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There is a few things I have been doing. I like the tooth idea one. That is a good one. Sat phone is #1 on my list. Between that and a GPS you could get out of there.

The last couple of years I have been buying trip insurance on my hunts. It costs me $38.00 and covers medivac anywhere in the state.

I think that is a pretty good one as we are so remote hunting. I carry a pretty extensive first aid kit with sam splints etc. Now we are usually traveling by boat so I tend to carry a little more than your normal back pack hunt first aid kit. I used to be a EMT-3 which is one level below a paramedic so I have had some real extensive training and in the field experiances. I like to take along one of my EMT books from school. There is some really good books from Brady Emergency that are handy to have along. I am not talking chapter books. Just quick reference books for trauma and triage.

Quik Clot - I do not have yet but plan on putting that in my kit for next year. This year I forgot it. "oops"  I also like to carry some sort of powder mix for if you become seriously dehydrated. It is full of electrolytes. I also try and get my doctor to give me a couple samples or a small prescription for serious pain meds like oxycontin and a few good antibiotics.

Message Thread:

• Medical Emergencies Akres Jan 30 2006
  • Thanks All Akres Feb 02 2006
  • Most useful thread yet! AKWannabe Feb 02 2006
  • Tips on Emergency Preparation Michael Strahan Jan 31 2006
    • Live To Hunt Another Day DR B Jan 31 2006
  • Good thread here 375ultramag Jan 31 2006
    • TRIP INSURANCE STELHED Feb 02 2006
  • Quik Clot Phil Jan 31 2006
  • Search & Rescue 428-7230 Rutting Moose Jan 30 2006
  • Where do I get..... Snowwolfe Jan 30 2006
    • alternative happytobeinAK Jan 31 2006
  • comms and first aid kits bushrat Jan 30 2006
    • communications twodux Jan 31 2006
    • I agree martentrapper Jan 30 2006
      • the three dangers... Kid Jan 30 2006
    • Considerations Sollybug Jan 30 2006
  • First aid kit AkHunter45 Jan 30 2006