Camping Equipment List - First Aid Kit and Health & Beauty Supplies

First Aid Kit In camping as well as at home, it is always good to be prepared in case someone has an injury, or someone gets a headache or a tummy ache. You never know (especially with kids) what might happen. To that end, here is a list of necessities to put in a first aid kit. Plastic shoe box Band-Aids Neosporin ointment Small bottle of hydrogen peroxide Aspirin, ibuprofen, or Tylenol Tums or Rolaids Sinus medicine (if you have allergies) Benadryl stick (for insect bites) Q-Tips (small package) Tweezers (for splinters) Nail clippers Prescription medications Ace bandage Hand sanitizer Day-of-the-week containers for prescriptions Once you stock your first aid kit, you shouldn't need to restock it, unless you run low on supplies or the medication has expired. If you have an injury that requires a larger covering than a Band-Aid, contact your campsite host or a park ranger. They will have access to gauze bandages and first aid tape. If more than one person has prescription medication, purchase one day-of-the-week container for each person and label them, or get the containers in different colors (i.e., yellow for Mom, red for Dad, blue for Junior). Health & Beauty Items Unless you are only going to be camping for a couple days, or you are really roughing it and there are no shower facilities, you will need to bring your normal health and beauty supplies. Even if you don't take a shower, take your toothbrush and toothbrush; bad breath makes for a very unenjoyable camping trip. Don't forget your deodorant either; body odor also makes for an unenjoyable camping trip. Here's a list of health and beauty items for your convenience: Deodorant or antiperspirant Shampoo and conditioner Body wash or soap Washcloths Toothbrushes and toothpaste Dental floss Blow dryer (if you are at a campsite with a shower house) Box of Kleenex Do not pack hair spray, cologne, perfume or body spray! Hair spray will get very tacky and sticky in warm weather, and the container will blow up if the temperature gets too warm. The smell of cologne and body spray will draw insects that will bite you. As far as the cologne, perfume, and/or body spray are concerned, a camping trip is not a date (I sure hope not!), so you won't need that stuff to smell good to that special someone. Now that we've discussed all the items you need for a successful, enjoyable camping trip, I will make a list of everything (without all the comments) for you to print as a list to purchase items and a packing list to make sure you don't forget anything. Until next time – Happy camping! Diane