I dispute that. Pads don't stop bleeding, they're just good at absorbing the liquid.
Er, other things that might be of use . . . flares? AA batteries? It really depends on what situation you are planning for. Oil canvas is good for wilderness but not so much for if you see a car crash and run over to help.
Do you know CPR, or how to get a drowning person to shore? I admit they are not 'things' but they are useful to know!
Hahaha, that's true, I wasn't really thinking. XD; Well they will be helpful for cleanup then, I guess?
I will add flares and AA batteries to the list; however currently living in an urban area, so the oil canvas will be on hold until I'm camping. Thanks!
I'm planning on looking around for first aid classes and the like. I, admittedly, only have the vaguest idea about CPR right now - however one roomie is a nurse, so I'll ask him. Good ideas, thanks!
You should add a multitool to that list. I have a leatherman and it's absolutely fantastic for various uses from fixing rifles to cracking open paint cans.
I second flares. You can do anything with flares (aside from the obvious use) from light a fire to set up traps.
As for water, I'd recommend a Camelbak. I wear mine whenever I run and it's much more convenient than a clunky water bottle.
Oh, and instead of pads, for stopping bleeding you want a styptic. I know they sell them here at CVS for a couple bucks, and it's really worth having for long, shallow cuts. Just look in the shaving section.
As for a multitool, a cheap-ish alternative to a leatherman is a Gerber multitool. At worst, a Swiss army knife'll do ya.
Flare traps and nail/capgun traps. Also, tennis ball bombs. I'll type more on this for you later, as I'm headed to bed in a minute. Needless to say all of these can be done with common household items (assuming flares and capguns are common in your house... shit, they are in mine).
Pocket knife and matches/lighter. A sheet of plastic and some good rope is good for making shelters.
And, purely guessing, but a mini sewing kit maybe? I suppose if someone is bleeding to death, some novice stiches might be better than nothing. Scars > Death.
And I'm going to ignore my temptation to add in things for zombie apocalypses and/or other mystical apocalypses...
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Er, other things that might be of use . . . flares? AA batteries? It really depends on what situation you are planning for. Oil canvas is good for wilderness but not so much for if you see a car crash and run over to help.
Do you know CPR, or how to get a drowning person to shore? I admit they are not 'things' but they are useful to know!
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I will add flares and AA batteries to the list; however currently living in an urban area, so the oil canvas will be on hold until I'm camping. Thanks!
I'm planning on looking around for first aid classes and the like. I, admittedly, only have the vaguest idea about CPR right now - however one roomie is a nurse, so I'll ask him. Good ideas, thanks!
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You should add a multitool to that list. I have a leatherman and it's absolutely fantastic for various uses from fixing rifles to cracking open paint cans.
I second flares. You can do anything with flares (aside from the obvious use) from light a fire to set up traps.
As for water, I'd recommend a Camelbak. I wear mine whenever I run and it's much more convenient than a clunky water bottle.
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Multitool! I knew I was missing something important. I will look into that right away.
Flare traps, eh? My interest is piqued.
Honestly, I've secretly wanted a camelback since I found out they existed. I will go look up prices on those, because that is an awesome idea.
I will also go look into styptic/antihemorrhagic things next time I swing by a Walgreen's/CVS/Target/possibly Safeway.
Thanks a ton!
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Flare traps and nail/capgun traps. Also, tennis ball bombs. I'll type more on this for you later, as I'm headed to bed in a minute. Needless to say all of these can be done with common household items (assuming flares and capguns are common in your house... shit, they are in mine).
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And, purely guessing, but a mini sewing kit maybe? I suppose if someone is bleeding to death, some novice stiches might be better than nothing. Scars > Death.
And I'm going to ignore my temptation to add in things for zombie apocalypses and/or other mystical apocalypses...
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