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CDN_Cruiser · 12-23-03, 01:10 AM

Some interesting points in this thread - I go back to 'how far are you from help' and how much do you know as they keys to what you need in your kit.

For most of my off roading, I'm usually no more than a few hours from a road = stabilize and get out. My basic kit in these situations is in a small, waterproof Pelican case. Has all the basics I need and not over the top.

However, if you are some distance from help (ie days) then I would suggest it's prudent to carry more than just duct tape and a bandanna. Most of us carry spares for the truck and a reasonable set of tools to do a trail fix, so why wouldn't you take the same level of care for your first aid kit?

After the friend's accident I mentioned earlier, I got a lot more serious about having proper supplies along AND some way to contact someone. In most cases this is a cell phone for people 'down south'. Where I used to live (where the bush plane would drop you and not come back until the sheduled pick-up 2-3 weeks later), this was HF radio and (ideally) air band to hail a passing aircraft. Now I would carry one of the new generation PLBs if I was in a very remote location.

Cheers, Hugh

12-23-03, 01:10 AM	#18
CDN_Cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,037	Home Built First Aid kit Some interesting points in this thread - I go back to 'how far are you from help' and how much do you know as they keys to what you need in your kit. For most of my off roading, I'm usually no more than a few hours from a road = stabilize and get out. My basic kit in these situations is in a small, waterproof Pelican case. Has all the basics I need and not over the top. However, if you are some distance from help (ie days) then I would suggest it's prudent to carry more than just duct tape and a bandanna. Most of us carry spares for the truck and a reasonable set of tools to do a trail fix, so why wouldn't you take the same level of care for your first aid kit? After the friend's accident I mentioned earlier, I got a lot more serious about having proper supplies along AND some way to contact someone. In most cases this is a cell phone for people 'down south'. Where I used to live (where the bush plane would drop you and not come back until the sheduled pick-up 2-3 weeks later), this was HF radio and (ideally) air band to hail a passing aircraft. Now I would carry one of the new generation PLBs if I was in a very remote location. Cheers, Hugh