Whether heading out for a long-distance hike or a shorter ramble in the wilderness, packing a first aid kit can make a significant difference if you sustain an injury or encounter difficulties outdoors. More items will comprise a comprehensive first aid kit, whereas the below are recommendations for the essentials in a small first aid kit to fit comfortably into a day-pack.
Essential first aid kit items:
- Antiseptic wipes
- Adhesive bandages
- Assorted bandages
- Blister pads
- Tweezers and scissors
- Water treatment tablets
- Antihistamine for allergic reactions
- Antiseptic cream
- Ibuprofen (or another preferred pain-relief medication)
- Salt sachets or electrolyte powders
- Insect sting repellant and treatment
- Safety pins
- Hand sanitiser
- Anti-diarrheal pills
- Cotton swabs
- Multi-tool
- Foil blanket
- Duct tape
- Sterile gauze pads
- Bandana (to double as a sling)
- Sterile gloves
- Lip salve (SPF 50+)
- Suncream (SPF 50+)
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