Gold Searchers of Southern Nevada Have Some Great Gold Prospecting Advice on First Aid and Supplies

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This information was taken from:

Gold Searchers of Southern Nevada, Inc.

P.O. Box 96732

Las Vegas NV, 89193 – 6732

Phone: (702) 897-2437

www.goldsearchers.info

The whole PDF is located at http://www.goldsearcher.com/News%20Folder/Sept%2012th08.pdf

 I thought this might be of use since I recently put together a special first aid pack for myself. I have found that band aids and anti-biotic ointment are most frequently used.

Personal Info

1. Keep personal information with you

    A. As for medications, Dosages,

    B. List of information for yourself

2. never go alone

3. gps device

4. knife

5. water

6. walkie talkie and/or cell phone

7. compass (in case of NOT having a GPS

    Device)

8. pen and notepad

9. lunch basket (energy bars)

10. Hiking boots

11. dressing in layers

12. fanny pack

First aid:

1. splint kit

2. snake bite kit

3. aspirin, ibuprofen (Tylenol)

4. gauze

5. burn gel

6. band aids (ACE Bandage)

Personal Items and Information:

1. Keep personal information with you.

   A. As for medications, Dosages,

   B. List of information for yourself

2. Never go alone.