How to build a hiker's first aid kit

How to build a hiker's first aid kit

You can purchase prepackaged kits, like those from sports Medical Kits, but you may need to supplement these kits with additional equipment, like any prescription medications you’re taking and medications for conditions specific to the hikers in your group (epinephrine pen for those allergic to bee stings, for example).

Organize and waterproof your kit with small resealable bags and plastic bottles. Label medications. You can also include other commonly used items in your first aid kit: lip balm, sunscreen, insect repellent, multi-use tool, and a small roll of duct tape (which is extremely handy for any and all repairs).

This checklist is by no means comprehensive, but an overnight first aid kit could include the following items:

1:Bandages 

2:4 inch by 4 inch sterile dressing pads (5 to 10)

3:Gauze roll: Holds dressing in place.

4:Multi-use tool or knife: Should include knife, scissors. A scalpel and blade are also useful for first aid.

5:Malleable splint: Lightweight foam-covered aluminum, such as a SAM splint 

6: and so on 

Some of the items above are not commonly found in standard first aid kits (including forceps, CPR masks, trauma scissors, and suction syringes) but can be purchased online from kebon healthcare