Backpacking First-Aid Checklist


Backpacking First-Aid Checklist Backpacking First-Aid Checklist
Basic Tools
- Comprehensive first-aid manual
- Emergency blanket
- Magnifying glass
- Small mirror
- Tweezers
- Needle and thread
- Safety pins
- Scissors
- Small knife or multi-use tool
- Razor blade
- Matches/lighter
- Thermometer
- Adhesive tape
- Duct tape
Bandages
- Adhesive bandages (various sizes)
- Butterfly bandages
- Triangular bandage
- Large compress bandage
- Wire splint
- Elastic-wrap bandage
- Gauze pads
- Gauze wraps
- Safety gloves
- Medical tape
Medications/Treatments
- Antiseptic wipes
- Anti-bacterial ointment
- Aspirin
- Burn ointment
- Prescription medicines
- Snake-bite kit
- Cough drops
- Eye drops
- Foot powder
- Antihistamine
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm (with sun protection)
- Vitamins
- Salt tablets
- Antacid tablets
- Insect repellent
- Iodine
- Calamine lotion
- Moleskin/2nd Skin
- Biodegradable soap
- Towelettes