Basic First-Aid Kit Items

Here is a First-Aid Checklist
the ten essentials of a first aid kit

Bandages

• Assorted Adhesive Bandages
• Gauze
• Athletic Tape
• Blister Treatments (moleskin)
• Burn dressing
• Splints and elastic wraps

Medication and ointments/lotions

• Ibuprofen
• Antibiotic ointments
• Antacid tablets
• Antidiarrheal pills
• Rehydration salts
• Prescription Medicines
• Antiseptic towelettes
• sunscreen
• bug repellent

Basic tools

• • Headlamp or Flashlight
  • CPR breathing barrier
  • Tweezers
  • Small mirror
  • Blunt tip scissors
  • Razor blade or knife
  • Bee-sting kit
  • Tick remover
  • A whistle
  • Heat-Reflecting Blanket

Advanced Tools

• Personal Locator Beacon
• Satellite Messenger

First-Aid Training

• Outdoor first-aid courses
• wilderness medicine classes