How to Pack Backpacking Medical Supplies

You can't predict what emergencies might occur on a backpacking trip, so you must carry a well-stocked medical kit in your pack. Follow these steps to assemble your kit with the basics.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ace bandage
• First-aid kit
• First-aid manual
• Lotion
• Eyewash cup
• Items to treat shock

1. Maintain a pre-packaged kit. Purchase a basic first-aid kit from a local store and keep it in your backpack. This will feature the basics that you'll need on your trip, such as bandages, antibiotic ointment and gauze.

2. Carry a first-aid manual at all times. This should include basic first-aid information and methods of taking care of various injuries. Often, an injury will occur that were not informed about the best way to treat. This manual should include helpful and necessary information.

3. Include lotion. In case of blisters, you're going to need salve or lotion to treat them. Having blisters along the trail and nothing to treat them with will seriously hinder your trip.

4. Pack an eyewash cup. This should be small enough to use to clean your eye of any dirt or irritants.

5. Include an Ace bandage in your supplies. This is valuable for sore muscles or sprains when you're backpacking.

6. Carry ointments or sprays to alleviate the pain or itching of burns, insect stings and poison plant exposures.

7. Carry items to help treat a victim who is in shock, including water and a blanket. Also carry iodine tablets to purify water in case you run out or are running low.

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