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Minimum Wilderness first aid kit? What would you consider the bare essentials for a first aid kit to be taken on an overnight hike? Weight is a consideration, but I also want a reasonable amount of first aid gear to help my self or my buddy in an emergency. I know knowledge is more important than gear, and I have had first aid and CPR training lately.

Can clorox be useful in a first aid kit? For example, if you get a minor cut on a camping trip, and it becomes infected, can clorox be used as first aid in the wilderness, to keep it from getting worse till you can get medical attention? If so, what are the side effects? Would it be painful? What other first aid products would do a better job with less side effects?

Do you have a wilderness survival kit; if so, what's in it? We carry ours in the truck at all times. You never know when you will need it. It basically an old army gas mask bag with a compass, signal mirror, matches, lighter, small portable stove with a mess kit, plastic tent, bowie knife, flares, ghee, salt tablets, packets of electrolyte mix, hooks, line, sinkers, first aid kit, a weeks supply of medication, credit card and cash, duct tape, whistle, there is more but can't think of it at the time. nylon cord, power bars, hand cranked flashlight, safety pins, survival blankets, water purification tables, ziplock bags.

I'm planning a winter wilderness camping trip this year and i was wondering if you could give me some idea's? These are the items i'm bringing with me so far, maybe you could give me some more idea's. 1. Magnesium fire starter(water proof) 2. 30 by 30 foot tarp with 100 feet of hemp rope 3. Multi-tool with built in knife 4. 4 days worth of food(14 day trip) 5. First-aid kit 6. Thermal blacket and sleeping bag 7. Hunting knife 8. 100 feet of fishing line and 10 hooks 9. Map and compass 10. Camping gear like cup, spoon, knife, fork and so on.

TELL ME IF THIS IS TRUe!!? Wilderness survival - prepare for the worst 10 Essential items to bring 1. Extra food and water. Extra food means food that is not part of a planned meal or snack, food you do not expect to eat. So you won't be tempted to eat it except in case of emergency, it probably should not be one of your favorites. It does not have to be a large quantity. It probably will not keep you from starving, but it might give you some comfort as well as a few calories to burn to keep you warm. One or two high-energy sports bars might be a good choice. Always carry a full liter of water, and keep it full. Refill at every water source. The next source may be a long way off. Always keep some iodine in your emergency kit (as long as you are not allergic to it) whether or not you travel with a filter in your pack. 2. Extra clothing. This, too, is gear you do not expect to use. A polypropylene or wool sweater is fine. Even better is a small Mylar space blanket, the kind that comes folded up in a little cellophane package about 2 inches by 4 inches. Add a couple of 30-gallon trash bags, 2 or 3 millimeters thick if you can find them. These are extremely compact, weigh practically nothing, and can be tucked into your emergency kit and forgotten until needed. Garbage bags make good rain and wind protection. They can also be used for gathering food, insulating, as fire-making material, for forming part of a shelter, or for melting snow. 3. Map. A topographic map is essential for any wilderness navigation. It also can be tucked inside your clothes for insulation or used to leave notes or directions addressed to potential rescuers. 4. Compass. Be sure you know how to use both a map and compass or they won't do you much good. If your compass is the type with a mirror, it can double as a signaling device. 5. Flashlight with Extra Batteries and Bulb. A small AA-battery light is fine. Its most important use is for reading a map, and perhaps for signaling. You will probably find that if it is absolutely necessary to walk after dark, starlight alone provides enough light once your night vision adjusts and you are sure of your footing. 6. Sunglasses and sunscreen. These might not be critical for wandering through the Eastern woods, but they are absolutely essential for survival in deserts, on snow, or in high mountains above timberline where the atmosphere is thin. Sunburn can lead to severe dehydration. The same conditions can cause snow blindness, a particularly painful, though usually temporary, condition that can occur within less than an hour's exposure, though the symptoms may not show up until eight hours later. 7. Matches in a waterproof container. The wooden strike-anywhere variety is best. Just be sure to store them in such a way that they cannot rub against one another and light themselves. An airtight pill bottle or film canister will keep both oxygen and water out. 8. Fire starter or candle. In rain or wind a match will not stay lit long enough to ignite damp tinder. A candle, or even a small piece of candle at least a half-inch in diameter will give a more lasting flame. Better yet is fire starter, available at outfitting stores in several forms, from tablets or small blocks of paraffin or other flammable material to a gel that squeezes from a tube. 9. Pocket knife or utility tool. One simple blade will do, though the models with scissors, saws, tweezers, screwdrivers, and other utility tools are handy for preparing tinder, preparing food, first aid, equipment repair, and almost any other task you can imagine. 10. First-aid kit. Your kit should include a few alcohol swabs or moist towelettes, antibiotic ointment, aspirin or ibuprofen, Band-Aids, small tweezers, and scissors. Also include whatever prescription drugs you take regularly. If you travel alone or carry the main kit for a group, take a more elaborate kit. See Wilderness First Aid by Gilbert Preston (Falcon, 1997) for a thorough discussion of wilderness first-aid kits.

