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Very good advice that I am taking. There were a couple of times I absolutely should have taken a Benadryl, but didn’t because I could not afford to be knocked out.

Former dialysis patient here, they use to give us Benadryl for discomfort during treatments, it knocked our tail out. When you recovered, it was time for you to go home. Fam Dr knows what she’s talking about.

What would be the best to use to flush out the wound?

Popped in to say this as well. 👍🏼

I have a small bottle of hand sanitizer. They've been easy to find since the pandemic!

Possibly a small bottle of nasal saline spray. But the hand sanitizer would probably be smaller to carry.

​@@northrupmjsaline. Get some contact lens solution with a small tip. It will squirt with good pressure

The new term is "10 essential systems." It's a modern version that is adaptable to what you'll be doing. It roughly equates to the old 10 essentials, but the emergency Garmin device is a game changer. How do I know this? I took the Sierra Club's basic mountaineering training (BMTC) in 1974. About 10 years ago I crossed paths with someone older than me who was on a trail teaching his friends the proper way to navigate a downed tree. They seemed annoyed. Later, we were eating lunch and it turned out he was the main instructor back in '74. We started talking about the course and I told him it was a great to have that as a foundation for all my future adventures. When I mentioned the 10 essentials, I got a 45 minute lecture. One of his friends told me to never bring up that topic again. He was still passionate about teaching outdoor skills. I thought that was pretty cool, but it was easy to see that it could wear thin quickly. As far as I know, there isn't just one way to navigate a fallen tree.

I agree with the Mora comment, not the thickest spin out there but for what you’re doing, this knife would do the trick. I was about to suggest the black knife but you’re not bugging out so the silver is ok.

Smart. Everyone should be doing that in case of emergency.

But don't overdo it. Carrying too much stuff can cause problems you would not have otherwise had. Adding 2 pounds to his pack is clearly not too much. Arguably he is strong enough he could add 10 pounds, but that either means 8 pounds less food/water/gear, or slowing himself down, which has its own risks and costs. I think he has so much experience, that his choices are probably extremely good ones for his own needs. Everyone needs to assess their own needs and their own ability to carry extra stuff to meet those needs.

Yes, it’d be great for any cold, windy, or wet conditions, much better than a single sheet!

