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Post 22 has my bag. Common bandages in the outer compartment, pads and triangular wrap within and among others, including mini swiss pocket knife and signal whistle. For cleaning wounds, I have neti pot packets of normal saline. Came in very handy three weeks ago. Mixed a couple packs in my water bottle, cleaned and dried leg wound (moderate road rash), covered with pad, wrapped and finished another 10 miles.
Post 22 has my bag. Common bandages in the outer compartment, pads and triangular wrap within and among others, including mini swiss pocket knife and signal whistle. For cleaning wounds, I have neti pot packets of normal saline. Came in very handy three weeks ago. Mixed a couple packs in my water bottle, cleaned and dried leg wound (moderate road rash), covered with pad, wrapped and finished another 10 miles.
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BTW...Is that a Rikon paring knife? I have one in green.
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Blister popping needle. Sew ripped clothing after accident. P-38 can opener for nourishing weakened immune system. What I was thinking.
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Penne with chicken sausage, onions, garlic Aleppo pepper flakes, red sauce and fresh spinach.
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Seriously...See my post above re: “first aid” parlance.
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re opening cans, one of the reasons I still take my really old swiss army knive that I think Ive had since my teens canoeing--is for the simple but effective can opener. Used it last month on my trip to open a can of tuna.
you know, the openers where you do repeated little cuts in the lid, takes a minute but no turning parts, and is on the knive , so I use it.
you know, the openers where you do repeated little cuts in the lid, takes a minute but no turning parts, and is on the knive , so I use it.
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I bought a few of those for a buck or two each at a discount kitchen goods store in an outlet mall, they had both plain and serrated blade ones. I just looked at one, no name or country of origin. Sorry, can't tell you.
Life is too short to eat bad. That is my long trip solo kit.
With only one stove, move the two pots back and forth to heat the sauce while also cooking the noodles.
Occasionally, a ham and eggs meal is a nice change of pace.
But, I often have "just add water" for breakfast. This is one packet of instant oatmeal mixed with one serving of Mountain House Breakfast Skillet, plus of course the coffee.
All the photos of these meals were from my five week tour last summer. You can eat the just add water type of meals for a while, but when out for over a month you need something closer to real food.
Photo below from a different trip, I used the can opener for the small tomato puree can. I usually get three meals out of one chili envelope.
With only one stove, move the two pots back and forth to heat the sauce while also cooking the noodles.
Occasionally, a ham and eggs meal is a nice change of pace.
But, I often have "just add water" for breakfast. This is one packet of instant oatmeal mixed with one serving of Mountain House Breakfast Skillet, plus of course the coffee.
All the photos of these meals were from my five week tour last summer. You can eat the just add water type of meals for a while, but when out for over a month you need something closer to real food.
Photo below from a different trip, I used the can opener for the small tomato puree can. I usually get three meals out of one chili envelope.
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I have a really old 1 liter size GSI french press. But it is too big to carry on a solo trip, I only carry it on trips with at least one more person. Solo trips I have instant coffee.
The handle on your green knife is shaped slightly different than my yellow knife. Thus, likely different brand but could have been made in the same factory.
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I see you have an Optimus Nova. Sometimes I use the Nova, my photos above were all the butane mix type stoves. This meal was on the Nova. I also get three meals out of one Wild Rice mix.
I have a really old 1 liter size GSI french press. But it is too big to carry on a solo trip, I only carry it on trips with at least one more person. Solo trips I have instant coffee.
The handle on your green knife is shaped slightly different than my yellow knife. Thus, likely different brand but could have been made in the same factory.
I have a really old 1 liter size GSI french press. But it is too big to carry on a solo trip, I only carry it on trips with at least one more person. Solo trips I have instant coffee.
The handle on your green knife is shaped slightly different than my yellow knife. Thus, likely different brand but could have been made in the same factory.
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I'm a vegetarian but if I weren't I'd eat Spam - purely for nostalgic reasons. I grew up eating it and for whatever reason (poor memory perhaps?) still think fondly of it.
Plus: who can resist the opportunity to reenact a Monty Python skit around the dinner table.
