Hiking Medical Kit
Hiking Medical Kit
National Park Quick Tips
You are probably going to go camping sometime this summer. the chances of that happening are pretty good. When you go camping, you will probably visit a National Park of some kind. Many years ago you used to be able to pull into a campground, put up your tent and start enjoying the great outdoors. That isn't so true anymore. There are fees and reservations involved. My cousin is very tenacious when it comes to her families vacation time. She plans at least a year ahead. On the 1st of January she applies for reservations at their planned spot and pays any fees at that time. This is highly recommended. With the population growing the way it is and more people in general vacationing in the good ole U.S. of A. there is more competition for that perfect spot. Visit your intended vacation spots webpage to find all registration requirements including fees. Fees are so wide ranging I hesitate to include them in this article. Be aware of extra costs for rentals or even parking permits in addition to the use of the campsite.
Be sure to lookup what kind of campsite your are visiting. Is it a "primitive" campsite offering only the basics? The basics include a flat spot and a place to park your car. Or, is it a bit more accomodating offering electrical hookups, running water and an outhouse? You will need to know these ahead of time. You will WANT to know these ahead of time. Some campgrounds go even further and offer a bit more adventure in the form of canoe rentals and wash houses offering a little privacy and a hot shower. I prefer a hot shower every morning. Not a cold creek. Find out what time the campground closes. You don't want to leave for your spot on a Friday evening, expecting to get there at 10:00 or 11:00 and find out the campground closes the gate promptly at 10:00.
There are many campgrounds out there that have their own websites. Visiting the appropriate site will save you time, money, and a headache. For information on National Parks visit http://www.nps.gov and find all the information you need. For other campsites, use the search engines like Yahoo.com, MSN.com, or Google.com to find the individual campsite you intend to visit.
Once you are at your campsite and all set up. Be prepared to leave. No, not the campground, but your site. Go exploring. See nature at its finest. Go fishing and hiking. Spend time with the kids. Be prepared however for minor scrapes and bruises. They happen. Bee stings happen. Have a small medical kit with the basics. Put a weekends worth of prescription medication in your first aid kit as a backup. Last but not least... have fun outdoors!
Steve writes articles for several sites including Outdoor-Fun.net [http://www.outdoor-fun.net]
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Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) $2.89 This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured. Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter. Also great for camping, hiking, and surviving the cold outdoors. Excellent as liner of sleeping bag.... |
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Adventure Medical Kits Tactical Field/Trauma with QuikClot List Price: $57.14 Sale Price: $31.77  |
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The biggest kit in the world won't make a difference if it's sitting in camp while you're in the field. The Field Trauma with QuikClot is designed to be small enough to stash into a daypack while equipping you with the supplies and information to venture 1-2 days away from your base... |
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First Aid Only Outdoor First Aid Kit, Soft Case, 205-Piece Kit List Price: $19.90 Sale Price: $16.95 |
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Perfect for hiking, camping, marine adventures, home and auto. This 205pc. outdoor softsided kit, which features all the essential first aid items for minor aches and injuries. Supplies are easy to find in the clear-pocket pages... |
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Adventure Medical Kits Day Tripper First Aid Kit List Price: $47.14 Sale Price: $22.92 |
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The Day Tripper is designed for adventurers who demand professional quality medical supplies even on shorter trips. Perfect on fast-and-light daylong treks or ambitious overnights, this kit has the same premium features - including advanced wound cleaning and closing supplies, a wide array of dressings and medications, and Dr... |
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OUTDOOR FIRST AID KIT 201 PC FOR CAMPING, BOATING, FISHING, HUNTING Sale Price: $26.95 |
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201 pieces of first aid with an emphasis on outdoor protection. Multi-Compartmental, Hard case is sturdy enough for rugged use. Case includes a adjustable and removeable shoulder strap and a convenient carry handle... |
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Sawyer Extractor Pump Kit List Price: $17.99 Sale Price: $10.39 |
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For Removal of Poisons from Snakebites, Bee and Wasp Stings, Mosquito Bites, and More The Extractor Vacuum Pump was designed specifically to provide the most powerful suction available for the safe extraction of venoms and poisons... |
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Forestry Suppliers, Inc. Fanny Pack First Aid Kit Sale Price: $21.95 |
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Everything you need for minor general first aid, wound treatment and sprain and limb injuries. Contains ten 1" x 3" adhesive strips, 2 knuckle bandages, 2 fingertip bandages, two 2" x 3" adhesive strips, 4 butterfly closures, 2 gauze pads, 1 roll of adhesive tape, 4 motion sickness tablets, 2 triple antibiotic ointment packets, 2 first aid/burn cream packets, 20 antiseptic wipes, 4 extra-strength non-aspirin tablets, 1 sting relief wipe, 3 pair of latex gloves, an elastic bandage (4" x 5 yds... |
