Nobody Special
Adventurist
Ciao all! This in the introduction to a 3 post follow on series from our Overlanding First Aid class from DRV.
(First off, I'll start off with a few disclaimers. This post will contain general information about medical conditions, treatments, and equipment. The information should not be treated as definitive medical advice. This post is not a substitute for hands-on first aid training by an accredited training provider. I encourage anyone interested to sign up for courses offered by the American Red Cross, NOLS, or others sources. Please contact me if you would like more information on these classes. I did not receive any form of compensation for the following material. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the products or companies featured.)
Frankly most first aid kits on the market are sub-par. I have seen many products advertised as hiking kits that offer no more than bandaids and Tylenol. These will in no way save your life in an emergency. The need for more in depth education on medical gear was clear as we finished up our class as DRV. Many people had concerns about the gear that we were using in the class. "What should we carry" and "where can we find it" were a few of the most popular concerns.
I'd like to give a little direction about options when building a medical kit for your adventures. I will touch on 3 broad classes of injuries, and how to build the appropriate kit to combat each. Stay tuned for the series!
(First off, I'll start off with a few disclaimers. This post will contain general information about medical conditions, treatments, and equipment. The information should not be treated as definitive medical advice. This post is not a substitute for hands-on first aid training by an accredited training provider. I encourage anyone interested to sign up for courses offered by the American Red Cross, NOLS, or others sources. Please contact me if you would like more information on these classes. I did not receive any form of compensation for the following material. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the products or companies featured.)
Frankly most first aid kits on the market are sub-par. I have seen many products advertised as hiking kits that offer no more than bandaids and Tylenol. These will in no way save your life in an emergency. The need for more in depth education on medical gear was clear as we finished up our class as DRV. Many people had concerns about the gear that we were using in the class. "What should we carry" and "where can we find it" were a few of the most popular concerns.
I'd like to give a little direction about options when building a medical kit for your adventures. I will touch on 3 broad classes of injuries, and how to build the appropriate kit to combat each. Stay tuned for the series!
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