Equipment:
First Aid Kit |
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Proper preparation can give you a strong edge
towards overcoming emergency or survival situations. It is important
for everyone that participates in kayaking to have a basic first
aid kit. More importantly is to have the training to properly administer
first aid. Many excellent sources of instruction are available,
such as the American Red Cross, YMCA, American Heart Association,
local hospitals and Scouting programs.
Many pre-packaged first aid kits are available or you can assemble
your own from the list below. If you select a pre-packaged kit,
make sure it contains the basic components: bandages, adhesive tape,
tweezers, headache tablets and antiseptic / germicide toweletts.
Make sure your first aid kit is stored in a waterproof container.
Many kayakers use dry boxes for this purpose.
| Do-it-Yourself First Aid Kit |
| Item |
Quantity |
| First Aid Book |
1 |
| Adhesive Bandage (3/4 inch by 3 inches) |
30 |
| Knuckle Bandage |
4 |
| Adhesive Tape (1/2 inch) |
10 yards |
| Gauze Pad (3 inch by 3 inch) |
10 |
| Gauze Bandage (2 inch) |
6 yards |
| Ammonia Inhalant |
3 |
| Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Towelette |
10 |
| Povidone-Iodine Ointment Germicide |
4 |
| Benzocaine Insect Bite Care Towelette |
6 |
| Calamine Lotion Insect Bite Care |
1 |
| Sodium Chloride Electrolyte Tablets (Salt
Tablets) |
10 |
| Ibuprofen Aspirin Tablets or Capsules |
10 |
| Acetaminophen Tablets or Capsules |
20 |
| Nasal Decongestant Non-Drowsy |
6 |
| Antacid - Chewable Tablets |
6 |
| Bisacodyl Laxative Tablets |
6 |
| First Aid Cream |
1 tube |
| Aloe Vera Gel |
1 bottle |
| Chapstick-type Lip Protection with sunblock |
1 tube |
| Motion Sickness Tablets |
10 |
| Water Purification Tablets |
10 |
| Cold Compress/Pack |
1 |
| Chemical Hand Warmer |
1 |
| Tweezers |
1 |
| Surgical Preparation Razor Blade |
1 |
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