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      I am sure we all add a lot more to our kits, but this is my reason to not
even start with the basic prepackaged kit. My experience, in back woods and
water environment first aid, is most kits are geared to bandages that are easy
to remove, rather than tough, and are not all that waterproof.  Whereas,  my
concern is for durability and protection while being able to continue to use the
damaged body part.  As examples, instead of ordinary Band-Aids, I carry lots of
1" 3M Active Strips.  Instead of medical tape, I use duct tape (obviously
multipurpose, too).   These protect the wound while still allowing you to
paddle, etc.
    Add the bandages to a generous supply of Neosporin and you reduce infection
and decrease healing time about 1/3.
JKL
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