First Aid Kit Contents:

• Adhesive tape
• Adhesive foam (for blisters and hot spots)
• Antiseptic cleaner (ie Bactine)
• Bandaids
• Gauze pads
• Latex Gloves
• Medications (ibuprofin, antibiotic cream, etc)
• “Extractor” snake and insect bite kit
• Moleskin or Second Skin
• Premoistened towelettes
• Splints
• Scissors
• Small flashlight
• Space blanket
• Thermometers (for hypothermia and fevers)
• Tweezers
• Needles (for breaking blisters and removing splinters)

(Backpacking Primer, Lori Saldanas)

• Instructions
• Antiseptic towelettes
• Antibiotic ointment
• Adhesive bandages
• Adhesive tape
• Gause pads (large and small)
• Butterfly closures
• Roll gause
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Needle
• Triangular bandage
• Elastic bandage
• Aspirin, Aceteminophen, Ibuprofin
• Safety pins
• Moleskin
• Iodine tablets
• Extractor (for snake bite)
• Personal meds
• Coins for phone calls
• Paper and pencil to write down instructions

For a longer trip, consult with a doctor about bringing:

• Broad-spectrum antibiotics
• Prescription pain killers (ie Tylenol with Codine)
• Dental repair kit
• Benadryl
• Anti-diarrea medicine
• Laxitive
• Thermometer

(Hiking and Backpacking by Eric Seaborg and Ellen Dudley)