>>791883Actually looks pretty decent, IMO.
First and probably most importantly... training/education on how to identify and treat medical emergencies. The best FAK in the world won't do much if you don't know how to use it.
Don't pack what you don't know how to use. I see a handful of people that throw together a massive kit and don't know what half the items are, or what they're used for.
Take a class. They're cheap, and the FA/CPR/AED cert's good for 2 years.
My kit's not real big, enough to treat the injuries i've dealt with innawoods.
>Athletic tape>Vetwrap>Trauma shears (teh awesumz)>Nitrile gloves>Ibuprofen, Benadryl>TP>Gauze, bandaids, little neosporin packs>Alcohol cleaning padsand I really need to get a couple CPR masks.
Get creative. I've used a motorcycle tube as a sling for a broken collarbone. There's a lot of things in my pack I can use in a first-aid application that I don't carry specifically for that use.
Notepad/writing tools are good to have for big injuries. I keep all this in my fieldbook... couple sharpies, pens, pencils, and a small notebook.
If something's swelling or a rash is growing, circle the area and mark the time.
Jot down when the injury happened, and when and how much meds were given if it's an ER-worthy injury. Really helps the docs out having that info.
Talk with the group you're going with. Anyone have any medical concerns - allergic to bees, carry an epi-pen, asthma, heart conditions, etc? As a group leader, knowing that and a rough idea of skill level (leading a mixed group of noobs and more experienced riders) allows me to make better decisions through the day on where to go, or manage an incident.
Biggest thing is getting some training. Really can't stress enough how important that is. I might be doing a WFR class later this summer.