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Midland XT511 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Emergency Crank Radio List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $55.08 |
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Midland's XT511 is a durable GMRS emergency crank radio with a wealth of features to keep you informed, charged up, and in contact no matter the situation around you. Stay in touch no matter your environment... |
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Adventure Medical Kits 0135-1007 Gear Aid Tent Pole Splints 2Pk Sale Price: $5.08 |
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Adventure Medical Kits 0135-1007 Gear Aid Tent Pole Splints 2PkAdventure Medical Kits 0135-1007 Gear Aid Tent Pole Splints 2Pk Features:; tent pole splints pkg. 1 |
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title/Superfeet 1408 Unisex Premium Insole For Maximum Support,Green,D - Men's 7.5-9/Women's 8.5-10 List Price: $34.95 Sale Price: $35.95 |
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Superfeet Green Premium Insoles feature a firm stabilizer cap for optimal underfoot support with a 1/8-inch thickness that is ideal for roomier footwear with removable insoles. When integrated with the shape and design of the foam full length, this unique combination creates a deep heel cup to cradle the heel's fat pad for improved natural shock absorption... |
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Backcountry Medical Guide, Second Edition List Price: $15.95 Used From: $4.95 |
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This pocket-sized, comprehensive medical guide for backcountry emergencies emphasizes techniques for situations when the victim is far from help. In contradiction to the traditional assumption that backcountry first aid is just a temporary fix until outside help can arrive, the Backcountry Medical Guide is predicated on the fact that it may be days or weeks before professional medical help can be obtained... |
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Sawyer Extractor Pump Kit List Price: $17.99 Sale Price: $10.39 |
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For Removal of Poisons from Snakebites, Bee and Wasp Stings, Mosquito Bites, and More The Extractor Vacuum Pump was designed specifically to provide the most powerful suction available for the safe extraction of venoms and poisons... |
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OUTDOOR FIRST AID KIT 201 PC FOR CAMPING, BOATING, FISHING, HUNTING Sale Price: $26.95 |
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201 pieces of first aid with an emphasis on outdoor protection. Multi-Compartmental, Hard case is sturdy enough for rugged use. Case includes a adjustable and removeable shoulder strap and a convenient carry handle... |
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Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Survival Blanket, Two Person List Price: $7.80 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Adventure Medical Kits offer One and Two person survival blankets to keep warm in an emergency. Survival and first-aid instructions are printed directly on the blanket20% larger than competitive productsReflects up to 90% of radiated body heatTear resistantOne or Two person blanket measures 60"x96"One person blanket measures 56" x 84"Easy to re-fold and re-use |
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Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $2.89 |
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This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured. Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter... |
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Deluxe First Aid Medical Kit Package in a Water Tight Tube for Scuba Dive Divers Diving Camping Campers Hike Hikers Hiking Travel Traveling Sale Price: $9.95 |
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Trident Quality, Scissor, Tweezers, Tape Roll, 2" Gauze Pads, 3" X 3" Pads, Butterfly Strips, Sting Stop, Ammonia Inhalants, Antiseptic, Decongestant, Anticeptic Towels, Asprin, Bandages, Comes in one compact tube. |
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Adventure Medical Kits Rescue Howler Whistle, 2-Count List Price: $18.00 Sale Price: $7.49 |
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Developed exclusively for the Pocket Survival Pak┐ by Fox 40 this new, ultra-light whistle is extremely loud. Exceeds SOLAS and U.S. Coast Guard specifications triple-frequency with dual lanyard hole. |
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Winderness Survival and Wilderness Medicine Course $3.00 This survival manual/course is packed with 376 pages survival info. Chapter TITLE 1 MOUNTAIN SAFETY 2 NUTRITION 3 WILDERNESS PATIENT ASSESSMENT 4 HIGH ALTITUDE ILLNESS 5 HEAT RELATED INJURIES 6 COMBAT CASUALTY CARE 7 BURN MANAGEMENT 8 HYPOTHERMIA / REWARMING 9 SUBMERSION INCIDENTS 10 WILDERNESS ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES 11 TREATMENT OF REPTILE AND ANTHROPOD ENVENOMATION 12 COLD INJURIES 13 LAND NAVIGAT... |
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Field Guide: Dog First Aid Emergency Care for the Hunting, Working, and Outdoor Dog $8.06 This is the first pocket field guide that will cover the injuries and problems that your dog can encounter in the field, presenting the symptoms and treatment. This first aid guide is 4 x 6, pocket -sized and spiral bound for easy use.... |
