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.)
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@arthurfeller6936 2 года назад

For blisters: Apply adhesive tape or a bandaid WITHOUT the pad tightly over the blister. Change once a day. No need to puncture and risk infection. Similarly, if blisters are anticipated, tape the areas to shield them from friction. The Army taught this to my dad in WW-II and IT WORKS!! More modern idea: use double layer socks designed for the purpose. Thanks, Dixie! Hope this helps.

@SophisticatedDogCat Год назад

Ah yeah, WWII, totally relevant to our time with outdated equipment, vaccines, etc.

@norman9274 5 лет назад

I love how much footage you have of yourself tripping/stumbling!

@yemanaful 5 лет назад

Yes seriously that was too cute ;)

@timdowney6721 3 года назад

One of the questions in a health assessment, especially for seniors, is whether you’ve fallen in the past months. I say yes.....get a concerned look and then explain that if you hike, you will fall sometimes. My PCP knows that now and just asks if I’ve fallen at home or on other flat, even surfaces. 😄

@tribalsatyr 3 года назад

For emergency communication, I went a little further and got my ham radio technician license. It cost 15 to take the test, it's good for ten years, you can good inexpensive radios to cover your needs, all radios can receive NOAA weather radio, and it's really a fun side hobby with a lot of opportunities to volunteer for different emergency support agency like search and rescue, disaster response and storm chasing to help keep track of dangerous storms.

@Affordableframe 3 года назад

You’re probably the most informative and smartest backpacker I’ve ever seen

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

Honestly this video is pivotal when hiking. Everyone gets hot spots. Everyone gets blisters. All injuries mentioned matter. It is important to notice this & deal with it. I have been trained on these subjects & finally she gets into it! These subject's are very key, especially with thru hiking. Thanks Dixie!

@kelly9283 5 лет назад

For bandaids, consider Johnson and Johnson's tough waterproof strips bandaids. You won't be disappointed. I'm a retired paramedic. I've also worked on movie sets and dealing with construction crews. Trying to keep Bandaids and dressings on these guys were a big problem. Waterproof tough strips are like ducktape bandaids. Carry small scissors though, as you may have a tough time getting them off!

@Breakfast_of_Champions 5 лет назад

From working in a kitchen, waterproof bandaids can be improved with these new waterproof finger tapes that stick to themselves. They are 10x as tough and last a whole day.

@johneason6540 5 лет назад

I have used them. They really stick and yes tough to get off, but that's why they are so good.

@MrWillyp00 5 лет назад

I always use LeukoTape for dressings for the same reason. Thanks for the info!

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

Kelly best comment on here

@kan-zee 5 лет назад

spank some gauze & gorilla tape on it, carry on..lol

@patrickgallagher4392 5 лет назад

Thread through the blister. Figured I wouldn't learn anything watching these beginer vidieos. I was wrong. Thanks. Keep them coming.

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

Patrick Gallagher you are right! You think you know, but she will question it and answer it! might be beginner but... subject content does matter, especially as a thru.

@MorrisonScotch 5 лет назад

Threading it will achieve nothing. Just pop it drain it and be keep it wrapped with dry cloth. If done right all that skin will fall off in a short while anyway.

@renskedollekamp6392 4 года назад

Never thread it. Even though your needle is sterilized, the thread isn't. If you leave it in the parasites basically have a freeway to your blister and you'll be walking on a petri dish full of bacteria

@joanhall3718 5 лет назад

The locater beaken is invaluable. I'm an x-ray tech, and I can't tell you how much patients I have talked to who have had to hike many miles with a bad break to get help. Don't be afraid, but do be prepared.

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

Joan Hall this is right! get help when you need it. People on trail are better off keeping you comfortable rather than seeking help for you! It's 2019, they are cheap when doing a thru hike.

@stephengonzalez2997 2 года назад

I typically carry multiple cool packs. The main reason being, that I live in Arizona. The heat is merciless. Cooling someone down or yourself is vital. Placing the cool packs under your armpits helps more. Placing them on your forehead can be very painful. You will also see lots of Arizonans carry an umbrella. 🌂 Instant shade from 118 to 123 F. degree days. I personally got the thumbs up 😃 👍 from a fellow Arizonan foe using mine! It's just smart and prevents heat stroke.

@sarahferguson0 5 лет назад

I know it's not really first aid but a glasses repair kit because if something happens to my glasses i could very easily hurt myself by tripping or something so i do think an eye glasses repair kit would be beneficial. I also tend to carry both Advil and Tylenol because for me Advil helps with muscle pain but Tylenol seems to help better with feaver. I usually carry just a few of those little packs that you find at gas stations. Lastly Listerine makes a great antiseptic and comes in small plastic travel sizes. It might seem excessive but it's a luxury item that is dual purpose so i can justify the extra weight. I think the traditional brown color of Listerine has more antiseptic properties than the cool mint so that's the one i usually buy.

@kan-zee 5 лет назад

good point , about the repair kit...🤓👍

@benyujr.6545 5 лет назад

I used to think eye glasses repair kits are useful but then I considered what if the glasses cracks or shattered. So I just bring an extra pair of glasses instead. Sure it weighs more but beats a repair kit.

