We only have one health and none of us is indestructible. Even more so outside in the nature, where we are facing different situations, conditions and other beings and incorrectly applied things may end up in injury.
Don´t go on holidays without repellents and UV protection
Modern repellents are usually universal and works on different kinds of insect. The most dangerous and annoying in our climate are ticks and mosquitos, who can spread various diseases such as borreliosis. Proper prevention is therefore good. With the use of right repellent you can protect most of the things - clothing, footwear, tent, beddings,...
Face creams and lotions with suncreen offer UVA and UVB protection and hydrate the skin as well. These products offers different UV protection (SPF) where higher number = higher protection.
First-aid kits must not be missing from your backpack
For minor to moderate medical issues the first-aid kits are definitely the most proven solution. It is a specialized tool designed to solve the most common health problems. They contain things for cleaning of wounds, needles to suture them, etc.
Anyone using SABRE pepper spray should be considering SABRE RED® Decon Aerosolto reduce the effects of chemical agents.
SAWYER® Extractor kit help remove poisons below your skin (snake, insect bites and more).
Tourniquet, foil ,blanket and portable evacuation litter can save lives
Tourniquet is a product, that should not be missed from any first-aid kit as it is the most-effective way how to stop bleeding. We could obviously use different items such as scarf, cloth etc...but the officially approved product is officially approved product...
Emergency foils excel in low weight and low price and they can potentially save a life: whether you are in hypothermia or hyperthermia. But they also have another survival uses : they work as an emergency sleeping pad, shelter, or the foil can be used for wrapping up beer or another beverages to keep them cold for longer.
Tactical evecuation litter is not somehow heavy (approx up to 2 kg) and yet it allows to transport a person ( with use of stabilization straps) or something else if needed (pile of wood) as it can sometimes take up to 500 kg …