Camping First Aid Kit Contents

A first aid kit for camping will need to contain substantially more than your at home or car first aid kit as you may be in a remote location where medical assistance is unavailable or a considerable time away. You want to update your first aid kit every six months to replenish and check all supplies. Use the first day of Spring and Autumn to check the kit and replace expired or contaminated items. Some items can leak or break open over time so use tubes, plastic bottles, or zip close bags to help prevent contamination.

Always include any specific medicines and first aid supplies members of your family may need in an emergency. Have all the first aid supplies labeled and organized for quick and easy use. Divided and organize the supplies into compartments or sections for quick access. This first aid kit includes contents for many types of emergencies, not just medical related ones.

First Aid Kit Contents for Camping

• Container (metal, wood, or plastic) with a fitted cover to store first aid kit. A fishing gear box works great.
• First Aid Training Booklet (including CPR)
• Prescribed Medications
• Any critical medical family histories
• Adhesive
• Ammonia
• Bicarbonate of soda
• Calamine lotion (sunburn/insect bites)
• Diarrhea remedy
• Elastic bandages
• Gauze bandages
• Hot-water bottle
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Ipecac syrup (induces vomiting)
• Knife
• Matches
• Measuring cup
• Medicine dropper
• Needles
• Paper bags
• Razor blades
• Rubbing alcohol
• Safety pins
• Scissors
• Soap
• Digital Thermometer
• Triangular bandages
• Tweezers
• Prescriptions
• Consecrated oil
• Animal Repellent (pepper or mace spray)

Additional First Aid Kit Supplies for extended trips:

• Immunization records
• Medications for children (if applicable)
• Fever reducing medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen
• Allergy medication
• Antibacterial wipes
• Antibiotic ointment
• Antiseptic wipes
• Band-aids
• Burn ointment/spray
• Cotton balls
• Cough syrup/cough drops
• Disposable blanket
• Eye drops/eye wash
• Feminine Hygiene
• Gloves
• Hand sanitizer
• Hot and cold instant packs
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Lip ointment (chap stick)
• Medical tape (waterproof & regular)
• Nail clippers
• Needle and thread
• Snake bite kit
• Sterile strips
• Sunscreen/lotion
• Tourniquet kit
• Vaseline
• Water purification tablets