![]() ![]() A good multi-tool knife should include a knife blade, scalpel and tweezers at the least. Pocketknives are useful for so many things. You may already have these for journaling, but make sure they are easy to access or you keep some right in your first aid kit to be used to record body temperature, when and what medications were administered, when symptoms began and tracking of them, etc. Familiarize yourself with the book beforehand but have it along as reference in case something happens. Many pre-packaged first aid kits include a book, but you may also find one you prefer because it addresses the types of issues most likely to come up when out hiking or snowshoeing. It is also wise to have a guidebook of basic skills along with you. Even basic CPR and first aid training (how to wrap broken bones, how to stop bleeding, basic wound care) would be beneficial and may save your life. Wilderness first aid courses are worth the investment if you enjoy hiking and snowshoeing and hope to do it frequently. While you may not consider training part of your kit, it’s the one item that doesn’t weigh you down and is absolutely essential to effectively use the rest of your first aid items. Here are the most important first aid kit essentials to have with you for every trip. You probably throw a basic first aid kit in with your supplies, but you may not have ever thought about what you actually need to have on hand in the event of a true emergency. When you plan a hiking or snowshoe trip it’s natural to want to carry as little as possible with you and not be weighed down unnecessarily. ![]()
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