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What should hold first-aid supplies and medications on a wet hike?

Use a waterproof container.

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  1. An open mesh pocket
  2. A cotton stuff sack
  3. A waterproof container ✔

Why: Wet supplies may fail when needed. The Red Cross checklist calls for a waterproof container to hold first-aid supplies and medications.

Huh, didn't know that: A waterproof container belongs in the personal tools and supplies section of the checklist.

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Answer: A waterproof container. Wet supplies may fail when needed. The Red Cross checklist calls for a waterproof container to hold first-aid supplies and medications.

  1. Red Cross Hiking and Backpacking First Aid Kit Checklist www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/articles/hiking-first-aid-kit-checklist
    Waterproof container to hold supplies and medications
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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