Hi everyone, <br><br>At this point, I'll say that I never shy away from scrutiny or critique, and thus, I'll be supplementing my first aid supplies with some larger sterile dressings. I think maybe I have a false sense of confidence due to the fact that I have have never sustained a serious injury throughout hundreds of miles of hiking and mountain biking. This is the result of a combination of some skill and much luck. Obviously, that is no excuse for not including those items for unforseen circumstances. Preparing for unforseen circumstances is the very spirit of this forum, and I recognize that. I understand that a tourniquet is a last resort that should only be used on a life-threatening, severe hemorrhage that cannot be controlled by other means, such as when large arteries are severed. As such, I'll remove the casual reference to using the bandana as a tourniquet, and instead offer its use as a cravat bandage or sling, or to cover a bandage compress.<br><br>As for the stove, I've already stated that I'm often carrying the stove for more people that just myself, and thus the extra fuel. If I'm going solo in 3-season weather, I'll probably use something simpler and more lightweight, like an Esbit stove and fuel tablets. Thanks to everyone for their input.
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Gear Freak
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