Most trail injuries are small: a blister, a graze, a twisted ankle. The kit is for those, and for keeping someone comfortable while help comes for anything bigger.
What goes in
- Blister plasters, more than you think
- Adhesive plasters in two sizes
- An elastic bandage for a sprain
- Wound-cleaning wipes
- Painkillers you know you tolerate
- Your own medication, for the day and one extra
- A foil survival blanket
- A whistle
Before you leave
Check the dates. Tell someone your route and when you expect to be back. Make sure your Petra card is filled in, and that the group can see the medical part.