by Mal Grey » Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:06 pm
I'm really poor at keeping mine up to date. I bought a waterproof one from Lifesystems, which had all the normal stuff and came in a mini drybag. This bag failed and I replaced it with a slightly larger red one that can also fit in my emergency SOL foil bag thingy, plus a few kit repair items like stormsure and zip ties (mostly for multi-day canoe camping trips).
To this I added medicines (paracetamol, ibuprofen, cold remedy, gaviscon, Imodium), wipes, tick twisters and a few other bits). Last year I replaced the plasters as the original ones (about 15 year old I reckon) wouldn't stick when I needed one. Last week I had a cold on the last few days of my trip (not Covid thankfully, a real cold). The cold capsules were 3 years out of date....
Time for a full sort out.
95% of the time, the only time my kit gets used is to help somebody else out with plasters or pain/cold relief tablets. Fortunately I've rarely needed the bandages type stuff, though the odd twisted ankle has been strapped.
Its also years since I did a first aid course, I ought to sort that.
I have the free St John's Ambulance First Aid app on the front screen of my phone. Loads of simple, clear, instruction you could use on the spot. This does not need a signal.