Medications for extended backcountry hunts

[Buck]

What meds do you bring on your backcountry hunts?I'm trying to put a med kit together and thinking about different ailments that may occur such as Diarrhea, vomiting ,swelling,cramping, muscle ache, toothache what do you use for what ales you?

[Everett]

I always pack an epi pen, antibiotics and some tylenol threes, plus alot of extra strength advil liquid gells.

[BromBones]

Ibuprofen and whiskey.

[bigwhiteys]

Gel Ibuprofens, some Tums and a prescription for Antibiotics. I usually pop 2 Ibuprofens with supper everynight.

Carl

[ryanhuntslots]

Always, always take ambasol or some other tooth ache medication. A bad tooth will ruin any outing, and sometimes all it takes is a filling to come loose. this I know!

[bigwhiteys]

Almost forgot Gold Bond.

Carl

[Buck]

Wow looks like your'e on a (Vision Quest ) not a hunt LOL! May as well throw in some Peyote buttons ye haw


Epipen
Morphine Sulphate IR
Oxy-Contin
Lomotil
Advil XS Gelcaps
Athlete's Foot creme, cannot recall brand and am too lazy to go to gear room and look.
Spray wound disinfectant
Lip protector
Sun Screen
Skin moistener
Gel skin disinfectant
Itch creme-bug dope-bite desensitizers
Sleeping meds, prescription
Anti-reflux meds
Asthma meds
Full first aid kit, with foam splints, Tensors, triangulars and abdom. pads

Wish I had Steven Rupp along! :)

[BromBones]

Also a bit of Dr Scholls foot powder in a ziploc. Not really a 'med', but it works wonders on the feet :)

Devilbear lighten up, it's called sarcasm.

[danielk]

all you need is ass wipe and electrical tape theres your bandades the . and beer /boose thats your pain killer oh yah you can forget the cronic for all other problems

[Bow Walker]

What meds do you bring on your backcountry hunts?I'm trying to put a med kit together and thinking about different ailments that may occur such as Diarrhea, vomiting ,swelling,cramping, muscle ache, toothache what do you use for what ales you?
Consider what ails you. Do you have recurring conditions or are you susceptible to bug bites or stings? How are your allergies?

After careful consideration, take along whatever meds you need to deal with your particular physiology. Add them to your comprehensive First Aid kit which should contain emergency type or survival type products, and relief for minor headaches and pains.

[Buck]

I have no ailments i am thinking ahead to my 9 day pack into Spatsizi.I am training hard but 9 days in a row of climbing is a bit hard to simulate till i am there.Just trying to prepare for anything that fatigue may bring on.

[Piperdown]

Blood pressure meds,advil and of course Prep H :)

[Bow Walker]

If you are healthy, young, and have waaay too much energy then just consider what higher altitude(s) and fatigue will do to you. Take along healthy foods, vitamin supplements (which you should build up in your body prior to going), and energy-boosting consumables. Above all, be intelligent and careful in how you "push" yourself up there above/among the clouds.

Headache medicine sounds good, antacid meds sounds good, water purification tablets sounds good, and something to take care of unforeseen reactions to bug bites, such as spiders in your boots int he mornings, bees that might sting you, and so on.

[.270]

Don't forget to take some Robaxacet or some other kind of muscle relaxant.

[Tarp Man]

Epipen
Tylenol Extra Strength
Ibuprofen Extra Strength
Benadryl
Immodium
Electrolyte tablets
Water purifier tablets
Neo Citran packages

[GoatGuy]

Ibuprofen and whiskey.

Add a skin stapler or a needle or crazy glue to that list and you're good to go.

[srupp]

hmmm we are talking extended back country hunts..