Cont. Like many people shared day hikers are the ones according to reports I have heard in real time that seem to get lost and stranded the most. Some sadly die, too many and pretty recently here as solo hiking winter peaks went viral. Storms prevent rescue and that's it. Especially with no gear. Here in NH it's very common and the terrain is definitely unforgiving. The Garmon mini would be essential for sure. Really most of New England is like this, parts of the AT and the weather changes on a dime especially at higher elevations, obviously. Right now and these past two years rain is washing things out continuously. Makes most hiking very dangerous, slick, muddy, i fell last summer at a waterfall and omg, no joke. Unless people go less extreme to a tourist destination it's pretty essential they pack out the minimum you do. I carry a SWAT T instead of a SAM splint for it's multi purpose features as a compression wrap, a splint wrap, a tourniquet and it's waterproof with directions printed on it clear for any novice. It's very tiny, thin and light and strong and really a thing everyone should consider. Many medics were skeptical until they tried it and people like Skinny Medic on You Tube did an excellent video. Very essential especially people bring pets or children where tourniquets may not work. As far as other medical supplies Urban Prepper made an excellent 'mini medic' boo boo kit with actual hospital grade items that are far more effective, longer lasting bandages and smaller then dollar store garbage. Another You Tube video to definitely check out. You can buy in packs or boxes of individual items and make seperate kits for the whole family for anytime they leave home or obviously beef up essential home medical supplies. I bought boxes of packets of triple antibiotic cream, hydrocortisone, burn jell with lanocane, ambersol for teeth, vaseline, alcohol prep and Castille soap and they were average 4 dollars a box for I think 20. And the good water seal, or burn specific, premeditated band- aids, skin seal sheets, gauze pads are not bad either. Steri-Stripps were cheap. I even got temperature strips particularly good during Covid as they are one use throw aways. I got a box of my size non latex gloves. I chipped away each month on a few things. Skipped a fancy coffee, lol. I even got descent safety pins. Three small things I would add to your kit is compressed gauze and North American Rescue makes the smallest. So popular now its always back ordered. Also non stick 3x3 or 4x4 gauze pads, and some Leuko sports tape. Great for blisters. Tape is tricky especially on men. It does stick good to hair. I had to buy 3M surgical tape to stick on my fuzzy man. So check that out. Some kind of razor blade would definitely be handy. I wrap my Gorilla tape and my Leuko tape around a plastic store card and in the middle between the tape(s) I leave a little space and I store or partially tape in a few big eyed stainess sewing needles I bought cheap on Amazon. Ontop of the needles I wrap some heavy guage thread. Just put some long threads threw the needles and wrap it all around the card ontop of them. Makes a very neat little package. I toss in a mini 3x3 zip. I pack a tiny or mini one shot use crazy glue and this could be essential for repair and medical use. This just saved my guys finger some weeks ago that would not stop bleeding even with Wound Seal. That product just clumped up. The Blood Stop gauze sheets by Curad seem to work a bit better. And you can use these specially for nose bleeds and in mouth. For over the counters in addition to what you have for allergy, pain, and fever, I pack Immodium, electrolytes and activated Charcoal capsuls and these are to start the detox process immediately from ingesting bad water or food. Again I loose all the big packaging and can fit two tabs, caps or a dose of most medications in those 1x1 thick mil zip bags. And label each. I have a mini Write in the Rain field notebook so it's credit card size I keep my instructions on medications and the directions for the Aquapure tabs I pack or important notes on other things. I keep all my contact numbers in it and my personal 'ICE' information as well. Having your ICE information on a card or in mini field book is a very good thing everyone should consider. I keep a credit card size first aid card in the notebook, it's the same size actually and a Fresno lens for magnification. One thing I will not leave home without is a small screw tin of Baking Soda. Any kind of stomach upset or heartburn that could lay a person out is easily solved with this. Use on rashes, for teeth, so many uses...to wash stuff. I buy the tins on Amazon pretty cheap as well by the box. You can make tea lights in these or put in any solid from larger containers. Tiger Balm is useful. Poison Ivy salve. More natural bug repellent. I have learned to compact things down real small and to pick multipurpose items. This is so important. Some things are expensive but so are premium trail runners and fancy clothes and food. It's all an investment and more so now in 2024. I save allot of weight with not messing around with tons of camera gear and gadgets or huge headlamps, big flashlights, gimmicky things and go for all things tiny, ultra light weight, things definitely that are rechargeable in unit, and pack actually more power then Walmart brands. I have boxes full of that crap from way way back that was garbage which is dangerous in emergency situations. For shelter....outside of packable rain jacket and pants and- my puffy I bring all seasons, and clothes being the first laywer of defence, I tried all the mylar sleeping bags, tents, blankets long ago, different brands, and they don't offer much. The Outdoor Gear Review channel did a few excellent videos using these items in bad conditions. Some he found quite dangerous like condensation build up in mylar or a trash bag could easily cause hypothermia. Very not good. I switched from mylar to the SOL Breathable Bivvy and it's much better then straight mylar. Infact a thick mil contractor's lawn and leave bag is better to me then some mylar but it's really false hope or again dangerous. The other issue with something like the SOL 'Breathable' Bivvy is it's over double the cost now. Pretty shocking to see. From 25 to 63 dollars, just insane. Luckily I bought a few back in the day... I paired this with a Grabber Emergency blanket, again much more robust, last years, and it's perfect as a groundsheet just to sit, pic nic and makes a great sunshade or rain shelter as well. Fair to withstand wind. So these are not just stow away items, you can use these camping and experiment yourself. People are different and some don't sweat much, run colder. Or wear wicking materials which is a huge plus, in layers. I bring the SOL Breathable bivvy incase the temps drop below my sleeping bag rating and have used it a few times especially on my foot area. I like it as a cover for my legs napping in my hammock. I pack a down blanket, poncho liner for the rest of me. It's water resistant. Also, mylar in high wind will be completely useless. Like a balloon. Trust me. Dead weight in your pack. Period. I have also found alternatives to SOL and Grabber and not more expensive even years ago... One from the brand Bearz who makes a great ground sheet or 'beach blanket' that has gromets for stakes and rock or sand pockets on the corners to hold it down, it's ripstop nylon, compact, and waterproof. One Wind is another brand which is probably my most ultra light set up. I have the rain poncho which converts to a tarp or shelter. It has gromets, tie out points, it can be fashioned like a little tent and I pair this with one of their small just plain 5x7 tarps. Extremly small and feather weight. The tent configuration is really just enough for a shorter person to lay down or a taller to curl up with a pack. But for mere ounces it really makes a difference blocking wind. I pack out MSR mini ground hog stakes and bankline to complete this package. The Kevlar is just too small to mess with for me atleast. Especially under stress. Tarred bank line is much easier to use and tie knots and way smaller then paracord. I kept the Kevlar though in my medical kit. I also found some sea fishing line like for bluefish, tuna that is much better then your thin Kevlar, it is in part Kevlar blend but thicker by JBL. It's still a bit difficult to work with, very stiff to make knots. I even got heavy duty kite cord and that is about the same. There is no easy out for thicker cord in my opinion and why so many bushcrafters went over to bank line. Anyway... My day pack/Go bag/ EDC travel around type car bag weighs about 7 -10 lbs depending season and if I need thicker gloves, hat, gaiters, spikes, that down blanket poncho. I need to stay under 10 lbs on my back and shoulders, regardless. I Shuffle food around from season to season, and from bars and other solids to stuff like Weight Lifters protein mix and herbal and mushroom immune boosting teas, to powdered nut butters or green smoothie powders which often works better for digestion and elimination. These save allot of weight. Some people must eat by necessity if they have blood sugar issues so food in particular is a big deal. Just something to consider. And you never know you have issues, until you do, and often they are stress induced. Like with Benadril you don't want to pass out from a blood sugar drop. Especially facing hypothermia. The body needs food, protein to keep the furnace working at that point... Cont.

