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Carry both ibuprofen ( Neurofen) and another pain killer such as Paracetamol. Ibu and para can be mixed. Someone is always allergic to asprin. parecetamol or Ibuprofen.
TELL ALL OF YOU COLLEAGUES IF YOU ALLERGY TO SOMTHING!
Always have some anti histamine, someone is always allergic to something or has a reaction to mutipule bits from gnats, midges etc.
TELL ALL OF YOU COLLEAGUES IF YOU ALLERGY TO SOMTHING!
Always have some anti histamine, someone is always allergic to something or has a reaction to mutipule bits from gnats, midges etc.
A very simple one - always have at least 2 reliable (for you) methods of lighting a fire available to you.
Set up your bed as a first priority when setting up camp.
Tell someone where you are going and when to expect you back.
Be ultra careful when you are on your own.
Set up your bed as a first priority when setting up camp.
Tell someone where you are going and when to expect you back.
Be ultra careful when you are on your own.
Zodiak said:Yep apparently they are just the right size for a bullet wound
They swell to fill the hole, stauching the blood flow and in theory are easy to remove without forceps.
And yes they do make good tinder.
a panty liner makes a good field dressing a disposable nappy (Diaper) for extreme wounds ' if you can insert a tampon in your bullet wound you are in seriousserious trouble' also please forward to me a copy of your explanatoin to the medic for being in possesion of any of the above items (gents only)
also carry steri strips
plastic carrier bags between outer and inner sox keep feet drier, warmer when boots leak
p**s in leather boots to run them in fast, salt water works too but not as macho
never never take anything with you that you cannot stand to loose, if your knife is valuable leave it home and get a mora cos sure as hell you will loose things, sorry to rant on a bit its mi age you know
1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto. The blockage will be almost instantly removed.
2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.
3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.
4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.
5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.
7. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you will forget about the toothache.
Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life really are:
*You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape.
* If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.
* If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.
3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.
4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.
5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.
7. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you will forget about the toothache.
Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life really are:
*You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape.
* If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.
* If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
re - toilet seats on another forum this discussion came up - one bloke said his missus stopped complaining when he said it was left upbecause it dries quicker that way
as a medic I used to carry a jumbo box of tampons for the ladies in the battalion after a while they gave up asking why I had them and were just gratefull 
friction firelighting tip - clamp the fire drill into a 12v battery drill for a decent ember in under a minute
natural pain remedy - when you cut your finger and it hurts - get a friend to stamp on your toes and you will find the finger no longer hurts as much.
as a medic I used to carry a jumbo box of tampons for the ladies in the battalion
after a while they gave up asking why I had them and were just gratefull friction firelighting tip - clamp the fire drill into a 12v battery drill for a decent ember in under a minute
natural pain remedy - when you cut your finger and it hurts - get a friend to stamp on your toes and you will find the finger no longer hurts as much.
If you get a lose flap of skin or hair stuck in a zip:
1 - Don't panic
2 - Don't tell your mates unless you want to give them a good laugh.
3 - Stick a pencil through the zip to one side of the caught bit and gently pull it apart, It hurts but not as much as pulling the slider back over it again.
1 - Don't panic
2 - Don't tell your mates unless you want to give them a good laugh.
3 - Stick a pencil through the zip to one side of the caught bit and gently pull it apart, It hurts but not as much as pulling the slider back over it again.
Heres one for you, i always carry a small bottle of olive oil with me (about 150ml), can you use it for frying, as a moistureiser for your lips/hands, use it to put a nice finish on spoons and other carving projects, rub it into burns and scalds to aid healing or just neck it for a load of calories in an emergency.
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Ok my tips.
1. Always bring a fire steel. keep it on you at all times, around your neck or together with your knife.
2. Always bring a tampon. The absolute best fire starter, dont get it wet
3. Don't forget protection
bring condoms. They are great for many things. Collect water is one
1. Always bring a fire steel. keep it on you at all times, around your neck or together with your knife.
2. Always bring a tampon. The absolute best fire starter, dont get it wet
3. Don't forget protection
bring condoms. They are great for many things. Collect water is one 
So, You have just been working with a lot of willow, sweet chestnut and such, and your knife is covered in purple tannin stains. Wood sorrell contains oxalic acid, and can be rubbed on to remove virtually all stains from tools. You could also boil a load of the leaves in a stained pan for a while.
Heres one not up yet.
Never step on anything you can step over and never step over anything you can step around.
Never step on anything you can step over and never step over anything you can step around.
1. use a sleeping bag liner where possible, it protects your nice bag from dirt sweat, and is easier to wash than the entire sleeping bag. Add a nice fleece liner and it will increase you bags rating my 1/2 a season.
2. Always carry steritabs with you, they are tiny, wiegh nothing and you'll always have safe water to drink.
ferrol
2. Always carry steritabs with you, they are tiny, wiegh nothing and you'll always have safe water to drink.
ferrol
If there is a chance the contents of your waterbottle could start to freeze over night then stand the bottle upside down. It will freeze from the bottom and will not block the hole (unless it freezes completely).
When camping in deep snow dig a hole (about two foot) in the porch of your tent because:
1) it lets you sit in the tent and take you boots off without kicking snow on your bedding
2) it gives you greater space to cook in the porch. (Too cold to go out side)
3) Its stop those nasty carbon gasess we breathe out ( it sinks in the well)ganging up on you and suffocating you in your sleep especialy if the tent is heavy with snow fall.
Also if you are in a teepee dont tie your huskey to the the centre pole because that little begger will wait till you go to sleep before he decides take that pole for a run up the hill side.
1) it lets you sit in the tent and take you boots off without kicking snow on your bedding
2) it gives you greater space to cook in the porch. (Too cold to go out side)
3) Its stop those nasty carbon gasess we breathe out ( it sinks in the well)ganging up on you and suffocating you in your sleep especialy if the tent is heavy with snow fall.
Also if you are in a teepee dont tie your huskey to the the centre pole because that little begger will wait till you go to sleep before he decides take that pole for a run up the hill side.
carry cotton wool and vasoline, great for weathered hands sore lips (the vasaline) and will burn for a while. cotton wool great for padding boots and gloves, burns well and catches sparks well even when it has been wet and sqidged out and add vasaline for that emergency fire in the wet. Add a couple of crushed peanuts for a real fire starter. Laugh now!..... Laugh louder when it works for you, and you need it!
A Polish lady told me to put a bit of cayenne pepper in my boots to keep my feet warm, it works (exothermic reaction......) and your socks smell spicy! Although after long treks the smell of spicy socks will make you want to puke.
A Polish lady told me to put a bit of cayenne pepper in my boots to keep my feet warm, it works (exothermic reaction......) and your socks smell spicy! Although after long treks the smell of spicy socks will make you want to puke.
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