Seeing those idiots on the ice cliff, so close to catastrophe, made Jeff and me realize that we really need a good first-aid kit, not only for ourselves (although that’s certainly important) but for the less-prepared around us. Some of the other hikers on that trail today were obviously experienced, but the overwhelming majority were obviously underprepared. Maybe Jeff and I were overprepared (extra clothing, lots of water, a minimal first-aid kit, a flashlight), but some of those people weren’t even carrying water, much less a band-aid.
So today Jeff and I went to REI and bought a first-aid kit. We could have amassed the same stuff on our own, but buying a kit makes it easier and also gets us a good soft-sided case with lots of little pockets. We’re also planning to attend a Wilderness First Aid
workshop this week, at REI as well. I hope we never need it.
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