Whats in your first aid kit?

Does anyone have any suggestions for a tree climbing specific first aid kit besides the usual stuff? (bandages, moleskin, etc.)

I had a brush with a yellow-jacket nest last weekend and didn't have any good stuff with me to make me quit yellin' and swellin'.

I have some after-bite and antihistimine in my truck now, but what else do you folks take with you that I might find out the hard way that I need?

Needle and goretex thread. I've used it for a few things.

Tweezers. Lacrosse makes a tiny pair that I really like.

Extra batteries for the head lamp.

love
nick

pepcid - extra person meds - plastic bag - surveyor tape - rubber band - (hair scrunchy) benadryl - wet ones - amodium - clothes pins - bandana

scissors - ace wrap

and other normal stuff

jersey girl,
i have to wonder why a surveyor tape would be listed as an item in a first aid kit. keep in mind i am a newbie to this sport, it may be a completely obvious thing to those in the know.
andy

Well - i tend to think OUT OF THE BOX and the tape is a "ME THING"

I witnessed an ASSIST - where the climber person was unable to walk out of the climbing area. in that ASSIST , several odd things were used to support the climber that could not walk. camel packs minus the bladders were used as a soft splint and webbing was used to tie the packs into place on the injured limb. (not the trees)

there were other people (river tubers) there as it was a very public place so help was also very available. BUT still the hike out was about 1/4 or more mile to the road.

NOW - picture this - you are in a strange area and this same event takes place - the second climber has to leave to get help and is not all that sure how to get back - thus taking tape and leaving a trail

hansel and gretel - bread crumbs.

I know it may never be needed but what is an ounce or two in a pack you leave on the ground.

SO - in that assit - thinking out of the box, looking about as to what we had with us and a solution was reach. SURE a saplings life could have been taken to make a splint, but the packs work so much better.

Yet another reason to have a camel pack with you at all times. I hear they also hold water.

JZ

ps gee now you want to know about the clothes pin too

ppss - BUT pack what you think you might need for each climb - i do have a standard 1st kit with me.

#1: VetWrap!!!
DontBugMePatch (transdermal Vit B1 bug repellent)
Eye drops
Lavendar Oil
Advil
Aspirin (for insect stings)
etc...so far!

Oral hygene is a must for proper climbing technique.

I have it (50 yard boxed spool) in case I need a drop line. I know, I know. Dumb thing to do (drop your main line) but I plan for those senior/ADD moments.

OMG! A man after a dental hygienists heart! Floss in a tree! Yet ANOTHER use for all that string that collects in peoples bathroom drawers! Love it!

that would be one ball of sting that i would not want to put back into a bucket - is that a one use deal ?



THANKS for the tip

jz