| You have packed the tent, sleeping bags, | | | | padsswabsantibiotic ointmentiodine padseye |
| hiking shoes and ice chests. You are all set | | | | washtopical allergy cream, such as Bendadryl |
| and ready for your big outdoor adventure. | | | | or calamine lotionliquid or tablet allergy |
| Before heading out the door and into the car | | | | treatments (antihistamine)aspirin, |
| though, don't forget some first aid gear. Few | | | | ibuprofenice bagssplintsscissorssnake bite |
| people think about packing a first aid kit, | | | | treatment/anti-venomwhistlesun screensun burn |
| but this is perhaps one of the most important | | | | treatmentthermometerglucose |
| things to take on a camping trip. Being out | | | | tabletsanti-diarrhea |
| in the wilderness and getting back to nature | | | | medicationtweezersmedical guide bookinfection |
| is a healthy and therapeutic experience, | | | | control bag |
| however, the setting of a camping trip is | | | | |
| usually far removed from civilization and is | | | | These basic supplies should get you through |
| quite a hike to the nearest doctor or urgent | | | | scrapes, sprains and bruises, as well as |
| care clinic. You can help ensure a more | | | | sunburns, splinters, bee strings and rashes. |
| enjoyable and safe outing by including a | | | | The glucose tablets and anti-diarrheals are, |
| first aid kit in your camping gear. | | | | of course, optional, but I would rather be |
| | | | safe than sorry. Many of the pre-packaged |
| Pre-packaged first aid kits are available for | | | | first aid kits do not include snake bite |
| purchase in most any store that carries | | | | treatments, but I highly recommend adding |
| outdoor recreation products. They vary in | | | | this item, whether you purchase your kit or |
| price according to the supplies they contain. | | | | you pack your own. It is also nice to be able |
| Deciding which kit you need will likely | | | | to take two-way radios or another means of |
| depend upon your camping plan. A person can | | | | communication, though they do not have to be |
| save a little money and have a more tailored | | | | placed in the first aid bag |
| first aid kit by simply packing your own | | | | |
| safety supplies however. | | | | Taking a little time to plan and prepare |
| | | | before you embark upon your camping trip, by |
| To pack your own first aid kit, you need to | | | | packing a first aid kit can give you peace of |
| start with a designated bag or box which is | | | | mind for your adventure. It also ensures that |
| easily identifiable and easy to access. For a | | | | a small instance in the great outdoors does |
| well stocked first aid kit I recommend | | | | not dampen or ruin your back to nature |
| including the following items:disposable | | | | experience. - Happy and safe camping! |
| glovesbandagesgauze and tapewrapsalcohol | | | | |