I definitely agree with Old Ranger. The main thrust of wilderness first aid classes (unlike the "call 911" classes from the Red Cross which, admittedly, are of little use in a wilderness situation) is to teach you how to stabilize serious injuries until rescue can arrive, which could be several days, improvising with common materials at hand. The equipment between your ears is by far the most important part of your first aid kit!
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