All three of us have first aid kits which vary between us, but it's very important to have at least one very well stocked kit.  Don't bury your first aid kit at the bottom of the pack so you have to go digging for it in an emergency.

Okay, and with that out of the way,  let's take a look at what Jeff has in his, shall we? Otherwise, you can look at some First Aid Tips. 

  Jeff's First Aid Kit
Cold Press - this is the kind that you smack and the water mixes with Ammonium Nitrate crystals.
Triangular Bandage - which is really isn't a bandage, it's a sling;  comes complete with pins
Sterilized Gauze Pads - 4" x 4"
Absorbent Adhesive Pads - really big bandages
Fabric Knuckle Dressings - bandages for your knuckles
Bandages - unlimited supply of your average looking bandages
Butterfly Bandages - these can be used like temporary stitches for more serious gashes and cuts
Roll of Sterilized Gauze
Gauze Tape
Alcohol Prep Pads
Ammonia Inhalants - also known as "smelling salts"
ISR Medicated Pads - these are strictly for your heavier insect bites such as bees, wasps, and hornets
Povidone-Iodine Ointment - antiseptic;  used for prevention of infection in minor cuts and burns
Q-Tips
Imodium - loperamide hydrochloride tablets;  don't get caught in a canoe without this one!
Tweezers - you really don't need slivers or ticks to ruin your trip!
Cotton Balls
Medications - the first aid kit is a good place to store any medications you currently take and need to bring.  Yet another good idea is to store them inside a waterproof container.
Sewing Kit - no one is suggesting that you have to pull a "Rambo" with this thing, it's just a good place to store it.  You may find you can "borrow" a good one in a local hotels bathroom.

 

Please be aware that some medical items listed here or otherwise may have an expire date.  Please check all medical items for a listed expire date and replace if necessary.

First Aid Tips
Small Cuts and Abrasions
Clean with Absorbent Cotton and warm water and apply Antiseptic.  Protect with bandages or Gauze Pad and Adhesive Tape applied loosely over the wound.  Any pain or swelling indicates infection.
Large Wounds
Clean thoroughly with Absorbent Cotton and warm water.  Apply liberal quantities of Antiseptic.  Cover with Gauze Pad and fasten securely with Gauze Bandage and Adhesive tape.
Broken Bones
Unnatural position of limbs or inability to use them amy indicate fractures.  Do not move patient without splinting.  Prepare splints from folded newspaper, stiff cardboard, or straight, thicker tree branches, loosely bound in place with Gauze Bandage and Adhesive Tape.
Unconsciousness or Fainting
If face is red or flushed and pulse strong, place patient in lying position with head slightly raised.  Apply cold applications to head.  Loosen tight clothing around neck.
If face is pale and pulse is weak, keep patient quiet in lying position with head level or low.  Apply cold water to face and keep patient warm.
Burns
If skin is reddened or blistered, spread Antiseptic on Gauze Pad and cover burn completely, securing loosely with Gauze Bandage or Adhesive Tape.  DO NOT DISTURB OPEN BLISTERS.  Any burns more extensive than this will require immediate medical attention. 

*If you follow our first-aid tips and things don't work out in your favour, don't bother to sue, instead, just read the disclaimer.