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