This is an update to a video I did in 2015 where I look back and talk about what I have updated and changed for the small items I carry with me when backpacking.
Thanks for sharing! Helpful. I agree about the pen. It can also come in handy if you need to leave a note for a friend. The bungee chord for the headlamp strap is lighter but not really comfortable. Nitecor makes a headlamp that comes with a lightweight strap. I like the Salt Stick tablets for electrolytes.
Hello Kyle, it's good to see you again. Thank you for sharing this informative video. What are your planned hiking trips for 2021? All the best to you and your Mrs. for good health and safety. 🤗
Pretty similar to mine. I always carry a small dropper bottle of iodine. I use it on every scratch or cut, especially here in Australia. The last thing you want is an infection from a small injury.
@@SlyDz420 I learned in a blood borne pathogens class that rubbing alcohol doesn't work unless you rub it. It's the rubbing action that kills the bacteria. So probably wouldn't want to do that to a wound or a cut lol. Idione kills on contact and doesn't burn to much. I think that's the difference.
@@SlyDz420 Alcohol is just a surface cleaning solution. Iodine is an antibacterial solution used by surgeons through to soldiers to prevent infection. I have watched it being injected into puncture wounds to get it right to the bottom. Want to do that with alcohol? The right tool for the right job.
Howdy Kyle, good to see you. Hope you and Joe can get together this year. 👁🦉👁
Thanks for sharing! Helpful. I agree about the pen. It can also come in handy if you need to leave a note for a friend. The bungee chord for the headlamp strap is lighter but not really comfortable. Nitecor makes a headlamp that comes with a lightweight strap. I like the Salt Stick tablets for electrolytes.
Dope, this helps a lot for a "starter" like me.
Hello Kyle, it's good to see you again. Thank you for sharing this informative video. What are your planned hiking trips for 2021? All the best to you and your Mrs. for good health and safety. 🤗
I like the term 'possibles' far better than EDC. I call my kit my POM Kit (Peace Of Mind).
Pretty similar to mine. I always carry a small dropper bottle of iodine. I use it on every scratch or cut, especially here in Australia. The last thing you want is an infection from a small injury.
Why iodine over rubbing alcohol?
@@SlyDz420 I learned in a blood borne pathogens class that rubbing alcohol doesn't work unless you rub it. It's the rubbing action that kills the bacteria. So probably wouldn't want to do that to a wound or a cut lol. Idione kills on contact and doesn't burn to much. I think that's the difference.
@@SlyDz420 Alcohol is just a surface cleaning solution. Iodine is an antibacterial solution used by surgeons through to soldiers to prevent infection. I have watched it being injected into puncture wounds to get it right to the bottom. Want to do that with alcohol? The right tool for the right job.
@@SlyDz420Alcohol has been shown to retard wound healing. I use Wound Healing Cream.
I'm kind of new to this. This is very helpful!
I’m glad it was helpful!
Good stuff brother!
Also, do you have an Instagram page?
Yes. mrburleyk
You mentioned you don’t carry a compass due to having map and watch. What type of watch do you wear?
Thanks for watching! Garmin Fenix 6x
Thanks for watching! Garmin Fenix 6x
Relatively new to your channel. Have you done a review for it? I’ve had suunto watches for a while and thinking of changing