Easy-to-Make, DIY Lightweight First Aid and Survival Kit for Hiking

This ultra-lightweight survival and first aid kit for hiking is a great solution to all of those little things that go a long way to help in an emergency Again, I’m not a medical professional and if YOU feel comfortable with more, then carry more. I’m just sharing my experience with how my kit has trimmed down after 15 years of experience hiking and backpacking at a high level. THE SHARPIE A Sharpie is a great tool if someone in your group gets hurt, and you have to leave them for help. Simply write important information on them. How they were injured, age, blood type, allergies, vitals, and anything that could be helpful if someone stumbled upon the victim. As always it’s better to STAY IF YOU CAN, which is why an SOS device such as a Garmin is so helpful. But some circumstances are dire and help is needed. A bandana/BUFF and some hair ties are great to use for a tourniquet or cloth patch. One thing I would consider adding to my kit is quick clot. This stuff is designed to stop major bleeding fast. I don’t have it yet, but if I had to put any more weight on it, that’s what I would buy. Wanna see the weights? Check out the pinned comment down below. Gear: QuickClot: https://amzn.to/3GzdzoE ✨ Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ ✨ Additional Resources ✨ More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest #hikinggear #hikinglife #backpackinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips ✨Time stamps: 00:00 - intro 00:12 - why you should ditch your backpacking and hiking first aid kit 00:23 - This household item should be in your first aid kit 00:52 - 2 things in your home that make a big difference in your hiking survival kit 01:01 - What medication do you need in a backpacking first aid kit? 01:14 - No-weight water treatment 01:31 - lightweight toilet kit for backpacking 01:57 - ultra-lightweight fire starter kit 02:07 - How to pack your hiking first aid and survival kit 02:14 - Extra items worth bringing 02:46 - Are you doing THIS essential safety step with your Garmin InReach? 03:12 - Top tip for having a lightweight backpacking first aid kit