Packing light is essential on any hike, but it’s essential to take a small First Aid Kit with you. Keep all first aid items in a soft waterproof pouch, and don’t take larger quantities than necessary i.e. there is no need to take a box of 48 ibuprofen tablets when you can take just one strip. Here is our recommended list for a day hike:
- Band-Aids of varying sizes
- Non-stick wound dressing & tape
- Small pair of scissors
- Tweezers
- Safety pins
- Antiseptic cream e.g. Betadine
- Triangular bandage
- Compression bandage (and 2 clips)
- Saline solution
- Sterile gloves
- Antiseptic wipes
- Ibuprofen (for inflammation and pain relief)
- Anti-histamine tablets (for bites and allergic reactions)
- Whistle
- Fire starter
- Thermal accident blanket
- Emergency contact card