# Basic First Aid Kit

The following items should be considered when outfitting a basic first-aid kit: 1 elastic-roll bandage Aspirin or ibuprofen Adhesive tape Alcohol swabs Antacid Antihistamine Antiseptic ointment Adhesive bandages, assorted sizes Bug repellent Bulb irrigating syringe Butterfly bandages Chemical heat and cold packs Dry-wash pads or wipes Diarrhea medicine Gauze pads Hydrocortisone cream (soothes allergic skin) Mirror, small and unbreakable Moleskin, 1 or 2 packets Cotton swab, sterile, packaged in pairs Safety pins Scissors (Swiss Army Pen Knife has scissors, small blade and nail file) Sunscreen Triangular bandage Tweezers Inspect the contents before every trip and make sure the tools are clean and supplies in good condition. Replace expired medicines and add items you wished you had brought on the last trip. Make sure the container is durable and waterproof and stow it in an accessible compartment of your backpack.

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