Comments on: How to Save Your Life in the Woods https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/ Hiker | Author | Outdoor Educator Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:30:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nancy https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1162 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 02:17:20 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1162 In reply to Bill Mercure.

Thanks for the feedback and additional recommendation, Daddy! And yep, that’s the plan, to work our SAR team out of a job! 🙂

]]> By: Bill Mercure https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1160 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:08:14 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1160 Great read “Girl”. With articles like these, you and your rescue might work yourselves out of a job. If the park system will allow it, a small breakdown type survival rifle could help in many ways.
Love, Daddy

]]> By: Nancy https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1156 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:30:39 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1156 In reply to Fred.

Hi Fred! Great list of first aid stuff! And I completely agree that it would be wonderful if everyone entering the backcountry (or at least one member of every party) took an advanced first aid course. My own knowledge from the courses I’ve taken has definitely come in handy before. Thanks so much for chiming in! 🙂

]]> By: Fred https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1155 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:42:29 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1155 Great article!

Some of the things I like to include in my first aid kit:

Vet Wrap – this tape sticks to itself but not to you
Ace Bandage – many uses, not the least of which are strains, sprains and even breaks.
Medicine – a couple days supply of every prescription and over the counter med I use. Plus anti-nausea, anti diarrhea meds, just in case. Daytime antihistamine.
Individually wrapped wet wipes for hygiene.
Quickclot for cuts
Duct tape, kerlix gauze wrap and superglue.

I am of the opinion that everyone should take advanced first aid and then build their own kit for their own needs. A wilderness first responder course is even better but rather expensive.

]]> By: Nancy https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1153 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1153 In reply to Lynne.

Lynne, you are very welcome and I’m so glad it’s helpful. And I am now officially adding you to my list of inspirational women hikers! 🙂

]]> By: Lynne https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1152 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:11:10 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1152 In reply to Jeanne Church.

I am pushing 69 and also hike alone. Thanks for this. Need to add lots to my backpack.

]]> By: Nancy https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1151 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 02:48:33 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1151 In reply to Edgedinblue-ish.

Thanks for the comment! I almost put Epi-Pens on the list, but since they’re so dang expensive, I hesitated. But for someone with allergies, it’s a must have, without a doubt! And that’s really sweet that you take an extra one for other people, in case they need it! :-). I want to write a future post on first aid kits and what folks should consider taking, so I’ll definitely include an Epi-Pen on that list, as an optional item, based on the people hiking.

]]> By: Edgedinblue-ish https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1150 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 01:17:49 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1150 I always take two epi-pens with me. I am allergic and never know when I might be bit. I take the extra one for any hike who has forgotten theirs. 🙂

]]> By: spider32647 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1149 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 17:40:23 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1149 In reply to Nancy.

Thank you, Nancy, I appreciate the vote of confidence!

]]> By: Nancy https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods/#comment-1148 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 15:08:10 +0000 https://www.hopeandfeathertravels.com/2017/08/how-to-save-your-life-in-the-woods.html#comment-1148 In reply to Jeanne Church.

Jeanne, I could not love this comment more and I’m going to add this to the post! There are sooo many applications where this could be useful–solo hikers, kids, etc. And you may be 70 by way of the calendar, but you’re anything but in the ways that matter! You are truly one of my biggest inspirations for how to live life well and not let age deter you from a challenge! 🙂

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