First Aid

  • Use a knife to flick away a bee’s stinger – tweezers can pump more venom into the wound.
  • Carry a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug such as Ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin.  These are sold as generics or in the common brand names Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Anacin, and others.  These are good for alleviating pain and inflammation to include sore muscles and joints.
  • If the aspirin you are carrying smells strongly of vinegar it is outdated – DON’T take it.
  • Carry aloe vera gel in a film canister to soothe mild sunburn, scald from boiling water, and mild frostbite.
  • Anytime you make a moleskin or duct-tape patch, round the corners with a pair of scissors to prevent it from peeling.

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