Backpacking First Aid (What To Carry + Foot Care, Snakes, Poison Plants, Hypothermia, etc)
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00:34 Foot Care
00:42 Properly Sizing Footwear
02:36 Keep Your Feet Clean and Dry
03:53 Blister Prevention
04:19 Treatment
06:05 Plantar Fasciitis
07:35 Chaffing
08:53 Sprains
10:20 Cuts and Scrapes
11:41 Poisonous Plants
12:37 Hypothermia
14:01 SNAKES
16:46 List of First Aid Gear to Consider Bringing:
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin)
- Antihistamine (Benadryl)
- Ibuprofen
- Anti Diarrheal (Imodium)
- Blister Treatment (Moleskin/ Leuko Tape)
- Gauze Bandages
- Butterfly Strips
- Super Glue/ Marathon Skin Protectant
- Antiseptic Towelettes or Baby Wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Tweezers
- Knife or Multitool
- Needle or Safety Pin
- Bandana
- Emergency Blanket
- Emergency Beacon (Spot Device, InReach, etc.)
What To Do About Ticks and Other Insects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmsbwFHqpS4
How To Keep Your Water Safe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Agdf1aNVE
Trail Runners vs Boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImyyphwhZJM
Gear I Use For Freezing Rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu_ZMLf6dKM
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