Oh man, that was funny. There I was in the woods doin my business, I went to stand and pull up my pants when my old gaiter caught hold of the lace of the other shoe. I am now pants down and falling, doing everything to stay upright or at least not land on my bare bottom, so I did some less than graceful twisting through the air and was able to fall forward instead of back. unfortunately my spade was on the ground in front of me stuck up in the dirt, I struck it with my knee and bent the handle clean back. I'm not sure what hurt worse, my knee or my pride hahahah
Very good kit. Add a cravat(large triangular bandanna) like we had in the Army. Find the Boy Scout method for tying up a sprained ankle with the cravat. It really helps when you twist an ankle. It has the advantage that you don't take the shoe off. In Boy Scouts 55 years ago our neckerchiefs were big enough but they shrank them in the 1980s. Consider a Swiss Army Knife(SAK) that has the scissors, nail clippers, nail file, and tweezers. I don't worry about the weight so I have a Leatherman Micra in my first aid kit and an SAK in my pocket. The P-38(can opener) is a good idea but most SAKs have a can opener too. A P-38 works well as a striker with a fero rod. Label all of your containers with a permanent sharpie. After it has dried, cover the label with scotch tape to make it permanent. Store duct tape on your trekking poles and consider it part of your repair and first aid kit. Because you may really need it, use a high quality brand. Good Luck, Rick
Thanks Rick! you always leave me really great tips and advice :) I carry a lightweight fiber towel for myself and Stella, I'll check it out and see if it's big enough for that awesome ankle wrap.
@@DezraVentures I'm an old Eagle Scout. My Troop took us on several AT section hikes when I was a kid and I planned to thru hike in 1975 but, my obligation to the Army prevented it. I fought the big dumb green machine for 29 years, mostly reserves. I still try to do my good deed daily by sharing experience. With age comes some wisdom. It would go to waste if I didn't share it. Enjoying the adventures of others has raised me out of the depression I was in after my wife died from a tick bite. I hope that you both have a great time. Good Luck, Rick
Ideas I found; Safety Pins can hold clothing on the outside of your backpack to dry. 2 of them weight 0.01 oz Wrap that duct tape around you deuce of spades as a handle instead of on your treking pole. So I was looking for an idea on how to bring smaller amounts of my ointments and soaps and you NAILED IT Deserae! I'm gonna order those containers and inject some.... Super Silver Wound Dressing Gel. Which is AWESOME STUFF! Silver is the best you can get to kill infections and protect against more.
I do have some on there but I think I need some bigger/stronger ones to withstand the full time out there with continuous use. These little bottles have been awesome!! A whole ton come in one order but since I’ll be sticking several in resupply boxes it works out. Happy to help someone find a great resource! And I know people laugh when they see people hike with canned goods but if I’m craving 2 cans of black beans when I’m in town then I’ll be buying and carrying two cans of black beans 🤣
Thank you very much for that well appreciated compliment! I try to make them as short and sweet as I can and hope it benefits someone, I love it when it os indeed useful or at least entertaining :)
Yes I am! She has her emergency air lift and a monthly anti-flea/tick/heartworm. We’re heading in for a check up soon where I’ll be asking for any other medications or preventatives. I have thought about using a bidet but have never attempted it, I imagine they don’t feel the best in cold weather haha
@@DezraVentures They can be rough in sub freezing temps. No one likes a butt-sickle. However, to me they are a game changer in the hygiene department, especially when paired with some Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap. Keeps the total undercarriage clean and cool. Seriously cuts down on chaffing, too.
@@DezraVentures I used to have a Jiraiya headband! Unfortunately it's lost to time and space now. Probably to difficult to bring along a ninja toad along anyway lol.
