Mountain Survival kit

An unconventional and idiosyncratic (or idiotic) approach to mountain first aid kits for day trips and expeditions.

The following is an extended piece I wrote for the Irish Mountain Log magazine (I do regular features on safety), which might be a bit disjointed (I’ve amalgamated two pieces), but might make others think about the humble first aid kit.

One type of expedition member that always creeps me (perhaps unfairly) out is the individual who’s gone beyond a basic …