How to Put Together a Backpacking First-Aid Kit

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By Caroline Schley
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When backpacking, weight is key. The first thing you should allow to take up weight is an adequate hydration system. Second is your first-aid kit. It’s not that they have to be heavy, but it is important to have everything you need.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Plan a spot in your pack where your first-aid kit can stay. A small exterior pocket is great.
Step 2

Invest in something to keep your supplies waterproof.
Step 3

Must-haves include hand sanitizer, plastic gloves, bandages in a few assorted sizes, bug spray, stomach medicine, headache medicine, pain relief medicine, bandaging material and a thermometer.
Step 4

Nice things to have include butterfly bandages, prescription pain medication and first-aid book.