Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video you will learn how to use a few items from your first aid kit to treat common injuries you’ll come across in the bush. This includes blisters, splinters, sprains and strains. To learn more about treating injuries we encourage you to take a first aid course.

FIND OUT MORE: mountainsafety.org.nz/resources/toolbox/first-aid

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Use NZ Mountain Safety Council's free trip planning app, Plan My Walk, to plan for your NZ adventure. Visit planmywalk.nz

Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.org.mountainsafety.planmywalk
Apple Store: apps.apple.com/nz/app/plan-my-walk/id1554411490

Produced by New Zealand Mountain Safety Council 2017 with quitenicefilms.co.nz

Series made with support and collaboration from,

Duke Of Edinburgh's Hillary Award | Education Outdoors NZ | Scouts NZ | Girl Guiding NZ | Boys Brigade/ICONZ | Girls Brigade | Christian Camping NZ | Department of Conservation | MetService | Leave No Trace | NZ Recreation Association | NZOIA 

Prepare for your next adventure and make it home - mountainsafety.org.nz