Green Goo First Aid Salve

One of the things I always have in my bug out bag, hiking pack, tackle box or range bag is a good first aid kit.  You never know when you will need it or someone near you might.    Recently I was turned onto a new spot of first aid gear to check out.  Green Goo First Aid Salve. 

According to the Green Goo by Sierra Sage web site, “Green Goo First Aid salve is a power packed homeopathic formula that helps aid the body's own healing abilities. Replacing over 20 traditionally used first aid items, this salve is the first defense for cuts, scrapes, blisters, sunburns, chafing, poison ivy and cracked hands & feet.   It helps to relieve the itch and sting of insect bites and can be used as a wound dressing. First Aid salve is a perfect all-purpose, carry-it-with-you powerhouse.  It helps with Insect Bites, Cuts and Scrapes, Cracked Hands, Poison Ivy, Cold Sores, Sunburns, Chapped lips, Blisters, Ingrown toenails and Chafing.”

I have used it on some scrapes and small cuts and it does seem to help and relieve the discomfort.  While this is not a one fix for all first aid kit it is a great addition to any outdoors kit and handy to keep in the house.  Green Goo first aid salve replaces over 25 items in your First Aid kit like Neosporin, Hydrocortisone, Calamine lotion for Poison Ivy, any anti-itch, anti-fungal creams.  We all know space is a premium in the pack so having a product like this really helps out lightening the load.  

Green Goo is safe for you, your children and your pets including but not limited to dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, horses, cattle and I am sure ferrets and hamsters probably do ok with it. 

Made from natural and organic ingredients like olive and sunflower oil, plantain, chickweed, chaparral, St. John’s wort, yarrow, sage, beeswax. It also includes essential oils of lavender and rosemary, it even smells good.  

Besides first aid products Green Goo has a line-up of other products to fit every aspect of your life.   All natural soaps, natural deodorants, skin care products, sunblock, tattoo care and even stuff for pets are some of the products they offer. 

I have been pretty happy with the samples I have used. I thought it was just for first aid but realized that while it is a great first aid kit addition it has many other uses.  You should head over to the website, check out their offerings and give them a try.   

Orion Coolers

We all see the stickers in truck windows touting their favorite coolers.  We all as outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen, are always searching for the best cooler we can find that will keep drinks cold for extended periods, keep catches and meat cold and preserved til we get home.  It used to be there was one choice, but times have changed and there are a few others on the market now that offer the same quality and other little touches that make them more interesting.  Personally I am currently pretty impressed by Orion coolers.  Made in the USA, by Jackson Kayak, they are the tops of quality and function.  Of course being made by a kayak company, you know they are top quality and will last as long if not longer than that sturdy kayak you have.  

Why “Orion”, well Orion, the ‘Great Hunter’ of Greek legend, was well known as a skilled hunter, master of beasts, and master of the seas. There are many legendary tales of Orion and his adventures in the wild. A great huntsman, Orion was set amongst the stars by the God Zeus upon his death, forever stalking the heavens. Orion’s strength, dominance, skill, and timelessness are all traits of Orion Coolers.  In my opinion it is a perfect name for this cooler!

These rotomolded coolers pack the same ice keeping qualities as their counterparts and have those touches that, in my opinion, make them the top of the choices.  I currently have the Orion 25 in the Dorado color.   Currently they offer TWENTY SIX different colors.  They do have solid colors but the majority are multi colored and they look pretty awesome!

Compact and highly portable, the Orion 25 is easily transported by canoe, car or kayak, and the preferred size for shorter outings and day to weekend use. It makes a good casting platform on small watercraft like SUPs, Gheenoes, or flats skiffs.  

Starting at the top, the standing pad makes this the ultimate casting platform for the front of our skiff.  It cushions your feet, keeps the cool and allows you to stand there for longer times.  On the corners are 4 tie down points that double as bottle openers.  Made of aluminum they are corrosion resistant and don’t add a lot of weight to the cooler.  The low profile camming latches don’t grab your fly line and keep the cooler closed securely and of course that keeps everything cold inside longer.  It is certified bear proof and can easily be locked up or locked down.  The sides feature YakAttack tracks on the side that allow you countless options for mounting rod holders, drink holders, tie downs, camera mounts.  Basically if it can be attached with a YakAttack or Ram mount it can go on here.

Inside the rotomolded shell is a best in class two-inches of foam to ensure that cold stuff stays cold.  There is a fully functional tray system inside as well that is perfect for those PB&J’s for that afternoon lunch break or snack.  The handles are looped through line and there is an indent to grab the cooler itself that makes it a breeze to carry by yourself or with a friend.  

Overall the quality, features and colors make this the number one cooler to have in your boat and in the field.  

 

You can buy them online from Orion directly.  Check them out and see for yourself!