FIRST AID KIT
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- Your
medical expertise
- Your
destination
- Duration
of your trip
- Distance
you will be from medical care
- Number
of people the kit will need to support
- Pre-existing
illnesses
- Weight
and space limitations
Kit should be well organized and
in a protective pouch (nylon recommended).
The pouch should be completely waterproof in
wet or river environments.
Become familiar with common
backcountry injuries and illnesses and their treatment
before you leave on your trip.
Many items can be improvised in
the field (bandages and slings from clothing, splints
from branches, etc.).
SUGGESTED CONTENTS OF A FIRST AID KIT
SAM Splint
Tweezers
Thermometer
Antiseptic wipes
Space Blanket
Superglue
Duct tape
Non-stick gauze pads
Scissors
Matches
Q Tips
Lip balm
Ace bandage
Pain reliever
Band-Aids � assorted
Betadine
Molefoam
Safety pins
Moleskin, 2nd Skin
Eye drops
First Aid tape
Immodium
First aid cream
Antacid
Pocket First Aid Manual
Antihistamine
Fever reduce
Visit
www.
dovemountaincivicgroup.org
for
current hiking schedules
DOVE
MOUNTAIN
HIKING CLUB
THE WELL-EQUIPPED HIKER
Required: Other:
Water Insect repellent*
Snack (fruit/trail mix) Cell Phone *
Lunch (If indicated) Trail Map*
Hiking Boots First Aid Kit*
Wool/Poly-blend socks (no cotton) Instant Cold Pack*
Hat & Sunglasses Paper/Pencil*
Sunscreen/Lip Balm Two-Way Radios*
Toilet Paper Whistle
Back/Fanny Pack (2 liter capacity) Flashlight
Medication (if needed) Waterproof Matches
I.D. and Health Alert Card Duct Tape
Plastic Bag for Litter Compass
Poncho/Rain Gear(based on weather predictions) Lighter
Camera
GPS
Signal Mirror
Pocket Knife
*Hike
leaders will carry these items but hikers may wish to
carry them also.
NOTE:
Let family/friends
know where you are going and when you�ll return.
