Basic First Aid Kit

Wherever you are going camping you should always take a basic first aid kit with you to cover basic wound dressing, sun protection, insect bites and non-serious illness.

However, depending on where your destination, how far from medical help you will be and what animals you may encounter, you may want to include some of the other more advanced items on the list.

If you will be spending time a long way from medical assistance this list is not for you. You should seek professional advice and training.

Basic First Aid Kit

General

Wound Dressing

First aid manualRoll bandages
Personal informationTriangular bandages
Emergency contact info.Adhesive tape
Notepad/penAntiseptic wipes
Sun creamSterile gauze pads
Sun screen (for lips)Cotton swabs
Insect repellentSafety pins
Aspirin/Ibuprofen/ParacetomolScissors
TweezersMisc. Band Aids/plasters
StringLatex gloves
TissuesBlanket
Small bottle of water
Coins for emergency phone calls

Personal Medications

Small flashlightEach person may need a different set of medications and should check they have everything they need.
Antibacterial handwash
Thermometer
Eye drops
Plastic bags
Nail clippers
Small mirror / dental mirror

More Advanced

Sterile compresses
Splinting materials
Heat/cold packs
Twine
Mole skin for blisters
Ipecac
Bee sting kit
Poison ivy cream/cleansers
Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides)
Antibiotic cream
Hydrogen Peroxide
Snake bite kit
Burn ointment
Camping CheckLists for 1 Person

Camping CheckLists for 1 Person

Family Camping CheckList

Family Camping CheckList

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Glamping Checklist

Festival Camping Checklist

Festival Camping Checklist

Camping CheckLists for Hiking

Camping CheckLists for Hiking

Wilderness Camping Checklist

Wilderness Camping Checklist

Basic First Aid Kit

Basic First Aid Kit