A couple of thoughts

Briggz

Briggz

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I do not know if these have ever been posted before, there are a lot of threads to read + the replies but,...

When I did some white water kayaking we always carried 1" (or is it 1', I can never remember) webbing to use in rescue situations. I still have some left over from those days along with the locking carabineers (sp) that fit nicely into the BOB's I am making for mine and my wife's cars. It is pretty heavy duty and doubled and made into a daisy chain it stores fairly small.

Also, I have read several posts discussing what type of "quick energy" food people pack. Has anyone ever mentioned honey? Lots of carbs, ok not very filling but the stuff never spoils. They have found ancient jars of the stuff in archeological digs that is still good after 1000's of years. It may dry out but stored properly should be OK. I was thinking about sealing some in straws similar to the way folks do the cotton/Vaseline fire starters as a way to pack the sealed. Hope I don't eat the wrong one by accident.

Just some thoughts.
 
All good stuff Briggz. Rock climbing webbing would come in handy for lots of things.
They do sell honey in straws, but there aint much in them. Maybe put the honey in a plastic jar. It won't burst if it freezes because of the sugar content;just leave some room at the top for expantion.
 
I use that webbing for painters on my canoe when whitewatering. Won't tangle like rope, and lasts forever. Honey is an excellent storable high energy item. You can put it in tiny nalgene bottles or squeeqe tubes for a bit more volume. Something I never see mentioned here is the instant jello mix that I use to treat mild hypothermia. Makes a very palatable hot drink and is easily absorbed high glucose.

Codger
 
Hey Codger....

"instant jello mix that I use "

When I was in the army our rat packs (Rations) had a small plastic bag and a pouch of instant pudding...

Fill the bag up to the red line with water,, dump in the instant banna (My fav,,love that artificial banana flaover) roll up the bag and shake for a minute..
Chew the end off an squeeze it into your mouth...
Man I loved that stuff..Best thing in the rations!!!

If it was available today I'd buy it...

ttyle

Eric...
 
When I was teaching cliff rescue for SAR, we used 1" webbing in 15 foot sections to make our harnesses. We used it more than pre-made harnesses as well as for anchors and just about everything else.

Here is a link to a seat harness made out of webbing. This is not the exact same one I use to use, but it is close.

On the sweeter side of things...

I have kept honey from Kentucky Fried Chicken, as it comes in the little packets like Katchep. Easy and cheap.

Ready
 
Well yes, but..er.... check the label. It isn't honey any more. Not since Harlan Sanders died. Imitation processed honey substitute. Fructose? corn syrup. Good idea though. Fast food packets of katsup, tobasco, mayo, spices all are easily obtained and can dress up a dehydrated meal in a flash.

COdger
 
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Codger,

The instant jello is something I have carried for a few years for conscious hypothermic subjects. From what I understand its the protein in the powder that does the job as well as the heavy sugar load.

Thanks for mentioning it. Does the stuff go bad? Mines about 2 years old now in the pack :barf: ?

I also carry 20ft of tubular webbing and a climbing locking biner, endless uses.

Skam
 
I don't think it goes bad unless it gets damp. Might rotate it though. I have used it to very good results, much better than tea, coffee, or cocoa. For a real system boost, hydrate it with 50% pedeolyte. Good stuff Maynard! My rescued peeps may look funny as heck, but they usually make it to do something equally as stupid another day! I love to dress them up for evac in contractor's trash bags. The really big ones will hold a pair, though they do walk funny! Um... DON'T move a shivering peep who cannot talk! You can induce cardiac arrest! Gradual warming is the ticket. Inside first, then outside after you dry them and cut all evaporation (thus the bags). If you warm them outside first, you can actually critically lower core temperature as circ restarts to extremities, cold blood flooding an already cooling core (guts, brain).

Codger
 
Codger_64 said:
I don't think it goes bad unless it gets damp. Might rotate it though. I have used it to very good results, much better than tea, coffee, or cocoa. For a real system boost, hydrate it with 50% pedeolyte. Good stuff Maynard! My rescued peeps may look funny as heck, but they usually make it to do something equally as stupid another day! I love to dress them up for evac in contractor's trash bags. The really big ones will hold a pair, though they do walk funny! Um... DON'T move a shivering peep who cannot talk! You can induce cardiac arrest! Gradual warming is the ticket. Inside first, then outside after you dry them and cut all evaporation (thus the bags). If you warm them outside first, you can actually critically lower core temperature as circ restarts to extremities, cold blood flooding an already cooling core (guts, brain).

Codger
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Good points guys.

NEVER! ever rub extremities as the cold blood will go back to the heart and stop it potentially. As was mentioned warm from the inside or core out and never give an unconscious patient liquids by mouth.

Skam
 
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