Comt. My EDC waist pack part of the 'system' is Sil Nylon by 4Monster, so waterproof, waterproof zips, ultra light, holds my 'essentials' similar to the gear you have in your packing cube, weighs a bit under a pound packed out. This includes my mini medical boo boo kit, my medications, Bens Deet Wipes, FOAM soap sheets, a white cotton hankerchief to prefilter water or wash up, tiny, my mini Silva compass with mirror, a mini Bic, Chapstick, and a small refillable tin of Zinc sunblock, a 4inch- high spark ferro Rod, a tiny tin of Live Fire accelerant...and I squished a bunch of cotten in a used Chap stick container. I have a packet of Vaseline travel sized. I have a Nightcore NU25 headlamp with the shock cord mod, tiny beast, an Olite H1R 900 lumins front facing rechargeable flash light, an extra rechargeable battery for that and Olite magnetic charging cords, one being soley for batteries, any size. These cords are so tiny. I have a super slim 10,000 mAh power bank with cords and wall plug built in. I keep my Chumbs wallet with that tiny field notebook with all my information, ICE and a Bullet pen and mini Sharpie, some memorycards and an extremy miniture thumb drive. My tape/repair card with needles lives here too, with some trail marking tape I rolled up small and flat. I pack some tiny ear buds, A full sheet of water pure tabs, incase someone else needs some. I have a Leatherman Squirt multi tool and the plyers are especially handy for sewing through tough materials. Also for picking up my Toaks 750 pot with bail from a fire. I have used to pull stakes out of the ground. It has great scissors I have used to cut down gauze pads for blisters. It has a file, things to keep my nails clean. Tiny screw drivers. I have a set of mini LaCroix tweezers and a Victorinox mini nail clipper. All stuff I use often. I have a mini Kershaw pry tool that has a decent can and botlle opener amoung other things and a glass breaker. I have had to grab this out of my pack at home to open stuck can lids. This next thing is something I think you may appreciate, I just got a TeimojinTan Signature Card from Grim Workshop who specializes in mini survival tools made of pretty good metals and set in a credit or wallet sized card sticky rubbery backing. This particular card has a tick puller and comb. And a scalpel type blade with a handle, a large needle, an awl and some fishing hooks and other fishing gear. These Grim Workshop survival cards are quality machined and spectacular for saving weight. I have a few. I have a mini jell mace, handsanitzer and a tiny towel, I believe by REI latched onto the pack. I wear a neck knife that has a good whistle on the lanyard and a Steamlight Nano mini light. I usually wear a buff and bring trail running gloves. I wear a small Indiglo watch and I fold a banana as a wrist wrap which really comes in handy. I have a nylon super light weight packable bottle sling for my Be Free water filter by Katadyne so it acts like a canteen and very convenient to drink from which also distributes weight. I have a backup bladder in my pack made by Hydropak, the 'Seeker' model which pairs with the wider mouth be free. These bottles bladders have attachment points so they can be carried or hung, usedcas a gravity feed, wash up station, solar shower.... I keep a good Victorinox folder in my pocket that has a great locking blade and saw. For making fire I think this is pretty essential. Without a good knife and saw even this size it would be impossible in wet, rainy conditions. I have a small bushcraft knife, very thick but tiny by Joker and a Silky pocket boy in my back pack. So a bit of redundancy for EDC but I think it's worth it.....Especially if I leave the big pack at camp and wonder off and especially for it's safer wood carving abilities and awl in the Victorinox. I saw up sticks for my Firebox Stove allot too with this, the Silky is too big. My pocket doesn't mind carrying this either, lol. Hope this all helps, very complex topic.

I bet they wouldn’t have 🤣 if something had happened. You did a good job mom, always be **’ prepared .**

Thanks!