@elizabethfoster3212 5 лет назад

People need to remember you can still get poison ivy in the winter when the leaves have fallen off, the vines themselves still have the oil in them. Worst case I ever experienced was from cutting firewood in the winter and not wearing gloves because it was a warm day.

@falarinaamarula4987 5 лет назад

Good point. I haven't seen it elsewhere so I will mention a product called Tecnu. It is specific to removing Urushiol, which is the icky oily that causes spreading. Soap and water does NOT remove it. Good stuff to have on-board.

@bob-ny6kn 5 лет назад

Salt - wrapped inside a popped blister. It hurts no more than the blister, and turns the area into leather. Whiskey - one ounce (30ml) in the morning coffee cures every pain, worry, and curing blisters.

@randyhowell4320 5 лет назад

I always carry an ace bandage. You never know when you might need the compression, whether to wrap an ankle or knee. This proved invaluable in the Grand Canyon especially on loose rocky segments of lesser traveled trails.

@RAkers-tu1ey Год назад

I carry too much first aid. I was an EMT / paramedic back in the 1980's, and I just can't seem to lighten up. That said, I guess my advice is carry what you know how to use, and know how to use what you carry. Try out everything you will carry at home, where it is safe to suddenly discover an allergy to a common medication or latex bandage. Your advice was overall, really very good.

@chriseidam7319 5 лет назад

Wow, there is more stuff packed in this video than I had packed in an 85L pack in the winter. Obscure stuff I have forgotten, like the treated thread through the blister. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into these videos. I am not a teacher, but my mom, dad, step-dad, cousin, aunt and great-uncle all taught college or public schooling, from durations of 3 years to 33 years, and you, Dixie, are a natural teacher.

@dalaillamathepctme6957 5 лет назад

A good rule to follow when in hiking in snake habitat: Step ON, NOT over. In other words, If there is an obstacle -- a tree or rock or something -- on the trail, step up on it, then down because you can clearly see where you're placing your feet. Most venomous snakes are ambush hunters. They hide in the cracks and shadows and hidden spaces. By always stepping ON obstacles, never offer a hiding snake something warm and inviting -- like your leg -- to bite.

@MorrisonScotch 5 лет назад

You know I've taken people out in the woods marsh and bayou where I'm from. Most people will not see them until I point them out. I can't count the number of times yankee folk are out with me and they can't see it at all even if I point them out, and where I'm from a snake can be every 20 feet or so.

@dalaillamathepctme6957 5 лет назад

@@MorrisonScotch Glad you've had that experience. Some hikers are not so lucky. Easy prevention on the trail is worth the extra effort, especially in really snakey country. Here's an article (note #2 on effective prevention): www.thehikinglife.com/2016/04/tips-for-hiking-in-snake-country/

@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 5 лет назад

this is great advice thank you

@jsunit5354 4 года назад

I agree. Some of the trail videos do show hikers stepping over those tree-bones.

@daveb5991 2 года назад

I have actually heard the opposite - Stepping on something is more likely to cause injury (and I have seen it) - Imagine stepping on a log or boulder obstacle and then slipping off. Not saying there aren't benefits to stepping on the obstacle, but I think you are a lot more likely to fall than you are to get bit by a snake - and a hard fall (from on top of an obstacle can be just as dangerous as a venomous snake. Not saying you are wrong here, just there are different camps on this idea.

@jimpflugrath6220 5 лет назад

Outstanding video! Tweezers are my most-used item because of all desert hiking I do. Also I add some blue nitrile gloves to my first-aid kit and to my personal hygiene (aka poop) kit. I wear a glove when using toilet paper and pick up used toilet paper in my gloved hand, pull the glove off to make it inside-out with TP inside, then into a dog poop bag, then into my odor-proof waste bag and pack it out. TMI? But my hand(s) stay clean. :)

@vistaww 5 лет назад

Jim, I totally agree with the TP technique. “Deli gloves” are lighter, cheaper and easier to compact.

@walterronten8008 4 года назад

I second the tweezers. Thorns, Cactus spines, splinters, etc. are one of the most common minor injuries that, if not treated, can become major injuries. For years I relied on the tweezers in my Swiss Army Knife, but decided taking a good, robust pair of tweezers was well worth the weight.

@lindsayCswain 4 года назад

Wait, so 1 glove every time? So if you go on a long hike, that's a lot of gloves...but I see your point

@jimpflugrath6220 4 года назад

@@lindsayCswain A glove weighs about 3.5 grams. I wouldn't take 100 gloves for a 100-day hike all at the start, but would re-supply along with food occasionally. I'm using an ultralight bidet nowadays, too, so that reduces the amount of dried baby wipe and TP that I need to pack.

@audreyjosparks3182 3 года назад

If it's already going into the dog poop bag why not just use the dog poop bag to pick the stuff up like you do to pick up dog poop? Then you're only carrying the roll of little bags.

