One thing about the desert...it's full of sticky sharp stuff. Cactus spines, delicate fibrous barbs, pointed rocks. And I've managed to brush up against or fallen on all of the above.
While it's always wise to carry at least a basic first aid kit anytime you are playing outdoors, there are some essentials that I just can't do without because they are specifically for this arid environment. They don't take much space, but are so valuable to have when you need them.
- Tweezers
- Duct Tape
- Fine Toothed Comb
- Hand Sanitizer
Maybe some strange bedfellows but all do the job in getting rid of painful, sticky spines (except the sanitizer, that's to make
me feel better :-D ). Tweezers for splinters and those big single spines and the fine tooth comb pulls out bunches of smaller ones at one time. Ever looked at a Cholla? All those fine, soft looking little clusters? Painful as all to get out and easiest to "wax" off with a piece of duct tape. Best part? These few things fit in a pocket ready to help at a moment's notice.
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