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The 4 Essentials - Coggle Diagram
The 4 Essentials
Fixing People
First aid
wounds
breaks
infection
medical conditions
allergies
Hypothermia
spare clothing
heat packs
emergency shelter
tent/tarp
sleeping bag/pad
Dehydration
water
electrolyte
signs/symptoms
low blood sugar
snacks
simple carbohydrate/sugar followed by more complex sugar
Allergies
Epinephrine, Epi Pen
Anti hystamine, Benedryl
Philosophies
Take the same stuff everytime
+know what you have
maybe too heavy to justify so often left behind
-maybe unneeded stuff e.g. tent repair stuff on a ski day.
Specialised kit for each situation/disciplin
+have the right stuff for each occasion
-might need to buy lots of extra stuff e.g. a leather man tool for each type of trip
Modular
core kit
a little of everything suitable and light enough for any trip
no excuse not to take it
layer kits
additional kits added as the trip requires more stuff
try and include a little of each ot the 4e's even if the kit is biased towards one of them
specialised kits
stuff you only need for one disciplin
no need to take it for any other trip e.g. composite kayak repair, ski repair
Navigation
cartography
map
scale
datum
compatable with GPS
source usgs / OS????
chart
source noaa / admiralty / imray???
compass
base plate
sighting
boat mounted
thumb
GPS
batteries
builtin/down loaded cartography
Fixing equipment
tools
leatherman/multi tool
Flame
pocket knife
special wrenches
supplies
resin/putty for boat repair
Glues, tape, needle and thread
wax for skis
patches
screws/nuts and bolts
Communication
Emergency
Convenience
Concept
This is not a definitive list of things you should take.
Each of the 4 essentials needs covering every time but the way in which they get covered may change
type of trip
Guiding a group
Personal adventure
duration of trip
location
remote
urban
frequently travelled
disciplin
water
canoe
kayak
land
winter
summer