Stocking a First Aid Kit

Stocking a First Aid Kit is an important exercise that requires some thought.

Who will you be supporting?
What ages?
Are there any special medical considerations?
Will you be using the kit at home? In the car? While traveling? While hiking? While camping? At a sporting event?
What activities will you be supporting?
What are the most common injuries/illnesses where you will have your first aid kit?

All of these things should be taken into account when deciding what you want in your Firsr Aid Kit. Below are some suggestions for a starting point.

Please take a look at our recommendations for First Aid Kit items in the section below.

Suggested Items in a First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit Contents

Basics

At minimum, please consider putting the following in your kit. Consider the number of people you are supporting

Fabric Bandages – multi-size pack
Comfort tape/Self-adhering wrap
KT tape
Surgical or Paper tape
Ace Bandage(s)
Gauze pads and Roller gauze
Non-stick pads
Scissors or Trauma Shears
Triangle bandages
Non-latex gloves
Baby aspirin
Benadryl
Pain-relievers (Tylenol, Advil)
Duct tape
Sharpie, Pen, and Small notebook
Tweezers
Pocket resuscitation mask
Ziplock bag (for trash/used items)
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Nice to Haves

The following items are nice additions

Silicon tape for sensitive skin
Quick clot
Saline wash/spray
Eye wash kit
Moleskin
Waterproof bandages
Butterfly closures
SAM splint rolls
Anti-itch cream/spray
Aloe vera gel or burn spray
Tubular Bandage/Elastic Net
Feminine Hygiene products

Additional Items to consider

Depending on how what activities you intend to do, you may wish to consider additional items:

Windlass tourniquet*
Hemostatic dressing
Emergency blanket(s) - one per group member
Small flashlight
Naloxone* (for opoid overdose)
"IsraeliI bandage/Trauma dressing
Protein/Energy Bars

*- Additional Training recommended