How a Wilderness Medicine Instructor does First Aid Kits - Updated!

Remember, no one ever said, "boy am I glad we didn't pack that first aid kit!"

Here is my full First Aid Kit Playlist.    • Wilderness Medicine (including First Aid K...  

The NOLS wound pack is everything you need to clean and close a wound! You can get it here. https://store.nols.edu/products/wmi-w...

The NOLS pocket guide isn't always available or sale, but here is a link to it. https://store.nols.edu/collections/ed...

As a NOLS Instructor, WFA instructor and former Paramedic I have a lot of experience with First Aid Kits. Here are some best practices for personal use, long trips, and working as a guide or outdoor educator.

I am now offering custom first aid kits, and first aid kit consultations. Kits of any size for any trip, customized to your needs. Reach me at [email protected]

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The Simple Guide to Kayaking - https://tinyurl.com/yzm9dwye
GO! - the trip planning book -https://tinyurl.com/mrxa6vxy
The Simple Guide to Backpacking - https://tinyurl.com/mws2t92k
The Simple Guide to SUP - https://tinyurl.com/26y3m82d
The Adventure Journal - https://tinyurl.com/s8sefaw6
All my books for iPAd - https://tinyurl.com/aya5pc3j

My Most Popular Videos:
Choosing a kayak - Length Matters -    • Choosing a kayak - length matters  
Choosing a kayak - Understanding rocker -    • Choosing a Kayak   Understanding Rocker  
3 season VS 4 season tents -    • 3 season vs 4 season tents  
First Aid Kits -    • NOLS Wilderness First Aid Instructor expla...  
Paddling in High Winds -    • Kayak Instructor Life: Lessons in High Wind  
KOA Campgrounds -    • Now I understand KOA campgrounds!  

Kayaking Skills Videos
Packing your kayak -    • Packing for Kayak Camping and Expeditions  
Edging your kayak -    • Edging your Kayak - For Better Control  
Turning a long Kayak -    • Turning  A Long Kayak*  
Mastering the Forward Stroke -    • Mastering the Kayak Forward Stroke  
Teaching the Forward Stroke -    • Kayak Instructor Life - Teaching the Forwa...  

Tips for the outdoors:
Ten tips for Sea kayakers -    • 10 Tips for Sea Kayakers  
Ten more! -    • 10 MORE kayaking tips!  
The Ten Essentials -    • The Ten Essentials For Kayaking and Beyond  

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