Build a Parkour First Aid Kit

This is a general supply checklist and is by no means fully comprehensive. It’s based upon our coaches’ experiences instructing outdoor and satellite classes year-round in various environments. Every first aid kit can be specialized to fit your wants and needs based upon medical conditions, how you practice, what tools you’re comfortable with, and more importantly – how you expect your kit to aid you. 

• Easy Access Bandages of assorted sizes for the small scrapes and cuts that occur from abrasive obstacles.
• Butterfly Closure Bandages to close larger wounds that bandages typically won’t cover.
• Antiseptic Wipes for cleaning any open wounds.
• Antibiotic Ointment helps to prevent infections when applied topically. 
• Alcohol Swabs reduce the risks associated with bacterial infections. 
• Nitrile Gloves are a strong, disposable glove that has a better resistance to punctures than latex gloves. Nitrile gloves are also more durable for those reaching in their kits just from time-to-time. 
• Trauma Pad will help to stop excessive bleeding from deep cuts, abrasions, or fractures. 
• Fine Point Tweezers is a good choice for the fine splinters or glass that might need some removal. 
• Safety Pins are one of the best multi-purpose items to carry from helping to secure bandages, removing splinters, to pinning loose clothing.
• Sterile Dressing is designed to protect and be applied directly to open wounds. Some dressing is self-adhesive. 
• Medical Tape is another multi-purpose staple. It can be used to hold wound bandages and to hold other objects in place. It’s flexibility to move and bend offers a variety of uses in any situation. 
• Wound Irrigation Tool will remove foreign materials and reduce bacterial contamination. Great for those times when the concrete is hit hard, leaving a wound messy from dirt. 
• Malleable Splint for any temporary immobilization. 
• Elastic Bandage is great for compression and support. Their multi-use helps to treat joint injuries, hold ice in place, compress a limb, keep bandages protected, or secure a splint. 
• Gauze Bandage of various sizes for ventilation of wounds while keeping them clean.  
• Moleskin reduces friction to prevent blisters. The various sizes come in handy – especially for a little padding between skin and shoes.
• Aspirin will offer temporary relief of a minor ache or pain associated with an injury. It will also help to prevent a blood clot or reduce the risks of a stroke or heart attack. 
• Ibuprofen treats mild to moderate pain and inflammation.
   
• Antihistamine treats symptoms like itchiness, hives, runny noses, or skin rashes. When training outdoors, it’s useful for those moderate to severe bug bites or triggered allergies. 
• Antiacid Tablets relieve stomach discomfort. Great for those travelling and eating in new places. 
• Waste Bag organizes disposal of contaminated trash. 
• Safety Blade is useful for many difficult situations where a bandage, clothing, or object may need to be cut. Make sure to keep it safely placed and contained in your kit to avoid any injuries. 

In addition, we strongly recommend anyone and everyone to take first aid training. Basic first aid training classes will give individuals the information and hands-on skills to assist in many emergency situations. You never know when you’ll need to help a friend, loved one, or stranger seeking medical attention.