[pct-l] Poison Oak - Snake Bite Kit

[jdrows@xxxxxxxxx (JD Schaefer)]

Richard
Thanks.

I'll assume the "inaccessible spots" did not also experience the nearly
scalding water.  ;-)

Torquemada couldn't design anything more diabolical, but when at home & my
dogs bring the poison oak inside on their fur, I heat up a butter knife and
apply it for nano seconds to the pustules (repulsive word that, but aptly
descriptive).  Instant relief and almost instant scab.  Don't all cringe at
once.

Would you, Christine or others recommend a snake-bite kit for the PCT?
JD


----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard" <calliger@infolane.com>
To: "JD Schaefer" <jdrows@attbi.com>; <pct-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Poison Oak


> I carry an ounce or so...just enuf for one application until I
> get to a store...but here is a great "trick" for poison ok-
> it has NEVER failed to bring instant relief.
>
> Boil a quart of water..and add cool water --just a little until
> it is just scalding...so hot u can barely stand it...pour over
> the poison oak rash..it will metabolism the oil for at least
> 6-8 hours of itch and pain free hiking..u will never relaize the
> beauty and exctasy of that relief!!!! In fact with enuf hot water I
> was able to get a solid 10 hrs of sleep at night before it
> started itching again...
>
> I use the tecum just for those inaccessible spots..but in 25 years of
> hiking I got it only once...and then it was becasue my g/f and I
> had to find a private spot to lay down and in our ardor we
> did not pick the most advantageuous of spots...needless to say we
> used a lot of hot water for the next 3 weeks.<grin>..otherwise
> I never got it!
>
> Richard
>
>
> At 12:09 PM 3/19/03 -0800, JD Schaefer wrote:
> >PCTers
> >Although poison oak is generally easily recognizable, accidents happen,
such
> >as after dark etc.  Is it worth it to bring a product such as Tecum, or
is
> >the extra weight not worth having?
> >Thanks
> >JD
> >
> >
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