Bear in mind where you are going and what dangers you may encounter along the way, as this is not a fully comprehensive first-aid kit and it will not assist with all emergencies:
• Selection of Bandages. I include a sling, decide if you need one.
• Blister Plasters: KT Blister plasters / Compeed, are my preferred options.
• Vaseline as it assists with hot spots.
• Hikers wool, to reduce friction on the hotspots.
• Sterilized needles for blister popping (yes, I think this is the best option, but be aware to prevent infection at all cost). Only pop a blister on trail when it is becoming painful to walk on.
• Leuko Tape / KT Prevention tape – to assist you with hot-spots before you even get a blister (Prevention is better than cure). I like keeping leuko tape tied around my trekking poles.
• Selection of Plasters.
• Scissors.
• Nail clipper for cutting toe-nails, and it is also handy to cut off skin after you have popped a blister etc.
• Antiseptic wipes.
• Antiseptic cream / Wound healing cream.
• Voltaren Emulgel.
• Space Blanket.
• Tablets: Headache tablets, Helio care sun exposure tablets, Cramp care, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxers, gastro medication, Rehidrat, mineral salts to stop de-hydration, pain meds for muscle aches etc.
• Magnesium spray (helps with muscle cramps); I take oil that you can rub on your sore muscles too.
• Liquid wound cover.
• Lighter (to sterilise needles).
• Energy gel in case your blood-sugar drops.
• Zambuk salve, to help with small cuts & scrapes.
• Duct tape: this works as a small roll on your trekking poles too.
• Tourniquet, splints etc.
• I have tweezers on my Swiss army knife, but maybe worth looking into for those nasty splinters.