Suggested First-Aid Contents

THE DIRT: Being Prepared

Suggested First-Aid Contents

suggestions for a mountain biker’s backpack

Tool Kit

·Metal tire levers ·Chain break ·Pump ·Duct tape ·Zap Straps ·Chain oil ·Rag

·Mountain biking multi-tool                                    

·Chain links and connectors.

·Extra brake pads

·2 tubes and a patch kit.

·Leatherman tool with knife.

·Spoke wrench

·Spare brake and shift cable (1 of each)

·Film canister or small pouch with an assortment of useful nuts and bolts including bolts for securing disk brake calipers to your fork and frame and bolts for holding rotors to hubs.

First Aid Kit

The first aid kit below contains items commonly found in a Mountain Bike Guides kit. You might add a first aid bag for organizing your first aid items and/or a large zip-lock bag to protect from the elements. Restock your kit after use.

·O-P airways and Pocket mask with one-way valve or disposable barrier

·Latex gloves

·Universal scissors

·Tweezers

·8" x 10" ABD gauze dressings

·Pressure dressing

·Triangular bandages

·Emergency blankets

·Sam splint

·Roll of one-inch tape

·3" x 4" non-adherent gauze

·3" x 3" gauze

·3" conforming gauze roller dressing

·Assorted minor wound dressings (Band-aids)

·Benzalkonium towelettes

·10 ml Sterile Saline Ampoules

·Surgical scrub brush

·Tincture of Benzoin

·Eyecup

·Second Skin

·Long Q-tips

·Tensor or crepe

·Whistle (located for quick access).

·Paper or Accident Report form

·Pencil or waterproof pen.

·* Medications as required for personal use. Eg:, epi-pen, inhalers (eg. for asthma), insulin etc.

Extra items for comfort, safety and emergencies

·Energy bars

·Water in excess of anticipated needs

·Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses

·Spare shell or jacket

·Extra clothing

·Two-way radios for lead and tail rider, and spare batteries

·Mobile phone

·Flagging tape

·Compass

·Map that shows your proposed route, with landmarks or recognizable points along the way. Leave copy with someone not on the ride

·Personal I.D. and medical information, money

·Folding saw

·Fire starter

·Flare

·Drugs: Tylenol, ibuprofin, aspirin, benadryl, antibiotic ointment, bee sting relief

Looking for more:

Click here for a list of items, including contents of a first aid kit, to carry in your backpack.

Watch the "Responding to Accidents” video in the "Special Features" area of the West Coast Style DVD's.

Purchase first aid supplies online from GUTS-EMS: www.gutz.com, specialists in emergency first aid gear.

After an injury you want to return to riding as soon as possible. Get professional help. See your physiotherapist! www.trailsidephysio.com