First Aid

Be Prepared With First Aid Kits From DICK'S Sporting Goods

Being prepared for injuries and illnesses is crucial to staying safe on any outdoor excursion. From minor cuts and scrapes to burns and stings, keeping a first aid kit on hand is the first step to protecting you and your companions. First aid kits range from small packs of bandages and ointment to comprehensive medical kits suitable for the treatment of more serious wounds or ailments.

From wild adventures to calm nature hikes, DICK'S has the perfect kit to stash in your pack.

Top brands like Boost Oxygen, Lifeline, and Adventure Medical Kit offer first aid kits in a variety of sizes with a variety of purposes. The more traditional medical kits typically provide a range of shapes and sizes of bandages, antiseptic and antibiotic ointments, and pain relievers such as aspirin or acetaminophen.

Specialized first aid kits contain specific care items like trauma gauze, triangular bandages, or moleskin to treat these different types of injuries. Bite and sting kits are assembled with items to relieve pain, disinfect, and suction venom.

Get The Supplies You Need

Being aware of any and all risks associated with your chosen activity can help ensure you make an informed decision about your first aid kit. If you anticipate traversing rocky or difficult terrain, a heavy duty, comprehensive medical kit may be required, while recreational activities that demand less effort could be covered by a more basic option.

If your planned trip falls somewhere in the middle of these two extremes and you are unsure of what you may need to look for, below are several types of supplies found in first aid kits and their common uses:

• Adhesive bandages/gauze: Covers and protects scratches, scrapes, abrasions, and lightly bleeding wounds to help avoid infection and additional injury
• Antiseptic towelettes/antibiotic ointment: Destroys microorganism growth to clean and disinfect minor wounds and help prevent infection
• Cold packs: Reduce swelling from bumps and bruises and cool off minor burns to help reduce soft tissue damage
• Rolled bandages: Control bleeding and absorb other bodily fluids as well as cover and protect the wound after antibiotic or antiseptic ointment has been applied
• Triangular bandages: Used to sling broken limbs or create a pressure bandage to wrap wounds and stop bleeding