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Backcountry Hacks

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UST_Survival
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Q3: Have you experienced any backcountry medical hacks that might help others in the future? #GearMeOut

billbrokob
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Does rubbing dirt on it count? #GearMeOut

coasthikergirl
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 #GearMeOut
Thankfully I haven’t. I’m really interested in taking a backcountry first aid course a… https://t.co/mGKy8ecchn

WildWithinHer
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A3. Fortunately, no. The worst problem I've had is blisters and altitude sickness. I've resolved the former and kno… https://t.co/Vd1hLT9h1W

babskiies
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: we usually got all the supplies with us for most medical situations that arise. However, if you d… https://t.co/eYb1uVFE1b

t_jh2009
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) I'd let @billbrokob know that dirt or actually mud can help with burns and insect bites. #GearMeOut

Womynofthewoods
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A3) duct tape to close wounds and to put over blisters #GearMeOut

k2rm
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Yeah. More times than I care to admit. I'll go with dislocated shoulder&broken collar. It's a lon… https://t.co/If3Z5KOmuz

naturetechfam
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #GearMeOut A3 We haven't had any major issues but using handkerchiefs for bandages has happened. As a… https://t.co/AHYni5kdz4

MeToddScott
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 if you get a warm spot on your foot in a hiking boot. take off your boot and sock. place a piece o… https://t.co/4fWnX1zFvB

VeteranHiker
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. I always carry tampons. In a combat zone, they came in handy for bullet wounds. #GearMeOut