The essentials:
- Adhesive bandages of various sizes
- Triple-antibiotic ointment
- Sunscreen
- Lip salve
- Antiseptic hand wipes or soap
- Moleskin for blisters
- Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) or meclizine for nausea
- Ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief
- Diphenhydramine or fexofenadine for allergies
- Moist towellettes for cleaning hands when restrooms aren't available
- Compression bandage of at least 5x9 inches
- Several 4x4 inch sterile bandages
- Roller gauze bandage two inches wide
- Roller gauze bandage four inches wide
- Elastic bandage for support or swelling
- Thermometer
- Tweezers for splinters
- Scissors
- Topical pain reliever
- Chemical cold pack
- Zipped closure freezer bags
- Insect repellent
