First aid kits
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Hikers should re-pack first aid kits before each trip, avoid carrying any items they do not know how to use, and be aware that commercially packaged kits are usually superior to self-assembled ones. Manufacturers of good kits are listed, with descriptions of the kits they offer.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
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Blister shields
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Tips on avoiding blisters while hiking include wearing boots that fit and have been broken in properly. Foot powder is also a good idea. Those who develop blisters should clean the area before puncturing and draining the wound. Other first aid tips are given.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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Water storage: there's no need for a divining rod if you know where to look
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Thirsty hikers can make a solar still, using plastic, a container, rocks and vegetation. Other tips on finding water include following animal tracks downhill and watching where birds circle. Several safety tips are included.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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