you or your family member is allergic to any of the bee, vespidae or other stinging insects. *The Merck Veterinary Manual recommends administering 2-4mg of Benadryl per kilogram of body weight, two to three times a day. However, this dosage can vary depending on your dog’s existing medical conditions. Obviously consult your vet first! https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/v4695641 |
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Posted: 11/28/2020 8:21:56 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What kind of allergy pills? Thanks @spearogun Loratadine/Claritin. I was on a hike a couple weeks ago in Joshua Tree National Park. My girl was having bad allergies from some plant or something. I gave her a Benadryl. That worked but made her tired. After that hike I put some Claritin in the first aid kit that goes in my backpack. Simple enough |
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Posted: 11/29/2020 3:28:41 AM EDT
[#22]
Space blankets for staving off shock. Sam splints and curlex or ace bandage.
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Posted: 11/29/2020 2:27:06 PM EDT
[#23]
Leukotape
ibuprofen acetaminophen antacid tablets Imodium tablets a couple of square alcohol squares Neosporin packet[s] sunscreen chapstisck |
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Posted: 11/30/2020 8:29:10 AM EDT
[#24]
superglue
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Posted: 12/12/2020 1:07:26 AM EDT
[#25]
Tweezers for cactus needles or slivers
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Posted: 12/12/2020 6:06:15 PM EDT
[#26]
Scalpel blade/x-acto blade/needle
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Posted: 12/13/2020 6:50:30 PM EDT
[#27]
A gauze roll can do anything that a bandaid or pad can do, and more. A lot of the cheaper rolls are thin enough to probably be compressed into a tin.
Not all injuries occur during the day. One of those squeeze keychain lights is small and can be actuated with your teeth if need be. |
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Posted: 12/14/2020 9:29:44 PM EDT
[#28]
Asprin.
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Posted: 12/18/2020 7:10:46 AM EDT
[#29]
Last time I fell on the bike and got a good cut on my knee, I tried a gauze pad with tape to finish the ride. Problem was the tape initially seemed to hold (probably because I used an alcohol pad to clean it up), but once I started riding again the tape wouldn't stick to my sweaty skin (and I'm sure trying to attach it to my knee with all the stretching and motion of riding a bike helped nothing). Every branch in the woods seemed to find my knee that day, and it was brutal.
Is there something for that...to adhere even with all the sweat? I was thinking maybe the good stretchy Band-aids might work (didn't have the good ones in that kit, and the generics wouldn't survive the initial stick). |
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Posted: 12/18/2020 8:54:15 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Last time I fell on the bike and got a good cut on my knee, I tried a gauze pad with tape to finish the ride. Problem was the tape initially seemed to hold (probably because I used an alcohol pad to clean it up), but once I started riding again the tape wouldn't stick to my sweaty skin (and I'm sure trying to attach it to my knee with all the stretching and motion of riding a bike helped nothing). Every branch in the woods seemed to find my knee that day, and it was brutal. Is there something for that...to adhere even with all the sweat? I was thinking maybe the good stretchy Band-aids might work (didn't have the good ones in that kit, and the generics wouldn't survive the initial stick). 3M Coban. |
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Posted: 12/18/2020 10:05:47 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Last time I fell on the bike and got a good cut on my knee, I tried a gauze pad with tape to finish the ride. Problem was the tape initially seemed to hold (probably because I used an alcohol pad to clean it up), but once I started riding again the tape wouldn't stick to my sweaty skin (and I'm sure trying to attach it to my knee with all the stretching and motion of riding a bike helped nothing). Every branch in the woods seemed to find my knee that day, and it was brutal. Is there something for that...to adhere even with all the sweat? I was thinking maybe the good stretchy Band-aids might work (didn't have the good ones in that kit, and the generics wouldn't survive the initial stick). You could use a self-adhesive bandage like they use on your arm after giving blood to hold the gauze in place. Also, a tube of oral analgesic gel may be a good idea. It may sound silly, but it can even be used to help numb the area while getting a bad splinter out and things like that. It would probably help in situations like that with kids more than anything, but it does work. It helps numb a toe while trying to dig out an ingrown toe nail too... |
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Posted: 12/18/2020 11:13:00 AM EDT
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I think a lot of people are forgetting this part:
"To start off, this isn’t an IFAK, I have that and this will serve a different purpose. This will be a small, lightweight, and portable first aid kit for General our doors activity. Ideally it will all fot in a tin, about the size of an alto is container." and this: "Edit: To be clear, this is geared towards kids. A lot of the minor scrapes and stings can be annoying and bothersome in the short term, but definitely manageable until we can get home and clean it up (assuming no allergies). But with kids, having a band aid available can make a huge difference)" He's talking about a "boo boo kit" as some folks call them, he says in the first sentence that he has a 1st aid kit already. |
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Posted: 12/18/2020 12:32:24 PM EDT
[#33]
Wrap the tape around your sharpie.