What is an Angiocatheter? Many wilderness and sailing first aid kits come with an angiocatheter, but I can't find very much info on them on the net. Does anyone know what it is and what it's purpose would be in an advanced first aid kit? Is it like a regular IV catheter?

Is Diclofenac (Catiflan and Voltaren-XR) prescription? Someone recommended I carry Dielofenac in my first aid kit while I am hiking in the wilderness. It, apparently, is a much better pain killer than Asprin. It would be for emergency use only. Do I need a prescription for this?

So I'm looking for a good multi-purpose hunting/survival knife? Background: Me and some of my friends are planning "A week in the wilderness" with minimal supplies (eg. a good knife, a canteen, first aid kit, etc.) and I've been looking for a knife I could use. I'm looking at a price range of about $200. Some of the features I'd want is like a removable flint in the handle to strike fires, serrated or half-serrated blade, etc. Survival-y stuff =) If you guys have any questions, I'll add it to the details, but I'm looking for suggestions of where I could buy a knife like that, or specific knives you'd like me to look at. Thanks in advance! It doesn't really matter what kind of knife, just as long as it's very functional and not overly expensive

Planning a crazy bike trip with a friend in NEPA? Need some help with this, we really need to make it work.? Hello, me and my friend are planning a huge bike trip. Here's what we're going to do. We plan to leave our small town, Berwick, PA, and go.....somewhere! We just want to kind of ride on backroads through the country, and go to some nice spot in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the country, just to have a good time. We just graduated eighth grade (we're both fourteen) and we want to get out of our shitty little town and do something. Nothing that requires a lot of money, nothing with our other friends, just us taking off and going somewhere on our bikes. We need to plan this out REALLY well so our parents'll let us go, though. We're taking things like a small tent, sleeping bags, a change of clothes, a basic first-aid kit just in case, maybe toothbrushes and soap bars, some cash, a bike repair tool and spare tires, a flint, map compass, some rope and canned staple foods, and we're splitting the load between us and taking off. Well, we've never really planned for anything like this, so we needed some help, and here I am. I've listed the things we're taking; is there anything else we've forgotten? Also, there's the problem of our root. We can easily find some country roads to take us wherever, but we need to know where we're going! North, South, East, or West? We plan to stop in some small towns occasionally to resupply our food. What we can't afford or hold onto in canned products, I might bring my bow and a few blunt arrows to catch some rabbits. Maybe if we find some way we'll makeshift some fishing rods here and there, also. Like I said, just a nice relaxing place that hardly anybody knows about, somewhere in the middle of nature, to hang out for a while. If anyone can point out some things we'll need, or somewhere to go , or any good ideas or tips on wilderness survival and/or biking through the countyrside, or ANYTHING at all, a place we can go to, please feel free to express your ideas. Thanks. Like I said, we live in berwick, PA. It's a small hick town, it's near Knoebels theme park and Bloomsberg PA, near the poconos, if anyone knows somewhere around there we can head to. Somewhere far away, maybe even just out of state. Thanks in advance. We owe you. :P Also, does anyoine know anything about harmful and beneficial herbs/plants and the like in the aforementioned area? Thanks again!

