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11□ Band‐Aids ‐ Pack lots of assorted sizes of band‐aids, as they are the very basic first aid item for minor injuries.
□ Aspirin / ibuprofen ‐ A basic pain reliever or fever reducer would be a good staple to keep on hand. If you have
children in your party, make sure you have varieties for their age.
□ Coins for emergency phone calls ‐ You will most likely have a cell phone with you on your trip, but wireless
service is not available everywhere. Pack some change so you can make a call from a pay phone if necessary.
□ Antibiotic ointment ‐ This can be used as an antibiotic treatment to ward off infection and promote healing.
□ Whistle ‐ These are used to "call" for help if you or a child become lost or injured in a remote area. Whistling is
preferred over yelling. You will lose your voice yelling, but can easily continue whistling until help arrives.
Priority 2 items
□ Sterile gauze pads ‐ For a variety of first aid needs that require more than a Band‐Aid.
□ Bandage tape ‐ Use with the sterile gauze pads for large cuts and scrapes.
□ Cotton swabs ‐ For a variety of first aid needs, especially small delicate cuts and scrapes.
□ Rubbing alcohol ‐ This can be used for a more substantial antiseptic cleaning, beyond using wipes.
□ Calamine lotion ‐ This is a good first aid treatment for rashes, like ones caused by poison ivy.
□ Safety pins – These can come in handy for many things for first aid and beyond.
□ Scissors ‐ Needed for cutting gauze and bandages to fit.
□ Bee sting kit ‐ These specialty kits bring instant relief to bee stings. If anyone camping with you is allergic,
remember to bring their EpiPen pen.
□ Pocket size facial tissues pack ‐ To build a larger first aid kit, you can add these as they can have many
applications.
□ Ipecac ‐ Use to induce vomiting in the event something poisonous is swallowed. Check with a medical
professional before doing so, as sometimes vomiting can cause more harm to the victim.
□ Triangular bandages ‐ These can provide a variety of first aid uses.
□ Hydrogen peroxide ‐ This is great for cleaning out wounds
□ Ace bandages‐ In the event of pulled muscles or sprains, these can come in very handy.
□ Burn ointment ‐ This can help relieve the pain from burns, possibly caused by campfires.
□ Antibacterial soap ‐ You may want to wash your hands thoroughly before working on anyone's wounds.
□ Butterfly bandages ‐ To bandage small cuts, you can use these.
□ First aid manual ‐ If you’re building more than a basic first aid kit, then you'll want to include one of these. It
will give direction on types of wounds, types of care, and life saving techniques such as CPR.
□ Nail clippers ‐ Some injuries will involve the hands and feet. This may be just the tool needed to fix broken or
split nails.
Priority 3 items
□ Solarcaine spray / sunburn lotion ‐ If you're camping in an area where sun exposure will be high, this would be
good to have for sunburn relief.
□ Imodium AD ‐ Take along just in case. It is better to have it than to wish you did when you really need it.
□ Tongue depressor ‐ This could actually have a variety of first aid applications.
□ Note pad / pen ‐ These can be used to journal someone's injury, or to relay information to a medical team if
conditions warrant.
□ Splinting materials ‐ For a more elaborate first aid kit you can be prepared for anything if you carry this.
□ Razor blades ‐ These can come in handy for fine cutting or shaving.
□ Plastic bags ‐ These can be used to store new first aid supplies, or to dispose of used first aid supplies.
□ Small mirror ‐ If you're building an emergency survival first aid kit, this is a must.
□ Anti‐acids ‐ These are good to have for people who are prone to heartburn, but can also come in handy for
someone that gets an upset stomach.
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