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Camp first-aid kit
Bandages, antiseptic, blister care, and the pills you already know.
Buy this early
A serious kit is often $25–60
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A first-aid pouch you have opened, moleskin, a wrap that holds in dust, drops, saline, sanitizer, and aloe. Their booklet is the medical list. This is the gear.
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Camp
Bandages, antiseptic, blister care, and the pills you already know.
Buy this early
A serious kit is often $25–60
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A patch for the spot the shoe rubs, before the blister is a day-ender.
A pack is often under $15
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3M
A wrap that sticks to itself, which is why it holds when tape gives up in the dust.
Often about $34
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A small gel for skin that got more sun than the hat covered.
Often about $8
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Camp
Sixty percent alcohol or more, in the day bag.
A few bottles are often under $15
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Refresh
Lubricant drops for eyes the dust has dried out.
Often about $15
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ARM & HAMMER
A saline spray you can use without setting up the rinse kit.
Often about $8
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Dust
Lip balm with SPF. The air out here is dry enough to crack your lips.
A couple of sticks are often under $15
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