DAY HIKER'S FIRST-AID KIT
- Gauze pads (3"X3") -wound care
- Tape - adhesive or duct (wind around 2 tongue depressors or 3 popsicle sticks - splints)
- Triple antibiotic ointment or wipes -infection prevention
- Tweezers - splinters, ticks
- Knife or bandage scissors
- Band-aids (assorted) - wound care
- Ace elastic bandage (3") - sprains
- Safety pin - splinters, splinting uses)
- Roller gauze (3") - wound care
- Accident report form, or plain paper - send out for rescuers
- Pencil
- Moleskin/Molefoam - blister protection
- Second Skin - blister treatment
- Aspirin - chest pain
- Ibuprofen or Aleve - orthopedic pain/injuries
- Benadryl - allergic reactions
- Latex gloves - bodily fluids, wound irrigation through tiny hole
- Sunscreen
- Whistle - to summon help
- Insect repellent
- Personal information sheet (med.'s, allergies, emergency contacts)
- Optional - SAM Splint - padded bendable aluminum.
PLACE ITEMS IN A CLEARLY-MARKED SMALL STUFF SACK OR TUPPERWEAR CONTAINER.
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