Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Appendix B:
First-aid Kit
A typical first-aid kit may contain more items than you might think necessary. These
are just the basics. Prepackaged kits in waterproof bags (Atwater Carey and Adven-
ture Medical make a variety of kits) are available. Even though there are quite a few
items listed here, they pack down into a small space:
Ace bandages or Spenco joint wraps
Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin or the generic equivalent)
Aspirin or acetaminophen
Band-Aids
Benadryl or the generic equivalent, diphenhydramine (in case of allergic reactions)
Butterfly-closure bandages
Epinephrine in a prefilled syringe (for people known to have severe allergic reac-
tions to such things as bee stings)
Gauze (one roll)
Gauze compress pads (a half-dozen 4- x 4-inch pads)
Hydrogen peroxide or iodine
Insect repellent
Matches or pocket lighter
Moleskin/Spenco “Second Skin”
Sunscreen
Whistle (it's more effective in signaling rescuers than your voice)
