Bactine (or Bandaid brand antiseptic wash) is the unsung hero. 2% Lidocaine!
I take a little bactine towelette with me on mountain bike, road bike or motorcycle rides.
When you get the aforementioned rash. Squeeze the bactine juice over the whole wound and wait five minutes. The now numb wound can now be properly scrubbed, irrigated and dressed, PAIN FREE!!!
I am continually amazed at how many people do not understand the remarkable properties of Bactine followed by Neosporin.
I carry a tiny first aid kit with me almost everywhere. It fits in a little omni seal hunting license pouch about the size of a credit card. It contains:
1. 2 packets of 2 Advil or Aleve
2. 2 packets of Bactine wipes
3. 2 foils of Neosporin Plus
4. several fabric bandaids
5. 1 Benadryl
6. 2 Claritin or equivalent
7. cash
8. ID
9. Medical card and emergency contacts.
I have one in my attache, one in my enduro jacket, several mixed in with my cycling stuff, one in my shooting stuff, several mixed in with my hunting stuff...
I bought the stuff in bulk from Costco, and just assembled a bunch for about 20 bucks...