Know exactly what to pack for any trip — from a day hike to a multi-day group expedition
Track medication and supply expiration dates so your kit is always ready when you need it
Understand why each item is there — not just what to buy, but how a trained responder uses it
What's Inside the Checklist
Three field-tested kit lists built for different trip profiles — a compact 10-item day hike kit, a 20-item backpacking kit with trauma and wound care supplies, and a 27+ item group expedition kit for trip leaders, guides, and scout leaders. Each kit includes exact quantities, medication packs with dosages, and an expiration date tracker so nothing in your bag is expired when you actually need it. Plus an altitude medication add-on for travel above 8,000 feet.
Nathan Duclos
Nathan has spent over 20 years teaching wilderness medicine and leading backcountry trips across the western U.S. As the lead instructor at American Outdoor School, he built these kits from real field experience — not a product catalog. Every item on these lists has earned its place through thousands of miles on trail and hundreds of students trained.
What Our Students Say
Reviews from Wilderness First Aid course students at American Outdoor School
I am looking to increase my knowledge and confidence in providing aid to those in my hiking group or fellow hikers in need. This class is a wealth of knowledge not just for hiking but for anyone that wants to understand first aid in non-traditional enviroments. Highly recommend it!!
Wealth of Knowledge for Free!
Loved it all! Very informative. Great first step to plan for a full onsite WFR course. It reviews all the information needed with very detailed explanations and it quizzes your knowledge... Glad I was able to do the test more than once, cause it's a lot of information to take in.
Excellent content!
The materials were put together in a clear and logical order. In the past I've had my wilderness first responder, and I was impressed with how much content was covered in this course. Doing this online was perfect as I had a busy winter and couldn't leave to drive to a course. Thank you!!
In-depth and convenient
Excellent way to recertify for Wilderness First Aid. The ability to do it at my own pace and without travel was perfect!
Excellent for recertification
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Download the complete wilderness first aid kit checklist, print it out, and build your kit before your next trip. Then take the free Wilderness First Aid course to learn how to use every item in it.
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