Another awesome video!! Thank you for sharing!🥾🥾⛺️
We are carrying along of the same stuff, but I think I need to hear the story of you falling on the spade. 😳🤣
Oh man, that was funny. There I was in the woods doin my business, I went to stand and pull up my pants when my old gaiter caught hold of the lace of the other shoe. I am now pants down and falling, doing everything to stay upright or at least not land on my bare bottom, so I did some less than graceful twisting through the air and was able to fall forward instead of back. unfortunately my spade was on the ground in front of me stuck up in the dirt, I struck it with my knee and bent the handle clean back. I'm not sure what hurt worse, my knee or my pride hahahah
Very good kit. Add a cravat(large triangular bandanna) like we had in the Army. Find the Boy Scout method for tying up a sprained ankle with the cravat. It really helps when you twist an ankle. It has the advantage that you don't take the shoe off. In Boy Scouts 55 years ago our neckerchiefs were big enough but they shrank them in the 1980s. Consider a Swiss Army Knife(SAK) that has the scissors, nail clippers, nail file, and tweezers. I don't worry about the weight so I have a Leatherman Micra in my first aid kit and an SAK in my pocket. The P-38(can opener) is a good idea but most SAKs have a can opener too. A P-38 works well as a striker with a fero rod. Label all of your containers with a permanent sharpie. After it has dried, cover the label with scotch tape to make it permanent. Store duct tape on your trekking poles and consider it part of your repair and first aid kit. Because you may really need it, use a high quality brand. Good Luck, Rick
Thanks Rick! you always leave me really great tips and advice :) I carry a lightweight fiber towel for myself and Stella, I'll check it out and see if it's big enough for that awesome ankle wrap.
@@DezraVentures I'm an old Eagle Scout. My Troop took us on several AT section hikes when I was a kid and I planned to thru hike in 1975 but, my obligation to the Army prevented it. I fought the big dumb green machine for 29 years, mostly reserves.
I still try to do my good deed daily by sharing experience. With age comes some wisdom. It would go to waste if I didn't share it. Enjoying the adventures of others has raised me out of the depression I was in after my wife died from a tick bite. I hope that you both have a great time. Good Luck, Rick
Ideas I found;
Safety Pins can hold clothing on the outside of your backpack to dry. 2 of them weight 0.01 oz
Wrap that duct tape around you deuce of spades as a handle instead of on your treking pole.
So I was looking for an idea on how to bring smaller amounts of my ointments and soaps and you NAILED IT Deserae! I'm gonna order those containers and inject some....
Super Silver Wound Dressing Gel. Which is AWESOME STUFF! Silver is the best you can get to kill infections and protect against more.
...and it was nice to see somebody with the same can opener I bought actually use it!
I LIKE THE CHANNEL!
I do have some on there but I think I need some bigger/stronger ones to withstand the full time out there with continuous use.
These little bottles have been awesome!! A whole ton come in one order but since I’ll be sticking several in resupply boxes it works out. Happy to help someone find a great resource!
And I know people laugh when they see people hike with canned goods but if I’m craving 2 cans of black beans when I’m in town then I’ll be buying and carrying two cans of black beans 🤣
Another nice gear video! You do a great job in how you organize and present your gear videos 👍
Thank you very much for that well appreciated compliment! I try to make them as short and sweet as I can and hope it benefits someone, I love it when it os indeed useful or at least entertaining :)
Pretty slick kit, I like it.
Cdc recommends tweezers for ticks, for you & dog. Nice kit.
Thank you, Literally right after posting this I remembered my tick key that’s on my pack 🤣 I don’t heck around with ticks!
Nice video Deserae. Are you bringing any first aid items for your pooch, besides the paw balm? Have you considered using a travel bidet?
Yes I am! She has her emergency air lift and a monthly anti-flea/tick/heartworm. We’re heading in for a check up soon where I’ll be asking for any other medications or preventatives.
I have thought about using a bidet but have never attempted it, I imagine they don’t feel the best in cold weather haha
@@DezraVentures They can be rough in sub freezing temps. No one likes a butt-sickle. However, to me they are a game changer in the hygiene department, especially when paired with some Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap. Keeps the total undercarriage clean and cool. Seriously cuts down on chaffing, too.
I’m down for less chaff! I’m not Deserae Adventure for nothing! I’ll check out some of the bidet water bottle attachments :)
Please tell me you're gonna take that hoodie on trail? Gonna look pretty fly while Naruto running the AT lol.
Wouldn’t that be awesome?! I have a headband that I have been seriously considering bringing. Stella is my ninja hound!
@@DezraVentures I used to have a Jiraiya headband! Unfortunately it's lost to time and space now. Probably to difficult to bring along a ninja toad along anyway lol.
Just an FYI, make sure your neutrogena isn't the one that was recalled for containing cancer causing ingredients.
Thanks! I’ll have to check that before filling all these little bottles. I hope not because I’ve been using it for a good long while now :(