- take plenty of water to drink ~ and snacks to eat
- wear sun hats and plenty of sunscreen (very important in summer!)
- pack extra layers and waterproof gear (important in all seasons)
- check the weather report beforehand for expected conditions
- plan our routes in advance, have a map with us, and stick to paths
- take charged cellphones, with emergency numbers saved
- walk in a group, at the pace of our slowest walker
With this in mind I am focusing on putting together a more comprehensive emergency first aid kit and resolving to carrying it with me at all times. This is going to include the following:
- headlamp, emergency whistle, space blanket
- selection of plasters, gauze dressings, and elastic bandages
- wrist and ankle supports, moleskin for blisters
- protective gloves, moist towelettes, alcohol swabs
- painkillers: paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin
- antiseptic ointment, antihistamine
- Rehydrate sachets
- cotton swabs, safety pins, tweezers, tissues
- a page with all my personal info, medial details, emergency contacts and phone numbers for mountain rescue and other emergency services
If you have any thoughts on safety I would love to hear them.
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1 comment:
Hi Helen - I recently came across your blog while trying to find information about the Littlewort Trail in the Newlands Forest, which my husband and I have been exploring lately. I really like your list of things to include in a first aid kit - although we've LUCKILY not had any need for such things, I've always thought that there is no harm in being prepared JUST IN CASE. ;-) I think I shall use your list as a basis for putting together such a kit. So thank you!
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