<< It could take hours if someone is injured on the trail for help to get
to them. Warmth and a fire can make the difference. >>
Very wise. I carry a leatherman tool in my bag. Has pliers, knife,
screwdrivers, tweezers etc. Very handy and small. Also a small eyeglass
thing with aspirin, bandaids and such. Now need to add vetwrap and other
horse aids to my pack. Had a conversation recently with friends who pointed
out that sanity pads or baby diapers make excellent compress bandages or can
easily be used for pressure bandages too.