I like carrying one of those baby zip lock first aid kits in the pocket of my PFD in case of a small cut, but my main first aid kit may be larger than yours. I totally agree that knowledge is the most important thing to have in your first aid kit!
Great video! Too many people overlook the importance of this. The only thing not mentioned that I always try to include are Benadryl tablets. They are good if someone gets into a bigger skin reaction to something or an allergic reaction.
Great video! Im an EMT student and love hiking/camping/road trips and hope to expand on my wilderness EMS knowledge. I believe people DO NOT take emergency medical care during wilderness trip seriously enough. courses like those you mentioned should be taken by everyone. My aid bag is pretty much a jump bag consisting of NPAs/OPAs, BVM, Tourniquet, Space Blankets, all sorts of different types of dressings(especially occlusive dressings), PPE gloves, small oxygen cans, suction device, sterile water(or saline solution would be better), tape, aspirin, epinephrine, a syringe(for the epinephrine), oral glucose, and a knife and some splints. personally I hate the average first aid bag you can buy off of amazon because its mainly just 100+ different small cut bandages that wont do much during a major event. My bag isnt really meant for solo trip use since i usually take trips with groups. However a real first aid bag is more important than the average trip goer thinks.
I like carrying one of those baby zip lock first aid kits in the pocket of my PFD in case of a small cut, but my main first aid kit may be larger than yours. I totally agree that knowledge is the most important thing to have in your first aid kit!
It’s great to have a small kit in your PFD and I have one in a plastic case. Knowledge is definitely the most important thing!
Great video! Too many people overlook the importance of this. The only thing not mentioned that I always try to include are Benadryl tablets. They are good if someone gets into a bigger skin reaction to something or an allergic reaction.
I do carry it as well with the rest of my meds. Thanks!
Great video! Im an EMT student and love hiking/camping/road trips and hope to expand on my wilderness EMS knowledge. I believe people DO NOT take emergency medical care during wilderness trip seriously enough. courses like those you mentioned should be taken by everyone. My aid bag is pretty much a jump bag consisting of NPAs/OPAs, BVM, Tourniquet, Space Blankets, all sorts of different types of dressings(especially occlusive dressings), PPE gloves, small oxygen cans, suction device, sterile water(or saline solution would be better), tape, aspirin, epinephrine, a syringe(for the epinephrine), oral glucose, and a knife and some splints. personally I hate the average first aid bag you can buy off of amazon because its mainly just 100+ different small cut bandages that wont do much during a major event. My bag isnt really meant for solo trip use since i usually take trips with groups. However a real first aid bag is more important than the average trip goer thinks.
Once you finish your class and get sone experience, I would consider taking one of those wilderness bridge courses. Thanks for watching.