How To Build Your Backcountry or Wilderness First Aid Kit

Overview

Learn how to equip the best wilderness first aid kit for your trip!
Rethink your “little red box”!
Discover how to make sure you have what you need — when you need it — and not an ounce more!
No sales pitches—just solid information from an expert.

What You'll Learn

How To Spec Your Kit
Using the PAWS method to audit your wilderness first aid kit (FAK)
Survival Med’s 7-point checklist for upgrading an off-the-shelf FAK
Real-life kit fails – what went wrong & why
Critical life & death FAK mistakes & how to guard against them
OTC & Rx meds for pain, infection, GI issues, sleep/alertness & more
The “never list” – FAK supplies that cause more harm than good
Packing a FAK for chronic medical conditions
Why you should almost always pack a pregnancy test
Common questions about expired meds, using someone else’s Rx, etc.
Detailed supply and gear recommendations for injury, illness, wound care & water purification
Special FAK needs for hunting, climbing & other high-velocity scenarios
Natural alternatives to retail products
Underappreciated FAK extras
Choosing the right FAK container – how to balance durability, weight, rapid access

Includes

Free replay link
Free completion certificate for attendees who view 100% of the webinar
Slide deck