Comments on: Essential Outdoor Survival Gear Part 1

By: wildguys2

wildguys2 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:13:25 +0000

first aid is last …
first aid is last because without shelter water and food your done. First aid is rarely used.

By: Arlec90

Arlec90 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:13:25 +0000

First aid should be …
First aid should be further up the chain of importance.
You cant survive if you leave any injuires untreated.

By: BushcraftTom

BushcraftTom — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:13:24 +0000

verry nice intro
verry nice intro

By: reddog694uk

reddog694uk — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:13:24 +0000

injuries if not …
injuries if not severe would be better treated under cover in dry and calm weather conditions, This means seek out or prepare shelter, unless first aid is urgently required to stem bloodflow or prevent serious discomfort or infection. Common sense rules.

By: AncientPathways

AncientPathways — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:13:24 +0000

Search and Rescue …
Search and Rescue statistics nationwide point out that the classic survivor is hypothermic and injured so first-aid is a real concern. Once you’ve stabilized that injury, then come the other priorities of shelter, fire, water, and signaling.

Tony