Introduction

The following article was developed by Rick Aiken.

This document lists a number of items you may want to consider including in a customized first aid kit.

• BENADRIL
• ASPIRIN
• TUBE of CAKE ICEING
• GATORADE
• Anti-Diherral Pills
• Medicain Swabs
• Ibuprophin
• ABSORBANT PADS
• Cravats
• Vet Wrap
• TAPE (2 dissimilar types)
• Elastic Wrap
• Paper Towels
• Alcohol Wipes
• Gauze Pads
• Several Sizes of Adhesive Bandages
• Bivy Sack
• TRAUMA BLANKET w/ MYLAR BAG
• METAL CUP
• MATCHES
• Fire Starter
• LIQUIDS
• FOOD
• Spare Polypropylene Clothes
• Large Plastic Bag
• Tweezers
• Razor Blades
• Q-tips
• Splints
• Lighter / Matches
• Para-med Scissors
• Sewing Needles
• Heavy Duty Thread
• Leatherman Tool
• Very Small Flashlight

Some Food For Thought

Everybody ought to carry something so that nobody has to carry everything (which they won’t do).
“I’ve got the spare paddle, I assume that you have the bandages.” is the way it ought to be.

Every pound that you add to your boat makes it more likely that you will have a problem.

Try to carry something dissimilar from what the crowd carries.

Food and Liquid are a part of your first aid kit. Carry some on every trip, even when you do not plan to stop for lunch, and especially in cold weather.

Emergency Bivy Sack--Very Light for what it does.

Trauma Blanket—Doubles as Flotation and can be a real life saver in combo with a Mylar Bag.

Flotation Bags + Tape = Splints

Saw + Throw Rope + Mylar Bag + Trees = Splints or Stretcher, or Shelter

Needle & Thread + Tape = Spray Skirt or Dry Suit Repairs

Aluminum Splint + Tape = Paddle Shaft Repair (maybe)