9:36 p.m. on June 30, 2012 (EDT)
Doug K
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Since I'm looking at longer & farther off hiking trips, especially with my daughter in tow, I've started thinking more about the emergency preparedness side of backpacking & other outdoor activities.
Do you take or keep a spare set of emergency contact info? I saw a website endorsing old fashion dog tags.
Any other advice? What info to include? How/where to store?
Thanks
9:39 p.m. on June 30, 2012 (EDT)
giftogab
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People us ID tags. I use Road I.D. because it is on my wrist securely, light weight and visible quickly for people who find me.
12:50 a.m. on July 1, 2012 (EDT)
Callahan
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I make a MSword file, font size 6 and with multiple colors to help differentiate the different lines, print and laminate a couple.
e.g.
Wallet
Backpack
Fannypack
Tent
Jacket pocket
Tank bag
8:37 p.m. on July 1, 2012 (EDT)
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I use a Road ID wrist tag as well. I also keep a laminated card with names and contact info in my vehicle and in my backpacks.
10:29 a.m. on July 2, 2012 (EDT)
gonzan
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I just take put any "wallet" items and ID I want to take in my first aid kit.
3:28 a.m. on July 3, 2012 (EDT)
I use an etched stainless steel card, containing my id and contact info, list of persciptions, allergies, HMO info, and next of kin info. (small font, on both sides.)
Ed
7:51 a.m. on July 6, 2012 (EDT)
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Along with all those great ideas above, a locator beacon of some sort wouldn't hurt either. I have contact info on paper stored in a ziplock, placed in the pack on longer trips.
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