Have you checked your boat’s First Aid Kit lately?

Almost all of us made a point of putting a good First Aid Kit somewhere in our airboat when we first got it. But if that was more than 6 months ago, some of the items in the kit may need to be replaced.

A good Airboater’s First Aid Kit will be waterproof, and will generally contain the following:

• An illustrated first aid guide
• Flashlight and batteries
• Scissors and tweezers
• Emergency reflective blanket
• Triangular bandages, butterfly bandages
• Ace bandage
• Antiseptic towelettes, disinfectant wipes
• Adhesive bandage strips in assorted sizes
• Gauze pads and roller gauze
• Adhesive tape and safety pins
• Antiseptic ointment
• Benadryl tablets, Calamine lotion
• Hydrocortisone cream, burn relief packs
• Aspirin, ibuprofen
• Disposable gloves
• Plastic ziplock-type bags
• Cold pack, chemical heat pack

This doesn't cover survival gear. Also consider packing extra food and fresh water, waterproof matches, fire starter, bug spray and sunscreen.