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Posted: 12/18/2020 6:19:48 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I think a lot of people are forgetting this part: and this: He's talking about a "boo boo kit" as some folks call them, he says in the first sentence that he has a 1st aid kit already. Guilty as charged. 
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Posted: 12/21/2020 1:39:05 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I was thinking about that. I’ll have to look for a small travel size, not a whole roll I rarely get blisters anymore, but I've had a folded sock, small rock I was too lazy to remove, or my feet got wet and soft and became "hot spots". For prevention of blisters I've found KT or Leuko tape far better than duct tape. Buy a 2" role and you can cut to fit inside your booboo kit. A flat Fresnel lens/magnifier Sliver-Gripper tweezers Mini scissors (Swiss Army a good and back up tweezers are okay) Anti-itch pads for bug bits/stings As for Band-Aids, I really like knuckle bandages as they are pretty versatile on various body parts. I would also upgrade to include the water-proof bandages. Kids sweat like whores in church and love playing in the water and rolling around in the dirt. The waterproof bandages hold up much better than the cheaper plastic strip bandages. I think the rest is fine for a kid's booboo kit. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 1/1/2021 2:14:44 PM EDT
[#36]
I second the recommendations for a pair of tweezers and small swiss army knife (if you don't already have one). Really, the only tools in the knife I'd need are the blade, and the scissors. You need some way to cut things.
Another item that is tiny and light weight I recommend is the "tick twister". This is a small, green plastic tool that is a miniature version of the end of a claw hammer that you use to pull nails out. Except you use this to work your way under the body of a tick and pull the insect out. I can tell you they work, and once I discovered them, I got one for me and my brothers to keep in the glove box of their car. I have probably removed 4 ticks already with mine, since they are a thing in my area and we are outdoors a lot. I added a tiny zip lock bag (from AR springs) to each tick-tool kit in case they wanted to save the tick to have it checked. They are really small tools (like the size of a large paper clip) and will fit in any kit, but will definitely make tick removal easy. I just checked amazon. They run about $5, but they have a 9 pack for $21, which is a great deal. ETA: amazon link to the one I used. https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Twister-Remover-Small-Large/dp/B00ZI31CGA |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 7:57:23 PM EDT
[#37]
I have a "mini kit".
Two of them actually; identical. One for my overnight bag and one for my day pack. Pelican 1010 Micro Case containing mini first aid kit: 1) Small tube of Neosporin; 0.5oz 2) Band Aids 3) Pill vial w/Tylenol and Ibuprofen 4) Q-Tips 5) One single edge razor blade 6) Two ammonia inhalants 7) Two safety pins |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 8:21:33 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Last time I fell on the bike and got a good cut on my knee, I tried a gauze pad with tape to finish the ride. Problem was the tape initially seemed to hold (probably because I used an alcohol pad to clean it up), but once I started riding again the tape wouldn't stick to my sweaty skin (and I'm sure trying to attach it to my knee with all the stretching and motion of riding a bike helped nothing). Every branch in the woods seemed to find my knee that day, and it was brutal. Is there something for that...to adhere even with all the sweat? I was thinking maybe the good stretchy Band-aids might work (didn't have the good ones in that kit, and the generics wouldn't survive the initial stick). Strength Tape (brand name.) For even better adhesion, paint the area around the injury with benzoin tincture, let it dry a few minutes, and apply the tape to it. Even in the shower the tape won’t come off. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 6:29:46 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Strength Tape (brand name.) For even better adhesion, paint the area around the injury with benzoin tincture, let it dry a few minutes, and apply the tape to it. Even in the shower the tape won’t come off. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Last time I fell on the bike and got a good cut on my knee, I tried a gauze pad with tape to finish the ride. Problem was the tape initially seemed to hold (probably because I used an alcohol pad to clean it up), but once I started riding again the tape wouldn't stick to my sweaty skin (and I'm sure trying to attach it to my knee with all the stretching and motion of riding a bike helped nothing). Every branch in the woods seemed to find my knee that day, and it was brutal. Is there something for that...to adhere even with all the sweat? I was thinking maybe the good stretchy Band-aids might work (didn't have the good ones in that kit, and the generics wouldn't survive the initial stick). Strength Tape (brand name.) For even better adhesion, paint the area around the injury with benzoin tincture, let it dry a few minutes, and apply the tape to it. Even in the shower the tape won’t come off. Leukotape seems to stick to anything once it has some time to adhere to the skin |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 8:42:52 PM EDT
[#40]
My problem with Leukotape is that it peels up from my socks when I use it to cover a blister or apply it to prevent blisters. Strength tape and benzoin tincture can be walked on for 2-3 days before a corner (rounded off) will start to lift.
