Some Suggestions from Doc Rosen
This was written by doc Rosen who will be doing the
regional medic training November 3-5th, for that info, click here.
If you're coming may I suggest
wear gloves, and if you are a First
Aid /Street Medic
wear glove LINERS too (I like silk
but nylon works too)
[of course if it comes down to
needing our latex
gloves. You will need...]
HAND WARMERS
I carry a bunch [20 or more]
instant one use air activated
hand warmers that stay moderately hot for 6-8 hrs [to give away]. I also carry
2-3 reusable EZ Heat
instant hand warmers very hot for an hr or so and a lighter fluid fueled catalytic
pocket type that stays
very VERY hot for 8- 12 hrs. Amazing
how much those hand warmers helped folks in DC
A17 and Seattle N30 and so
many times in the past.
Wear LAYERS a wicking layer of long
johns long sleeved undershirt
or T neck and sock liners with a warm layer of heavier cloths on top followed
by a shell of nylon or
other windproof/ rain proof gear can be a saving grace when you are in the cold and
damp for hours
without a break. Goretex
type over socks are helpful if your shoes get wet LIGHT WEIGHT WARM FOOTWEAR That
allows you to run and that
has good traction [even when the streets are wet]
make sure you have lots of energy
type snacks for the street.
GU, Cliff Shots etc. are the best
type but if not available
cake icing or other pure sugar type paste in a tube will at least give you a
sugar boost. [The others
tend to have more carbs and don't set you up for the dreaded "sugar
crash"]
I also carry extras of these for
the family and usually bring
lots of chocolate bars to hand out to folks who are cold and tired and....
A RAIN PONCHO and lots of BIG
plastic sacks for handing out
if/when it rains [if you can afford it they sell emergency ponchos by the case for
about $5 a dozen these
are nicer but the bags are cheaper and do work]
BTW a company called Campmor
<www.campmor.com>[1-800-226-7667]
has some really nice VESTs on sale
for $30 these are the
multipocket type that Colorado Street Medics recommend, and a sturdy brand (the
same one I've been wearing
for over 15 yrs:->)
Having at least one military type
MRE with heater back at
your crash/sleeping place can (and has) come in handy if other hot meals are not
available, but make sure
that it has the HEATER (just add water and it cooks the food.
As always stay safe,
Nosotros somos la misma familia,
Doc Rosen