I thought that was what scabs were for. (just being an a-hole)TrafficJam wrote:
Vaseline creates a barrier that keeps bacteria out of wounds.WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
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jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
why the beeswax bar?
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Some might choose an epi-pen instead of beeswax.
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WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
A wound moistened with Vaseline (as well as other products) heals faster and with less scarring than one allowed to dry and scab. Scabs, while also creating a barrier, delay healing.Lost in the right direction. -
Dan76 wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
meat wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
My top ten, not including shelter, bag, clothing
Compass
lighter
Vaseline cotton balls
Rope
Absorbable hemostat
Duct tape
Knife
Aspirin
Benadryl
Beeswax bar
amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords…06&ref=pd_sl_3yfncna2w9_e
Edit...sorry, you said other than powder so I didn't really answer your question. Logic rules out bandages...if you can put a bandaid on it, you probably don't need a hemostatic. I'd think any of the gauze products should be fine. I'll see if Trauma Monkeys has anything to say about it.Lost in the right direction.The post was edited 1 time, last by Traffic Jam ().
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TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
A wound moistened with Vaseline (as well as other products) heals faster and with less scarring than one allowed to dry and scab. Scabs, while also creating a barrier, delay healing.
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scabs also stop bleeding. I use a bandage and let the wound scab under that. But if blood is flowing I use pressure until it stops flowing. If I'm injured severely I try to get help as quickly as possible.--
"What do you mean its sunrise already ?!", me. -
max.patch wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
Lost in the right direction. -
TrafficJam wrote:
max.patch wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
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To make my list of top-ten, essential, survival items, I pulled out my first aid kit/ditty bag.
It wasn't easy deciding what to list because I kept thinking that none of that stuff was really essential to survival except something to start a fire...and the more fire-making supplies for me, the better.
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WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
max.patch wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
A wound moistened with Vaseline (as well as other products) heals faster and with less scarring than one allowed to dry and scab. Scabs, while also creating a barrier, delay healing.
However guys like scars as they're conversation starters.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
MSgt Eden Pearl - USMC -
TrafficJam wrote:
max.patch wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
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odd man out wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
max.patch wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I prefer to let my cuts dry out, for the same reason meat is preserved by drying. Bacteria need moisture to thrive.
But maybe I'm doing it wrong.
However similar application process.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
MSgt Eden Pearl - USMC -
I carry vaseline as an ointment and firestarter. An emergency whistle on my sternum strap. Leukotape for bandages and hot spots. Tenacious tape for gear repair. Aspirin for heart health. SAK Ambassador (same as the Classic, just a bit bigger mostly for scissors amd small blade). A dollar store car sunscreen (emergency sleeping pad if air mattress leaks, extra insulation if cold, reflector for signaling, pad to sit on, vestibule floor). Tick Twister for twisting ticks.
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TrafficJam wrote:
My top ten, not including shelter, bag, clothing
Compass
lighter
Vaseline cotton balls
Rope
Absorbance hemostat
Duct tape
Knife
Aspirin
Benadryl
Beeswax bar
So TJ what is the best compass for you if you got confused on or off the trail and there is no sun? What are you comfortable to carry, what works for you?Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you! -
Would it surprise anyone when I bring my dogs I bring bag balm for their paws?Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you!
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Wise Old Owl wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
My top ten, not including shelter, bag, clothing
Compass
lighter
Vaseline cotton balls
Rope
Absorbance hemostat
Duct tape
Knife
Aspirin
Benadryl
Beeswax bar
So TJ what is the best compass for you if you got confused on or off the trail and there is no sun? What are you comfortable to carry, what works for you?
After my Iist, I nearly wrote, "thanks to this thread, several of those items are going to be upgraded." But didn't want to be too wordy.Lost in the right direction. -
TrafficJam wrote:
Wise Old Owl wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
My top ten, not including shelter, bag, clothing
Compass
lighter
Vaseline cotton balls
Rope
Absorbance hemostat
Duct tape
Knife
Aspirin
Benadryl
Beeswax bar
After my Iist, I nearly wrote, "thanks to this thread, several of those items are going to be upgraded." But didn't want to be too wordy.
FYI - my purpose here is to drive threads, increase reads, make this website so much popular than this idiot...That's my diabolical plan to rule the internet... (a Joke)Once you read this delete this post please out of respect.Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you!The post was edited 2 times, last by Wise Old Owl ().
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Wise Old Owl wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
Wise Old Owl wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
My top ten, not including shelter, bag, clothing
Compass
lighter
Vaseline cotton balls
Rope
Absorbance hemostat
Duct tape
Knife
Aspirin
Benadryl
Beeswax bar
FYI - my purpose here is to drive threads, increase reads, make this website so much popular than this idiot...That's my diabolical plan to rule the internet... (a Joke)Once you read this delete this post please out of respect.
The post was edited 1 time, last by Socks ().
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odd man out wrote:
meat wrote:
max.patch wrote:
meat wrote:
Cork screw for bears and wine, bears hate the sight of a cork screw.
youtube.com/watch?v=u1wROm-OF9w
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If you carry a water filter or bladder, you may be able to replace the hose with latex hose. In an emergency, use the latex hose to make a slingshot or a tourniquet.
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meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
Lost in the right direction. -
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
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TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
Make a difference -
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
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jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
Lost in the right direction. -
jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
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Previously, on the ATC...
odd man out wrote:
I carry vaseline as an ointment and firestarter. An emergency whistle on my sternum strap. Leukotape for bandages and hot spots. Tenacious tape for gear repair. Aspirin for heart health. SAK Ambassador (same as the Classic, just a bit bigger mostly for scissors amd small blade). A dollar store car sunscreen (emergency sleeping pad if air mattress leaks, extra insulation if cold, reflector for signaling, pad to sit on, vestibule floor). Tick Twister for twisting ticks.
Most of these things go in what I call my BUMMER bag - acronym for Back-Up, Maintenance, Medical, Emergency, Repair. All those little things you feel you should carry but hope you don't have to use. If I have to get something this bag, it usually means something bad has happened, and that's a BUMMER. -
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Drybones wrote:
I carry a bic and a bic back up.
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Knife, matches, methanol, lithium batteries, stove, pseudoephedrine, cellphone with lawyers and bail bonds in contact list. I really shouldn't need the last two. The others are reasonable for a hiker, but the law might not agree. So I am careful to not carry items I don't need.
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WanderingStovie wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
Cheesecake> Ramen -
CoachLou wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
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CoachLou wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
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CoachLou wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
jimmyjam wrote:
meat wrote:
I just bring good old matches, keep em dry they'll last a good long time. Can't tell ya how many bic lighters I've toss for one reason or another. Not saying don't use a bic, but ya better have a back up plan.
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Drybones wrote:
I carry a bic and a bic back up.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
MSgt Eden Pearl - USMC
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