Camping with your family in your new or used RV is as fun as you make it – and sometimes, as safe as you make it. One of the necessities when it comes to having a fun and safe camping trip is having a well-stocked first aid kit. A camping first aid kit looks a bit different than the one you keep at home, so read our RV tips below for what your camping first aid kit needs to include.
Basic Supplies
You have a couple options here: either purchase a store-bought kit with starter items that you supplement, or just assemble one from scratch. Your basic box needs to include the following:
- Bandages in several sizes (as well as waterproof and latex-free): estimate 3 bandages per person, per day (hopefully you won’t need that many!)
- Antiseptic cleansing towelettes and/or solution
- Instant cold pack(s)
- Non-latex gloves
- Adhesive tape
- Gauze pads
- Thermometer
- Scissors
- Hand sanitizer
Topical Ointments & OTC Meds
Next, you’ll want to include a stash of over the counter (OTC) medicine and different ointments. Keep in mind these need to be reserved for minor scrapes, cuts, and bug bites. Anything severe may need medical treatment. For minor scrapes you can treat yourself, include the following:
- Tylenol and Motrin – and kid’s chewable or liquid versions of the same
- Antihistamine pills and/or kid’s chewable/liquid version
- Triple antibiotic (Neosporin) ointment
- Antihistamine (Benadryl) cream
- Burn (Aloe vera) gel
- Calamine lotion – for poison ivy
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Insect repellant
- Sunscreen
And don’t forget any prescription medication you take!
Handy Extras
You might not think “first aid” when you think of these items, but they’re great to have on hand. In our vehicle’s first aid box, we have a separate compartment for the following:
- Ponchos
- Flashlights in a variety of sizes with extra batteries
- Reflective emergency blankets
- Knife and/or multitool
- Duct tape
- Matches
Making it All Fit
You’re going to need to break all of this up into two containers. First, our family’s camping first aid kit fits neatly in a 17-quart plastic storage tub. This can easily be stowed in the exterior storage of your new or used RV.
However, you’ll also want to take a few essentials from each group on this list and keep it in a quart- or gallon-size food storage bag. If you can fit it in a backpack or belt bag pocket, that’s the size you want. One handy investment we’ve found is to pack single-use packets of ointments and creams like these* for easy, on-the-go dispensing.
One feature you’ll want to keep in mind when you shop for an RV is having enough storage space for your essentials. Contact us today. We can help you pick out the RV that ticks all the boxes for your family’s needs!
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