Medical Kits

These are the non-consumable essentials needed to assess, clean, and administer care.

• Trauma / Cutting Tools:

  • 1 pair of medical trauma shears (for cutting clothing, tape, or bandages)

  • 1 pair of fine-pointed tweezers (for splinters, tick removal, or debris)

  • 1 small safety pin set (4–6 pins for securing slings/wraps)

• Assessment & Lighting:

  • 1 digital thermometer

  • 1 compact headlamp or penlight (with extra batteries)

• Hygiene & Protection:

  • 10–15 pairs of nitrile gloves (non-latex, assorted sizes)

  • 1 CPR pocket mask or face shield

  • 1 small bottle of hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol)

Wound care requires the highest volume of supplies, especially for outdoor or remote activities where minor cuts and scrapes happen daily.

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|                       RECOMMENDED QUANTITIES                          |

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| Item                               | Quantity for 5 People (7 Days)   |

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| Adhesive Bandages (Assorted sizes) | 40–50 pieces                     |

| Sterile Gauze Pads (4x4 inches)    | 20 pads                          |

| Non-Stick Gauze Pads (3x4 inches)  | 10 pads                          |

| Roller Gauze / Conforming Bandages | 3 rolls                          |

| Elastic Compression Bandages (Ace) | 2 rolls (3" or 4" width)         |

| Triangular Bandages (Slings/wraps) | 2 pieces                         |

| Medical Paper/Cloth Tape           | 2 rolls                          |

| Butterfly Closures / Steri-Strips  | 1–2 packs                        |

| Antiseptic Wipes (Benzalkonium)    | 25–30 wipes                      |

| Antibiotic Ointment (Triple/Neosporin)| 2 tubes or 15 single packets   |

| Burn Gel Packets / Hydrogel        | 6–8 packets                      |

| Blister Treatment (Moleskin/Compeed)| 1 pack                           |

Organize medications clearly in marked bags or daily organizers.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Essentials

• Pain & Fever Relief:

  • Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin): ~50–60 tablets (for inflammation, aches)

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol): ~50–60 tablets (for fever, alternative pain relief)

• Gastrointestinal Support:

  • Loperamide (Imodium): 20–30 tablets (for acute diarrhea)

  • Antacids (Tums/Pepto-Bismol): 20–30 tablets

  • Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS): 10–15 packets (critical for severe fluid loss)

• Allergies & Skin:

  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or Cetirizine: 20 tablets (for allergic reactions)

  • Hydrocortisone Cream (1%): 1 tube (for rashes, insect bites)

• Motion Sickness & Nausea:

  • Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) or Meclizine: 15–20 tablets

Personal & Specialty Items

• Personal Prescriptions: Ensure each individual brings an 8-to-10-day supply of their daily medications (blood pressure, asthma inhalers, insulin, etc.) to account for unexpected delays.

• Emergency Allergy: At least 2 EpiPens/epinephrine auto-injectors if anyone has severe known food or insect allergies.

To ensure rapid access during an emergency:

1. Color-Coded Modular Pouches: Group supplies into distinct clear zippable bags:

   • Red: Bleeding & Severe Trauma

   • Blue: Medications & GI Relief

   • Green: Minor Wounds, Cuts & Blisters

2. Waterproofing: Store the entire kit inside a durable, water-resistant or dry bag, especially if traveling in high-humidity, monsoon, or coastal environments.

3. Instruction Card / Patient Log: Keep a small waterproof card detailing basic dosing guidelines and emergency contact numbers.