Emergency info

[Coffee]

carry on person. my wallet is around neck at all times.

i had a Spot in '09. i put my pack at shelter and went to get water. fell down icy hill in january. laying at bottom, with no Spot and all info in pack . changed my thinking after that .

I always carry my SPOT with me whenever I'm away from my campsite for more than a few minutes, for this very reason. Some of the most dangerous areas as near streams where I have to get water.

[FlyFishNut]

Road ID - snazzy bracelet or a lightweight tag that you can lace on your boots, you won't know its there...

[jimmyjam]

i carry a small laminated card with allergies, meds, and emergency contact.

[Odd Man Out]

I have my wallet in my pocket every hour of every day. When hiking, I still do, just out of habit. I do have a lightweight hiking wallet that has only the essential stuff, such as the emergency info suggested. I know a lot of people don't carry their wallet when hiking, but I just can't used to not having it.

[handlebar]

I carry a small laminated card with allergies, meds, and emergency contact.

I do the same. On the PCT my permit was laminated to the back side as well. I carry a 4 oz Jansport Fifth Ave fanny pack at my waist that has my hiker wallet, camera, GPS, SPOT, sunblock, lip balm, bug dope, and the laminated card. This stays with me wherever I go.

[MuddyWaters]

Not a bad idea.
But if you have medical conditions, you should do so anyway, everyday.

[jackwagon]

If you lock your phone this doesn't help.

I typed the info onto a Word doc, then took a pic of it with my phone. I use that pic as the wallpaper for my phone, so it can be seen without having to unlock.

[Tuckahoe]

I typed the info onto a Word doc, then took a pic of it with my phone. I use that pic as the wallpaper for my phone, so it can be seen without having to unlock.

Now that is a really good idea!

[Bluegrass]

Another happy RoadID customer here. At this point I think I have three of them - one for my running shoes, and then two of the Wrist ID slims. I would buy another if I could figure out a good way of attaching one to my ski boots. I find they are inexpensive enough that it is easier to simply buy new ones than try to remember to move it between different gear.

I use the interactive version with my name and an ICE phone number on the first two lines, and then login information on the next lines.

http://www.roadid.com/

My friends refer to it as my "splatter bracelet" - if I splatter on the sidewalk while running, I can have my body identified.

[medicjenn76]

As a Paramedic the old medical alert bracelets are still common, but with the digital age they have a great new option. Its a silicone Medical Alert Bracelet that has a integrated USB flash drive. Very simple plug and play information drop boxes and space for free text. Most are water tight and for first responders and Emergency Room staff its as easy as plug it into a computer and open a basic file. Very user friendly. Just an idea.

[gillian]

I just checked out the RoadID site. It seems like you could just go to a local pet store and print out a tag with your information for just a few dollars there. It might not be a nice bracelet, but seems like an adequate budget option.

[Odd Man Out]

Also, I do the dirt-bag version of laminating. I have a roll of 2" wide clear packing tape for mailing packages. Print your info. Cut down to the size of a credit card. Then cover both sides with the clear tape and trim. Instant, no cost laminating.

[IdgieNC]

I have a dog tag around my neck and in my first aid kit I have my notepad which has allergies who to contact phone numbers and addresses.

[WingedMonkey]

I have no medical information.

My name and address are in my wallet (nylon).

If I'm dead they can return me to sender.

[CarlZ993]

I use a Road ID for running (ankle bracelet). I didn't use it on my thru-hike (probably should have). I kept my emergency info on the first page of my notepad/journal that was in my front shirt pocket (in ziplock). I also carried a SPOT.

[88BlueGT]

If you lock your phone this doesn't help.

This was my first thought. Best to keep your phone unlocked while you're out (no password, fingerprint protection, etc.)

[bfayer]

Most smart phones let you program owner info on the lock screen. No need to keep your phone unlocked if you have a newer phone.