Personal First Aid Kit

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All trekkers must carry a personal first aid kit with basic first aid supplies, medicines for common ailments, cuts and bruises, pain killers, etc. Anyone using any prescription medicines regularly should carry a supply for the whole duration of the expedition. If you have something you are particularly prone to such as ear infections, sinus problems or mild asthma bring what you need with you.

Trekkers should not share first aid kits. This is to ensure that all members of the expedition have enough supplies for each other. There will not be any chance to resupply in Port Moresby or on the Track.

Please consult your doctor and include items and medicines that may be required for you specifically. No Roads does not supply any medicines and takes no legal responsibility for any medical treatment or professional medical support to our clients.

The No Roads expedition guide carries an extensive Wilderness First Aid Kit that will be used only for emergencies and for the provision of first aid to the porter team if required.

Your First Aid Kit

Each person should have a first aid kit containing at least the following items:
  • Band aids
  • Paracetamol
  • Deep Heat or other muscle liniment
  • Blister pads
  • Crepe bandages
  • Antibiotic cream for cuts and scratches
  • 'Imodium' tablets
  • Strapping tape (for knees and ankles)
  • Foot powder
  • Waterless hand disinfectant
  • Anti-malarial drugs (see your doctor)
  • Anti-inflammatory cream
  • Scissors, tweezers, safety pins
  • Broad spectrum antibiotic tablets (ask your doctor)
  • Anti-Nausea Tablets
  • Sunscreen (water resistant is better to cope with rain and sweating)
  • Tropical strength insect repellent
  • Anti chafing cream e.g. Pawpaw cream
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Tips:
  • Pack items that can leak into plastic bags zip lock bags. There is nothing worse than sticky liquids draining through your pack.
  • Protect pointy sharp items like scissors and tweezers packed in between padded objects.
  • Don't pack items into your first aid kit until you have understood what they will do for you and how to use them. Write some notes on a piece of paper and keep it with your kit if to remind you if needed.
  • You do not need a first aid kit like a paramedic, but you will need enough to manage eight days. i.e. a new band aid per day on one cut will drain a poorly stocked kit
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