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Camping First Aid Checklist
Doing last-minute packing for a camping trip is often the greatest barrier to getting out and enjoying the outdoors. Forgotten essentials can turn what would have been a great trip into an uncomfortable and disappointing experience. Camping USA’s Camping First Aid Checklist will help you get on the road with all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable trip.
Camping First Aid Checklist 
- Ibuprofen, Advil, Naprosyn, or some other over the counter anti-inflammatory
- Tylenol for a basic pain reliever
- Benadryl for allergies or skin reactions
- Cleansing agent: Hydrogen Peroxide, alcohol, or betadine
- Gauze of various sizes and shapes
- Medical tape
- Ace Bandage 4 – 6 inches wide
- Arm Sling (the cloth type)
- Antibiotic ointment (such as neosporin)
- Anti-itch cream
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass (to see small slivers)
- Cold and Heat Pack (The shakable/breakable kind)
- Non-stick band-aids
- Wound closure strips (aka butterfly bandages)
- CPR mask (use only if you are trained in CPR)
Most good first-aid kits will have all of the above items in them. It is worth purchasing one and having it with you.