A Camping First Aid Kit is a Must Have Item
You've just selected your tent campsite and have started to set-up your tent, when one of your kids comes running to you with a cut finger. Just then you remember you didn't pack a first aid kit. You're not the only one, many campers and hikers often set-out without any sort of first aid equipment. Accidents, as you can see, can and do happen from time to time. However, with a little time and money you can be prepared for most emergencies.
You have a couple of options when it comes to putting together a camping first aid kit - buy a pre-made one or build your own. When you decide to design your own first aid kit, think of the probable injuries you may encounter: cuts, scrapes, sprains, strains, dislocations and breaks, burns, bites and stings, headaches and minor aches, nausea and diarrhea.
Here's a basic list of items for your camping first aid kit:
* Brightly colored fanny pack - to hold your first aid kit ingredients
* Flashlight w/batteries - a small one that fits in a pocket of your fanny pack
* Whistle and mirror - for signaling for help
* Tweezers and a magnifying glass - for removing slivers or ticks
* Scissors - one to cut gauze and bandage tape
* Alcohol wipes - for cleaning needles, clippers, tweezers, and to clean off the affected area you're treating
* Aloe Vera Gel - for minor burns - including sunburn, and skin rashes
* Neosporin - for minor cuts
* Bandages - various sizes, 4x4 gauze, roll gauze, and adhesive tape
* Splint material - bandana and large safety pins
* Antiseptic - to wash out cuts and scrapes
* Handbook for first aid - provides instructions for most emergencies
* Tylenol or Motrin for adults and children
* Benadryl - for allergic reactions
* Pepto-Bismol (chewable tablets) - for anti-nausea, anti-diarrhea, and antacid
* Saline solution - eye wash and to irrigate other wounds
* Bug spray
* Non-latex medical gloves - for those performing first aid
* Bee sting and snake bite kit as appropriate
Also its a good idea to bring any medications specific to those at your campsite (prescriptions, inhalers, diabetic supplies, etc).
As you can see, you don't want to leave home without a Camping First Aid Kit. You never know when you might need one. Be prepared.
You have a couple of options when it comes to putting together a camping first aid kit - buy a pre-made one or build your own. When you decide to design your own first aid kit, think of the probable injuries you may encounter: cuts, scrapes, sprains, strains, dislocations and breaks, burns, bites and stings, headaches and minor aches, nausea and diarrhea.
Here's a basic list of items for your camping first aid kit:
* Brightly colored fanny pack - to hold your first aid kit ingredients
* Flashlight w/batteries - a small one that fits in a pocket of your fanny pack
* Whistle and mirror - for signaling for help
* Tweezers and a magnifying glass - for removing slivers or ticks
* Scissors - one to cut gauze and bandage tape
* Alcohol wipes - for cleaning needles, clippers, tweezers, and to clean off the affected area you're treating
* Aloe Vera Gel - for minor burns - including sunburn, and skin rashes
* Neosporin - for minor cuts
* Bandages - various sizes, 4x4 gauze, roll gauze, and adhesive tape
* Splint material - bandana and large safety pins
* Antiseptic - to wash out cuts and scrapes
* Handbook for first aid - provides instructions for most emergencies
* Tylenol or Motrin for adults and children
* Benadryl - for allergic reactions
* Pepto-Bismol (chewable tablets) - for anti-nausea, anti-diarrhea, and antacid
* Saline solution - eye wash and to irrigate other wounds
* Bug spray
* Non-latex medical gloves - for those performing first aid
* Bee sting and snake bite kit as appropriate
Also its a good idea to bring any medications specific to those at your campsite (prescriptions, inhalers, diabetic supplies, etc).
As you can see, you don't want to leave home without a Camping First Aid Kit. You never know when you might need one. Be prepared.
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