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Planning and
preparation is necessary for all outdoor activities. A checklist is a
great resource. Your lists will vary according to the type of hiking you
have planned, the places you are going, the time of year and the length of
your trip. Add or remove items to suit your individual needs. |
| __Day Pack |
__Sweatshirt/jacket |
| __Trail maps/guidebooks |
__Whistle |
| __Compass |
__Insect repellent |
| __Water in canteens/water bottles |
__Hat |
| __Water treatment system |
__Money/ID |
| __First aid kit/medications/moleskin |
__Camera/film/video |
| __Flashlight |
__Binoculars |
| __Pocket knife |
__Toilet paper |
| __Waterproof matches/fire starters |
__Watch |
| __Snacks/extra snacks |
__Notepad/pen |
| __Rain gear |
__Hiking stick/poles |
| __Extra clothing |
__Bandana |
| __Sunglasses |
__Cell phone |
| __Sunscreen/chap stick |
__Ziplock bags |
| __Extra socks |
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| Basic First Aid
Kit |
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| **The following list is only a suggestion
of some of the supplies you should consider for your first aid kit.
You should personalize your kit to meet your needs, activities and
situations. The key to a good first aid kit is its usability. What
supplies to include and how much of each item should be based upon
your individual needs. |
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| __Personal medications |
__Triangular bandages |
| __Roll bandages |
__Misc. Band Aides/bandages |
| __Adhesive tape |
__Anti-acids (Tums, Rolaides) |
| __Antiseptic wipes |
__Antibiotic cream |
| __Sterile gauze pads |
__Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Naproxin |
| __Cotton swabs |
__Hydrogen Peroxide |
| __Tweezers |
__Ace bandages |
| __Safety pins |
__Sunburn lotion |
| __Scissors |
__Burn ointment |
| __Bee sting kit |
__Snake bit kit |
| __Sinus medications |
__Eye drops |
| __Tissues |
__Poison ivy cream/cleansers |
| __Bug repellant |
__Heat/cold packs |
| __Sunscreen |
__Small flashlight |
| __Notepad/pen |
__Latex gloves |
| __Sterile compresses |
__Antibacterial soap |
| __Splinting materials |
__Thermometer |
| __Personal information/contact person |
__Coins for emergency phone calls |
| __Feminine products |
__Antibiotic soap |
| __Ipecac |
__Butterfly bandages |
| __Razor blades |
__Twine |
| __Plastic bags |
__Mole skin for blisters |
| __Small bottle of water |
__Road flares |
| __Blanket |
__First aid manual |
| __Other personal needs |
__Nail clippers |
| __Small mirror |
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| *Take a First Aid class and a CPR class
-- keep current on this information |
| *Keep supplies in a well marked, durable,
waterproof container |
| *Keep the contents organized |
| *Know how to use everything in your first
aid kit |
| *Inspect content often, re-supply as
needed |
| *Keep readily available at all times |
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