First Aid Kits For An Outdoor Family

The adventures of outdoor bring along with them the risk of injuries. We all have been through times when our knees got scratched or stung by a bee while hiking or doing any outdoor activities. But a skinned knee or a splinter should not spoil the fun of your trip. A well-stocked adventure first aid kit can prove to be a great saver in these situations. Having a first aid kit outdoors, with adequate supplies will help you in handling these small medical emergencies in a better way and will keep you and your family safe and comfortable.

Our article will focus on helping you make an ideal first-aid kit for you and your family to carry along on your outdoor adventure trips.

Importance of outdoor first aid kit

 When outdoors, small careless mistakes can lead to injuries, and being well-prepared to treat those injuries is very important. A first aid kit is a must for this. Keeping a bunch of bandages does not count as a first-aid kit. A well-stocked first aid kit, with all first aid kit accessories, will help you and your family in case of any injury while on your outdoor adventure trips. The more prepared we are, the better we will be able to handle such medical emergencies.

Basic knowledge about first aid

Having a first aid kit is never enough if you do not know how to properly use the contents of the kit. So, having a piece of proper basic knowledge about first aid and first aid kits is very crucial to tackling emergencies. Many videos are available on YouTube from where you can acquire knowledge about, what a first aid kit is, and how to use it. Also, a lot of authors have written books on basic first aid which are great to learn this skill.

Many workshops are also held to teach the general public about the importance and basics of first aid, providing knowledge about the items in a first aid kit and ways to use them. A properly trained person, having the basic know-how about first aid can handle any outdoor medical emergency.

There are many different types of first aid kits available which you can buy and use as per your choice. Ready-made first aid kits are available in the market which you can buy. People also like to make their own DIY first aid kits and equip them with supplies that they think might be helpful for them.

Ready-made first aid kits for families

 A great variety of ready-made first aid kits by different companies are available in the market. First aid kits for hiking, biking, camping, and fishing are easily available. All these kits are well-equipped with almost all the necessary medical supplies that you might need to treat any injury. You can also add medications according to your needs like medications for any specific allergy of yours or your family members.

DIY first aid kits for families

As every family has different concerns they prefer to make their first aid kits rather than purchasing ready-made first aid kits. This way they can add the medications according to their needs and concerns. Depending on the type of outdoor activity you are going for you can add or miss some supplies. People also tend to use zip-lock bags as the case for their small and handy first aid kit for a short cycling trip. You can also make these first aid kits for the home.

Car first aid kit for families

 The vehicle first aid kit checklist includes:

• Band-Aids
• Hydrocortisone ointment
• Alcohol swabs
• Gauze pads
• Surgical tape
• Painkillers
• Bug sprays
• Ice pack
• Burn gel
• Tissues

Mini first aid kits

Mini first aid kits can be carried by adults and children in their backpacks during their outdoor adventure trips to fix any small scrapes and scratches. Mostly a zip-lock bag is used to store the basic medical supplies and make up a mini first-aid kit for you to carry in your backpack.

Hiking first aid kits

Hiking trips tend to be long and there is a greater chance of injuries in the mountains. Having a first aid kit with you will help you in case of any injury. Some must-to-have supplies in a Hiking first aid kit are:

• Band-Aids
• Hydrocortisone ointment
• Alcohol swabs
• Gauze pads
• Tweezers
• Surgical tape
• Painkillers
• Bug sprays
• Ice pack
• Antihistamines
• Oral rehydration salts
• Blister treatment
• Some high-calorie snacks

 First aid kits for car camping

For long car camping trips, I like to have larger and better-equipped first aid kits with extra supplies to keep going for a longer time. Some essentials besides the Band-Aids and ointment include:

• Antibiotic ointment
• Antihistamines
• Antibacterial wipes
• Blister treatment
• Thermometer
• Basic medications like Painkillers, anti-diarrheal medication, anti-emetics, etc.
• Bee sting kit
• Gauze
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen

Always remember to carry a first aid kit whenever you plan to go on an outdoor adventure trip, either alone or with your family. The ready-made first aid kits are a good option for people who do not have much knowledge about first aid and do not know what to put in first aid kits. DIY first aid kits are a better option because you can always add and miss out on supplies according to your and your family’s needs and concerns.

Different sorts of outdoor adventure trips require different medical supplies so setting up a first aid kit according to the outdoor trip you are planning for is very important. Hope our article will help you in making an ideal first aid kit to treat any injury caused to you or any of your loved ones while you are on an adventure trip, as any minor injury should not spoil the fun of your adventure trip.