In general first aid kits should be designed in accordance with the number of trippers,
medical training, environment to be encountered, and distance away from advanced medical
services. Your first aid kit should be easily identifiable and stored in a waterproof
casing. All supplies within it should stored in ziploc bags and labelled clearly. Before
setting out, let each tripper know where the first aid kit is stored, and explain how to
use the supplies. If I have forgotten an item, please email
me.
| Basic First Aid Kit | Add or subtract items depending on knowledge level, number of trippers, and environment to be encountered. | |
|---|---|---|
| first aid booklet paper and pencil bandaids - asstd sizes sterile gauze pads roll(s) of gauze 2"+4" sterile eye pad(s) hypo tape Microshield triangular bandage(s) non-stick sterile pads tensor bandage large pressure dressing |
waterproof penlight wooden tongue depressors irrigation syringe oral thermometer hypothermia thermometer finger splints SAM splints wire splints duct tape needle-nose pliers sharp folding knife |
safety razor alcohol swabs peroxide swabs steryle eye wash liquid soap sewing needle safety pins sharp strong scissors disposable scalpels tweezers latex or vinyl gloves space blanket |
In Canada it is against the law to administer a drug (even an over-the-counter drug) to another person, unless you are licensed to do so. For this reason, if you wish to carry the following items, they should be kept in a separate kit for personal use only.
| Personal Items | Add or subtract items as appropriate. |
|---|---|
| antiseptic ointment oil of cloves hydrocortisone cream anti-bacterial ointment asprin and acetaminophen decongestants iodine prednisone Rx penicillin Rx |
insect repellant sunblock epinepherine injection kit anti-nausea tablets calomine Lotion electrolyte tablets/powder dextrose tablets/gel instant chemical cold packs hand warmer |