Survival kit

[JR Williams]

One thing I always bring with me when hunting is a combat tourniquet and a quik clot bandage. I carry these wrapped with rubber bands on my Absorkee quiver. I would urge all bowhunters carrying broadheads to do the same. I carry it setup so I can put it on with one hand if needed. Just in case I happen to stick myself I figure my best chance of survival is to stop the bleeding.....fast. You can google these and order online.

If I am gonna be further from civilization I carry an Altoids can with ferro rod and tinder. An emergency bivy sack, some water purification pills, and a metal water bottle.

[Roadkill]

Your cell phone can be pinged by law enforcement if you are overdue  and some one asks for it.  My son in law was able to find a friend's husband when he did not show up on time. Keep your phone charged even if there is only spotty service.

[J-dog]

Originally posted by Soonerlongbow:
I saw paracord mentioned as a tourniquet.

Please never do this! A tourniquet should always be 1" wide or better. Thin cordage will either not have enough compression to effectively stop arterial flow or will act like a garrote and amputate the appendage.

Yeah, just stay away from them period! Best you can,

Dependent where I am headed is to what I will carry. Ah lot of float hunts, kayak hunts I carry a good med kit, fire starting kit(many different ways), emergency blanket, and a "stash a shelter" tarp shelter, (really small, fit in your pocket) but will keep the rain and dew off ya for an overnighter or two, and emergency situations. If I am hunting out the truck half day hunts, small med kit band aids and such, GPS, fire starting material, what I can shove in my trouser leg pocket.


J

[Sam McMichael]

This may sound strange, and if the mods think it is inappropriate, I will understand it being removed. In the first aid kit at our archery club, there are several ladies tampons. They are intended for puncture wounds such as would be created by a field point. The effect is to clog the wound and suppress bleeding. Has anybody else heard of such a practice? It makes sense, but I still haven't included any in my personal kit.

[J-dog]

Sam, yes it is a practice for gunshot wounds, maybe not a standard protocol for Civilian EMS, but hVe heard its practice in military circles. Or penetrating injuries however it happens.

J

[Scott F]

It was common for many military corpsmen/medics to have these for puncture wounds, but with the advent of quick clot and other clotting devices, I think the practice of carrying them may have waned.

If I were alone and had a puncture wound that was severe enough to need one, you can bet your @-- that I'd plug the hole with about anything that I had on hand.

[Firstlight]

"the first aid kit at our archery club, there are several ladies tampons."

Alright, I'll admit it that my wife, an emergency room and trama nurse, got me to carry one in my pack...

Not something I generally divulge  ;>)   but ya, if I get a big puncture wound from a sharp stick or broadhead, i've got "one" to plug it with...

[StickBowManMI]

Don't forget to include a Whistle in case you are injured and need help.

[Producer]

Great post with lots of good information.

[NY Yankee]

Feminine hygiene products are made to deal with bodily fluids. Imagine gashing your hand or arm while field dressing a deer in the "out back" and having a nice, big, thick pad and a small roll of orange duct tape to bandage the cut. Sounds like just the ticket to me. Cheap, quick, effective, and easily had.