FirstAid Kits for
Camping
Any time you take you or your family on an outdoor adventure,
whether it be a weeklong camping trip or an afternoon hike in the
backcountry, taking along a first aid kit is something to think
about. You never know when you might get a scrape, bug bite,
or even a headache. Take some time to read these ideas about camping first-aid kits so you will be prepared
the next time nature
calls.
Pre-assembled first aid kits for camping and outdoors are great
for beginner campers or the more seasoned mountaineers. These
firstaid kits are have all the basic items needed and are easily
stored and can be reused and repacked. First-Aid kits can vary
in price, contents and size from miniature to large but they typically include band-aides,
antibacterial ointment, an assortment of bandages, sting relief,
pain medication, gauze, tape and blister care.
Whether you decide to purchase a pre-assembled camping first aid
kit or build your own, here are some of the essentials that should
be in every firstaid kit:
Backpacking and Camping First Aid Checklist
 | Identifiable Packaging: Use a packaging system that is
easily identifiable by using reflective tape for easy location
in low light conditions and make sure all compartments are
easily accessible with clear vinyl sides. |
| Manual or Literature for First-Aid
Care: Be sure you
either know some first aid basics or have a comprehensive
instruction booklet that explains how to handle emergencies. |
| Bandages: Be sure to include an array of basic bandages,
athletic tape, medical tape, gauze pads, gauze wraps, elastic
bandages, wound closure butterfly bandages and blister control
items. |
| Medication: Pain medication, calamine lotion,
anti-bacterial ointment, prescription medications, cough drops,
eye drops, antihistamine, lip balm, antiseptics, antacids, diarrhea
treatment, burn ointment, sunscreens and lotion for low humidity
conditions. |
| Tools: Tweezers, mirror, knife or scissors, razor
blade, magnifying glass, needle and thread, and safety pins. |
| Misc: Bee sting kit, snake bit kit, handy wipes,
plastic gloves, instant ice pack, splint, emergency blankets,
insect repellent, matches and an emergency compass. |
With all these camping first aid items in mind, you must also
consider how many people will be with you on your adventure and if
they are going to be prepared for some type of emergency. In
most cases it might be a good idea to carry more firstaid items than
needed just to be on the safe side.
For more information on camping first aid, I recommend
checking out Backcountry.com
to see some pictures of variety of kits. They have a very comprehensive checklist
and many articles on the topic as well as all the first-aid items
you will need for your next camping adventure.
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