1) SPOT unit...anything serious is beyond wilderness first aid,,,
2)something for teeth aches...Ambosel etc... these minor incidences can ruin the enjoyment of being waaay back there, these topical meds do work..
3)sunscreen...saves burns..and later cancer risks
4)lip balm..licking ones lips is a sign of dehydration..and when the dry and crack..YOWS..
5)cold sores..licking ones lips can trigger an out break..if you dont get em forget this one..
6) GOLD BOND(green container)keeps you "drier" and can help prevent chaffing
7)Prep H... strenuous excercise when not accustomed..can lead to "problems" as can inadequete fluid intake..or inadequet nutrition..body hangs onto every calorie//but when eventually realeased much straining can cause "issues"
8)some tums...if you have an issue with acid reflux or heartburn type symptoms..
9)some type of wound disinfectant..small cuts , nicks , scratches on skin that is moist(sweating) and not bathed daily can allow harmful germs to cause nasty infections..(Gold Bond keeps you drier)
10)Imodium tabs...reaally important..ya get sick ya lose your fluids BOTH ENDS..hugely affects muscle use..develops weakness..and severe dehydration

11) advil..for pain ie muscle or headache..or anti-inflammnatory..dont overdo these..causes stomach issues..and robs salt from the system
12)water purification tabs..I used the Iodine type ones..
13)fresh towel "wipes"

Unless you are ALLERGIC to something you "may "encounter on the trip I dont think a EP1 pen..Beadryll etc is needed..same for asthma stuff IF you have asthma yup bring YOUR meds..

Strong narcotic analgesics..ie MORPHINE, DEMEROL, OXY...etc..these WILL put you out of commission from 4-6 hrs..IF needed fine but DO inform one of the group you have just taken..MS or whatever before bed...ie bear in camp you may be too out of it???

Do not bring these for others..one doesnt know others ALLERGIES..

incidents that are UNANTICIPATED..emergencies require medical interevention ie SPOT and HELP..

One suggestion is in relation to sudden unanticipated chest pain on exertion or stress...if someone HAS a heart attack...(sweating perhaps jaw pain, down an arm between the shoulderblades..) Diabetics may have no pain = silent MI ) crushing central chest pain...TIME IS MUSCLE..CARDIAC MUSCLE..911 is imperrative...HOWEVER if there are 2 x 81 mg of regular ASA that this person brought along you might consider helping them chew these 2 pills up...cardiac hx will usually mean they have their own meds ie Nitro spray..(small redish bottle) help THEM spray one "shot" under their tongue.....do not administer any drugs to anyone that doesnt have a precrition and normally take these drugs..and only ASSIST folks with their meds..)...

I DO THINK THESE NEW..BLOOD CLOTTING POWDERS ARE GREAT!!! however steristrips and good bandaging is usually superior to the out in the ffield stapling systems..imo

cheers

Fred

[snareman1234]

I DO THINK THESE NEW..BLOOD CLOTTING POWDERS ARE GREAT!!! however steristrips and good bandaging is usually superior to the out in the ffield stapling systems..imo

cheers

Fred

Where do you get these blood clotting powders?

[srupp]

These blood clotting powders are available at out door stores..I know CABELAS stocks these...they do work well for MAJOR BLEEDS...watched USA ARMY VIDEO of a pig having its major artery cut..pressure and this clotting powder did the trick..

maybe GOOGLE blood clotting powder??

REMEMBER when I am giving out "my opinion" it is a Steven the hunter..outdoorsman..not PARAMEDIC..my daily carreer job...we are NOT allowed to give out medical opinions on sites such as these..so these are my PERSONAL views...trying HARD to seperate what is useful "on car" to what works in the field..I certainly can not suggest 2 x 16 G Iv cath and 1000 of n/s..lol?????

cheers
Srupp:mrgreen:

[bigwhiteys]

Pretty cool stuff... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9xvIbKBJn4

Carl

[srupp]

Ya like carl said...lol.....

cheers
Srupp

[KevinB]

Ibuprofen;
Oxy (if I break my femur, I want to spend my time counting the flying caterpillars, instead of screeching like a little girl);
package of quick clot;
a few band-aids, mostly for blisters or the occasional small cut that doesn't heal up quickly;
non-chafe powder or roll-on;
benadryl;
immodium (ever had Giardia and C. diff. at the same time? I have!);
small roll of medical tape;
small roll of gauze;
really small tube of polysporin
sewing needle and dental floss for thread (fixes gear, and really bad cuts if needed).

