{"id":93,"date":"2019-04-24T11:04:50","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T11:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikingbay.com\/?p=93"},"modified":"2020-02-17T13:03:42","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T13:03:42","slug":"the-ultimate-hiking-first-aid-kit-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikingbay.com\/the-ultimate-hiking-first-aid-kit-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Hiking First Aid Kit Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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So you\u2019re planning to hit the dirt this weekend and now, you\u2019re in a dilemma. Just what stuffs should you bring to aid in your medical emergencies while out and about? Hiking is, without a doubt, a fun adventure.. But going on a hike can also bring bruises, skinned knees, bug bites, or worse, life-threatening injuries from accidents along the way. Hence, this makes you reading on this hiking first aid kit guide a welcoming perspective.<\/p>\n

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First Aid Kit For Hiking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Universally known as one of the essentials when on a hike, a first aid kit is often taken for granted by many hikers only to be remembered when an accident happen on the trail. When choosing the type of first aid kit though, adequate planning must be done. You just can\u2019t bring a huge medicine cabinet with you while on a hike– and this makes choosing quite tedious.<\/p>\n

A hiking first aid kit must be first and foremost complete with stuff that you regularly use like bandages or aspirin and those that are used in a critical emergency. You need to carefully plot out the length and duration of the hike, possible risks and hazards along the way, underlying medical condition (if any), and other personal preferences. The key idea is to have something that will aid in survival or, at the very least, to prevent a life-threatening infection.<\/p>\n

Supply List<\/strong><\/p>\n

When planning your hiking first aid kit for the first time, it is best to write down what you will need. You will most likely require the following for a three-day hike:<\/p>\n