@christianzupp 2 года назад

This channel needs deserves (even) more subscribers😀

@420BLUNTLEY Год назад

You are the best hiker on RU-vid. You’re never annoying! I met you at your booth at traildays in 2019. Lol I acted star struck lol hahaha

@lisacarroll3601 5 лет назад

Compede blister gel bandages work awesome and better than most for blisters and are available on Amazon. Putting a layer of Leukotape P over it works great. You need to soak the tape off though and peel it slowly away using one hand to pull and one to hold skin down. Also wool fiber can be used to pad the friction area. REI has the fiber in stock usually but I got mine off of Amazon cheaper.

@Nowhere888 5 лет назад

Thanks for the post. This cool new stuff wasn't available when I did the AT.

@shyowl3453 3 года назад

As a wemt we are taught to drain blisters so the patient can keep moving, it’s super important to keep it clean though so it’s something to watch carefully

@randalladkison5772 5 лет назад

Triple antibiotic diaper rash cream works great for chafing. Works great can get it from Walmart. And it got me through lots of Mardi Gras Parades.. love your videos

@kan-zee 5 лет назад

Penaten cream ...small size , works great

@dotdedo Месяц назад

I like to double sock up to prevent blisters and works really well for me. No matter what fancy socks I get I always get blisters when I single pair. Feels extra comfortable too

@whelan2746 5 лет назад

Bactine -- the antiseptic works better for me than any antibiotic, and the lidocaine is a great local anaesthetic. Cuticle scissors -- the day after receiving a wound you can trim back any hanging skin and the wound will heal faster and cleaner.

@vanessav5352 5 лет назад

omg! I am so happy that you are posting almost everyday! by the way, the results from the braces are already noticeable! Looking great, Dixie!=) Keep up with the awesome job!

@coughingowloutdoors8579 5 лет назад

What you have between your ears is the best first aid item, it's also the lightest. Taking a firstaid training course and cpr is something everyone should do anyway. Knowledge is power and that helps with panic. You covered alit and did a great job. Something to consider for those with serious food/insect sting allergies....carry an epipen and make sure everyone hiking with you knows about it and how to use it if needed. Hope all have a great day!

@DavidHarris74 5 лет назад

Very useful info, Dixie. This is why you are the best backpacking RU-vidr :-)

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

David Harris she's just getting started its growing :) love it!

@trollsteadent.72 5 лет назад

Super glue is awesome!!! I've personally used it for blisters and to close small cuts and gashes. History trivia- super glue was developed as a triage, battlefield sutures. So, it's fine, but is a little "stingie". That just means it's working. 😜 My personal method for super glue blister treatment is clean the area well with antiseptic and/or soap and water, make a small incision in the blister to allow fluid to drain, use the incision to fill the blister with super glue and allow to set. The super glue will seal the blister and keep dirt out, decreasing the risk of infection. It also protects the tender area under the skin, stopping more irritation. When the outer skin hardens, cut away the dead skin. The super glue will eventually fall off once the area is healed. It also works to treat hot spots before they blister. Just apply a thin layer to the spot and allow to thoroughly dry and set. It becomes a nearly frictionless barrier and eventually just flakes off, giving the skin underneath time to toughen up. It's important to test anything you're going to apply to your skin before using it in a first aid situation. Apply a small amount to a healthy area of skin and monitor for any adverse reaction. Irritation, swelling, acute discomfort, redness, blistering or welts all mean you shouldn't use that product. Don't worry. There are plenty of other ones. Another benefit of super glue in a first aid kit- you can actually use it to glue ripped, torn, or broken gear together. I've glued a flapping sole on my trail runners back together well enough to get back to town. Who knew super glue was so versatile? 😝 Great video. Keep em coming, Ms. Dixie.

@MorrisonScotch 5 лет назад

A blister need only to remain dry. Superglue would be counterproductive to this. Just wrap it in clean cloth and be done.

@trollsteadent.72 5 лет назад

@@MorrisonScotch While I agree with you in part, how successful have you been with keeping a clean, dry cloth on a blister during a long hike? Not just a short over night, but a 50+ mile hike? Sure, keeping the area clean and dry is a great solution, but not always practical in the middle of nowhere with muddy, wet conditions and water crossings. I just offered a solution I've successfully used in the past. Do what works for you.

@MorrisonScotch 5 лет назад

@@trollsteadent.72 yea I just rip the skin off then wrap it in a role of cloth. Check out foot wraps. For tender feet it's great if you keep them fresh and dry. Plus it will prevent any further blistering.

@slythenavigator1131 3 года назад

I sprained my ankle really bad atop Mt Jackson, NH and it took me 5 hours to descend down in Crawford Notch. My hiking poles made for great crutches... Many thanks from Canada, y'all !

