[at-l] Gear list

[orangebug74@yahoo.com (Orange Bug)]

The mirror is good for tick checks in spots that one can't look. They
are also a vital component of a first aid kit as a signaling device. 

With recent advice for tick borne infection prevention, a sponge bath
every other day (minimally) sounds like a good reason to keep a small
towel to use as the sponge. I suppose a bandana could be used, but find
it hard to keep a clean one handy. I don't know that the soap is such a
good LNT idea.

Gaitors are really good for not only keeping out rain, but keeping out
ticks. 

The paper for a journal is worthwhile as part of the first aid kit to
make messages or to document events of a rescue or injury. 

The gear list looks pretty good to me. 

Bill...

--- Irene Meyers <iameyers@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > mirror 
> > 		.25 oz
> What is the mirror for??  Never used one on my hike. 
> But I had a partner so maybe you are using it to check
> for ticks.  I guess I just answered my own question :)
...
> > gaiters 
> > 		7 oz
> I went 1/4 trail with gaitors, 3/4 without.  We had a
> very dry year so maybe they are more useful than I
> found....

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