TL;DR: I’ll never go camping or on a hike without the Hiker Med Pack, an all-in-one first aid kit available for $27.99 (reg. $34)!
I’m not even going to lie — I’m someone who’s overly cautious (aka the parent of most of my friend groups). When a friend of mine suggested escaping the Big Apple during Labor Day to go on a hike, I was stoked. However, that immediately had me thinking, “What if ‘X’ happens?”
I insisted on bringing this hiker-friendly first aid kit to our hike on the Bear Mountain Loop Trail, and all my friends laughed. I know my tendency for caution can be a bit of a buzzkill (people have told me so), but after this last hike, I don’t think any of my friends are going to be giving me a hard time for being too prepared.
The Hiker Med Pack is designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, whether you’re camping or hiking, and comes with almost everything you’d need in an emergency. It was a smart investment at only $27.99!
We were in high spirits leaving the city and through most of the hike…until one friend stupidly got too close to a snake he saw. Like most people, I jumped backward when I saw the head of the snake peek out of the brush. Unlike most people, my friend thought the snake needed some investigation and got bit as a result.
If you’re wondering if this snake was poisonous, thankfully, it was not. I tore open the first aid pack and found the antiseptic towelette, antibiotic ointment, and bandages. Since this wasn’t a deathly encounter, we just wanted to sterilize the bite mark so it wouldn’t get infected.
As if this friend couldn’t take any more losses during what was supposed to be a leisurely hike, he didn’t apply sunscreen before we left the city, claiming his burns would turn into a tan. That’s certainly not what I saw as our group was trudging through the trail — his neck was redder than a tomato! Fortunately, this med pack had a handy supply of sunscreen so he could slap some on to continue hiking.
Long story short, we all returned to the city in one piece. But, we would’ve been worse for wear if I hadn’t been overly cautious and brought this first aid kit along.
If you’re planning an outdoor excursion soon, I recommend adding the Hiker Medic med pack to your bag, especially since it’s only $27.99!
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