med pack - / med pæk / -
noun
A collection of supplies used to administer medical treatment. FreeRide sits at the extreme end of recreational skiing and can often be in remote terrain with difficult access for emergency services. FreeRiders need to be comfortable with the possibility they may be the first responders in the event of an accident or emergency and prepare accordingly. A first aid kit or med pack is a sensible addition to any FreeRiders backpack. Contents will vary based on the rider's first aid knowledge & experience and the environment for which it is being prepared. At its most basic it should include
• Adhesive plaster spool (may also act as repair tape for your kit)
• Anti-inflammatory / pain medicine
• Butterfly closures
• Standard dressing
• Wound compress sterile
• Conforming bandage
• Blister plasters
• Aspirin (to relieve headache caused by acute mountain sickness)
• Antiseptic cream or wound wash
\\ There's a med pack in my backpack behind my shovel blade.
Also known as:
first aid kit
med kit