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SAS Survival Guide Handbook (Collins Gem) $7.99 This is the definitive guide for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers, including: First aid and wilderness medicine Building shelter and making fire Hunting and trapping Pocket survival kit Disaster preparedness ... |
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3M Ultrathon SRL-12 Insect Repellent Lotion, 2 oz $15.99 Ultrathon insect repellents feature time released DEET for hours of protection.Repeatedly rated as one of the most effective insect repellentsUp to 12 hours of protectionProtection against mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, gnats, fleas and deer fliesProven formulaSplash and sweat resistantTime release protection... |
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Sawyer Extractor Pump Kit $10.39 Removes poisons from snake bites, bee and wasp stings, mosquito bites and more includes extractor pump. 4 plastic cups. 1 razor. 3 sterile adhesive bandages. 2 alcohol wipes. 2 insect bite antiseptic and pain reliever towelettes. Plastic case. Sawyer bit and sting kit is the only suction device proven to remove snake venom.... |
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Sawyer PointOne Squeeze Water Filter System $47.95 Simply fill up the pouch of your choice at a lake, stream or river, screw the filter directly onto the pouch and 1) Squeeze the bag and filter water into your water bottle or container of choice. The Squeeze filter is perfect ... |
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TravelJohn-Disposable Urinal (6 pack) $11.82 TRAVELJOHN disposable urinals are convenient, unisexed, sanitary, personal urinals containing "Liqsorb", the key ingredient that makes this work. Liqsorb is a combination of an exclusive biodegradable non-woven fabric pouch containing a biodegradable polymer substance that immobilizes bacterial growth quickly - absorbing liquid waste quickly and turning it into an odorless, spill-proof gel bag tha... |
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Quake Kare Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack) $2.89 This compact blanket provides warmth (retains and reflects up to 90 of body heat), a waterproof and windproof shelter barrier, and a covering to help reduce shock when someone is injured. Emergency thermal blanket to be used as emergency shelter. Also great for camping, hiking, and surviving the cold outdoors. Excellent as liner of sleeping bag.... |
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Maglite M2A01H AA Mini Flashlight and Holster Combo-Pack, Black $7.95 With its high-intensity adjustable light beam and compact size, the Mini Maglite Two-Cell AA Flashlight and Holster Combo Pack offers limitless around-the-house and on-the-go options. This slender flashlight succeeds where flimsy plastic flashlights fail, providing a steady, fast-focus stream of light wherever and whenever you need it. For easy portability, the flashlight comes with a nylon holste... |
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OUTDOOR FIRST AID KIT 201 PC FOR CAMPING, BOATING, FISHING, HUNTING $26.95 201 pieces of first aid with an emphasis on outdoor protection. Multi-Compartmental, Hard case is sturdy enough for rugged use. Case includes a adjustable and removeable shoulder strap and a convenient carry handle. Removable inner Mini Pouch for first aid ON THE GO. Kit Measures 7 3/4 inch by 7 inch by 3 1/2.... |
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Midland XT511 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Emergency Crank Radio $89.99 The Midland Base Camp Radio combines the emergency power of a Dynamo Crank with GMRS 2-way radio technology. The XT511 includes AM/FM radio, All Hazards Weather Alert radio, clock with alarm and an LED flashlight to make it the most versatile product of its kind. Ideal for hiking or camping enthusiasts because of its precautionary tool for any emergency situation. The 2-way radio lets users commun... |
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Garmin Oregon 450 Handheld GPS Navigator $399.99 With Oregon 450 you can really get in touch with nature. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, sunlight-readable, touchscreen along with a built-in basemap with shaded relief, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass, microSD card slot, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. Tou... |
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title/Superfeet Unisex Green Premium Insole For Maximum Support $34.95 Stay active and comfortably with the Premium Insole for maximum support. Superfeet's biomechanical shape and design supports and aligns the bones of the foot, helping to prevent heel and ankle pain, plantar fasciitis, knee stress and hip pain.... |
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Voodoo Tactical Deluxe Professional Special Ops Field Medical Pack - Olive Drab OD Green 15-8174 $99.96 The Voodoo Tactical Deluxe Professional Special Ops Field Medical Pack is built with rugged pack cloth for strength and abrasion resistance. The panel-loading pack is designed to meet the demands of rescue professionals. It has been custom designed so all panels lay out flat for easy access and quick response, and it has pockets, pouches and straps galore for custom placement of supplies and instr... |
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Voodoo Tactical Deluxe Professional Special Ops Field Medical Pack - Army Digital 15-8174 The Voodoo Tactical Deluxe Professional Special Ops Field Medical Pack is built with rugged pack cloth for strength and abrasion resistance. The panel-loading pack is designed to meet the demands of rescue professionals. It has been custom designed so all panels lay out flat for easy access and quick response, and it has pockets, pouches and straps galore for custom placement of supplies and instr... |
