Personal First Aid Kit
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Pocket Personal First Aid Kit (PFAK)
This kit is designed to fit into a standard cargo pant pocket or a small 0.5L pouch. It focuses on minor injuries and blister prevention to keep you moving on the trail.
| Item | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive Bandages (Assorted) | 6-10 | Minor cuts and scrapes. |
| Hydrocolloid Blister Pads | 3 | Deep blister treatment (e.g., Compeed). |
| Leukotape P / Zinc Oxide Tape | 1m (re-rolled) | Blister prevention and securing dressings. |
| Sterile Gauze Pads (5cm x 5cm) | 3 | Larger abrasions or cleaning wounds. |
| Wound Closure Strips | 1 pack | Closing deep linear cuts (Steri-Strips). |
| Antiseptic Wipes | 6 | Cleaning skin around a wound. |
| Ibuprofen (200mg) | 6 tabs | Pain and inflammation. |
| Paracetamol (500mg) | 6 tabs | Fever and general pain. |
| Loperamide | 4 tabs | Management of acute diarrhea. |
| Antihistamine | 4 tabs | Allergic reactions and stings. |
| Fine-tip Tweezers | 1 | Splinter and tick removal. |
| Nitrile Gloves | 1 pair | Personal protection. |
| Safety Pins | 2 | Emergency gear repair or securing bandages. |