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FAMILY CAMPING ARTICLES
Accidents will inevitably happen, especially when outdoors, and particularly when you take the kids along. Whenever adventuring outdoors, it's best to have a first aid kit available to handle those little mishaps that can happen at the campground. Whether you buy a ready-made kit, or you put one together on your own, the basic first aid kit should include these items.
personal medication, bandages, aspirin, Tylenol, medical tape, sterile gauze, elastic wrap,antibiotic wipes, antiseptic cream, burn ointment, sunburn lotion, hydrogen peroxide,scissors, tweezers, eye wash, sanitary napkins, snake bite kit.
Customize Your own First Aid Kit:
.Flashlight (w/batteries) A small one that tucks easily into a corner will do.
2.Whistle (one for each camper) These serve two purposes: They are used to locate a camper if he/she gets separated and the noise also keep bears away when hiking in back country.
3.Tweezers. Used for removing slivers, to removing ticks
4.Bandage tape. Be sure you include a small pair of scissors to cut it with.
5.Band-aides. For general cuts and scrapes
6.Hydrocortisone crème for itches (if you haven’t already included it with your regular camping supplies)
7.Thermometer. You can pick up a cheap disposable one at any drug store
8.Burn ointment. Especially important if you plan on roasting marshmallows over an open fire
9.Matches or a lighter. You’ve probably packed some with your regular camping supplies but its still best to bring extra.
10.Anesthetic spray
11.Antiseptic. To wash out cuts and scrapes.
12.Adult Tylenol
13.A small first-aide handbook. You can get travel size. It provides instructions on what to do in most emergencies.
If you are bringing children along then also include the following:
1. Children’s Benadryl
2. Children’s Dimetapp or Sudafed
3. Children’s Motrin
With a just a little common sense and preparation you can be ready for most common emergencies.
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