What Do I Need In My First Aid Kit?
April 14th, 2008 Wade
This is a question we should all be asking ourselves as we prepare for the upcoming warm weather and all the outdoor fun we’re going to be having. Fist Aid Kits are perhaps the most important piece of gear you’ll take with you into the wilderness.
So what do you need inside? This really all depends on which outdoor activities you’ll be partaking in. Different activities will have different sets of hazards. If you are fishing, you may need to bring along first-aid for cuts or pricks from those hooks. If you are camping you may want to be sure you have everything you need to treat burns since you’ll most likely have a fire and be cooking. Backpacking and hiking often see twisted ankles. And so on…
If you already have a First Aid Kit, now may be the time to pull it out and restock. You can replace bandages alcohol pads and ointments you depleted last year. You will also need to check the expiration dates on any medications.
Here are some excellent First Aid Kits, ranging from basic needs (lightweight) to more advanced kits.
Adventure Medical Kits - Solo Kit - $10.95 (regularly $17)
Adventure Medical Kits - Travelers First Aid - $21.95 (regularly $36.50)
Adventure Medical Kits - Marine 400 Kit - $77.95 (regularly $120)
No matter which kit you use, don’t leave home without it. It could save your life!
Entry Filed under: Adventure Racing, Adventure Travel, Backpacking, Camping, Climbing, Cycling, Fly Fishing, Gear, Links, Mountaineering, Mt Biking, Snow Sports
7 Comments Add your own
1. David Rack | April 14th, 2008
The marine 400 I use as a kit on our shuttle bus, and the smaller adventure kits I use in our guide kayaks. They are great kits!
2. Jmac | April 14th, 2008
That’s good advice. I have a first aid kit that I always take on outdoorzy trips. I have actually never used anything in it (Knocking on wood). Also it is pretty old. I should see if anything needs replacing.
3. wkumtrider | April 15th, 2008
Most liquid items (alcohol wipes, iodine, eye solution, etc) will have an expiration date. Safety Safety.
4. DSD | April 15th, 2008
Coincidentally, I was just sorting mine out again as there are different items to include from winter to summer…
Time to overhaul the survival kit too…
Just referred a few more friends over to your site again Wade.
Keep up the enthusiastic work!
DSD
5. Wade | April 15th, 2008
Thanks DSD!
I’m still looking for one of your summit stones. I will leave no mountain unclimbed!!!
6. DSD | April 16th, 2008
Hi Wade,
Just thought to let you know I have been meaning to post on Outdoorzy myself and did so today; and if you would enjoy a Summit Stone, you have my email above, just send my your office address!
A small gesture for all the work you do there for us…
DSD
7. DSD | April 23rd, 2008
Hi Wade,
‘Their on their way…’
These little stones do get around…..
Did I get my information right when I posted about Outdoorzy?
It has already meant more folks looking your way…
DSD
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