Be sure to bring along a well stocked first-aid kit along on your camping trip. A complete first aid kit will include the following:

Bandages

  • Self adhesive bandaids, assorted sizes
  • Tensor bandage
  • Triangular bandage
  • Antiseptic pads
  • Sterile gauze, assorted sizes
  • Moleskin

Medication, Ointments, Lotions

  • Small bottle of hydrogen peroxide (labelled)
  • Small bottle of calamine lotion (labelled)
  • Sunscreen
  • Pain reliever
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Medication for diarrhea
  • Insect repellent

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • First aid tape
  • Needle and thread
  • Candle
  • Waterproof matches
  • Whistle
  • Compass
  • Safety pins
  • Ziplock bags

Miscellaneous

  • First aid reference book
  • Disposable gloves
  • Several quarters
  • Pencil and paper
  • Blanket