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Butterfly-closure bandages

Epinephrine in a prefilled syringe (for severe allergic reactions to bee stings, usually by prescription only)

Gauze (one roll)

Gauze compress pads (a half dozen 4 x 4-inch pads)

Hydrogen peroxide or iodine

Ibuprofen or acetaminophen

Insect repellent

Matches or pocket lighter

Moleskin or Spenco Second Skin

Sunscreen

Whistle (It’s more effective at signaling rescuers than your voice is.)

The following items are optional but worth their weight (make your own lists for different seasons and keep them in your hiking pack):

Aluminum foil

Bandana

Carabiners

Cellular phone (emergencies only)

Dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)

Digital camera

Disinfectant wipes (baby wipes)

Extra batteries

Flashlight

Foam pad (for lightning strikes)

Garbage bag

Gloves (for warmth)

GPS receiver

Hand warmers (air activated)

High-energy food and drinks

Lip balm

Long pants

Plastic bags with zip closure

Rain coat and rain pants

Shorts

Socks

Snakebite kit

Sunglasses

Toilet paper

Watch

General Safety