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What To Pack In A First-Aid Kit For Summer Adventures

Before you head into the woods this summer, pack first-aid supplies in a water-resistant bag that’s easy to stow with the rest of your gear!
What To Pack In A First-Aid Kit For Summer Adventures

In partnership with Betadine

Adhesive bandages

in a variety of shapes and sizes, $5, well.ca

Adhesive bandages

Tensor bandage

$8, well.ca

Tensor bandage

Topical antiseptic cream like Betadine

to protect minor cuts from becoming infected and sticking to bandages (make sure you clean the wound before applying), betadine.com

Topical antiseptic cream like Betadine

Gauze

$7, well.ca

Gauze

Tape

$8, well.ca

Tape

Tweezers

for splinter and tick removal, $29, well.ca

Tweezers

Safety pins

for securing slings, $14, walmart.ca

Safety pins

Duct tape

to remove splinters, support a large splint, secure gauze, etc., $5, walmart.ca

Duct tape

Flashlight

double-check the batteries still work! $25, amazon.ca

Flashlight

Lighter

can sterilize instruments, $36, walmart.ca

Lighter

Latex gloves

can be filled with water to make a cool pack, $8, walmart.ca

Latex gloves

Saline solution

to flush out eye injuries and other wounds, $72, walmart.ca

Saline solution

Hydrocortisone

or calendula cream for itchy bites, $12, well.ca

Hydrocortisone

Antihistamines

to counter allergic reactions, $18, well.ca

Antihistamines

Painkillers

such as acetaminophen, $6, well.ca

Acetaminophen

Aspirin

can be life-saving for adults with chest pain, $6, well.ca

Aspirin

Swiss Army knife

$33, walmart.ca

Swiss Army knife

First-aid manual

$17, amazon.ca

First-aid manual

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