@XJarhead360 4 года назад

You gave excellent first aid advice. 1. What most people don't realize is that clean water and soap will kill most bacteria and then you can apply any topical antibiotic and a dressing. 2. Snakes: They can feel your vibrations before you even know they are there. If you give the chance, the snake will crawl away. Those funky snake bite kits sold at sporting good stores are worthless. Fangs are curved and where you make the cut is not necessarily where the venom is deposited. AND DON'T APPLY pressure dressing or tourniquet as you stated. People have done more harm by doing crazy stuff than just taking the person to the nearest ED. WHICH IS THE MOST DANGEROUS SNAKE: The one that bit you. 3. Cuts: Great advice: First, use clean water and soap to clean the wound. Simple cuts will heal fine. You can use the butterfly strips to approximate the wound edges. Using Benzoin on each side of the cut will help them stick better. Superglue: Excellent but again clean the wound but make sure the cut has stopped bleeding or it won't work. Bring the edges together and voila! The area has to be dry. BTW, the medical superglue used in medical centers is expensive. You will be charged $100+ just for the tube. Caveat: Knarly, dirty cuts with jagged edges, long, or missing tissue is a whole different problem. Keep it clean, cover it and see a doctor when you get out of the wilderness.

@Nowhere888 5 лет назад

I carried a blister kit, ibuprofen, antibiotic ointment, bandages, duct tape, diaper rash ointment, benadryl cream & pills, etc. as recommended by the book "The Appalachian Trail: How to Prepare for and Hike It" by Jan. D Curran. Yep, it is a pain to carry this stuff but I used at least half of the items and they were a lifesaver on the AT. Dixie's advice on shoes and socks is pure gold. I highly recommend polypropylene sock lines and medicated powder to prevent blisters which is really the only way to deal with them effectively. Read a book (like Dixie's book which is much more up to date) before you hike the AT or your will really suffer. FYI: I carry a snake bite kit but you will likely never need it.

@felipecastellon4740 5 лет назад

Good info. I'm an LVN and have done a ton of wound care. Very little on the trail but some. I have a kit that I bought at REI it's called "Medical kit mountain series, day tripper lite." I've carried boxes of wound care supplies in my car stock for hospice or home health and always needed something that I didn't have. It can happen on the trail when you least expect it. To that kit I added a small vial of normal saline that can be purchased on line. I have leuko tape. It does have latex so make sure you're not allergic to latex then buy something else. Band aids, "Sport, band aid" by Johnson and Johnson lasted the longest up to 3 days with sweat and water. I don't buy anything else for band aids. Technically if there is a blister you are supposed to leave it intact and let your immune system take care of it. I always pop them on the trail and use the suggestions that you made with antibiotic ointment and dressing of some sort. I've never tried the string method. I put antibiotic ointment after I've cleaned it and popped it. You now have a port of entry for a pathogen so keep it clean and dressed. As always very good video, thank you.

@TK-qu1ht 5 лет назад

I've been hiking for 50+ years. Dixie, your advise in this vid is spot on. I gave all my BP stuff to a son who lives in Montana. I used to carry some MD prescribed pain/inflammation meds. My advice: make friends with your doc to make this his happen 😎.

@togachicken7557 5 лет назад

I repackage Ivyrest (poison ivy treatment) and Tiger Balm (amped up iceyhot) into tiny 5-10 ml squeeze bottles so they weigh less but help out so much to relieve those nasty ivy rashes and tired, over stretched, or sprained tendons and muscles.

@divagonzo 5 лет назад

After the situation back in October with Mitzi Clemons in GSMNP, I've added more items for hypothermia, as well as fresh baselayers for myself (and socks, too.) I also keep hand warmers (stashed so they stay fresh) and extra noms for someone in need of food. Yes it extra weight more but it's like insurance - hope you never need it but it's there if you do (or someone else needs it.)

@lyseanthony7986 5 лет назад

Prid drawing salve for insect bites like mosquitoes, ants, and spiders. Never had the occasion of trying it for snake bites but put it on blisters and it worked amazing well, drew the fluid out of the blister right through the skin with no sign there was a blister there the previous day. I would also recommend aloe and raw honey for burns and sunburns. I did a mixture of both, applied to affected area, then cover with bandage if you can because it’s a sticky mess but the healing happens overnight.

@kalos53 4 года назад

"Prid" appears to be a homeopathic medicine with no (ie zero) active ingredients. How can it claim to "draw" anything?

@rolandsalazar9562 4 года назад

Excellent content. Comprehensive delivery & dialogue and most importantly sincere. You’re a natural in front of the camera and your genuine passion of hiking & adventure is clearly evident. Keep up the great work and I wouldn’t be surprised if National Geographic came knocking on your door for a filming project. Safe travels & God bless you always on the trail. ⛺️🙏🏼😎🤙🏼✝️

@Mr.eTrain007 5 лет назад

Download a First Aid app or photocopy First Aid Reference information on to your phone. I feel reassured that I have this info with me when far away from help. Also basic survival and how to “be found and rescued” material. Thanks Dixie-love your work and thanks for sharing with the masses. Peace

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

Erik Jorgensen just have an I.C.E saved in phone most people know how to access this on trail... these days at least

@Mr.eTrain007 5 лет назад

Eric Winterhalt My thought was that a person often won’t have cellular coverage on the trail when needed and to have this emergency reference info saved in a PDF, photo or app for access 24/7 if you managed to save your phone/battery first-lol

@bthansencom1 5 лет назад

Love your videos. Experience makes expertise. Respect you a lot.

