Personal First Aid Kit for Mountain Biking?
03-30-15, 08:21 AM
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Personal First Aid Kit for Mountain Biking?
Hi, I was just wondering if I could ask some questions
How many of you take a first aid kit with you while riding?
If you don't take a first aid kit with you while riding do you keep one in your bag?
If you don't have a first aid kit for riding or even in your backpack, why not?
Would you consider purchasing a kit that is small, lightweight and could hang from your waist or pocket while riding?
I'm asking because I am looking to design a compact personal first aid kit specifically for use while on mountain bike trails, possibly while alone and no other assistance is available. Thanks.
How many of you take a first aid kit with you while riding?
If you don't take a first aid kit with you while riding do you keep one in your bag?
If you don't have a first aid kit for riding or even in your backpack, why not?
Would you consider purchasing a kit that is small, lightweight and could hang from your waist or pocket while riding?
I'm asking because I am looking to design a compact personal first aid kit specifically for use while on mountain bike trails, possibly while alone and no other assistance is available. Thanks.
03-30-15, 12:39 PM
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I suppose I'll help. My answers in bold.
Did you look at what Lifeline and Adventure Medical Kits already offer? All I would want beyond what I have already (a small AMK kit) is a blood-clotting sponge. I can buy that separately for $20, but just haven't done it yet.
How many of you take a first aid kit with you while riding? I had been carrying a small kit everywhere, but after some consideration, I removed it for short trails (5 mile loop = less than 15 min from car at all times).
If you don't take a first aid kit with you while riding do you keep one in your bag? I don't use a gear bag very often. Typically I put everything I intend to ride with in my hydration pack before I leave home.
If you don't have a first aid kit for riding or even in your backpack, why not? I carried it for 2 years without using it once. I will still carry it for remote trips a few times a year.
Would you consider purchasing a kit that is small, lightweight and could hang from your waist or pocket while riding? Absolutely not. You can't be serious. Do you ride bicycles? You don't want anything dangling, it needs to be in a pocket or inside a bag which is secured to either the bike or your body.
I'm asking because I am looking to design a compact personal first aid kit specifically for use while on mountain bike trails, possibly while alone and no other assistance is available. Thanks.
If you don't take a first aid kit with you while riding do you keep one in your bag? I don't use a gear bag very often. Typically I put everything I intend to ride with in my hydration pack before I leave home.
If you don't have a first aid kit for riding or even in your backpack, why not? I carried it for 2 years without using it once. I will still carry it for remote trips a few times a year.
Would you consider purchasing a kit that is small, lightweight and could hang from your waist or pocket while riding? Absolutely not. You can't be serious. Do you ride bicycles? You don't want anything dangling, it needs to be in a pocket or inside a bag which is secured to either the bike or your body.
I'm asking because I am looking to design a compact personal first aid kit specifically for use while on mountain bike trails, possibly while alone and no other assistance is available. Thanks.
03-30-15, 01:29 PM
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I carry one, us it all the time. Bleeding and such. Tweezers for thorn/tick/splinter removal. Sting relief for bee stings. Buy? I just go to REI, $10 -15 gets you all I need. The size of a pack of cards. Don't reinvent the wheel.
03-30-15, 02:53 PM
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I've had a couple of fairly serious injuries whilst out in the back country, so I carry a first aid kit on every mountain bike ride, canoe or kayak trip, or back country hike.
My mtb first aid kit is geared towards the possibility that I'll REALLY REALLY need help quick - that is it's geared towards stopping bleeding or stabilizing broken bones. I have a full roll of surgical tape, big gauze pads, and a medium roll of gauze, all stuffed in a Nalgene. I also carry para cord and maybe a half dozen bandanas (multi use items for sure!). There is also a smaller packet of bandaids etc.
But if I catch a branch stub in the arm or leg I'll likely have what I need to stop the bleeding unless I hit an artery. And I can rig a splint pretty easily too, which would have been nice when I broke my leg waaay back in the woods.
I was a Boy Scout and it rubbed off on me. Being prepared for the worst is second nature by now.
Steve Z
My mtb first aid kit is geared towards the possibility that I'll REALLY REALLY need help quick - that is it's geared towards stopping bleeding or stabilizing broken bones. I have a full roll of surgical tape, big gauze pads, and a medium roll of gauze, all stuffed in a Nalgene. I also carry para cord and maybe a half dozen bandanas (multi use items for sure!). There is also a smaller packet of bandaids etc.
But if I catch a branch stub in the arm or leg I'll likely have what I need to stop the bleeding unless I hit an artery. And I can rig a splint pretty easily too, which would have been nice when I broke my leg waaay back in the woods.
I was a Boy Scout and it rubbed off on me. Being prepared for the worst is second nature by now.
Steve Z
03-30-15, 04:30 PM
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May I add ?
Carry a roll of electrical tape, Its small and light.
If your bleeding and your little first Aid kit can't handle it, When you need stitches no need to end your ride If Its not too bad.
Use The Electrical tape. be creative It works well
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