A basic first aid kit is essential for all outdoor activities. The following list makes a nice kit for everything from a picnic or fishing trip to a 5 day back trip. Here is an alphabetical, comprehensive list of items that I think should be included in any good Kit.

• Ace Bandage: 3" wide roll
• Alcohol Wipe 3 packs
• Aspirin or Tylenol: 12-24 tablets
• Antihistamine: 12 -24 tablets
• Antacid: small roll
• Band aids: 6-12 of various sizes
• Butterfly Band aids: 6-12 various sizes or Steri-Strip bandages.
• Cotton Swabs: 20-30 in waterproof container
• Decongestants: 12-20 tablets
• Duct Tape - 12" - 24" can be folded or wrapped around medicine bottle
• Gauze Pads: 4"x4" 6-12, 4"x8" or 5"x9" 2-3
• Latex Gloves
• Lighter: mini Bic
• Moleskin: Large patch
• Needles (2): sewing needle
• Prescription Drugs: As needed
• Razor Blade: single edge
• Scissors: small pair
• Sterile Ointment: small tube or packs. Can also be used to help start a fire.
• Surgical Tape: 1 roll
• Face Mask: (4)
• Steri-Strip: 6-12 various sizes or Butterfly band aids
• Telephone numbers: List of emergency numbers
• Thermometer
• Tweezers