do you know how to make a martini? a solo hiker was asked in a newspaper interview what the most important thing to take on a hiking trip was. well,’ he replied. 'when I passed my wilderness training certificate, I was given a first aid box containing a martini making kit, a mixer, a stirrer, some gin, vermouth and olives. I didn’t quite understand its relevance to bushwalking, so one of the guys took me aside and said, 'never, ever go hiking alone without it. you might be lost out in the wilderness for days or weeks, perhaps a month. soon, alone and thirsty, you’ll remember your martini kit and begin making yourself a martini. within ten seconds there will be someone at your side saying, "that’s not the way to make a martini..." '

Can clorox be useful in a first aid kit? For example, if you get a minor cut on a camping trip, and it becomes infected, can clorox be used as first aid in the wilderness, to keep it from getting worse till you can get medical attention? If so, what are the side effects? Would it be painful? What other first aid products would do a better job with less side effects?

What kind of First Aid Kit would NOT be eligible for a Flexible Spending Account? I would like to purchase a nice Emergency First Aid Kit with My Flexible Spending Account (FSA). What wouldn't qualify? Would this one that I would like to get be eligible? http://www.abfirstaidstore.com/product/fogg/first-aid-kitslarge-kits/1500-first-aid-kit I am frequently outdoors pursuing adventure sports like Rock Climbing, Kayaking & Backpacking and am an active Triathlete as well. This kit would be for the house and back of my SUV and would be a comfort to know it's there. I've also taken Wilderness First Responder Courses and was a Combat Lifesaver in the military so I know a few medical tricks. Would this kind of kit be eligible? Thanks in advance.

How do you survive in the jungle/wilderness like Tarzan? I know you would need a tent, machete, a couple other people, cooking materials, buckets, first aid kits, pocket knife, spear, clothes, cases, and many other survival supplies. But, what would one do in the jungle/wilderness? Am i missing any supplies? Any survival tips and techniques? Thanks!:)

If you were in my situation, what would you bring along? I'm going on a backpacking trip into the mountains and I need to double check that I have everything. I'm huffing it medieval style so I'll be building my own shelters and getting my own food. I have a bow hunting license, a camping license, and all the necessary legal stuff. I just need to make sure I have everything for some real wilderness survival. I have only a few granola bars as back up, a first aid kit, and other such necessities. If you were to go on this trip as well, what would you make sure you had? (You have only a small backpack [school size] to bring it all in.) I'm an experienced backpacker and wilderness survivalist. This is just my first time going out without a full tent, sleeping bag, and the whole modern works. I just want to make sure that I have everything I'll need

I need some help on surviving in the wilderness? Specifically, Alaska? Alright. For years I've yearned to escape from this distraught society, to escape from the repulsive illusion most people live in, controlled by monetary value. So, I'll go live in the wild. Except, I'm not *totally* sure how to go about doing this. Err, don't say don't do it, as I am eighteen, and I've saved thousands of dollars for this moment. I've already began buying supplies, and my plane leaves to Anchorage next month. From there, it's inward towards Fairbanks and from Fairbanks to the base of some mountains. I do realize that I may die - I've no illusion that is actually the likely outcome. All I ask, is that you tell me everything you can that will increase my chance of survival. I'm 5' 9" and weigh 155lbs. So far, I have: - Tent - Two tarps - Two insulation blankets - Sleeping bag - Floor mat 3/4in thickness - Hiking boots - Knife, one side blade on side serrated (approx length 1ft) - Two pair woodland BDUs - Waterproof insulated jacket/coat with hood - Two set thermal wear (shirt, pants, underwear) - Beanie - Canteen - 10/22 Ruger semi-automatic rifle (have 1000 rds) - Savage .270 bolt action rifle (have 60 rds) - Remington ? six shot long barrel 12 gauge (have 300 rds) - You can tell me how much ammunition to bring - Alice pack size med I'm only going to bring two of them, you tell me which two. Three is just too heavy. I do have months of experience in the outdoors, although less then two months combined of winter camping.I took a six week course over emergency first aid (and have an accompanying med kit for the journey). The area I'll be in will almost never surpass -20F. Things that I have on my list that I'm going to buy when I get to Anchorage (you can debunk anything on the list) - Pot for boiling liquids - Machete or Axe - Icepick - Rubber boots - Fur insulted boots (these will replace my hiking boots) - Waterproof leggings - Fur insulted arctic coat - A map and some wildlife books (and a compass) - Fish net Advice and tips appreciated.

