How to make a plaster from birch polypore

[JonathanD]

I for one have been using polypore plasters for a couple of years and will continue to do so. They are hygeinic and quite sterile and in my opinion better than modern restrictive plasters if you want to carry on using that digit. Plus however FAK aware you are, there will always come a time when you think nuts, it's only 2mins from home, don't need to carry more kit on a hot day like this. Which is what happened in the above pics. Still had a couple of Compeed pads though.

 

[Sleepy Weasel]

Ok, the more I read and hear about this kind of stuff, the more I'm turning off new kit and shiny new 'sterile' tackle. Man has survived, even prospered for thousands of years without the aid of sterile hypoallergenic silver impregnated breathable cushioning plasters.

Anybody out there used pine resin on a cut? Without tempting fate next time I cut myself out there I'm going to try it, there may even be some pictures next time if it's not too Hammer House of Horror

And as for the negativity, I wonder what the doubters would do with a cut in the woods and no first aid kit? Knowledge will serve you better than shiny kit.

Nil Illegitimi Carborundum Spamel, take heart mate, failing that, Carpe Jugulum!

 

[spiritofold]

Yes, i've used pine resin on cuts on my hands. It does help to stop bleeding on minor wounds, and is a good temporary sealer. The only drawback i found was that if you carry on working with it on you it picks ups all sorts of grubby crap.

Andy >>>>>------------------------------------------<>

 

[bartjeuh200]

doesn't the resin also have some antiseptic properties?

 

[crwydryny]

humm... that's one more I can add to my list. though personaly if I cut myself when I don't ahve my first aid kit (which is every time I cut my self, which is why my first aid kit is still fully stocked lol) I tend to use a plantain poltice. basically grab a couple of leaves of plantain (any will do though I tend to use greater or rat tail plantains as they are more common where I live) mash them up (or chew them) then place on the wound the juice stops the bleeding in secconds. (I even keep a packet of dried plantain leaves in my first aid kit ready for such a situation)

 

[arboy]

More knowledge and another skill learnt, if not yet practised. Thanks.
Like the cliche says....you can learn something new everyday. I get laughed at for my interest in bushcraft......and that makes me laugh. I'd rather learn something, nearly anything if it's useful or interesting, than vegetate in front of the tv .

 

[crwydryny]

More knowledge and another skill learnt, if not yet practised. Thanks.
Like the cliche says....you can learn something new everyday. I get laughed at for my interest in bushcraft......and that makes me laugh. I'd rather learn something, nearly anything if it's useful or interesting, than vegetate in front of the tv .

a great attitude to have. I had a friend a few years ago who used to call me rambo because of my intrest in bushcraft. well he soon stopped laughing when he sliced himself when not paying attention while useing a knife (yes he was an idiot) and I ripped up a couple of plantain leaves and tossed them to him to stop the bleeding. it's funny how people laugh at things they don't understand and are then gobsmacked when they find they need that which they were laughing at

 

[Forest fella]

Hi, I want to know how you turn Birch polypore into a razor strop,Have seen it done on Tracks and other things,But I just want to check how to do it.
Many thanks
No worries I have found a thread on it