@seankelleher4222 Год назад

If you’re in Australia, do NOT clean the snake bite. The hospital will need to take swabs from the area to determine which anti-venom to give you. Sit down, apply a pressure immobilisation bandage and send for help. Good pressure immobilisation bandages have indicators to help you apply the correct pressure.

@adventurebythemile 5 лет назад

My medical alert bracelet is a must have.

@bearanoia673 5 лет назад

Good point. I'm allergic to aspirin and some antibiotics. I should get one.

@adventurebythemile 5 лет назад

@@bearanoia673 I take warfarin

@jenniferperkins6896 5 лет назад

Never crossed my mind and I have a ‘mysterious thing’ going on that no one can diagnose. Great idea and thanks 🙏

@CanadianSledDog 5 лет назад

Great video! My main safety strategy; do regular check ins so someone knows where you are, and know how to build a warming fire in bad weather emergencies.

@TDSudduth 5 лет назад

Topic very timely for me, thanks! Re: tape, I’ve been using 3M Micropore surgical tape for my big toe which stays on through multiple showers. Good reading other comments on kinds of tape, and I know that your Homemade Wanderlust forum has a wealth of information.

@reverendsaltine6852 5 лет назад

When camping in the New Mexico desert, where did you sleep? Tent, ground, hammock? If in a tent did it totally close up and seal off? Did snakes get under it? How did you keep snakes away while you were asleep?

@dougnurse4952 5 лет назад

For poison ivy/oak, try Technu. Use it like soap. It breaks down the oil. I'm definitely carrying a small bottle when I go out.

@theresaconley5930 Год назад

I've seen a hiker wearing their pants inside out. I figured shaffing was the reason. Good video. 👍

@india239 5 лет назад

I find the stretching to be the most effective for plantar fasciitis. I also put crocs on when I first get out of bed and that really helps that first weight bearing pain. Don’t know how practical that would be in a rucksack

@hikersdelightwilderness2992 4 года назад

I recently came across these informative videos. Dixie cuts to the chase with information that all hikers should be aware of. Thanks Dixie!

@cameronward9443 5 лет назад

You've really been hammering out these videos lately. Great stuff!

@ronaldrose7593 5 лет назад

Hello Dixie, thank you for another informative video. It looks like you are the go to soarce for all things hiking and backpacking. Please be safe out there. See you on the next one. 🤗

@Nynke_K 5 лет назад

Lots of interesting ointments and such that I haven't seen in Europe! I always carry Germolene, a salve available in the UK that desinfects and reduces pain. And blister plasters, which provide an extra cushion and really soothe provided there is enough space in your shoe. It's always better to just apply tape before a hot spot develops into a blister, though, like you say!

@007janerussell 5 лет назад

Nynke K my mum always brings back savlon from England. Not available in Canada and such a nice salve

@jhosk 4 года назад

You mentioned plantar fascia, I'm home recovering from surgery on mine and bone spur removal. Surgery has been worth it!!!!

@johnlampe3258 5 лет назад

RICE for Strain or sprain type injuries. RICE = Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Dixie mentioned soaking in cold water (Ice) and elevation, but of course resting it when you can and compression when you can't will help keep the area stable while the area is weakened. Not sure of Dixie's opinion, but I would recommend taking a Wilderness First Aid course before any serious treks. They can be pricey but if you can swing it, you will be prepared to help yourself or others.

@frankzappa2451 3 года назад

I usually carry some type of maxi pads in case of heavy gash wounds. They work well to pack a potential gash or impalement to the body so as to slow blood loss. ✌️

@jvodan 2 года назад

Australia have 3 of the top 5 poisonous snakes, number two is a common sight in summer. Medical authorites here provide the following recommendations for Snake bite. Apply a compression bandage, immobilize the joint above the bite. If possible keep the bite above the heart. Venom travels through the lymph circulation system, not the blood. A eastern brown bite can kill within two hours, the use of a compression badge adds several hours. Hikers here are recommended to carry a snake bite kit, sounds fancy but it's just a couple of compression badges.

@jenniferperkins6896 5 лет назад

This is actually the video I was waiting for. I’m your stethoscope type person😂. (I don’t really carry one but you know what I mean) I am a bit ridiculous and take entirely too much. Thank you for this. And everyone’s comments too. Super helpful.

@jeffrey7012 4 года назад

Great advice--practical and sane!!!! I carry an ace bandage to wrap a knee or ankle if needed. It can support a joint so you can get out of the woods.

@idaolsson2681 5 лет назад

looooved this video! Kinesiology Tape is an amazing compliment to leukotape. it´s more a compression type of tape and amazing if you´ve twisted your ankle and need to reduce the swelling. I used last summer on the kings trail and absolutly loved it :)

@lamontsanford7014 5 лет назад

Dixie, Love the work you do!

@FirstLast-ml7yf 5 лет назад

Thanks for your detailed and wide-ranging exposition on these topics.

@traveller9625 5 лет назад

The things you listed would pretty much cover enough to get you through most situations. I would only add at least three methods to make fire. I love this series you are putting out, what great information, and no BS because you have done it.

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

Traveller you can't make a fire, you probably won't be watching this.