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Posted: 4/28/2021 1:17:57 PM EDT
[#41]
Coban, bandaids, superglue.
ASA, Benadryl, Immodium, and ibuprofen. If you can get it zofran. Other than the coban most will fit in a small container |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 1:29:20 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a "mini kit". Two of them actually; identical. One for my overnight bag and one for my day pack. Pelican 1010 Micro Case containing mini first aid kit: 1) Small tube of Neosporin; 0.5oz 2) Band Aids 3) Pill vial w/Tylenol and Ibuprofen 4) Q-Tips 5) One single edge razor blade 6) Two ammonia inhalants 7) Two safety pins Save weight and space, put that stuff in a Ziploc. I love Ziploc freezer bags for all sorts of stuff. 
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Posted: 7/28/2021 11:35:56 PM EDT
[#43]
@AesopsWildBoar
Have kids, I've been carrying this basic kit in a 2x3" ziplock for years. it goes in a pocket, cheap to replace if you lose or wash it. Gets used all the time. most of the stuff listed above requires an external bag, or backpack. Which is great, I keep a car kit, backpack kit, etc. pocket knife edc type stuff, but this is the one that I have on me more often than not and gets used. Just refill when you are home next. pro tip, gorilla or Med tape the bag edges to make it last longer. 2 x alcohol pads 1 x mini neosporin packet w/pain relief (saves the most days) 2 x kids chewable acetaminophen in the individual blister pack (ibp is usually harder to find in the blister, I feel that works better & longer but haven't seen it in a while) 2 x kids chewable benadryl (= 1 adult tab) 2 x aspirin 2 x Motrin (adults Aka moms) 1 x 2"x2" gauze pad 1 x 2"x2" non-adherent dressing 1 x 2gram celox powder(said to work with ppl on blood thinners so I carry it for the grandparents mostly) ~24" of 1" 3m duropore tape, flat folded on itself to fit in the baggie ~5 kid logo'd bandaids of misc size and type 2 x 3m waterproof bandaids 2 lactose digestion tabs (one of mine doesn't digest dairy too well so if he is eating a bunch of ice cream I'll give him one) past that it's probably improvised t shirt dressings and rag& stick TQ, but you are pretty capable with the above for minor stuff. So good luck! Hope that helps a bit! |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 1:13:26 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I was thinking about that. I'll have to look for a small travel size, not a whole roll |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 1:15:41 PM EDT
[#45]
I call that a boo boo kit.
Dermabond 4 OTC meds Tylenol Ibuprofen Immodium Benadryl. Add Real Sudophederine if you can get it. Tylenol and Ibuprofen can be taken together for severe pain. Benadryl is a sleep agent as well as an allery med. |
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Posted: 8/5/2021 7:36:40 PM EDT
[#46]
Travel sized bottle of contact solution. It works as for washing debris out of eyes and wounds.
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Posted: 8/9/2021 8:44:46 AM EDT
[#47]
If you go with your wife/girlfriend/concubine, throw a tampon in.
Working first aid at football stadiums, it's amazing how often you'd be asked for those. |
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Posted: 8/9/2021 9:23:23 AM EDT
[#48]
Spenco 2nd skin blister pads work better than duct tape.
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Posted: 8/9/2021 2:37:58 PM EDT
[#49]
Related to the tweezers- "A good magnifying glass". It really helps getting the tiny splinters and slivers out.
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Posted: 8/9/2021 2:38:31 PM EDT
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Cold pack.
If you live in jumping cactus territory, a comb to remove the cactus without touching the thing, and then long nosed pliers to remove any remaining spines. I keep this in the glove box of my ATV because shit actually did happen. 
Steri-strips Telfa pads and med tape. (gauze pads stick to things and generally suck, Telfa type is mo betta, buy big ones and use cutters to make the appropriate size) Chapstik Salonpas pain relief patches Refresh Tears eye drops Bactine cleans wounds and also has pain relief, does not sting (better for kiddos) Neosporin Ace bandage Q-tip applicators (I am also putting together an ouchie kit right now) 
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