An injury or a nagging pain or headache can really spoil an exciting hiking trip especially one which you have been looking forward to or have planned for a long time. There are however, certain items that you can take along with you to mitigate the pain and still “save” the fun and adventure.
Items in a First Aid kit
Medication
Panadol
Pochai Pills/Charcoal Pills (for diarrhea)
Muscle Relaxant (for muscle cramps)
Clarinase (for blocked nose)
Lozenges (for sore throat)
Vitamin C (to keep healthy)
Malaria Pills (for jungle treks)
Cold Tablets (for chills and flu)
Personal medication (for those with pre-existing medical condition such as asthma)
Exterior Wounds
Antiseptic wipes (alternatively bring a travel size Dettol with cotton wool)
Antibiotic Ointment (for infected cuts or foot rot)
Plaster/Band Aids/ Handy Plas
Scissors
Tissue/Toilet paper
Gauze (for slings and/or big cuts)
Safety Pins
Vinegar (for leeches)
Medicated oil (“Axe” brand for altitude sickness)
Tweezers (for splinters)
Sewing Kit (for stitches as well as torn clothing)
Latex gloves (to wrap dirty hands doing the stitches or attending the wound)
Comfort Aid
Muscle Rub (for sore muscles)
Moisturizers
Chap stick (lip balm)
Sun Block Lotion
Tampons (for ladies)
Most of the first aid kits available in the stores are the soft bag types. For myself, I keep the items in the medication list in an air tight, water tight plastic container. The container prevents the pills from getting squashed or from breaking out of its fragile packaging. It also prevents it the important stuff from getting wet during river crossing or heavy rains. I then find a first aid bag big enough to contain the plastic container.
While the above list might work very well for me, people may have different methods for different ailments. The hardcore hiker may think many of the above are unnecessary in a jungle trek since they can find herbs from the jungle plants. The Americans prefer Tylenol instead of Panadol. Pochai Pills work well for some and charcoal for others. I, for instance, replace the antiseptic wipes with whiskey which I carry in a flask. The whiskey serves many purpose such as keeping me warm during a cold night, making me “happy” during a lonely walk, keeping a wound clean when I get a cut as well as making friends and having a party in the great outdoors.
Items in a First Aid kit
Medication
Panadol
Pochai Pills/Charcoal Pills (for diarrhea)
Muscle Relaxant (for muscle cramps)
Clarinase (for blocked nose)
Lozenges (for sore throat)
Vitamin C (to keep healthy)
Malaria Pills (for jungle treks)
Cold Tablets (for chills and flu)
Personal medication (for those with pre-existing medical condition such as asthma)
Exterior Wounds
Antiseptic wipes (alternatively bring a travel size Dettol with cotton wool)
Antibiotic Ointment (for infected cuts or foot rot)
Plaster/Band Aids/ Handy Plas
Scissors
Tissue/Toilet paper
Gauze (for slings and/or big cuts)
Safety Pins
Vinegar (for leeches)
Medicated oil (“Axe” brand for altitude sickness)
Tweezers (for splinters)
Sewing Kit (for stitches as well as torn clothing)
Latex gloves (to wrap dirty hands doing the stitches or attending the wound)
Comfort Aid
Muscle Rub (for sore muscles)
Moisturizers
Chap stick (lip balm)
Sun Block Lotion
Tampons (for ladies)
Most of the first aid kits available in the stores are the soft bag types. For myself, I keep the items in the medication list in an air tight, water tight plastic container. The container prevents the pills from getting squashed or from breaking out of its fragile packaging. It also prevents it the important stuff from getting wet during river crossing or heavy rains. I then find a first aid bag big enough to contain the plastic container.
While the above list might work very well for me, people may have different methods for different ailments. The hardcore hiker may think many of the above are unnecessary in a jungle trek since they can find herbs from the jungle plants. The Americans prefer Tylenol instead of Panadol. Pochai Pills work well for some and charcoal for others. I, for instance, replace the antiseptic wipes with whiskey which I carry in a flask. The whiskey serves many purpose such as keeping me warm during a cold night, making me “happy” during a lonely walk, keeping a wound clean when I get a cut as well as making friends and having a party in the great outdoors.
3 comments:
Hi,
That's a very comprehensive and useful list of items for a first aid kit.
I would like to share a list of items I learnt from my scouting days. This list of items though basic has served me well on many occasions.
To begin the first aid kit should always be stored in an accessible part of the rucksack, and the items should be checked to ensure that it has been replenished and not expired before every trip.
Items:
1. Sterile pads and water proof plaster strips. Saves carrying bandages, cotton wool and gauze
2. Antiseptic solution in small plastic bottle. Glass bottles not recommended because it might break
3. Aspirin tablets
4. General purpose antiseptic cream
5. Razor blade which can double up as an emergency knife or scissors
6. Needle
7. Money/phone card for emergency calls
8. Card with your name, address and telephone number. Also include allergies and details about medicine if necessary
9. Triangular bandage. You can also use this to protect the items in your kit by wrapping them in this
10. Roller bandage. About 2.5 meters should do. Useful for a general bandage, holding dressings in place, sprains etc Put it in a small plastic bag to keep it dry
11. Waterproof matches/lighter
12. Table salt. Useful as a sterilising solution or to counteract heat stroke
13. A plastic bag or two for emergencies
There are many similarities in the items you've mentioned but I just wanted to share the basic first aid kit I learnt to pack from my scouting days. It is a small compact package that has served me well in my many travels.
Victor
I have also listed some of the most common medical equipment in my blog you can check it out at http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980468595. Hope that my blog can help you guys. thanks.
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An exceptional quality, perfectly managed first aid kit can prevent the effect of any injuries and save overall costs - it’s that convenient.
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