@domsusefulstuff 5 лет назад

I always have a styptic pencil or powder. It helps to stop bleeding on small cuts. It stings a bit but works by shrinking the blood vessels. It cuts down the blood flow a lot and makes bandaging easier. You know how you have to change that first bandage faster because it's soaked through? You get a lot more time if you use this.

@bobmcelroy7289 5 лет назад

Awesome video! Always helpful to go over stuff you already know, refreshers are necessary, I've found. 2 things I advise, roll gauze is good, just make sure you can cut it, and quick-clot or equivalent for this times when you dont quite make over that blog, and jam a body part on that little too big stob that stabs and cuts. Also, once a year, check your kit for expiration dates. Thanks for all your subjects covered, Dixie!

@richardross7219 5 лет назад

Another great video. These are my few variances from your kit. I like the Heatsheet Emergency blanket for 2. It is bigger, much tougher than Mylar, and quieter too. I also have nail clippers, a candle, and 2 cravats in my kit. The cravats are a hold over from the Army where we could use them for dozens of first aid treatments. Binding a sprained ankle with 2 cravats helps the ankle a lot. Thanks, Rick

@cloudymeowsgames7855 5 лет назад

duct tape works very well, every Medic I knew when I was in the Army had it with them. Just something I thought would help.

@amonshumate4957 4 года назад

Duct tape, cotton balls, tampons, etc.

@hillarywalker4587 5 лет назад

Antihistamines and peppermints help with nausea too. A tampon is good for deep wounds, nose bleeds and emergency fire starter. Vaseline lip care is good for dry skin, burns, adhesive residue removal, fire starter, chafing and blister prevention. Oh, and chapped lips of course.

@sarahgibbs2309 5 лет назад

Tampons are *not* sterile and you shouldn’t pack them in a wound because they can cause infection. Also, they don’t apply pressure to a wound and can make it worse if you don’t follow the exact path of the wound because it can tear it deeper or wider. A topical dressing applying proper pressure is better than a tampon.

@professorsogol5824 5 лет назад

Sanitary napkins (not tampons) make a good battlefield dressing if there is a lot of bleeding. Apply it superficially and then wrap the wound with tape or a bandana or . . . to apply pressure to stop the bleeding

@1busyrn 5 лет назад

Tampons will work fine. Dressings for wounds do not need to be sterile because all wounds are considered dirty. Just needs to be clean.

@KimberlyGreen 4 года назад

Feminine products are *not* suitable for trauma. If you think so, then watch this video from SkinnyMedic, a _highly_ trained & certified medical responder and instructor. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Nf_PPQOrKIc.html

@morgan10152 5 лет назад

Dixie: You have gotten so incredibly good at this. It is quite a stretch to find anything you have missed. I do keep and Ace bandage in my IFAK. A disposable razor has also been recommended, although, I don't carry one. Otherwise, our kits would be pretty similar. I 1000% agree with your recommendation on anti-diarrhea meds. They are like the American Express card. Don't leave home without it.

@Mostlyharmless1985 4 года назад

Put a few medical cravats in your first aid kit, it has a multitude of uses, from a sling to a pressure bandage to a tourniquet. If you are trained in its use, carry a tourniquet. It’s not likely you will need to control bleeding, but it’s a situation that can get out of hand very quickly and very dangerously if you are not prepared for it beyond cuts and scrapes. I would also carry a few instant ice packs if feasible to treat hyperthermia and burns.

@EJ-ov4kw 3 года назад

@HomemadeWanderlust Around 5:00 when you started talking about blisters, I was reminded of a story I had from hiking Harriman state park a few years ago. A friend and I decided to take a weekend trip in the dead of winter. We made it to the Stockbridge shelter, set up camp and lit an old coleman lantern to stay warm. At some point the fuel tank with the lantern had fallen over, without thinking, I put my hand on top of the lantern and stood it upright. I felt no pain, but noticed I had completely burned an inch sized circle right in the palm of my hand, from the glowing red hot lantern. Luckily my friend had heard an old trick of wrapping a burn or blister tightly in duct tape. I did that and kept my hand in the snow for as long as I could to avoid a bad blister. Somehow I was unscathed the next morning. P.S. Comming from someone who has dozens of burns on my hands and arms from working around hot ovens and hot oil in restaurants - I was amazed I hadn't gotten a single blister, scab or any after effect from this experience. I can only assume this duct tape trick would work well for blistering skin from any other cause. P.S.S. All of your videos have inspired me to finally plan my first appalachian trail thru-hike for the 2022 season. Fingers crossed all works out! Thanks for everything, Dixie!

@johneason6540 5 лет назад

Ace bandage, works for sprains which I have suffered on trail. It also worked a co.pression bandage for a bleeding wound from a puncture I received on trail. They only cost 1 buck at the dollar store. If dirty or bloody when done through it out and buy a new one.

