First Aid kit

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Personal First Aid Kit

Here are the basics for your pack:

  • 6x adhesive bandages/plasters
  • 1x sterile gauze pads (100mm x 100mm) 5/pack
  • 1x small roll of microporous tape
  • 1 x crepe roller bandage 75mm
  • 1 x crepe roller bandage 100mm
  • 2 x first aid dressing (100 x 100mm)
  • 1 x cloth triangular bandage
  • Small tube of antibiotic ointment
  • Pair of scissors
  • Pair of non-latex disposable gloves
  • Hand sanitiser (travel size)
  • CPR breathing barrier
  • Pencil and paper


For the Patrol, Troop or Pack

This first-aid kit should cover one patrol on a typical outing:

  • 4x First Aid Dressing No. 2 (75 x 50mm)
  • 4x First Aid Dressing No. 3 (75 x 100mm)
  • 4x First Aid Dressing No. 5 (155 x 200mm)
  • 100ml Antiseptic solution (consider diluted Savlon in spray bottle)
  • 10x plaster strips / assorted adhesive bandages
  • 10x Safety Pins
  • 4x Roller Bandages 75mm
  • 4x Roller Bandages 100mm
  • 1x Microporous Paper Tape 25mm
  • 1x Elastic Adhesive Bandage 25mm
  • 2x Sterile Gauze 100mm x 100mm (5/pack)
  • 1x Non-Sterile Gauze 50mm x 50mm (100/Pack)
  • 2x triangular bandages
  • 2x 3-by-4-inch non-adherent sterile dressings
  • 2 pairs latex gloves
  • 5x cotton buds
  • CPR Mouth Pieces/Resus Aids
  • Eye shield
  • Eye pads
  • Burnshield
  • Wooden or plastic splints
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Insect repellent
  • Water purification tablets
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Aloe vera gel for sunburn
  • Energy sweets
  • Antihistamine cream
  • Instant Ice / Heat pack
  • Rehydrate
  • Eno sachet
  • Allergex tablets