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Old 09-28-20, 04:40 PM
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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.

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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
I think the brand was Elco on my vintage can opener, just above the fork and spoon in the photo.




Works great, but on the small diameter little tomato paste cans, sometimes it loses grip.

I do not think they are made any more, mine is at least a half century old.
That’s the one! It was the only one the store had in stock at the time. I gave up after 10 min. because I was starving.

BTW...Is that a Rikon paring knife? I have one in green.
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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN



When I see those utensils, it's obvious that this gentleman does more than just eat to survive while on the road, he knows how to prepare finer foods that entail more than "just add water"
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Old 09-28-20, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz

How is a sewing kit even an abnormal first aid item? You going to give yourself stitches? Perform emergency surgery with a P-38 can opener?
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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Old 09-28-20, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by robow
When I see those utensils, it's obvious that this gentleman does more than just eat to survive while on the road, he knows how to prepare finer foods that entail more than "just add water"
He and I are of the same ilk. Not shown are the Bodum Travel Press coffee maker and the collapsible Sea to Summit cup that matches the bowl.




Penne with chicken sausage, onions, garlic Aleppo pepper flakes, red sauce and fresh spinach.



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Old 09-28-20, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Hoaglund
Blister popping needle. Sew ripped clothing after accident. P-38 can opener for nourishing weakened immune system. What I was thinking.
Real touring cyclists pop blisters with pine needles, skin grizz for new clothes and open cans with their teeth.

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.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
...BTW...Is that a Rikon paring knife? I have one in green.
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.


Originally Posted by robow
When I see those utensils, it's obvious that this gentleman does more than just eat to survive while on the road, he knows how to prepare finer foods that entail more than "just add water"
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.

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Originally Posted by indyfabz
He and I are of the same ilk. Not shown are the Bodum Travel Press coffee maker and the collapsible Sea to Summit cup that matches the bowl.




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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.
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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
I think the brand was Elco on my vintage can opener, just above the fork and spoon in the photo.




Works great, but on the small diameter little tomato paste cans, sometimes it loses grip.

I do not think they are made any more, mine is at least a half century old.
Where's the kitchen sink?
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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
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 didn't know people really ate Spam.
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Old 09-29-20, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigbus
I didn't know people really ate Spam.
My thought too. Reminds me of a COVID joke--"In 1938, the Hormel Company produced their first batch of Spam. The company just announced that due to consumer hoarding, they will make a second batch."
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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.
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Old 09-29-20, 09:14 AM
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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.
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Originally Posted by djb
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.
Did the same for nearly 10,000 miles during three tours between 1999 and 2000. Ended up losing the knife somehow when back home.

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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
I see you have an Optimus Nova.
The Nova comes on shorter trips. I take my Dragonfly for two-week trips because of its larger fuel bottle.

I have been eyeing the 20 oz. GSI press. Want to compare the weight to my Bodum.
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I thought I would get more hassle on the can of ham than on the Spam packet.

Originally Posted by indyfabz
The Nova comes on shorter trips. I take my Dragonfly for two-week trips because of its larger fuel bottle.

I have been eyeing the 20 oz. GSI press. Want to compare the weight to my Bodum.
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.

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I would recommend people look for First aid courses, such as from the Red Cross which are conducted in many parts of this country.
Thank you for your suggestions. A couple of books I was considering taking along while cycle camp touring:

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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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN



The Optimus and MSR bottles should have the same thread.

Can't help with weight on the GSI
They seem to have the same thread, but I’m not that brave.

GSI 20 Oz. is .667 lbs. Need to find an accurate weight for the Bodum.
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FYI and viewing pleasure:

Military Can Openers P-38 & P-51

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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.
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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????
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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
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