What should I put in my first-aid kit for a hike?

First-Aid Kit for Hiking by Black Diamond Outfitters

There is no definitive right answer when putting together a first-aid kit for hiking.  Every hike is unique.  My kit is based on the dry, hot, cloudless weather in Southern California. At first glance, the list below seems huge, but my kit only weighs about a pound. I buy everything in travel size and small individual packets. I'll add a picture below this post so you can how small the items above pack up in your kit. My own first-aid kit has saved me many, many times. The most common items I use are my windbreaker, my headlamp, my sunscreen and my toilet paper/hand-sanitizer. The most common item I need is extra water. Have a suggestion for something to add to my kit? Add it to the comments at the bottom.:)

My Kit:

Light wind-breaker jacket

Hand Sanitizer

Small roll of toilet paper

Extra plastic bag

Matches

Flashlight or Headlamp with fresh batteries

Steri-strips

Gauze

Bandaids

Moleskin

Advil

Benadryll
Anti-diarrhea medicine

Extra Inhaler for Asthma

Small roll of duct Tape

Safety Pin

Antibiotic Ointment

Alcohol Prep Pad

Length of Rope

Compass

Map of the area

Iodine Tablet or Chlorine tablet for emergency water purification

Needle and Thread

Small empty water bottle for carrying extra water

Sunglasses or a hat

Pair of light gloves

Sunscreen

A few non-lubricated condoms for protecting electronics during a storm or river crossing

Small First Aid Kit For Hiking

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Amazon Deals on Hiking Gear

Affordable Hiking Pack: Teton Explorer 4000

I thought I would post some of the better deals on hiking gear that I've found on Amazon. This isn't an ad. I purchased and use all of these products.


TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Internal Frame Backpack                 Amazon Price 65$
For 65$, this backpack was less than half the price of most name brand backpacks with similar features. I shopped around for a few weeks looking for a good deal on a hiking backpack and this bag is seriously on par for quality with all of the major brands. In fact, it's quite a bit nicer than a lot of the expensive bags I was checking out in REI. I loaded it up today with all of my gear. My 3 pound spring sleeping bag fit snugly in the

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