"Neither sutures nor dermabond are recommended in the backcountry."

Personal choice, wound type, and skill level have a lot to do with it. Recommendations are generalized statements.
Where I hike mostly, it's so remote, helicopter rides are 1 1/2 hours each way WHEN they hear about you. Help can be days away or never. Especially if I'm solo, I'm going to address the situation the best I can.
Sometimes doing what's NOT recommended is the only way you'll get home.


Not talking about major surgery here. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />