First Aid Kit Checklist

✅ Trail Ready First Aid Essentials 

Be Trail Ready!

Before hitting the trails, make sure your first aid kit is stocked with these essential items:

• ✅ Basic First-Aid Care

  • ▢ Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based preferred, alcohol-based acceptable)

  • ▢ Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin, Neosporin)

  • ▢ Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)

  • ▢ Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred, various sizes)

  • ▢ Butterfly bandages / adhesive wound-closure strips

  • ▢ Sterile gauze pads (various sizes)

  • ▢ Nonstick sterile pads

  • ▢ Medical adhesive tape (minimum 1" width, 10-yard roll)

  • ▢ Blister treatment pads

  • ▢ Liquid bandage/wound glue

  • ▢ First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic

  • ▢ Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze

  ✅ Medications & Treatments

  • ▢ Pain relievers (Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen)

  • ▢ Aspirin (especially for possible heart attack response)

  • ▢ Antihistamine tablets (e.g., Benadryl)

  • ▢ Anti-itch/sting relief cream (Hydrocortisone cream)

  • ▢ Injectable epinephrine (for severe allergic reactions, EpiPen)

  • ▢ Throat lozenges

  • ▢ Lubricating eye drops or eyewash solution

  • ▢ Antacid tablets

  • ▢ Anti-diarrheal medication

  • ▢ Oral rehydration salts/electrolyte packets

  • ▢ Glucose tablets or sugar packets (for hypoglycemia)

  • ▢ Sunburn relief gel or spray

  • ▢ Prescription medications (as needed, antibiotics, etc.)

  ✅ Wraps, Splints & Wound Coverings

  • ▢ Elastic wrap (ACE bandage)

  • ▢ Triangular cravat bandage

  • ▢ Finger splint(s)

  • ▢ SAM splint(s) (flexible, multi-use splints)

  • ▢ Rolled gauze

  • ▢ Rolled, stretch-to-conform bandages

  • ▢ Hydrogel-based pads (for burns & wounds)

  • ▢ Instant cold pack

  • ▢ Emergency heat-reflecting blanket

  ✅ Tools & Supplies

  • ▢ Tweezers (fine-point/splinter removal)

  • ▢ Paramedic shears (medical blunt-tip scissors)

  • ▢ Safety razor blade or medical scalpel (#15 or #12 blade)

  • ▢ Knife or multi-tool with knife

  • ▢ Cotton-tipped swabs

  • ▢ Standard oral thermometer

  • ▢ Irrigation syringe with 18-gauge catheter (wound irrigation)

  • ▢ Medical/surgical gloves (nitrile preferred, avoid latex)

  • ▢ CPR mask/shield

  • ▢ Small flashlight or headlamp (extra batteries)

  • ▢ Small notepad and waterproof pen/pencil (record medical info)

  • ▢ Safety pins

  • ▢ Medical waste disposal bag (plus container for sharps)

  • ▢ Waterproof container/case for kit supplies

  • ▢ Hand sanitizer (alcohol-based)

  • ▢ Biodegradable soap

  ✅ Informational & Reference Materials

  • ▢ First aid manual or emergency info cards

  • ▢ Emergency contact numbers & personal medical information

  
  

  Pro Tip:

  Check and restock your first aid kit regularly—especially after each off-road trip—to make sure it's always ready when you need it. Pay special attention to expiration dates on medications and sterile items.

Written by Tammy "Jeep Momma" Forsyth  - a Jeep Wrangler owner, off-road enthusiast, and content creator who has explored trails across Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, and beyond. Through Jeep Momma, she shares firsthand Wrangler ownership experiences, trail guides, DIY modifications, camping setups, and Jeep community stories to help new and experienced Jeep owners get more from their adventures.

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