Fixing a broken binding in the field // repair + first aid kits for backcountry skiing.

[@tacul9333]

I always bring some clotting agent, like CELOX to help shut down major bleeding. Also some VETBOND super glue for closing wounds. VETBOND is the same stuff used for humans, but because it is marketed for the veterinary market, it costs about 1/10 of the price. I used to carry a mylar emergency blanket. Then, I found myself in a situation where I had to use it. It's so light, it doesn't drape well over a victim, and leaves big gaps where heat escapes, especially in the wind. These days, I carry a mylar bag instead. Much better wind and rain protection, for not much additional weight when compared to the blanket.

[@antonjellinghaus5514]

great vid, keep it up. Also nice quality mate!!

[@AndyOnTheMountain]

Great idea on the steel wool. Thanks for sharing, I find this stuff overlooked and very important out in the back country.

[@samajier2566]

Great video

[@booger5514]

Primacare Rolled Wire Mesh Splint works great for a light, quicky splint. Pad with spare clothing. Could also use the backpad in your backpack (or similar item) and your ski straps too of course, but beats carrying a too heavy/bulky SAM splint. Lighter or flint for fire starting. DIY aluminum pole splint material with mini screw clamps for a broken pole (common thing).

[@peterwojnar]

Can't believe I forgot to mention a lighter. And a proper pole splint kit would be a good addition for sure. A spare pole basket too, for bigger trips & traverses, that seems hard to improvise (but ski touring with one pole really isn't that hard if it's just for a little while-I spent a good chunk of a season doing it when I broke my wrist years ago.)

[@booger5514]

@ yeah, I carry a spare pole basket too on multi day trips, along with some more serious repair stuff. Duct tape folded over a bunch of times works pretty well for an emergency pole basket too. Also I keep one of those plastic rolled “sunglasses” you get when you get your eyes dilated during an eye exam in case I drop my sunglasses, and want to avoid snow blindness on a sunny day. Cotton balls soaked in vasoline are a fantastic superlight fire starter. Also, I’ve used broken toothpicks along with the steel wool to plug the ripped out binding holes better. The small individual epoxy packets work great, but yeah, gotta manage the setting temps. Lastly, you didn’t mention ski straps and/or long zip ties, but both are super helpful to fix a whole bunch of broken things.

[@peterwojnar]

@@booger5514 Good call on the spare glasses kinda thingy. Cotton balls in vaseline work as well as gasoline, and don't evaporate as quickly or stink up your pack. Ski straps-how could I forget!? Essential. Thanks for chiming in!

[@booger5514]

@@peterwojnaryeah I meant vasoline, but got autocorrected

[@purplcube]

Great video! And funny at points. Nice! What gauge of string and how long?

[@peterwojnar]

2mm cord and however long you want is pretty versatile for repairing stuff and handy little things, like tying splints and whatnot. It's also handy to carry 5-10m of 6mm cord, which is enough to rappel on in a pinch, leave it behind for anchors, extend your rope, etc... super useful.

[@JackCasey-x5i]

I carry one now ;)

[@cypriano8763]

duct tape, zip ties and tie wire. your repair and first aid kit in 1. you need a mini leatherman tho. thats it! 1500 days in that backcountry thats all i bring. speed is safety!

[@SiennaDreams]

Would this kit also cover you for a night at Garfs?

[@peterwojnar]

You bet.

[@davideyre6449]

Straps… People don’t carry repair kits because you cant fix anything. Just extra weight.

[@peterwojnar]

Context is useful. If you're staying close to the trailhead, you don't need much. Doing a 9 day ski traverse? You'll want to be able to fix some of the more important things that you could break.

[@tacul9333]

@@peterwojnar Repair kit saved me on more than one occasion. During a traverse of the Teton range, the binding pulled out of my skis. Without the ability to fix this, it would have taken me several days to wallow out through the deep snow. With the repair kit, I was able to fix the problem enough that I could shuffle out to a road. Couldn't really ski very well, but was able to use the skis for flotation instead of wading through chest deep snow.