Inflatable Kayak Blog

Superglue has a variety of uses, mostly for gluing things together, duh. However, one of superglue’s lesser-known uses is for skin cuts. There is a medical formulation of superglue called “Dermabond” that is used to close wounds, help stop bleeding and minimize skin irritations. In many cases, however, plain old superglue will get the job done. It tends to work better than a strip bandage and instances of irritation are rare.

Always use an unopened tube of glue. Clean the cut and pinch it closed. Dab a drop or two of superglue directly on the cut then spread it along the length of the cut with something clean. Because it is watertight it also seals out infecting agents and keeps the cut dry when you’re paddling. Since the small tube doesn’t take up much space, superglue can be a handy addition to any outdoor kit for camping or picnics or your dry bag for paddling.