Do I Need A First Aid Kit On My Camping Trip? Learn Why It Is Essential

This may sound like I am teaching you to suck eggs hear, honestly I am not. It amazes me the sheer amount of people that I know that don't take this seriously enough. If you are going away with children then it would really benefit one of the parents to even get first aid accredited. Think of it this way if you are going camping for two weeks in the woods with your kids then you need to make sure that you can deal with any one of life's knocks.

Have a first aid kit with you, but make sure it is up to date. Check what is in it and that you are confident in how to use the contents. A frequent injury that occurs at campsites is trips and falls. I am sure you can see how this is possible with all those guy ropes and wet grass.

Make sure that you have the details of where the nearest hospital is when you plan your camping trip ask the steward at the campsite if there is a doctor that does come out to the site in emergencies. In more rural areas this is quite common. It does not hurt to be prepared.

As well as your generic first aid kit it is worth your while to also pack some bicarbonate of soda. This is great for bee stings as bees are rife when camping in the summer. Wasp stings are alkali so use vinegar, again wasps are peskier than bees and they are plentiful in high season.

Ticks are often to be found in woodland and grass which could then be inevitable in your campsite. Although more commonly found in the USA they can carry diseases. Be careful to remove the tick with a pair of tweezers using a gentle rocking movement. If you get bitten by a tick then seek medical advice as soon as possible. Be sure to keep the tick's body in a container as the doctor may be able to identify any particular risk if applicable.

If you camp in more rural areas such as farmers fields then you may see evidence that animals have been there before you. Animal dropping should be avoided at all costs as they can carry infections such as E. coli and salmonella. Encourage your children to wash their hands frequently or if that is not possible ensure that you have plenty of baby wipes and alcohol gel to hand.

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