My DITY bag for the Appalachian Trail consists of my first aid kit, hygiene kit, and repair kit. For the sake of simplicity, I will break each kit down in its own category below.
First Aid Kit
This includes not only first aid items but also medication.
Prescription Meds
Band-aids: Multiple sizes
Aleve: 9 days worth
Aspirin
Pepto Tablets: Anti-Diarrhea, Heartburn
Benadryl: For any allergic reactions
AZO: For UTI’s
Leukotape
Quick Clot
Safety Pins: 1 Large, 1 Small
Alcohol Wipes: x2
Antibiotic Ointment: Individual Packets (2)
Desitin Ointment: Travel Size – Fixes just about every skin issue ever!
Emergency Matches
Wiffle Ball: Pressure Point Release & Muscle Massage
Silica Gel Bag: To help remove moisture from the kit
Dry Bag: Osprey 3L Dry Bag (For First Aid, Hygiene, Electronics, & Repair Kit Supplies)
Hygiene / Comfort Kit
Toothbrush: Travel Size
Toothpaste: Travel Size
Hand Sanitizer: Clorox Spray Hand Sanitizer (proven to kill Noro)
Poop Scoop: Deuce of Spades
FUD W/ Holder: Freshette
Peri Bottle: Used instead of TP (changed it to a neti pot)
Hairbrush & Mirror: Found at Dollar Tree
Baby Wipes: For doing #2 & end of day clean up
Feminine Hygiene Products: (5 Days)
Sunscreen/Lotion: Sunscreen & Lotion Combo / Aveeno
Soap: Dr. Bronner’s – Unscented – Put in dropper bottle
Chapstick
Q-Tips
Eye Drops
Sun Glasses: Cheap Sun Glasses
Ear Plugs: Foam
Hair Tie & Headband
Tweezers: Part of Swiss Army Knife
Nail Clippers: Baby Nail Clippers
Nail File: Baby Nail File
Hot Hands: For the cold months
Snot Rag: Bandanna
Repair Kit
Needle & Thread (floss)
Pad/Tent/Bag Repair
Duct Tape: Located on Trekking Poles
Sawyer O Ring: Extra O Ring for Water Filter
Multi-Tool: Swiss Army Knife Classic SD
Watch me go through my DITY bag for the Appalachian Trail
That is what I will be carrying in my DITY bag for my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
What do you keep in your DITY bag for the Appalachian Trail (or any hike)? Comment below and let me know!
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