First Aid Kits

Another great way to be prepared is to prepare a first aid kit. These are great to have on road trips, camping/backpacking trips, in our 72 hour kits, in the trunk of the car, in the house, etc.

BANDAGING:

*Sterile dressings to stop bleeding

*2 absorbent cloth dressings (5x9 inches)

*5 sterile gauze pads (3x3 inches)

*5 sterile gauze pads (4x4 inches)

*2 triangle bandages

*Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes (25+)

*1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)

*1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)

*Moleskin

1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)

MEDICATION:

*Over-the-counter medicines: Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen, aspirin (2) or other pain relievers; laxative; anti-diarrhea medication; Benadryl for allergic reactions

*Prescription medication: diabetic insulin and supplies; heart medication; asthma inhaler; antacid

TOOLS:

*2 pairs of disposable gloves

*Scissors

*1 breathing barrier (if you have children or an infant consider getting ones to fit them as well)

*Oral thermometer

*Tweezers

*Cotton tip swabs and cotton balls

*1 space blanket

*1 instant cold compress

*First aid instruction booklet

DISINFECTANT/OINTMENT:

*Cleansing agent/soap or antibiotic towelettes with disinfectant (5+ packets)

*Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection (5+ packets)

*2 hydrcortisone ointment packets

*Anti-inch medication: hydrocortisone cream

*Burn ointment and aloe vera gel

*Eye wash solution to flush the eyes

EXTRAS:

*Prepaid cell phone

*Radio with extra batteries

*Pocket knife

*Ready to eat food like granola bars

*Water purification kit

*GPS

Sources:

Red cross

WTA

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