This is our starting point so like most of the items in the van, is evolving and will change as we learn more.
Precautionary items.
Basic First Aid Kit.
Remote Travel & Extended care.
Small satellite First Aid Kit.
Most of the items here are in our larger caving first aid kit which we are currently using on trips with the van, however, we need to get a first aid kit permanently for the van, as the remote travel & extended care items required differ, or we don’t have them in the one we are using. The satellite small first aid kits are our small caving ones which we usually take for caving or walking so will probably be in the van on most of our trips.
Currently, the kits are not always in the van
Quite a few of the items have expiry dates so the kits will need monitoring.
Batterie use and age will also need to be monitored
Contents should be checked on a regular basis and before any major trip.
Record all items when used, and restocked ASAP.
Items in “mauve” are still on our wish list.
(Many of the items in mauve we have but are not in the correct kits yet).
Precautionary items.
| Item | # | Ex-date |
| Sun blocker (Factor 50+). | 1 | |
| Lip balm, (old, needs replacing). | 1 | |
| Insect repellent. | 1 | |
| Antiseptic hand cleaner. | 1 | |
| Water purifying tablets, (old, needs replacing). | 50+ | |
| Water filter/purifying pump. | 1 | NA |
| Small torch x2, (AA long-life primary cells, in snatch bags). | 1 | Batteries |
| Digitized comprehensive first aid manual, (on laptops & phones). | ||
| Suitable container. | 1 | NA |
Basic van first aid kit.
| Item | # | Ex-date |
| Gaffer tape. | 1 | NA |
| Sam Splints. | 2 | NA |
| Tourniquet. | 2 | NA |
| Cling film. (half-width cut role). |
1 | NA |
| Blood clotting agent/dressing. | 2 | |
| Burns dressing 20cm x 20cm. | 2 | |
| Burns dressing 10cm x 10cm. | 2 | |
| Triangular bandages. | 3 | |
| Sterile latex gloves. | 5 | |
| Sterile cleansing wipes. | 10 | |
| Large dressings. | 2 | |
| Medium dressings. | 4 | |
| Small dressings. | 6 | |
| Eyewash vials. | 4 | |
| Eye pad. | 2 | |
| Melolin wound dressings. | ||
| Stretch bandages. | ||
| Crepe bandages. | ||
| Cleansing Wipes. | 1 | |
| Waterproof adhesive tape. | 1 | |
| Fabric adhesive tape. | 1 | |
| Blister plasters. | ||
| Antiseptic ointment. | ||
| Pkt steristrips. | 2 | |
| Aspirin | ||
| Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, (check legality for destinations). | ||
| Glucose gel. | 1 | |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 | |
| Resuscitation shield. | 2 | NA |
| Tick removers, (large & small) | 2 | NA |
| Tweezers. | 1 | NA |
| Hook & loop self-wrapping tape, (5M role) | 1 | NA |
| Surgical shears. | 1 | NA |
| Headlamp, (Fenix HM23 V2 single AA long-life primary cell). | 1 | batteries |
| Folding knife. | 1 | NA |
| Gaslighter, (small refillable piezo type). | 1 | NA |
| Space blanket. | 1 | NA |
| Pkt safety pins. | 1 | NA |
| Casualty assessment card, (on waterproof paper). | 2 | NA |
| Drug dosage info, (on waterproof paper). | 1 | NA |
| Waterproof paper, (A5). | 10 | NA |
| Pencil. | 2 | NA |
| Pencil-sharpener. | 1 | NA |
| Permanent marker (fine point). | 1 | NA |
| Spare glasses. | 1 | NA |
| Printed contents list. | 1 | NA |
| Nappy sacks, (dressing disposal). | 10 | NA |
| Bin bags. | 2 | NA |
| Small ground sheet, (possibly a bin bag). | 1 | NA |
| Suitable container. | 1 | NA |
Remote travel & extended care.
| Item | # | Ex-date |
| Antidiarrheal, (Loperamide / Imodium). | 10 | |
| Dyriolyte sachets, (rehydration). | 10 | |
| Antihistamine. | 2 | |
| Cold & flue treatment, (check legality for intended destinations). | 10 | |
| Zovirax. (Cold sore cream). | 1 | |
| Broad-spectrum antibiotics, (old, needs replacing). | 2 | |
| Stronger pain relief, (check legality, may need prescription & training). | ||
| Sterile syringe and needle pack. | 2 | |
| Sterile suture kit. | 1 | |
| Tooth repair kit. | 1 | |
| Superglue. | 1 | |
| Assorted large dressings. | ||
| Oximeter. | 1 | batteries |
| Stethoscope. | 1 | NA |
| Dressing glue remover. | 1 | NA |
| Nappy sacks, (dressing disposal). | 10 | NA |
| Printed contents list, (need to add). | 1 | NA |
| Bin bags. | 4 | NA |
| Rechargeable AA battery cells, (possible 2.5v lithium). | 8 | batteries |
| Suitable container. | 1 | NA |
Portable kit part 1 (x2).
| Item | # | Ex date |
| Folding knife. | 1 | NA |
| Whistle. | 1 | NA |
| Survival bag. | 1 | NA |
| Thermal balaclava. | 1 | NA |
| Small Torch, (Fenix HM23 V2 single AA long-life primary cell). | 1 | batteries |
| Spare main light batteries, (when used for caving). | ? | batteries |
| Suitable container. |
Portable kit part 2 (x2).
| Item | # | Ex dat |
| Gaffer tape, (2M role). | 1 | NA |
| Tourniquet. | 1 | NA |
| Cling film, (half-width cut role). |
NA | |
| Blood clotting agent/dressing. | 1 | |
| Triangular bandage. | 1 | |
| Pkt 10 cleansing wipes. | 1 | |
| Sterile latex gloves. | 4 | |
| Medium dressings. | 1 | |
| Eyewash vials, (?). | 2 | |
| Eye pad. | 2 | |
| Pkt steristrips. | 1 | |
| Fabric adhesive tape. | ||
| Blister plasters. | ||
| Antiseptic ointment. | ||
| Waterproof adhesive tape. | ||
| Aspirin. | ||
| Paracetamol. (check legality for intended destinations). | ||
| Water purifying tablet, (need to add). | ||
| Glucose gel, (old, needs replacing). | 1 | |
| Hook & loop self-wrapping tape, (2M role). | 1 | NA |
| Surgical shears. | 1 | NA |
| Sam Splints. | 1 | NA |
| Blizard-jacket, (wearable space blanket). | 1 | NA |
| Gas-lighter, (small refillable piezo type). | 1 | NA |
| Pkt safety pins. | 1 | NA |
| Tick removers, (large & small). | 2 | NA |
| Tweezers. | 1 | NA |
| Headlamp. (Fenix HM23 V2 single AA long-life primary cell). | 1 | NA |
| Spare glasses. | 1 | NA |
| Nappy sacks, (dressing disposal). | 5 | NA |
| Bin bags. | 2 | NA |
| Small ground sheet, (possibly a bin bag). | 1 | NA |
| Waterproof paper, (A5). | 4 | NA |
| Pencil. | 1 | NA |
| Pencil-sharpener. | 1 | NA |
| Casualty assessment card, (on waterproof paper). | 1 | NA |
| Drug dosage info, (on waterproof paper). | 1 | NA |
| Printed contents list. | 1 | NA |
| Suitable containers. | NA |
To be continued.