How can businesses obtain epi-pens? I work as a horse trail guide for a guest ranch and have certification in wilderness first aid. Last week, a woman was stung by a bee and had an anaphylaxis reaction. She had two epi-pens with her, one that she used immediately. I know epi-pens are given out by prescription, but is there a way that businesses or wilderness guides can get a hold of them for their first aid kits?

I need a place to live in the wilderness 3 months.? My fiance and I have decided we want to try wilderness living for our honeymoon. I have some experience with nature, I used to go camping almost every year with my dad when I was a kid and I learned a lot. We need a place that is COMPLETELY secluded. I don't want to see any park rangers or any bridges or any trace of another human being for the 3 or so months that were there. I want it to be like our plane crashed and we have to live off the land until our rescue, kind of like Brian did in the Hatchet book series. Anyway, it has to be in Canada and it can't be illegal to hunt because that's how we plan on feeding ourselves after we run out of supplies. It doesn't matter how hard it is to get there, money isn't an issue since we have been saving up for months. We plan on going with an axe/hatchet, a few lighters in case we have trouble starting fires at any point, a first aid kit, rope and string, 2 sleeping bags, some food supplies for emergencies and possibly 1 pot and 1 pan. We are still a while away from our honeymoon so it's obviously not completely planned out yet. So anyway, I just need a few places so if you could give me any ideas that would great. Thanks.

List of emergency survival supplies? Just putting together wilderness gear list aimed for survival. Please add reusable items you like. First aid kit Rice, Jerky, Popcorn Canteen Crank flashlight 4-season tent Sleeping bag Fire starting gear Knives Machete Rain gear Other clothing Good pack mess kit

What should I do with my hiking/camping equipment while in college? Things like backpacks, waterbottles, first-aid kits etc..... I am not worried about. But I am worried that equipment such as knives, hatchets, lighters (the "dangerous" stuff) will cause problems because I will live in on-campus housing. Does anyone know of any rules that specifically prevent me from bringing this kind of stuff into a dorm room? Any New York State laws that prevent this kind of stuff from being on campus? I really like hiking, and there is even an outdoors club on campus, but I wouldn't feel prepared for a hike in REAL wilderness without that gear.

What should I do with my hiking/camping equipment while in college? Things like backpacks, waterbottles, first-aid kits etc..... I am not worried about. But I am worried that equipment such as knives, hatchets, lighters (the "dangerous" stuff) will cause problems because I will live in on-campus housing. Does anyone know of any rules that specifically prevent me from bringing this kind of stuff into a dorm room? Any New York State laws that prevent this kind of stuff from being on campus? I really like hiking, and there is even an outdoors club on campus, but I wouldn't feel prepared for a hike in REAL wilderness without that gear.

What should I do with my hiking/camping equipment while in college? Things like backpacks, waterbottles, first-aid kits etc..... I am not worried about. But I am worried that equipment such as knives, hatchets, lighters (the "dangerous" stuff) will cause problems because I will live in on-campus housing. Does anyone know of any rules that specifically prevent me from bringing this kind of stuff into a dorm room? Any New York State laws that prevent this kind of stuff from being on campus? I really like hiking, and there is even an outdoors club on campus, but I wouldn't feel prepared for a hike in REAL wilderness without that gear.

