We often travel pretty far from the trail, but our first aid kit still isn't huge. Here's what we take:

1. Ibuprofen and a couple of tylenol (acetominophen). THese are good for lots of things, including the headaches from minor altitude sickness.

2. Gauze pads, adhesive tape and neosporin.

3. A sewing kit. Has needle and thread. First aid for both humans and your pack!


4. Moleskin

5. Sudafed--a few for allergy/irritaion/poison oak. ANd Immodium, just in case the beaver fever hits.

6. Ace Bandage--lots of applications here/

7. My wife's numerous medications.