Most first aid kits are a box of plasters with ambitions. This one was packed by people who treat campsite injuries for a living: The First Responders, a South African crew of working emergency responders, built this bag for Kampi after we asked them one question – what do you actually use when you get called to a campsite?
The answer is in the bag: burn care for braai and gas accidents, serious wound dressings and not just plasters, gloves so you can help without hesitating, and rescue blankets for shock and cold. Everything sits in labelled, see-through compartments, because in an emergency you do not have time to dig.
What’s inside
| Item | Qty | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Burn dressing 10x10cm (Burn Eaz) | 1 | Braai, gas and boiling-water burns – cools and covers |
| Burn gel 100ml (Burn Eaz) | 1 | Immediate cooling relief on smaller burns |
| First aid dressing No. 3 (FAD) | 2 | Sterile trauma dressing for serious bleeding |
| Gauze swabs (pack of 100) | 1 | Cleaning and covering wounds |
| Plasters (box of 50) | 1 | The everyday cuts and blisters |
| Crepe bandages | 3 | Sprains, strains, holding dressings in place |
| Conforming bandages | 3 | Wraps around joints and awkward spots |
| Triangular bandages | 2 | Arm sling, splint ties, head wounds |
| Rescue blankets | 2 | Shock, cold, keeping someone warm until help arrives |
| Nitrile gloves | 8 | Protect yourself and the patient – put these on first |
| CPR mouthpiece | 1 | Barrier for rescue breaths |
| Alcohol swabs | 10 | Cleaning tweezers, scissors and skin around a wound |
| Plastic tape | 2 | Securing dressings |
| Scissors | 1 | Cutting bandages – or clothing, when it matters |
| Tweezers | 1 | Splinters, thorns, ticks |
A printed contents list is packed inside the lid, so you can check and restock the kit after every trip.
The bag earns its place too
- See-through compartments – find what you need without unpacking everything
- Front organiser panel with elastic loops and a removable clear pouch
- Dedicated space for your own medicine – side pockets and a front pocket left open on purpose (see below)
- Reflective strip – visible at night around camp or next to the road
- Shoulder strap and grab handles – lives in the camper, walks to the incident
Act fast: the 4 campsite emergencies
Burns: cool under running water for 20 minutes – not ice, not butter. Apply burn gel, cover with the burn dressing. Do not burst blisters. A burn bigger than the patient’s hand, or on the face or hands: get to a doctor.
Serious bleeding: gloves on. Press the FAD dressing firmly onto the wound and keep pressing. Do not lift it to look. Bandage it tight, raise the limb, call for help if it soaks through.
Sprains and suspected fractures: stop, cool, compress with a crepe bandage, keep weight off it. Sling or splint with the triangular bandage. When in doubt, treat it as broken.
Shock (pale, cold, confused after any accident): lie the person down, wrap them in the rescue blanket, keep talking to them, call 112.
Save these numbers before your trip: 112 (emergencies, any cellphone), 10177 (ambulance), ER24 084 124, Netcare 082 911.
Add your own medicine (the kit leaves space for it)
No first aid kit may be sold with schedule medicines packed inside, and honestly you would not want ours anyway: everyone’s needs are different. The organiser panel and side pockets in this bag are there so you can add your own. On your next Clicks or Dis-Chem run, ask the pharmacist to help you pick:
- Pain and fever – paracetamol, plus an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen
- Allergies and bites – antihistamine tablets and an anti-itch cream for stings and mosquito bites
- Nausea and motion sickness – especially with kids on gravel roads
- Runny tummy – an anti-diarrhoeal plus rehydration sachets (the sachets matter more than the stopper)
- Stomach cramps – an antispasmodic
- Heartburn – antacid tablets, because boerewors at 21:00 has consequences
- Your own chronic medicine – plus a copy of the script, and child-appropriate versions of everything if you camp with kids
Ask your pharmacist about correct use, ages and what mixes with your chronic medication. That advice is free and it is better than anything a product page can tell you.
Stock and delivery
Packed and dispatched directly by The First Responders. Kits in stock are dispatched within 1 business day of your order.
A first aid kit helps you respond while help is on the way; it is not a substitute for professional medical care. In an emergency call 112 (any cellphone) or 10177 (ambulance).
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