There are a lot of minor, and some major, accidents that one can encounter while camping.  There are always the occasional cuts, scrapes, and scratches.

One of the best ways to clean a cut, scrape or puncture wound is with cool water. Try holding the wound under running water or fill a tub with cool water and pour it from a cup over the wound.

Using soap and a soft washcloth to clean the skin around the wound is also a good idea. Do your best to keep soap out of the wound itself because soap can cause irritation and burning.

After you clean the wound, apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment such as Neosporin to help keep the surface moist. The products don't make the wound heal faster, but they can avoid infection and allow your body to more efficiently. 

Here are some basic items we keep on hand while camping:

• bandages and gauze of various sizes
• antiseptic creams and ointments
• sterile wipes and rinse solutions
• pain medicine
• tweezers, scissors, and knife
• sunburn relief spray
• anti-diarrhea medicine