@Jondantic 2 года назад

Tweezers for splinters, ticks. Compressive snake bite bandage, I’m in Australia and it’s essential however I believe that first-aid for Aussie snakes is quite different from rattle snake bites. Super glue is great

@philipgwyn8091 4 года назад

I have about 40 years of experience with blisters. On a long ski trip I'll get them on my hands. My first hand experience is : a- get polypropylene or silk socks (this might not be viable on a through hike); b- put on moleskin (or other) on your most susceptible areas before heading out; c- put on moleskin (or other) sooner then later; d- compeed is a miracle, an expensive miracle though; e- blisters heal a lot faster if you don't pop them. I learned this last one by comparing healing times on blisters on both heals, one popped, one not. I only recommend popping for comfort . Some times the blister lump is causing the blister to stretch and painfully pull at the skin around the blister.

@lihicohen2792 5 лет назад

Dixie thank you so much for your amazing videos. You really help me get through!!!!

@keithmease6055 5 лет назад

Altra shoes saved my feet I suffered from plantar fasciitis for 3 years before I found those shoes fix it in the first week

@KimberlyGreen 5 лет назад

Leukotape is the bomb. I carry some in my purse just to deal with regular shoe issues too. Thin, but very protective. Durable as an SOB. And adheres like crazy!

@terrybrooks6886 5 лет назад

Where can i go to actually buy the leukotape?

@KimberlyGreen 5 лет назад

@@terrybrooks6886 I bought mine on Amazon. The manufacturer is BSN Medical & the product is Leukotape P. It is a 3.8cm wide by 13.7m long roll. I keep a roll of it in my car medical jumpbag. I have a video on my channel about the bag, if you care. Although I didn't show the tape directly, you can see it towards the end. It's a mostly white box with red & blue lines.

@KimberlyGreen 5 лет назад

I should mention ... I've worn some over a corn for 48+ hrs before, including a long hot shower. It stayed perfectly in place. Likewise on my heels while breaking in new pumps. Skin armor.

@montyollie 5 лет назад

I am so thoroughly enjoying this series. Thank you thank you a thousand times thank you for all the work you do keeping us informed. I'm going on my first week-long hike this summer and I've learned most of what I know from you!

@bonniecurry5330 5 лет назад

I keep my first aid kit simple. As you said you can't take everything. I usually take band aidsTylenol Pepto anti histamine Neosporin and hydro cortisone. The square individual.packets are great for hiking. They are single use and lighter than a whole tube of cream. My husband had a slight accident one year shaving some wood for kindling for a fire. He cut the top of his thumb off. So I added a packet of blood clotting agent and gauze to the kit.

@karenstein6112 5 лет назад

My kit is completely different. For blisters and splinters: #10 scalpel blade. A straight blade with a fine point. For sprains and to hold bandages in place: Elastic Coban, sport wrap, vet wrap or similar. For stings and bites: Ammonia pen and Sawyer extractor. An assortment of CLOTH Band-Aids, including fingertip and knuckle. A tube of super glue. Saline eye wash.

@hardtrooth1776 3 года назад

Baking soda has many medical uses among many others . also duct tape can be used in closing large open cuts. There are videos on RU-vid on how to do this. Essential oils are a great thing too

@freedomphilsgood2007 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing, Duct Tape is a must for my cuts. You can wrap it around anything to always have some.

@Ratatrail 5 лет назад

Thank you Dixie, you are the best seriously!!

@Lordmrgrumps 5 лет назад

I alway's carry a tick remover.

@shyowl3453 3 года назад

I thought that was a given for anyone spending any amount of time in the woods?

@Lordmrgrumps 3 года назад

@@shyowl3453 you'll be surprised at how many people dont take them. Then complain they have a tick.

@lyfandeth 5 лет назад

From a Cat1 hospital's wound clinic: do not pop the blister! If you do not pop it, it can't infect. The fluid WILL reabsorb. Popping it opens the door to infection, no matter how you do it. Put a moleskin donut around the blister, to keep pressure off it.

@MountainFisher 5 лет назад

I know, in the jungle popping a blister was certain to infect.

@professorsogol5824 5 лет назад

Yes, that is my approach too. You need two pieces of moleskin. Cut a hole in the first piece just big enough to go around the blister. The cover that with a slightly larger piece that completely covers the first piece. Then leave it there for several days as the fluid is reabsorbed. Of course if it becomes more painful over then next day or so and there are signs of inflammation, you'll have to take off the dressing and figure out what is going on.

@shyowl3453 3 года назад

It depends on where it is, in some cases you have to pop it, just take extra care to keep it clean and clean it often

@Christina-71 2 года назад

Unfortunately, most of the time you'll get them where they'll continue to rub and cause pain or cause it to rupture. In that case the end result is most likely the same and it Murphy's Law, it'll happen at the worst possible time.

@jasimine_b 5 лет назад

great content, thanks! i'd personally recommend having a first- and a second-aid kit, just so you don't have to rummage through all that stuff when all you need quickly right now is an antiseptic and a wound dressing... hugs from afar!

@StevanOutdoor 5 лет назад

I bring panty socks instead of sock liners to reduce friction. I also bring cloves. They are great for when you have a toothache or make tea of them when you have a little fever. I also carry a tube of Iruderm against insect bites but not sure if you can get that. I picket it up in Colombia but can't find it in The Netherlands. For deep cuts I bring tampons and duct tape. Cut the tampon open and use the tape to keep it in place.

