DOCTOR RIVER WHAT'S UP DOC?

In this column, Dr. Jessie revisits first aid kit essentials for day trips and longer expeditions.

Dr. Jessie Stone

WHAT'S IN YOUR FIRST AID KIT? It's been a while since I have gone over First Aid kits, and it's very important! While the basics haven't changed much, there are some key questions to ask when putting your kit together. The first point to consider is where you plan to use your first kit: remote runs and expeditions or day runs with road access. This distinction will shape the size and complexity of your first aid kit, and it might be best to have two first aid kits—an expedition-style kit and a day-use kit. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? WHAT SHOULD EACH KIT CONTAIN? Broadly speaking, an expedition kit should include everything the day-use kit has and more. Let's start with what you pack your day-use kit in. Having tried waterproof boxes…

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