While band-aids are still the most commonly used first aid supply on river trips, having a complete first aid kit, stocked with other neccessary equipment and supplies, is an absolute requirement. And ECHO wants to be prepared not only for the inevitable minor bumps and blisters but the larger medical emergencies that could arise too.

One of the big projects at ECHO World Headquarters in Oakland this past spring has been to redo, revamp, and repack our trip first aid boxes. We consulted experts from Wilderness Medical Institute of NOLS, other rafting outfitters, and local doctors to make sure our first aid kits are organized, complete and go beyond the industry standard.

Zach ordered new first aid boxes and organized all of the supplies in labeled watertight Tupperware containers. Now the guides don’t have to go digging through plastic baggies looking for the Ibuprofen (its in the container conveniently labeled “Meds”). This organized system saves time when one of our guests is looking for immediate relief and comfort.

In addition to our comprehensive first aid boxes that are kept in our “sweep boat” (the last boat in trip floatilla), each boat will have its own small first aid kit, chock full of those regularly used supplies, including the ever-popular band-aids.

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