med/footcare/repair kit

Category Weight
First aid kit
0 g
Critical Care & Trauma
111 g
Wound Care & Topical
49 g
Systemic Medications (Oral)
54 g
Foot care kit
35 g
Hardware & repair kit
45 g
Total
294
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- kg

This is the third update of my universal first aid/foot care and repairs kit used for most trips. When I first created it >10 years ago I took a lot of inspiration from Andrew Skurka and guidance from Johannes Vogel among other sources.

https://andrewskurka.com/updated-first-aid-foot-care-and-gear-repair-kits/

"Outdoor- und Survivalmedizin: Selbstbehandlung in Extremsituationen 2016 (Johannes Vogel)"

When hiking in a bigger group and/or using dangerous tools (e.g. axes, ice axes...) then I also include a CAT tourniquet.

- First aid kit
  Weight qty
- Full Med & Foot-Care Kit excludes Quickclot & Israeli Bandage
  222
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- Full Repair Kit
  0
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Quick Guide on kit use Reference instructions, dosing & expiration dates for all items listed, blood type, allergies, emergency contacts
  10
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- 0 g
  
  0
- Critical Care & Trauma
  Weight qty
- Exam gloves SHIELDskin™ laboratory gloves
  18
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- fixation bandage Standart 4m x 6cm - to secure wound dressings
  7
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Israeli bandage double packed, remove the outer packaging to decrease weight and faster usage
  60
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Quikclot gauze hemostatic (kaolin) dressing to stop severe bleeding
  26
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- CAT Tourniquet carry on outside of pack - rapid access in seconds to stop severe bleeding
  85
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 111 g
  
  4
- Wound Care & Topical
  Weight qty
- Paraffin Gauze non-stick dressing for e.g. burns - requires secondary absorbent dressing
  3
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- sterile gauze pad (2x) 10cm x 10cm / cleansing wounds, absorbing exudate
  5
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Plaster selection Regular and hydrokolloid plaster for wet & dry dound healing. Foot plasters for deroofed blisters.
  7
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2x Steristrips Seal wounds by pulling the two sides of the skin together. Often used instead of stitching since its easier to apply, less painful, easier to care for and less scarring
  3
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hansaplast wound spray Antiseptic (0.04% Polyhexanide and 0.1% Decyl Glucoside) spray for mechanical wound cleaning by mechanical irrigation. Another option is irrigation with filtered or chemically disinfected water.
  16
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Betaisodona Broad spectrum antiseptic salve with Povidon-Jod for superficial wounds, burns, dermatose. Overall superior to polysporin and works against bacteria, molds, fungi, protists and viruses.
  8
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fucidin Penetrating antibiotic ointment - for local treatment of infections
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Vaseline Anti chafing, locks in moisture reduce frostbite, lubricant (also burns pretty well)
  7
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tiger Balm Red & White Red (warm): muscle & joint pain. White (cool): headaches/breathing & insect bites
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Kamistad Gel Lidocaine and Chamomile extract against mouth ulcers & Inflammations, lip/nose chafing
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Iodine? Crsytallin in solution? Topical antiseptic and water treatment?
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- 49 g
  
  10
- Systemic Medications (Oral)
  Weight qty
- 0
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Aspirin (4x 500mg) NSAID, painkiller, anti-inflammatory and blood thinner (reduce risks of strokes and heart attacks)
  4
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ibuprofen (4x 600mg, 10x 400mg) NSAID, painkiller, anti-inflammatory, reduces fever
  4
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ratio grippal (4x 200mg/30mg) Mix of Ibuprofen + Pseudoephedrinhydrochlorid for colds and viral infections
  3
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gastro Bismol 5x 524mg nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea with mild bacterial "coating" (prophylaxis) - Black Stool/Tongue, can bind antibiotics - space by 3 hours!
  5
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pentafuryl (Nifuroxazide) Gut antibiotic - used to threat acut diaherra caused by bacteria, barely absorbed in bloodstream
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Doxycyclin 10 x 100 mg broad-spectrum antibiotic, skin photosensitivity!, do not take with calcium rich foods!
  6
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Laxans (5x 5mg) Bisacodyl against constipation. Increases bowel movement.
  1
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Loperamide (9x 2mg) Against short-term diarrhea. Reduces bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Does only treat symptoms not the cause.
  3
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pantobrazol (4x 20mg) slower acting Heartburn relief. Reduces production of stomach acid. Can be used to protect the gastric mucosa when taking NSAID (e.g. Ibuprofen)
  0
  g
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  - kg
  1
- Maaloxan (6x 400mg) Fast acting Heartburn chewing pills. Magnesiumhydroxid + Algeldrat bind and neutralise stomach acid.
  9
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- 25x Micropur Forte Fast acting water disinfectant. The Chlorine dioxide in one tablet purifies one liter of water in 30min for bacteria and viruses and 120min for cryptosporidium and giardia. Also contains silver ions for long term water conservation.
  2
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- caffein pills (5x 200mg) To stay awake and focused if needed, mild hypothermia, against headache with aspirin or ibuprofen, mild laxative
  2
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Elotrans (2x) electrolyte/glucose powder. For electrolyte loss due to diarrhea or excessive sweating
  7
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Cetirizin (5x 10mg) Hi1 Blocker - Non-drowsy allergy medication (second generation H1-antihistamine), insect bites, swelling, pollen...long half-life for "maintenance"
  1
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Benadryl Tabletten H1 Blocker - Severe allergic reactions - causes drowsiness, Also used as sleep aid and preventative against motion sickness
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pepcid (Famotidine) H2 Blocker - Take in combination with Benadryl for enhanced effect
  0
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- 54 g
  
  18
- Foot care kit
  Weight qty
- Benzoin tincture Improves Leucatpe adhesivness (especially for wet feet), mouth sores
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Leucotape P On wax paper for easier cutting. Used mainly for blisters
  5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Foot Balm Badgers foot balm. Apply the night before you expect you feet to get wet, also apply after your feet have dried out after a wet day of hiking
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tweezers (titanium) Remove splinters or ticks
  2
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Westcott Titanium Scissors to cut gauze, plasters and leucotape into shape and trimm nails; safety cover made from whitemorph
  12
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hypodermic Needle Remove splinters, pop blisters... - bend the tip to remove sea urchin needle fragments (learned this the hard way)
  0
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  - kg
  1
- Scalpell Blade Remove splinters, cut open abcess...
  0
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 35 g
  
  7
- Hardware & repair kit
  Weight qty
- alcohol 75% cotton stick Capillary pressure keeps the liquid inside. Mainly used to clean spots prior to repairs. Also excellent firestarter. The cotton lights easily and the alcohol + plastic keep on burning
  3
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- superglue gel + liquid minis repair gear and myself (used as woundglue)
  6
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- aquasure 7g tube urethane adhesive & sealant
  10
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- sew kit dental floss and needles in eva foam
  5
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Marker with duct tape Marker with duct tape wrapped around it
  21
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Small mirror?
  0
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Wound sewing kit? pliers needed?
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Clipper Lighter to sterilize needles
  0
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mouth scraper Remove plaque builtup
  0
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Needle-Nose Pliers fishing to cut the shank or snip the barb of a hook rs with Wire cutter Used only when fishing to remove hooks or cutting the shank/barb
  41
  g
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- 45 g
  
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med/footcare/repair kit

First aid kit

Critical Care & Trauma

Wound Care & Topical

Systemic Medications (Oral)

Foot care kit

Hardware & repair kit