Welcome to first aid Guide
Camping First Aid Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
Building a Wilderness First Aid Pouch
from:Heading out into the wilderness is a risky adventure, but when you have an adequate first aid pouch, you will be prepared for even the smallest of accidents. When you're far away from others and you need to fend for yourself, having a good first aid pouch will allow you to manage an injury until help arrives or until you can get out of the woods. Here's what you need to include in your first aid kit.
It All Starts with the Pouch
Since you will be out in the wilderness, you need to find a first aid pouch that can withstand the elements. A water-proof box is best, but if you can find a water-proof bag that seals up, that will work well too. This way, you can store bandages without fear of them getting wet or contaminated. It will also help if your first aid kit is lightweight so that it's easy to carry as you are hiking or walking. At the same time, your pouch should be easy to access, so an across the body design or hip design might be a better choice.
What You Need to Add
Within your first aid pouch should be the essentials found in any first aid kit – bandages and antiseptic. These will help you manage smaller cuts and scrapes, while also helping you protect these injuries from infection. Since you will be out in the wilderness and you might need to hike a long ways for help, it's suggested that you pack heavier Ace bandages and even duct tape to help secure wounds, if they should be deeper or bleeding heavily. Include a lot of gauze padding as well to pack a deeper wound.
The first aid pouch should also include some sort of piece of fabric for snakebite management. If you should get bitten, it would usually be on the leg. To help prevent the spread of the toxins, you will want to cut off the circulation to that area by tying this twine or string around your leg. This is not a cure, however, and you will want to make sure to get help if you suspect a snake bite.
Though it doesn't seem to be useful for injuries, your first aid pouch should also include some sort of signaling device, like a flare or flashlight. This will help you signal for help if you should need it. You might also want to include a large red banner or sign that says 'Help' that can be displayed when needed.
Warning: file(http://www.searchfeed.com/rd/feed/TextFeed.jsp?trackID=&pID=74171&cat=camping+first+aid&nl=5&page=1&excID=) [function.file]: failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found
in /home/firstaid/public_html/aid/datas/searchfeed.php on line 8
Camping First Aid Specific links
Camping First Aid News
Camping in a winter wonderland - Northwest Herald
Camping in a winter wonderland Northwest Herald More than 50 people, including several from McHenry County, went to Camp Lowden in late January to complete the training course. Scouts and leaders learned what to bring and what to wear for cold weather camping. They also learned about first aid, ... |
The First Female President Will be a Girl Scout -- I'm Sure! - Huffington Post
 Chicago Tribune | The First Female President Will be a Girl Scout -- I'm Sure! Huffington Post They learn how to be a good citizen, first aid skills and personal management skills. They love their country and environment. My 17 year old daughter--who was a the 100th anniversary ceremony last Wednesday, spent over 100+ hours on her Gold Award ... EDITORIAL: Celebrate the Girl Scout anniversary with a cookie purchase |
Scoutmaster a role model for generations of boys - Fremont News Messenger
 The Free Lance-Star | Scoutmaster a role model for generations of boys Fremont News Messenger ... responded wisely to severe weather while camping, and he proudly talks about more basic experiences such as the Klondike Derby, where Scouts make and compete with their own sleds and participate in events involving first aid, map and compass use, ... Troop 39 celebrates 79 years Boy Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary of Eagle rank |
Choosing a summer camp in Chicago - Chicago Parent
 Chicago Parent | Choosing a summer camp in Chicago Chicago Parent For parents, answering the when, how and where of the camp decision can be a daunting experience rivaled, perhaps, only by the feeling of dropping the kids off for the first time. The potential anxiety likely grows for parents with little or no ... |
"Mommy was in the trunk": Lawyer says one of Susan Powell's sons gave damning ... - CBS News
 CTV.ca | "Mommy was in the trunk": Lawyer says one of Susan Powell's sons gave damning ... CBS News "The oldest boy talked about that they went camping and that Mommy was in the trunk. Mom and Dad got out of the car and Mom disappeared." Susan Powell, 28, was reported missing Dec. 7, 2009, after she failed to show up for her stockbroker job in Utah. 3 killed in explosion at Josh Powell's Graham-area home |
Patrick Caughey of Plum Receives Silver Valor Award - Patch.com
Patrick Caughey of Plum Receives Silver Valor Award Patch.com ... fell on his tent during a scouting camping trip. School board member Andy Drake said Jeffrey Burnett, the victim, acknowledged that Caughey was the first person to come to his aid and applied pressure to his head wound until the medics arrived. |