Look into Refuge Medical

Supposedly there is aloe Vera extract powder. ... you can use it topically or eat it. I think it fits in the nutrition category of napoles/napolitos (cooked cactus), grapefruit, and cranberries/raspberries/green coffee beans. Aloe Juice makes my skin burn at first, then the cooling. I used to use that on food stamps before southern CA started planting aloe in civic contexts as functional decor. (Because most people know what it is, they do use it when a securoty guard doesn't tack)

His Swiss Army knife is not going to baton a pile of firewood, but can serve well enough, albeit slowly, even in that situation, to create kindling and fire starting materials. A more serious knife for defense against animals/people is comforting to carry, but in my 66 years including in mountain lion territory out west, and with leopards walking through camp in Africa, and being in many dangerous places for people, I've not once needed to use it for anything a Swiss Army Knife wasn't fine for. As for MREs, they are an attempt at balanced nutrition and meal variety over the medium to long term. In an emergency for a day or two, or even a week or two, you don't need any of those features. You just need calories and water. Weigh your MRE box, and you're better off carrying that same weight of chocolate and peanut butter in a ziploc. More importantly, carry extra water unless you know you'll have access to water. There is hardly an American alive in 2023 who doesn't have enough fat reserves to live for a few weeks on only water. Being hungry for a few days would improve their health, not hurt it. I don't exclude myself from that.

Multi tool, Leatherman, harmonica, I’ll stay in my lane. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

@@terrybutler-fl4dx it's a survivor man reference

Choosing which Victorinox is best, is a lifelong project. After 40+ years always carrying one, including 2-10 years each with many versions, I settled on the Victorinox 54525 Champion Plus for my EDC and also for hiking/expeditions. Not crazy big like the Swiss Champ, not missing super important stuff like anything smaller. My must-haves on a Victorinox are magnifying glass, metal saw/file, Phillips on end (not back), scissors, pen, and tweezers. On anything with those, you can't avoid getting unnecessary stuff like the wood saw (which the metal saw can do, just slower) and fish scaler.. Plus of course, you get necessary stuff like the screw drivers, bottle opener, can opener, awl, corkscrew. I can just barely do without the pliers, because the impact on size/pocketability is too much. I can bring a tiny $5 Leatherman clone for pliers and redundancy. Ones I found to be really excellent, but not quite enough stuff for everything I do, were the Ranger, the Mountaineer, Woodsman II, and in simpler varieties, the Spartan, Tinker, Super Tinker, etc. My #2 recommendation is the Ranger, #3 would be the bulky Swiss Champ, which I don't want for EDC, but would consider fine on a hike/expedition/etc.

He's a technical climber, so probably has stuff which could be used for one. Doing things alone entails some risk, including that some injuries will be fatal, that would be non-fatal if you brought along 100 different kinds of emergency supplies. Everyone makes different decisions about that stuff. You can bring more stuff that slows you down, or hike more quickly and easily without it, reducing the risk you'll need it.

That's a whole other level of space and weight to carry, basically bigger than his entire emergency kit, and almost the size of his entire backpack. I did have a nylon inflatable one which folded up very small, but it was expensive and popped the first night I used it, so I only use foam or self-inflating, which take up a lot of space.

It doesn’t take up much space and some only weigh 8 oz. I know own some myself

Can u fishing fish tree?

I have another version of the Garmin satellite messenger and after 6-8 hours out it’s lost about 10% battery, sending a few check-in messages.

I have the same model of Garmin. If you just carry it around 'just in case' the charge lasts for months in my experience. I have only sent out test messages, and have not actually used the device in the wild.

Just clarifying what I said. I have carried it many times, but I haven't sent any messages while out and about.

People who don't spend much time in remote places, fear remote places. Man is the top predator on the planet, and that fact was true before modern weapons existed, if that is what you are suggesting he weigh himself down with. Risk from animals in the wild is lower than the risk of falling in the bathtub/shower. I'd sooner set up an anchor and belay in my shower, than I'd gear up worrying about animal attacks. A human brain, knife, and bear spray are plenty. I only carry bear spray in Grizzly bear territory. Black bear encounters are generally no problem at all unless you do something stupid. My first few encounters were intimidating, like the first few experiences with anything scary. But then you learn it's OK, they're just doing their own thing.

Depends on his level of comfort and proficiency with firearms. Bear spray can be a far better option for folks who’d rather spend time and money exploring than at a range.

@@user-bg9tz5lt5w I’m sorry, but the Apple system is robust and works. It even shows you which direction to point your phone to get best satellite reception. Plus it does hiking maps. Plus it’s a real phone. So, in fact, it replaces two other devices.

I used to carry an Obama phone and two Verizon phones, sometimes a Virgin wireless (British Co., btw, with strong holding in canada and australia) and they were constantly battling each other I never got enough incoming calls for actuality, and that was in an urban environment ... Be weary of tech advise on this stuff is also why people tell not to toss papermap, or toothbrush.