How to solve this math question ? Someone can show equation for me? A wilderness hiker must pack three items : food , first-aid kits,and clothes.The backpack has a capacity of 3kg.Each unit of food takes 1/2kg. A first-aid kit occupies 1/4kg and each piece of cloth takes about 1/2kg . The hiker allocates the clothes to be one unit more than the total units of food and first-aid kit as clothes are the most valuable of the three items. From experience, he knows that total units of first-aid kit must be twice more than the food. How many of each item should he take ? Please give me an explanation , equation and the answer ~

Good, useful items to carry in a smallish backpack? I carry a small-to-medium size backpack with me everywhere. I carry my typical iPod, phone and a few hair ties but I also like survivalist items. A sewing kit, a first aid kit, I'm ordering a Swiss army knife, etc. But this is mostly urban stuff. The worst scenario I can think of is being lost in the woods near town. But I do travel, so I like being prepared for any situation. So I'd like to know if anyone has a list or found a list of survival items for every type of situation, whether its fire-starters for a wilderness situation or a dictionary for an out-of-state situation. Thanks in advance!

Can I buy this anywhere even though I'm not in the army? I've always been into wilderness survival and first-aid and cpr, and about a year ago I got a book titled "The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Survival. Skills, Tactics, and Techniques" Or is there a different kit now because this was published in 2007. It says in chapter 1 "Fundamental Criteria for First Aid" that 1. "Every soldier is issued a first aid case with a field first aid dressing encased in a plastic wrapper." 2. "A General Purpose First Aid Kit (one General purpose [rigid case and panel-mounted])" It also lists some other stuff that they have in general that someone could just buy separately. P.S. I love the army, one of my cousins is a Major.

Altoid's survival kit? So the other day I was in the Army surplus store and saw a Coghlan's "Survival kit-in-a-can" And basically it's a factory sealed sardine can full of goodies used for survival...It actually contains 31 item's in it that can help you get through 48 hours+. It includes thing's like Waterproof matches, tinder block's, a small compass, signal mirror, razor blade, antiseptic bandages, fishing hooks, teabag's, boullion soup, bubblegum, pencil/mini notepad, small booklet for first aid tips and surviving in the wilderness and 3 feet of duct tape, 100 feet of fishing line and some snare wire and electrical wire and an emergency whistle. There's some other stuff in there that was really cool but i forget now... In any case the thing is about 12 bucks and you can literally fit two of them in one of your back pocket's! I also heard some intuitive ways to use everything in there to it's full potential, like chewing the gum and using it as a bobber on your fishing line and using the can itself to collect water, boil water, make the soup or tea in, etc, etc.....So now Iv'e sene abotu 10,000 people doing this but I want to make my own Altoid's can kit with a 30 dollar limit. I need some idea's for good durable item's that would could all FIT in there and the cost can't exceed 30 dollars. The actual can will be secured and waterproofed by being put inside a ziplock bag, inside another ziplock bag, inside another ziplock bag with 4 elastic's around it....I thought that would be practical because it keeps it waterproof, tight and you get 3 bags to use and 4 elastic's to use! So if you can think of any item's for my list, include some cost's, i'll give best answer to whoever has the best idea's! The kit should be able to match the Coghlan's one of helping you out for 48 hours+. Thanks!

dermal adhesive v. sutures: Pros and Cons? What would be best for a wilderness first aid kit?

Which 5 items would you take into the wilderness? Which 5 items would you take with you to survive a week in the wilderness: 1- A knife 2- A handgun 3- 10 kg of steak 4- A box of matches 5- A metal bowl 6- A 50 pound roll of cheese (Consider the weight) 7- A tent 8- Sleeping bag 9- Bug repellent 10- Inflatable boat 11- 3 liters of distilled water 12- Fishing Gear 13- Compass 14- Flash light 15- Radio 16- Extra clothing 17- First Aid Kit 19- Kite 20- Swim suit If you chose the right 5 items required to survive a week, you will receive 10 points. :)

How do you treat an unconscious dehydrated child in the wilderness? I'm writing a novel and I NEED to know how to treat a child with just a first aid kit in woods! She is unconscious and i really need help with this! Thanks! ^_^ And I forgot to mention, she hasnt eaten or drank anything since the day before, so she fainted. All they have is a first-aid kit and 2 bags of food. But the problem is that i dont really know what I should put in the first-aid kit! Cuz i REALLY want it to be realistic, but this also takes place in the year 2025 or something...so yeah. I need help! Thanks! ^_^