This episode of RAW contains explicit language that some may find offensive :)

ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Graham Field and Jim Martin.

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Before hitting the road, it's crucial to undergo proper training to ensure safety while riding. This includes familiarizing oneself with the motorcycle, road rules, and essential riding skills. As for gear, having the right equipment is key. This typically includes a well-fitting helmet, sturdy riding jacket and pants, gloves, and boots designed for motorcycle riding. Additionally, riders should carry a basic first aid kit with them at all times. This kit should include essentials such as adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze pads, adhesive tape, and pain relievers. Having these items readily available can make a significant difference in handling minor injuries or emergencies on the road. On this episode of RAW, the panel talks about what you should have in your first aid kit.

First Aid Kit - Courtesy of Sam Manicom
Keep it to a minimum! – Store in Air/dust tight container

Thermometer – normal oral temperature of 98.6°F (37°C)
Crepe bandage and safety pins
Triangle bandage – no more – tear up a t-shirt
Gauze Wound dressings - breathable
Paraffin Gauze dressings – burns
Wound cleaning gauze
Band-Aids – waterproof yet breathable
Compeed - blister plasters
Dry disinfectant powder – weeping wounds
Hand disinfectant gel – clean hands before start work.
Suture kit
Tweezers
Duct Tape!
Surgical gloves
Iodine tablets – clean water for wound washing
Sachet of Hydration salts
Saline eye drops
Pain killers
Imodium - for the treatment of diarrhea
Flagyl (metronidazole) is an antibiotic. ... Flagyl is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract
Malaria prophylaxis - preventive treatment of malaria
Vaccination certificate and prescriptions from Doctor for any regular drug requirements
List of blood group, allergies etc, medical contact details, travel insurance contact details
*Added by Elizabeth for women riders: Oral Fluconazole - used to treat vaginal yeast infections

RAW PLUGS

Grant Johnson - www.horizunsunlimited.com
PLUGS : HUMM Spain - Aragon - Oct 17-20 - Register now at www.horizonsunlimited.com/events
HUBB - California
HUBB - Nakusp - RAW Recording Live
Website Upgrade: www.horizonsunlimited.com. Looking for gps co-ordinates for anything such as repairs shops, border crossings, points of interest. Testers for new system: looking for user input. Contact Grant or Susan at www.horizonsunlimited.com.

Sam Manicom - www.sam-manicom.com
PLUGS: Irve Seaver BMW Orange CA 3rd September
San Jose BMW 8th September
Horizons Unlimited California, Mariposa 22nd to 25th September