How To Make a Camping First Aid Kit - VIDEO

Published: June 18, 2015

Today we are going to make a first aid kit for camping in 4 simple steps. We will be using a special tool that is available to use for free which will allow you to make a custom first aid kit for any type of use. When finished, you be able to print a checklist, schedule a reminder to check your supplies, order specific supplies from the list or even order an entire kit.

Before we begin, we recommend that you Sign in or signup here at our website. When you do this, special Build-A-Kit features are unlocked, making this a very powerful tool. So, sign in and then go to the Build-A-Kit homepage and follow these fast and easy 4 steps.

1. Choose a container
We have our container organized by type. Select a type and then a container. Details of each kit will be displayed so you can make the right choice.

2. Name Your Kit & Select Supplies
After you select your container, name your first aid kit. The, below you will see a row of tabs identifying each of the different types of first aid supplies. One tab says "Bandages" and another tab "Gauze & Tapes". Go through each of the tabs, scrolling through them and click the "add to kit" link next to the quantity for each item you want to include in your camping first aid kit. By the way, as soon as you name your kit and begin to add items to your kit, your kit is automatically saved!

3. Print your checklist and/or schedule a reminder
Once you have finished adding items, click the "See your kit contents here" link and your completed first aid kit will be displayed. Notice the capacity and order subtotal to the left of the picture of your container? You can add or remove items or quantities as needed to adjust your capacity. Looking to the right you will see the final steps section where you can print your checklist or even schedule a reminder. These details can be seen in the video above.

4. Order your supplies
On the same page you can also "Order Now", which will take your entire kit and place it into the shopping cart. Before you do that, select if you want us to assemble the kit for you for a nominal fee. If you only want to order select items from your list, use the links to the right of the quantity that say "Add this item to cart". Do not click the "order now" button.

That's it! In a few minutes, all 4 steps are completed and you have created your own camping first aid kit. If you have questions or would like to contact us, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Youtube. We can also be reached at 800-221-9222 or by emailing us. We even have an online chat during normal business hours. Let us know what you think about Build-A-Kit! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable camping trip!

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Contributing Expert

Mike Brinker

Mike Brinker has been working in the first aid industry for over 35 years. He has worked with thousands of businesses,groups, and organizations to provide a healthy and safe work environment. Mike helped create “Make-A-Kit”, the internet's only online first aid kit creation tool. He has also authored many helpful first-aid and safety-related resource articles found at the MFASCO Learning Center.

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