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In case of emergencies
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If I were in need of a field dressing,
I think I might start looking in a ladies handbag,
before seeking assistance from Zoltan-j
Yes, I like to apply a bit of lipstick as well, before receiving medical assistance!
No, field dressings-
you know the ones in the ads with the girls playing volleyball and going disco dancing-j
I always have a couple of STs in my first aid kit. Excellent field dressings
as recommended by many doctors. Haven’t used them yet, thankfully.JessTheSpringer wrote:
A map and a compass are only helpful if you know how to use them.
What is there to know? A map is a 2D representation on paper of the 3D landscape around you.
I never worked out why anyone finds it hard to understand a map. For that matter, if I’d never
used one in my life, I’d still be better off having it than not having it – desperation can be a great teacher.randomway wrote:
I am surprised, no one has mentioned condoms…
…they can make good containers for water if placed inside a sock for when you don’t have a plastic bottle ;)
I am intrigued…… how did you figure this out? And please explain the purpse of the sock plays? Is that to hide the fact from passing hill walkers that you are drinking from a condom? If so, why not just ask them for a drink – rather than hide the condom in a sock?
I am sorry for the rant/questins….. its just my mind is swimming with the comedy sketch possabilities of this!
With over 25 years Hill walking and Mountain Rescue Team member experience these are some tips that I would put forward.
One of the most important things is to tell someone “where” exactly that you are going. Leave details at home or with a friend , more so if venturing into the hills..It is one thing telling someone , but can they remember the name of the mountain or area write it down for them . We have so many places with like sounding names. Today people are more realiant on mobile phones thinking that they are the saviour of all , Mobile phone signals do not carry well in mountain areas.With a map and compass it is also knowing where you are and being able to transfer the map to ground, with so much forestry dissapearing since the map was made ,could you identify today where you are. , one of the biggest problems in this country is Mountain Mist descending very quickly , people are also not dressed for the environment , one of the worst things to wear are denims and runners..You would be surprised how many people venture out in this attire . Also bring food , if even just have a few museli bars etc in your pack. Bring water…not fizzy drinks and definitely not alcohol even in the hip flask you got off aunty for christmas.
We have many photos on the forum of Mountain Rivers taken from the middle of the river , people do not estimate how fast and how deep the water can be ,can you swim , if you have a back pack on ..would you be able to off load it quickly.
Although the first aid kit is also of use…can you use and In a real emergency would you be able to cope…in a hostile environment with a situation at hand and assistance maybe a couple of hours away .
If people are going to venture away from the roadside into the hills , it is well worth doing a very simple Mountain Skills course and R.E.C First aid course . These can both be done at many of the Adventure sports and Outdoor centres both North and South. You will learn the map reading skills , how to navigate and how to be safe.
Just in case you do get lost or injured , it will take time to get to you even after dialing 999/112 on your mobile , Mountain Rescue Teams are all Volunteers and will take time to get to you..be prepared for a wait it is not like have the fire brigade or ambulance arriving 15-20 min after an incident in an urban area. Serach and Rescue Helicopter Pilots do not like going into the mountains unless they really have to again with low mist in most of our mountains they try to avoid them unless they can see exactly where a casualty is.
As somoeone else said…The Best thing is pure honest Common Sense..this goes along way into not having a porblem but having a good time taking some good pix.
Regards
MartinB.
I tend to bring a roll of toilet paper with me when travelling into remote areas.
No… seriously-
If you are to navigate your way out of trouble then best to do so without an itchy rear-end… there’s nothing worse.
I once got picked up by helicopter rescue.. I used the roll and some rocks to create a large X along the ground, so that the copter crew could easily find me. Be sure and get a good long & strong roll… like Andrex, and not the cheaper stuff from Lidl… not only is it gentler on the rear end, it won’t break so easily if you’re trying to use it to create an X.
Might also assist in starting a fire – if you can’t find any dry twigs or the like.
J
I think the condoms are legend for holding water. And they have them in different tastes too
justaguy wrote:
I think the condoms are legend for holding water. And they have them in different tastes too
so THAT’S why they have different flavours…… :lol:
JessTheSpringer wrote:
A map and a compass are only helpful if you know how to use them.What is there to know?
But it is knowing how to use them together ………..
Pixelle wrote:
JessTheSpringer wrote:
A map and a compass are only helpful if you know how to use them.What is there to know?
But it is knowing how to use them together ………..
Surely you’d have to come from some sheltered Amazonian tribe that has no
written word and no concept of up/down or left/right to be unaware of the basics
of the map and magnetic north?
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