How many of you carry a first aid kit in your pack or vehicle? I try to keep one handy as often as possible. You just never know if something minor or major could pop up. I was reminded of this recently when I watched my fishing buddy run a barbed hook deep into his had. We had no choice so we jerked it out, leaving a huge gash behind.
With blood starting to gush I dropped my bag and whipped out my first aid kit. After a quick cleansing I put a bandage on the wound and wrapped it with some athletic tape to hold it in place.
It could have been worse with stitches or even a broken bone, but regardless the first aid kit came in handy and I'm glad it was stowed in my tackle bag.
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