The first aid supplies you carry depend on the length of expedition and number of paddlers. Wilderness first aid training can teach you to do a lot with only basic supplies—essential when packing ultra-light. Pre-assembled kits like Adventure Medical Kits’ Ultralight and Watertight .9 are compact and stocked to handle a multitude of potentially emergent scenarios including wounds, infections, blisters, sprains and more.
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