@tommythuntdeer 5 лет назад

Chaffing is the worst! Good info, thanks for sharing!

@ericwinterhalt8433 5 лет назад

Thomas Thompson honestly if you aren't prone to it you'll probably be alright

@pismorichy 4 года назад

Your so smart.. knowledge from books, wisdom from experience..

@carlmic7 5 лет назад

Another great video! I will be sure to share with my old boy scout buddies!

@DelightfullyDoe 5 лет назад

It'd be awesome if you made all your audio available as an audio book or series!

@theodysseyofjamesdean3412 5 лет назад

Dominique Toth I don’t even listen to pod casts but that’s a pod cast I’d listen to!

@JeremiahStringer 5 лет назад

Recently lightened my first aid kit by not bringing as many tablets of each medicine for my single night trips. I don’t need an entire bottles worth of ibuprofen for a single night on trail. Great vid 🙌🏻

@johnrushman9330 5 лет назад

Single-use packets of ibuprofen usually contain two 200 mg tablets. Depending or your weight and other medical considerations, you may need significantly more the 400 mg of ibuprofen. Talk to your PMD about what they recommend for you as a maximum single dose and maximum daily dose.

@lpark8 4 года назад

As always great, practical advice - and a helpful table of contents! An excellent channel. Thanks! 😎🙏

@MONGOLOID808 5 лет назад

Nice. I carry pretty much what you mentioned with the addition of a tourniquet and a bit of duct tape. Because as long as there are edged tools and people using them there is a chance 😁

@constancemiller3753 5 лет назад

spray sunburn cream saved my trip. trying to sleep dirty, bug sprayed and burned in my tent sucked. I literally shook with pain. I'm sure the lidocaine could come in handy for blisters ect. and isnt heavy compared to relief and less dirty fingers touching open blisters.

@28105wsking 5 лет назад

Dixie, how do you keep those little socks up? Don't they sneak down over your heels? Great video. Good to have an Ace bandage for sprains. Its useful for a lot of other things too. like skier's thumb sprains with hiking poles.

@carabela125 5 лет назад

I bring a snake bite kit. It includes a suction device to get poison out. I have never used it but often hike alone where rattlesnakes live. Also bring some Tecnu poison oak soap. It really works if you can wash off the poison oak sap within 2 hours of contact.

@CM-ve1bz 5 лет назад

carabela125 I'm not a snake bite expert, but had the opportunity to speak to a couple of people that are, and both said snake bite kits or sucking out the venom in any form is ineffective. They both said the venom is gone from the area, or absorbed in the tissue long before it could be extracted. Another interesting thing both agreed on, was that 50% of snake bites are dry. They inject venom for food, but when in self-defense, many times the bite will be dry.

@MsRotorwings 4 года назад

Yeah, the snake bite kit is useless.

@deanbauer9579 5 лет назад

A combination of Benzoin Tincture and Tegaderm will make for a great watertight dressing that will hold up for a couple of days, at least. Last summer, I was on a week long kayak trip and developed a few hot spots on my feet from mud and sand rubbing under my sandal straps. Not only did this cushion the hot spot, it stayed on through launches and landings and portages. Both products are available on Amazon.

@firstr8982 5 лет назад

NewSkin Liquid Bandage has the advantage of being antiseptic, (it stings when you apply it) and flexible and waterproof. Only downside is that it comes in a glass bottle so heavier than plastic and pack carefully so it doesn't break. They also have a spray but I have tried that yet.

@lyfandeth 5 лет назад

The spray tends to clog the nozzle after one use. Stick to the bottle unless you have alcohol to flush out the sprayer. (Bummer.)

@danishskiwarehouse 5 лет назад

Great video, Dixie, thank you! Regarding snakes, the venom of the snakes here in Australia require different treatment, specifically compression bandages. I’m by no means an expert, but wouldn’t be surprised if snake bites from other countries, India for example, require different treatment again. I know that you are purely talking about North American snakes, but felt compelled to mention this given your global audience. Thanks again!

@Sacorian 5 лет назад

Roddy Jones When ever snakes get mentioned someone always has to add the *Australia asterisk Lol. Yeah our snakes are bad though!

@BobHutton 4 года назад

The advice in Australia is to not clean the bite, just the compression bandage and keep calm and as still as possible. If the person has to move, add a splint. We seem to be pretty good at dealing with snake bite in Australia, but, yes, the different snakes and different treatment methods may mean different first aid advice in other countries. www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/what-to-do-if-you-get-bitten-by-a-snake

@andrewsmith2880 3 года назад

First Aid Kit: Israeli bandage (for trauma- Google it, must have!), ACE bandage (for sprains), Moleskin (for blisters, sore spots) and 2 band-aids of each size (3 total). When I started backpacking I carried a full trauma kit (tourniquet, bandages, medical tape, scissors, antiseptic, etc.) that weighed 14oz. by itself. I've trimmed down to "what do I need to keep hiking or get my ass out before I die" (hence, the Israeli bandage).