First-Aid Kits

Your First-Aid Kit is one of the most important items you should have with you on any outing. 

Subpages:

Wilderness Individual First-Aid Kit

Commercial First-Aid Kits

BSA First-Aid Kits 

Scoutmaster First-Aid Kits

Reputable Medical Supply Resources

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. 

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

• Wilderness Expedition First Aid Notes

  • Field notes on common wilderness challenges

  • Wilderness Expedition First Aid Field Notes 

    • Intended for use by Wilderness First Aid graduates

  • Wilderness Expedition Medical Provider Field Notes

    • Intended for use by Medical Providers