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The amount of bandages and drugs will depend on the size of the group. Many preassembled kits indicate the number of people a kit will serve over a certain amount of time. Note that these numbers may be inflated, meaning the kits include twice as much stuff as you’d actually need. But some buffer is built in so you will have enough supplies to handle the unexpected.

For longer trips that go well out of range of medical attention, a more sophisticated kit is needed. The big question is whether the kit can deal with at least one major injury or laceration. An advanced kit should include:

 Large bandages to stop bleeding

 Extra bandages

 Drugs to treat burns and skin irritations, and possibly prescription drugs for serious pain

 Tools to immobilize limbs, such as a splint and sling

INSECT REPELLENT

The most effective insect repellents include Deet, though you can choose products with higher or lower levels depending on your skin sensitivity. You might also consider repellents containing Picaridin. Natural alternatives, such as repellents with certain plant oils, can also work, but you might need to apply them more often.