This checklist is by no means comprehensive, but a basic overnight first aid kit should include the following items.

This is just a basic guideline and there are a lot of other items that could be added depending on training and availability.

Bandages: Assorted sizes for small cuts, blisters, etc.

4-inch closure strips or butterfly closures: For closing large wounds. 4-inch strips are more effective than butterfly.

4 inch by 4 inch sterile dressing pads (5 to 10): To apply pressure to a wound and stop bleeding

Non-adherent sterile dressing (2 inch by 2 inch): Use these or Second Skin to cover blisters, burns or lacerations.

Gauze roll: Holds dressing in place.

Small roll of 1-inch adhesive tape: Holds dressings in place.

Multi-use tool or knife: Should include knife, scissors. A scalpel and blade are also useful for first aid.

Forceps or tweezers: For removing splinters, ticks, and removing debris from wounds.

Scissors: Trauma scissors, which have a blunt end to protect the patient, can be used for cutting away clothing from injury, cutting medical tape, etc.

Thermometer: Digital is generally more accurate, but batteries do wear out.

Malleable splint: Lightweight foam-covered aluminum, such as a SAM splint. ***SAM splint #1 choice***

Irrigation syringe (35 cc): Used to flush and clean wounds.

Suction syringe (65 cc): Used to clear mouth of fluids when giving CPR.

Safety pins: Can help remove splinters, fasten arm sling, or make a whole in a plastic bag for improvised wound irrigation.

Cotton-tip swabs: For removing foreign objects from eye, or applying antibiotic ointment.

Resealable plastic bags: Many uses, including icing a swollen joint or creating wound irrigation device.

ACE, Coban, or other rubberized bandage: Can be used as outer wrap on splints, wound dressings or support for joint injuries. Be careful not to wrap too tightly.

Antiseptic towlettes: For cleaning small wounds.

Cleansing pads with lidocaine: For cleaning. Includes a topical anesthetic for abrasions, stings, etc.

Topical antibiotic ointment: For application to wounds. Simple Vaseline can also be used in dressing a wound.

Moleskin: Prevents blisters. Cut and apply a section to your foot as soon as you discover a “hot spot.” Duct tape also works for this purpose.

Povidone Iodine USP 10 percent, 1 oz.: For preventing infection. Bottled PVD iodine 10 percent solution should be diluted to a ratio of 1 percent or less for flushing wounds.

Aloe vera gel: Found in packets or small bottles for relief of minor burns.

Pain relievers, including aspirin and Ibuprofen: Provides relief for minor aches and pains, reduces fever, helps reduce inflammation of sprains and other injuries.

Antihistamines: For relief of pollen allergies, or to reduce reaction to bites and stings.

Immodium 2 mg capsules or tablets: For relief of diarrhea from intestinal infections.

Pepto Bismol or antiacid tablets: For relief from general diarrhea, abdominal upset.

After Bite or hydrocortisone cream USP 1 percent: Relieves skin irritation from bites, poison oak, stings, or allergic reactions.

Latex or nitrile gloves: Protects against blood-borne diseases and infection.

CPR microshield mask: A compact flexible barrier with a one-way valve for rescue breathing, which protects user from blood, vomit or saliva.

Oral rehydration salts: Packet of electrolyte salts and glucose for treatment of dehydration, heat exhaustion, or loss of fluids from vomiting or diarrhea.

Space bag/blanket: Lightweight emergency shelter. For treating hypothermia victims.

Paper and pencil: For recording medical data such as body temperature, pulse, time and date of symptoms, injuries, medicines administered, etc. Most repackaged kits include accident report forms.

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Clotting agent-impregnated Combat Gauze

So-called "Israeli" bandages

SOF-T or Combat Application tourniquet(s)

Silk Tape

For this post I was trying to stick to items that require minimal training and medical experience as it is a "first aid" and not medic kit.

Is there a good off the shelf first aid kit that would cover those needs? Seems like a lot of stuff.

I liked the responses here.. These checklists are quite solid, I must say...so solid that it seems almost Paramedic like... So, Im chopping it down for the average Joe. BTW..I have a lot id that stuff in my Aid Bag frying in my truck..LOL...good list. And. www.beprepared.com has some great kits already put together. http://beprepared.com/medics-first-aid-kit.html

Alcohol pads//Antiseptic towlettes: For cleaning small wounds.
Spray Anestetic,like the kind used for Sunburns
Sudafed//Antihistamines: For relief of allergies, or to reduce reaction to bites and stings.
Bag of throat lozenges(the kind that taste good)for the sudden onset cough and morale booster
Small Stainless Steel Flask of Wild Turkey 101 or similar.(fantastic antiseptic and great morale booster)
Immodium 2 mg capsules or tablets: For relief of diarrhea

Bandages: Assorted sizes for small cuts, blisters, etc.
Bandaides: Bunch of different sizes, 4-inch closure strips or butterfly closures:
Bandanas(2)
CURLEX or Israeli Bandages are GREAT for stuffing holes(graphic but will save a life)
Qtips
Ziplock bags 1gt and 1G
ACE, Coban, or other rubberized bandage: Can be used as outer wrap on splints.
Small roll of 1-inch adhesive tape:..and or duct tape around old Credit card sized card.

COllaspbible 1qt bottle for water
Military Type Poncho Liner and
Super Large Clear Trash Bags.(4ea)
Swiss Army Knife and Penny Cutters-scissors.
Good pair of tough Tweezers: For removing splinters, ticks, and removing debris from wounds.
Splints can be made of anything.. dont forget handguards or rulers or tent pole sections
Safety pins: Can be used for almost anything.(5ea.)

Great coverage for a First Aid Kit. But, for an "overnight kit", I think you can cut back a few ounces to save weight. If you are a Healthcare Professional, you might want splints, thermometers, suction syringes, cpr mask, etc,etc. But for overnight, just the basics, because assuming you're with a partner, one of you can go get help. But still, it's a great comprehensive kit.

Ok, but if it's an item that has a 3-panel pictogram printed on the package describing exactly how to use it, which all of these do (minus the tape... you're on your own, there), I'm comfortable describing them as requiring "minimal training." But, to each his own.

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