First-Aid Kits
Your First-Aid Kit is one of the most important items you should have with you on any outing.
Homemade
Homemade kits are often the best ones for minimalist trips. You pack just what you need and you have and know what's in your kit.
Basic Kit
Quart Sized Freezer Bag
3 or 4 inch rolled gauze (can be cut up for many uses)
Duct tape or cloth tape rolled around pencil/pen
Few Band-Aids
Non-Latex Gloves rolled up
Blister Kit
Moleskin
Precut your moleskin or ideally bring scissors (can be a tool in your Swiss Army Knife)
Medication Pack
Prescription meds
Personal use Over-the-Counter meds prescribed by medical provider
Advanced Kit
Quart Sized Freezer Bag
3 or 4 inch rolled gauze (can be cut up for many uses)
4x4 gauze
3 or 4 inch Elastic warp
Duct tape or cloth tape rolled around pencil/pen
Assortment of Band-Aids
PPE
Non-Latex Gloves rolled up
Hand sanitizer or small bar of soap
Wound Closure Kit
Mini tube tincture of Benzoin
Steri-Strips
3ml vial of Betadine or Betadine pads
Blister Kit
Moleskin
Precut your moleskin or ideally bring scissors (can be a tool in your Swiss Army Knife)
Needle
Alcohol pads
Paper tape
Optional - SAM Splint - flattened
Medication Pack
Prescription meds
Personal use Over-the-Counter meds prescribed by medical provider
Other Gear
Fox 40 Classic Whistle