First
Aid/Repair Kit My first aid/repair kit is very
minimalist. On most trails like the AT you don't need to have enough stuff
to perform emergency surgery or perform major repairs. What you do need is
some common sense, some first aid training, and a good pocket knife. My kit
only weighs 3.8 ounces without batteries for my electronic devices. Not listed
here is my Leatherman Micra which is an all around good tool for a
backpacker, and duct tape which I carry on my trekking poles. |
| Weight in Ounces |
Item |
Description |
| .2 |
9 Band aids |
Minor cuts. |
| .3 |
24 Aspirin |
Pain and fever relief. I would recommend this
or some Tylenol. |
| .1 |
9 Immotrex |
This is for a migraine condition I sometimes
experience. Hopefully you don't need them. |
| .3 |
24 Motrin |
For sore joints - anti inflammatory. I consider
it a must. But it shouldn't replace a real pain killer like aspirin or
Tylenol. |
| .1 |
9 Imodium |
Nausea and Diarrhea. Just enough to get you to
town where you can ride out a bad case that can kill you from dehydration if
you are really sick. |
| .5 |
Sewing Kit |
Repair clothing and equipment. Some folks
replace the thread with floss. |
| .1 |
Pill Bag |
Small zip lock. I keep al my pills and vitamins
in the same bag. |
| .5 |
5 Gauze pads |
larger cuts. You can cut this to the size you
desire. For bad blister, use this with duct tape and Neosporin. |
| .4 |
Neosporin |
Anti infection. Great for treating bad
blisters. |
| .7 |
Ace Bandage |
Sprains. Also works to make splints with sticks
or a sleeping mat. No need to carry a SAM splint. |
| .2
|
Zip Lock Bag |
Keep stuff dry, and the clear zip lock makes it
easy to see your supplies. |
| .4 |
Super Glue |
Good for stopping seams that are fraying,
repairing broken items,
and for closing cuts. |
| .4 |
1 - 3v Lithium Photo battery |
Spare battery for camera |
| .4 |
1 AA Lithium |
Spare battery for radio |
| .2 |
2 Lithium 2013 batteries |
For LED Light. |
| 4.8 |
Total |
|
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