First-Aid Checklist
Our comprehensive first-aid checklist for outdoor enthusiasts includes wound
coverings, medications, treatments, tools, personal care items and much more.
First Aid & Basic Care
Antiseptic wipes (BZK- or Gauze pads (various sizes) Antihistamine to treat allergic
alcohol-based) Nonstick sterile pads reactions
Antibacterial ointment (e.g., Medical adhesive tape (10 yds., Splinter (fine-point) tweezers
bacitracin) 1”+ width) Safety pins
Compound tincture of benzoin Blister treatment First-aid manual or
Assorted adhesive bandages Ibuprofen/other pain-relief information cards
(pref. fabric) medication
Butterfly bandages Insect-sting relief treatment
Wraps, Splints & Wound Coverings
Elastic wrap Rolled, stretch-to- Hemostatic (blood-
Triangular cravat bandage conform bandages stopping) gauze
Finger splint(s) Hydrogel-based pads Liquid bandage
SAM splint(s) First-aid cleanse pads with Oval eye pads
Rolled gauze anesthetic
Medications/Treatments
Hand sanitizer (BKZ- or Poison ivy/poison oak treatment
alcohol-based) Insect sting relief treatment
Aloe vera gel (sun Glucose/sugar to treat
exposure relief) hypoglycemia
Aspirin (for response to a Oral rehydration salts
heart attack) Antifungal foot powder
Antacid tablets Prescription medications (e.g.,
Throat lozenges antibiotics)
Lubricating eye drops Injectable epinephrine for
Loperamide tablets (for diarrhea) allergic reactions
*These items are part of the Ten Essentials systems. CM23304494.007
Tools & Supplies Personal Items
Knife (or multi-tool with knife) Needle-nose pliers with Sunscreen
Paramedic shears (blunt-tip wire cutter Lip balm
scissors) Duct tape (small roll) Insect repellent (plus headnet,
Razor blade or #15- or Small notepad & waterproof if needed)
#12-blade scalpel pencil or pen Collapsible water sink or basin
Cotton-tipped swabs Medical waste bag (plus box Water-treatment chemicals
Standard oral thermometer for sharps) Biodegradable soap
Low-reading (hypothermia) Waterproof container for all
thermometer med supplies
Irrigation syringe with Emergency heat-
18-gauge catheter reflecting blanket
Magnifying glass Headlamp (preferred) or
Small mirror flashlight
Medical gloves (pref. nitrile; Whistle (pealess preferred)
avoid latex) Personal locator beacon
CPR mask Satellite messengers
Sewing needle with heavy-
duty thread