Emergency and survival are terms thrown around quite a bit in the outdoors. What those words mean to different people is based a lot on experience and life lessons taught the hard way.

I know much of my personal kit has been refined and defined by the circumstances I’ve found myself in.

Wound Care/Burn/Blister

• 3 Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 4″ X 4″, Pkg./2
• 3 Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2″ X 2″, Pkg./2
• 2 Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 3″ X 4″
• 2 Bandage, Conforming Gauze, Non-Sterile, 3″
• 6 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1″ X 3″
• 4 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle
• 1 Tape, 1″ X 10 Yards
• 2 Cotton Tip Applicator, Pkg./2
• 1 Syringe, Irrigation, 12 cc
• 1 Wound Closure Strips, .25″ X 4″, Pkg./10
• 1 Povidone Iodine, .75 oz.
• 2 Moleskin, Die-Cut, 1 sheet
• 6 Antiseptic Towelette
• 4 Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1/32 oz
• 2 Skin-Tac Wipes
• 6 BZK Wipes

Bleeding/CPR

• 1 Gloves, Nitrile (Pair), One Hand Wipe
• 1 Trauma Pad, 5″ X 9″
• 1 CPR Face Shield w/ One Way Valve

Fracture/Sprain

• 1 Bandage, Elastic with Velcro Closure, 3″
• 1 Bandage, Triangular
• 3 Safety Pins

Medications

• 4 Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./2
• 3 Acetaminophen (500mg), Pkg./2
• 4 Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)
• 4 Diamode (Loperamide HCL 2mg), Pkg./1
• 1 Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg./2
• 2 After Bite Sting and Itch Relief Wipe

Instruments

• 1 EMT Shears, 4″
• 1 Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps
• 1 Duct Tape, 2″ X 5 Yards