Backpacking First-Aid Checklist

Select items that match your trip plans and your group size.

Basic Tools

• Comprehensive first-aid manual
• Emergency blanket
• Magnifying glass
• Small mirror
• Tweezers
• Needle and thread
• Safety pins

• Scissors
• Small knife or multi-use tool
• Razor blade
• Matches/lighter
• Thermometer
• Adhesive tape
• Duct tape

Bandages

• Adhesive bandages (various sizes)
• Butterfly bandages
• Triangular bandage
• Large compress bandage
• Wire splint

• Elastic-wrap bandage
• Gauze pads
• Gauze wraps
• Safety gloves
• Medical tape

Medications/Treatments

• Antiseptic wipes
• Anti-bacterial ointment
• Aspirin
• Burn ointment
• Prescription medicines
• Snake-bite kit
• Cough drops
• Eye drops
• Foot powder
• Antihistamine
• Sunscreen

• Lip balm (with sun protection)
• Vitamins
• Salt tablets
• Antacid tablets
• Insect repellent
• Iodine
• Calamine lotion
• Moleskin/2nd Skin
• Biodegradable soap
• Towelettes