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When you tell a friend or family member goes on a walk at night, one of the first pieces of advice from friends can be heard is: "Make sure to take a lot of first aid. "Of course, you need to be prepared for emergencies, but a lightweight hiker can do it with just a few ounces of gear. Remind your friends, and you, you're more likely to be injured driving to the trailhead.

One of the lightest first aid kits available is the little yellow called "Pack 1", weighing only 1.1 ounces and includes 23 articles. This is a good start. Includes first aid guide with a surprising amount of information, a needle, 10 small bandages, 3 bands larger, knuckle bandages, 2 adhesive strips (4 "), Gauze, alcohol pad, antiseptic pad, a small piece of moleskin, and a wet towel on the road.

Plastic weight is 0.4 oz, so you can throw away and put the contents of the team and some of their own additional items in a zip lock that weighs almost nothing. A pair of sterile gauze extras, like common 2 "x 3" size is a good addition. butterfly bandages are a must. Choose a couple of sizes. Add little cotton swab, and remember that the style hollow tubes are the lightest. A partial function of the small tape, surgical is lightweight and can bind the large wounds. extra moleskin, or a similar product, is required for many hikers. wide athletic tape can be applied before a walk to keep training blisters. If you pass the needle in most first aid to a captive some small, have some additional repair items, without adding weight. From the points of safety pins are tucked away, it avoids the possibility of the needle make a hole in you or your team. triple antibiotic ointment packets are good to add. They can help heal a wound, and can reduce the inconvenience of jock itch.

It's hard to say what a first aid kit ultralights must regret that some of their first aid are also parts of the equipment. Some of these may include: aspirin, ibuprofen, antacids, anti-diarrhea tablets, sunscreen, lip balm, biodegradable soap, knife, toothpaste (mild antiseptic), parties, Benadryl tablets or Benadryl, water purification equipment and insect repellent. Additional cable, floss, and the tape can be first aid or used for repairs. Clean clothes or large Ziploc can be used to stop bleeding. Even the hat can be thought of as a piece of first aid gear keeps him from getting sunburned sun. Its signal mirror and whistle are emergency items that can help avoid the need for first aid kit. His paper and pencil can be used to emergency leave notes on your physical condition and the plans changed, as a new exit route.

You can improvise a lot of first aid equipment. To make a cold, water use and a handkerchief or towel. If you need heat, you have your cooking equipment.

The best help his team first planning and knowledge, are better than the ultralights. Which has no weight. Actually planning how to stay warm, dry desert emergency prevents hypothermia common. Know the emergency exit routes can be useful. Ability to apply a tourniquet to slow blood flow or by pressing the right points is invaluable. Note that the handling of your hot water heater and the times when you need to stay alert, especially when you're tired. On shaky ground, the plan of how may fall on hands and knees to avoid a sprained ankle. Simply make your hands are washed with biodegradable soap and water, especially after defecation, will help you avoid some of the most common physical ailments that meet backpackers. Training increases will help prevent many aches and pains.

Keep a first aid kit that suits your style, ability level, and the conditions you'll encounter. With just a little planning, you can reduce weight of your first aid kit and make it more effective.

About the author: Steve Green of http://www.hikelight.com is an avid hiker who has enjoyed trimming his backpack weight for over 40 years.