H&L Gear Room: Wilderness First Aid Kit & Training

[@JimLucaBiasi]

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!

[@hemlocksandloons]

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!

[@driftlesstrekker4709]

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.

[@hemlocksandloons]

I do carry it as well with the rest of my meds. Thanks!

[@peepants604]

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.

[@hemlocksandloons]

Once you finish your class and get sone experience, I would consider taking one of those wilderness bridge courses. Thanks for watching.