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The list below has been compiled with the benefit of past BSES Expeditions to Alaska and other parts of
the world. You are strongly / advised required to take all items, excepting those identified as optional which are up to you. Quantities should be sufficient for your stay in AK so do not take too much more, and take an appropriate alternative if the example is not available, ask your chemist! The doctor will be unable to provide you with more than an emergency "dose" of these items from Expedition of Fire Medical supplies so it is your responsibility to have them. If in doubt ask the doctor!
If you are taking any medication, then you must take enough for the entire expedition, plus 7 days, in addition to one spare set.
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
20 Pain tablets e.g. Paracetamol 500mg
20 Anti-diarrhoea tablets e.g. Imodium
20 Laxative tablets e.g. Senekot
20 Indigestion tablets e.g. Gaviscon
8ml "Antiseptic paint" e.g. Betadine
10mg tube Anti-histamine cream – for insect bites
1 Lipsalve – preferably with sun protection
30gm tube Moisturising cream for dry cracked skin ( e.g. Ultrabase?)
10mg tube Vaseline to protect exposed skin
1 Triangular bandage
1 Large crepe bandage
1 Pack of Steristrips
1 Pack of (48?) plasters – individ. Wrapped, assorted sizes
5 Non-adhesive dressing pads e.g. Melolin, 10cm x 10cm
5 Safety pins
2 Rolls of elasticated 5cm x 5cm zinc oxide tape prevent
blisters
1 Small pair of scissors (Swiss Army Knife?)
30mg tube Relief for muscular strain e.g. Ibulieve gel or similar
200ml tube After sun cream – Screw top tube
200ml Sun protection factor 20? – Screw top tube
? Insect repellent-BSES will provide basic supply
containing DEET
3 months For females – adequate sanitary protection
Optional? Small pack of blister pads e.g. Spenco 2nd sin
Optional? 50 tablets of Vitamin C
Optional? Foil blanket?
All of the above taken in a small watertight box – sandwich box or similar. Tablets should be stored in separate small watertight containers – old film containers are ideal.