The
following items should be considered when outfitting a basic first-aid kit:
- 1
elastic-roll bandage
- Aspirin
or ibuprofen
- Adhesive
tape
- Alcohol
swabs
- Antacid
- Antihistamine
- Antiseptic
ointment
- Adhesive
bandages, assorted sizes
- Bug
repellent
- Bulb
irrigating syringe
- Butterfly
bandages
- Chemical
heat and cold packs
- Dry-wash
pads or wipes
- Diarrhea
medicine
- Gauze
pads
- Hydrocortisone
cream (soothes allergic skin)
- Mirror,
small and unbreakable
- Moleskin,
1 or 2 packets
- Cotton
swab, sterile, packaged in pairs
- Safety
pins
- Scissors
(Swiss Army Pen Knife has scissors, small blade and nail file)
- Sunscreen
- Triangular
bandage
- Tweezers
Inspect
the contents before every trip and make sure the tools are clean and supplies
in good condition. Replace expired medicines and add items you wished you had
brought on the last trip. Make sure the container is durable and waterproof
and stow it in an accessible compartment of your backpack.
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