REI

First-Aid Checklist

First-Aid Kit

• First-Aid Basic Care

• Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK)

• Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin)

• Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)

• Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)

• Butterfly bandages / adhesive wound-closure strips

• Gauze pads (various sizes)

• Nonstick sterile pads

• Medical adhesive tape (10 yd. roll, min. 1" width)

• Blister treatment

• Ibuprofen / other pain-relief medication

• Insect sting relief treatment

• Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions

• Splinter (fine-point) tweezers

• Safety pins

• First-aid manual or information cards

• Wraps, Splints and Wound Coverings

• Elastic wrap

• Triangular cravat bandage

• Finger splint(s)

• SAM splint(s)

• Rolled gauze

• Rolled, stretch-to-conform bandages

• Hydrogel-based pads

• First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic

• Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze

• Liquid bandage

• Oval eye pads

• Medications/Treatments

• Hand sanitizer (BKZ- or alcohol-based)

• Aloe vera gel (sun exposure relief)

• Aspirin (primarily for response to a heart attack)

• Antacid tablets

• Throat lozenges

• Lubricating eye drops

• Loperamide tablets (for diarrhea symptoms)

• Poison ivy / poison oak treatment

• Insect sting relief treatment

• Glucose or other sugar to treat hypoglycemia

• Oral rehydration salts

• Antifungal foot powder

• Prescription medications (e.g., antibiotics)

• Injectable epinephrine to treat allergic reactions

• Tools and Supplies

• Knife (or multi-tool with knife)

• Paramedic shears (blunt-tip scissors)

• Safety razor blade (or scalpel w/ #15 or #12 blade)

• Cotton-tipped swabs

• Standard oral thermometer

• Low-reading (hypothermia) thermometer

• Irrigation syringe with 18-gauge catheter

• Magnifying glass

• Small mirror

• Medical / surgical gloves (nitrile preferred; avoid latex)

• CPR mask

•  Steel sewing needle with heavy-duty thread

• Needle-nose pliers with wire cutter

• Duct tape (small roll)

• Small notepad with waterproof pencil or pen

• Medical waste bag (plus box for sharp items)

• Waterproof container to hold supplies and meds

• Emergency heat-reflecting blanket

• Headlamp (preferred) or flashlight

• Whistle (pealess preferred)

• Personal locator beacon

• Satellite messenger

• Personal Care, Other Items

• Sunscreen

• Lip balm

• Insect repellent (plus headnet, if needed)

• Hand sanitizer

• Biodegradable soap

• Water-treatment chemicals

• Collapsible water sink or basin