ORTHOPAEDIC & MEDICAL COMPLEX

25 Responses to “Backpacking Tips for Beginners: How to Backpack : What Medical Supplies to Take Backpacking: Backpacking First Aid Essentials”

1. hypeisdead
   December 2nd, 2009 at 23:26

   I don’t think he was trying to say, hey, when you get a cut reach for the manual. I think he was more talking about less everyday situations that might require you or your hiking partners to actually need a reference point in order to help the person(s) injured.

   You’re obviously right about the calming down aspect… it’s beyond vital.

2. TjzFilms
   December 2nd, 2009 at 23:51

   make sure you get the mole skin in pre cut little sections, it’s a real bitch to cut the sheets

3. ionforlife101
   December 3rd, 2009 at 00:28

   um when u get into a first-aid situation u dont have time to read a manual. seriously you got to slow down, breath, do basic till you can get goin serous (If its a cut apply pressure, breath and once your head is clear, act)

4. RenmarStriff
   December 3rd, 2009 at 00:45

   Seriously people. If you want a serious first aid kit idea look up nutnfancys first aid video’s. He covers it a LOT better.

5. oxs1212
   December 3rd, 2009 at 00:54

   where is this guy tramping, his back yard lol. you need a serrious first aid kit if your going bush not some shitty store bought one, but hey what would i know, im not a serrious tramper I only hunt…

6. TogetherinParis
   December 3rd, 2009 at 01:16

   Bring something for diaper rash, too. Ask any mother!
   Know the signs of hypothermia and heat exhaustion/dehydration. Leave the snakebite kit at home. The most important thing to bring is between your ears. Wear long pants and shirts or bring band-aides and deep woods off. Upstate NY or NE, bring the head net for black flies.

7. TogetherinParis
   December 3rd, 2009 at 02:06

   You need a small syringe without the needle. They’re great for irrigating wounds, cleaning out infected blisters, etc. Second skin is better than moleskin. J&J. Don’t forget the duct tape-a few inches wrapped around your waterbottle or hiking pole does the trick. A few antibiotic tablets from your doctor’s samples for just in case things get hairy. Some aspirin, a bit of betadine. A bandanna (or mapdanna) replaces the ace bandage and it has many other uses: pre-filter, sternum-strap, etc

8. f1motion
   December 3rd, 2009 at 02:37

   I bet he won’t forget his PVC pipe and gerbal

9. gasdorf
   December 3rd, 2009 at 03:03

   make sure to pack extra vibrator attachments

10. SpacedTime
    December 3rd, 2009 at 03:57

    dont forget the gunpowder burn to seal the arrow wound!

11. gasdorf
    December 3rd, 2009 at 04:51

    how about a kit with a rambo knife and thread needle …whiskey to kill the shit on the wound?
    a propane torch to colderize a missing limb

    maybe something to unfreeze your brains

12. kodawwe16
    December 3rd, 2009 at 05:00

    execpt most of those items are useless

13. kodawwe16
    December 3rd, 2009 at 05:08

    shock in that event u want to cut off the video

14. Kward107
    December 3rd, 2009 at 05:34

    he;s german

15. decree63
    December 3rd, 2009 at 06:32

    nice socks and sandals….

16. Redshift21
    December 3rd, 2009 at 06:49

    The best way to do it is to look online for kits and then make them up your self by buying the things you need, much cheaper, also if your part of a group of hikers then you can get together and buy stuff in slightly larger amounts and break it down and share it, and as for the pretty bag you can buy then empty online for a few pounds/dollars if your that bother, personally I just went to the pound/dollar store and bought a nylon wash bag that more than big enough for what I need.

17. Redshift21
    December 3rd, 2009 at 06:53

    I bought a small nylon wash bag for a £1 ($1.90) and made my own kit, I canabalised a couple of older ready made kits I had and bought some stuff from the pound(dollar store) and the chemist shop (drug store), and my kit is much better than most of the ordinary kits you can buy, and my kit contains a lot of stuff you would only find in the much more expensive kit aimed a pro’s

18. SolarLegion
    December 3rd, 2009 at 07:43

    BOLLOCKS MATE!!!

19. Core404
    December 3rd, 2009 at 08:38

    You guys are ass holes this guys doing a stand up job

20. TravelinLight09
    December 3rd, 2009 at 08:48

    this guys is a real clown. glad to see the comments pick up on that. put together your own kit. btw spend a little time and take a red cross cpr/firstaid class so you dont have to carry a book.

21. thaiguysabu
    December 3rd, 2009 at 09:13

    that was fuckin’ weak!

22. Saxfreak5
    December 3rd, 2009 at 09:23

    I love how it ends by cutting off the most important part ” One of the most important things is the chance of shock, in that even you want to….” It’s like a man on his deathbed saying “I hid $1,000,000 right next to the…..”

23. unclebeen
    December 3rd, 2009 at 10:18

    The only good thing about a commercial backpacking kit is the purdy waterproof bag you might get, and the reality that if you have to make your own, you may not get around to picking something up like burn ointment, anti-diarrhea medication. Two things you probably would really wish you had with you, if you actually have a need for them. Make your own kit, but make sure it’s complete.

24. nurceman02
    December 3rd, 2009 at 10:19

    Comercial first aid kits are indeed a rip off. You can make your own to fit in a one gallion zip lock bag for under $10. Last time I looked a good sized comerical kits was close to $25, and still didnt have everything that one might need.

    Save money, save room make your own.

25. Jimthemedic
    December 3rd, 2009 at 11:06

    Prepackaged First Aid Kit’s are usually a rip-off. Put together you’r own personal kit with personal en generic medication, trauma supplies and blister/sprain treatment.

    When you need it, you’ll be glad you have it. Also follow a First-Aid/CPR course