Plus: who can resist the opportunity to reenact a Monty Python skit around the dinner table.
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In most cases, adhesive tape, alcohol wipes and gauze pads will do for the majority of scrapes from riding a bike. On the rare occasions where an injury may be quite a bit more serious, it may well be that first aid knowledge is called for. In most places in America, in the event of serious injury, emergency personell with much training with a truck full of special equipment will be on the scene very quickly. There are times and places where that would not be the case.
Some years ago during serious back packing days, I took a two day first aid course through the Appalachian Mountain Club. This course is highly regarded in this area and in fact there were two MDs taking this course to pick up tips on how to handle serious injuries when help is far and many hours away. I would suggest that the contents of a first aid kit is only half the solution to injury. The other and equally important half is some knowledge of what to do with all the stuff in the kit. I would recommend people look for First aid courses, such as from the Red Cross which are conducted in many parts of this country.
Some years ago during serious back packing days, I took a two day first aid course through the Appalachian Mountain Club. This course is highly regarded in this area and in fact there were two MDs taking this course to pick up tips on how to handle serious injuries when help is far and many hours away. I would suggest that the contents of a first aid kit is only half the solution to injury. The other and equally important half is some knowledge of what to do with all the stuff in the kit. I would recommend people look for First aid courses, such as from the Red Cross which are conducted in many parts of this country.
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re opening cans, one of the reasons I still take my really old swiss army knive that I think Ive had since my teens canoeing--is for the simple but effective can opener. Used it last month on my trip to open a can of tuna.
you know, the openers where you do repeated little cuts in the lid, takes a minute but no turning parts, and is on the knive , so I use it.
you know, the openers where you do repeated little cuts in the lid, takes a minute but no turning parts, and is on the knive , so I use it.
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I thought I would get more hassle on the can of ham than on the Spam packet.
The Optimus and MSR bottles should have the same thread. Primus however has a slightly different thread on their newer bottles, so avoid those. I am using MSR caps on some of my other brand bottles without any problem.
Can't help with weight on the GSI, my GSI ones are 1 liter and they are over a decade old so likely no longer offered.
It was a frosty morning the day I took the photo, the GSI press has the Java Press insulator.
Can't help with weight on the GSI, my GSI ones are 1 liter and they are over a decade old so likely no longer offered.
It was a frosty morning the day I took the photo, the GSI press has the Java Press insulator.
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Scouting Guide to Wilderness First Aid
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1510739718
ACEP First Aid Manual
Step-by-Step Guide for Everyone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1465419500
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Polysporin vs Neosporin antibiotic ointments had me reading Google Q&A which has me leaning toward Polysporin to be on the safe side. Asking Nurse's & Doctor's maybe better.
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In case of can opener loss, a good but cheap utility knife like this Mora can be used to cut open the top. https://www.canadianoutdoorequipment...SABEgKkyPD_BwE
Years ago I got into knife making (the handles and sheaths, not forging) and would buy the style I linked above, smashing the plastic handle off. This was before I found a source for proper blanks. I would then add a wooden handle and leather sheath. The Mora has a solid through tang and bevel grind on high carbon which holds an edge very well. My personal knife has lasted over 20 years on all my trips. Sharpen with a V style ceramic sharpener and strop with a piece of cardboard. I'll show a pic later when I get home.
Years ago I got into knife making (the handles and sheaths, not forging) and would buy the style I linked above, smashing the plastic handle off. This was before I found a source for proper blanks. I would then add a wooden handle and leather sheath. The Mora has a solid through tang and bevel grind on high carbon which holds an edge very well. My personal knife has lasted over 20 years on all my trips. Sharpen with a V style ceramic sharpener and strop with a piece of cardboard. I'll show a pic later when I get home.
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[QUOTE=Mark Hoaglund;21719714]FYI and viewing pleasure:
Military Can Openers P-38 & P-51
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I can't be the only one who immediately thinks of Lightnings and Mustangs no????
Military Can Openers P-38 & P-51
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I can't be the only one who immediately thinks of Lightnings and Mustangs no????
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I think I found my starter kit:
Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit, Portable Compact
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M09COIF
Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit, Portable Compact
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M09COIF