[snareman1234]

I'm going to order some quikclot for our stone hunt, the sport silver looks good, has the clotter and antibacterial, would you get 25 or 50 g?

[Slee]

I always pack a small tin of penaten cream. Stops any chafing in the groin area....

[Big Lew]

Anytime I'm heading out, even for a few hours, I take along my small pack that's always ready with:-
sunscreen, lip balm, bug repellent, bug bite cream, Tylenol 3, extra-strength advil gels, Imodium, antiseptic spray & towelettes, Gold Bond, signal mirror & whistle, powerful led flashlight & spare batteries, multi-tool, compass, as well as:-various sized bandages and sterile pads, tapes, gauze, compression tape, safety pins, 2 survival blankets, 3 large heavy-duty garbage bags, coil of snare wire, and rhino duct tape.
After reading this thread, I'm going to include blood clotting chemical as well.

[buck nash]

I use Bag Balm from lee valley. It's meant for a cow's utter when they get chafed but it works great for groin chafing as well. Plus being as juevenile as I am, the name cracks me up. That and some tums, benidryl, and a couple tylenol tablets. And of cource a first aid kit.

[Bear Chaser]

I don't leave home without Loctite instant adhesive(in the little blue capped bottle). I usually keep it packed inside a couple ziplock bags in case it leaks. The stuff is amazing. I've used it for cuts as well as broken equipment. In 2006 on the second evening of a ten day horseback trip I used it to repair my Meindl boots from 1990 that the sole was literally falling off of one. The repair lasted the rest of the trip without another thought.
I would also take 400mg ibuprofen and 500 mg Acetaminophen for daily pain relief as needed. Gold Bond, Bag Balm, liniment, personal wipes, etc are all a good idea as well.
Super 88 black electrical tape is my prefernce to duct tape as it remains flexible, sticky and unrolls easily way below 0 C.
A handfull of zap straps or ty wraps comes in handy as well for very little weight.

[.270]

Where do you get these blood clotting powders?

I don't think you can get the powder kind(like the one in the pig video) anymore. Apparently if there is any wind and you get it in your eyes your are SOL!
I can get them in packs that you press on the wound called quick clot sport http://www.quikclot.com/finditem/24
I have a couple packs that I picked up from London Drugs or MEC.

[kgriz]

People always say a sewing needle for Rambo-type cut fix-ups....never sewn myself up but I have stitched up my dogs several times and would recommend a curved knife-edged taxidermy needle and needle nosed pliers....skin is waaaaaay tougher than one would imagine...obviously it was a dog but I notice the needles for human sutures are similar

[ufishifish2]

Wow. Some of you guys sure pack a lot in. Is there any room to pack something additional back out????
I take a bottle of Ibuprofen Gels, and a knife. That way if'n the pills aren't strong enough, I guess I'll just have to cut off whatever ails me. :)

[Centerfire]

Viagra and some Ecstasy. Together they add a whole new dimension to hunting.

[burger]

Viagra and some Ecstasy. Together they add a whole new dimension to hunting.


Would you even leave your tent??

[Ltbullken]

Gravol, immodium, anti-histomines and LOTS of advil (or tylenol).

[Ltbullken]

You must be a sheep hunter... BAAAAAA!

[Big Lew]

All the stuff I have in my small day pack sounds like a lot, but it really doesn't weigh very much or take up more than 1/3 of my small day pack. There is plenty of room for clothes, food, water etc. Very small sacrifice if something goes very wrong and it's needed.

[Alpine Addict]

sprinkle some Snuff on the wound, then cover in tuck tape. Ooh Rahh.

[mudNblood]

Snake bite kit if i missed it in another post

[Hunt'n Guide]

Ibuprophen, immodium, T3's and robaxtacet. You can sub naprosen or celebrex for ibuprophen if you need to kick it up a notch.