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HEALTH AND WATER
Wherever you go, there you are."
-- Buckaroo Banzai

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Illness can ruin your trip.

SteriPEN Water purifiers are not just for backpacking. In fact, one may save your trip overseas. The primary cause of illness to travelers, whether a one-week jaunt or an extended Walkabout, is gastrointestinal distress. Even what seemed the safest trip can be ruined by illness. Usually it's the water. Moreover, countries with "safe" water supplies can contain unfamiliar bacteria that cause diarrhea. And don't rely on "bottled water" -- you have no way to know its purity. The SteriPEN is the only portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy waterborne microbes. Requires four AA batteries. Weight: 3.7 oz. without batteries. (6.5 - 8 oz. with batteries, depending on type) Dimensions: 7.6" (L) X 1.5" (W) X 1.5" (H)

#SPRP SteriPEN $77.00

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Hiker Microfilter.

Katadyn Hiker Microfilter

The Katadyn Hiker Microfilter offers excellent performance with minimal effort. Lightweight and small; 11 ounces, 6.5 inches tall. Filter life is approximately 200 gallons (800 liters) depending on water conditions. Output is up to 1 liter per minute. Anticlog micron filter does not require cleaning. An advantage of the Hiker Microfilter is that you can pump all the water you need at one time, and fill as many bottles as you need for the day.

The Hiker Microfilter will pay for itself quickly in bottled water and Immodium® savings, and will last for years. When not on the road, it's an essential item in a home emergency kit. Included: Hiker Microfilter, anticlog cartridge, intake hose with prefilter, output hose with universal bottle adapter, and carry bag.



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#340418 Hiker Microfilter $59.95

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#3258 Hiker Microfilter Replacement Cartridge $29.95

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Exstream Orinoco Water Purifier

An inexpensive water purifier.


The Exstream Orinoco Water Purification System protects you from waterborne contaminants by combining the security of a water purifier with the convenience of a sports bottle. Fill the Orinoco with water, squeeze, and presto: purified water. Purification Resin destroys bacteria and viruses, such as Cholera, E. coli, and Polio. Removes 99.99% of pathogenic cysts, such as Cryptosporidium Giardia. Provides protection for 100 liters per cartridge. Holds 26 ounces. Comes complete with Virustat filter; an extra filter is recommended on longer trips. 11.5 inches tall, including drinking tube. Weight with filter (no water) 7.45 oz. White with black cap.



#713060 Orinoco Purifier $39.95

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#3066 Virustat Cartridge $29.95

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Survival Straw

Survival Straw.

The Survival Straw is a unique solution for water purification. By drinking through the Survival Straw, you destroy harmful bacteria, remove chlorine, water-soluble heavy metals, pesticides, arsenic, mercury, EDB, and other carcinogens. Odor and bad taste are also eliminated as the water is purified. Certified tests show that the Survival Straw will remove 99.99% of bacteria, Giardia, and EDB pesticides from your water source. The Survival Straw weighs only two ounces and is 1 1/4 " in diameter by 7 1/2 " long. Processes up to 5,000 gallons of water.


#9STRAW Survival Straw $32.95

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Going to strange lands but don't want a water purifier?

Potable Aqua with P.A.

Take Potable Aqua with P.A. instead. Makes questionable water safe to drink with no iodine taste or color. Two bottles; step one is the germicidal tablets and step two is the neutralizing tablets to remove iodine taste and color. Treats up to 25 quarts or liters. Bottles weigh 2.4 oz. together and are very small.

#3232 Potable Aqua with P.A. $9.00

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Platypus Water Bottles

Get rid of those hard, inflexible water bottles.

Platypus water containers are collapsible, durable (lifetime manufacturer's warranty), and inexpensive. They won't flavor your water with a plastic taste, and are so tough they can be frozen or boiled. (Sterilize your drinking water right in the bottle!) Platypus hydration products are 100% BPA-free.


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#1PLT 1 Liter Platypus $7.95
#2PLT 2.5 Liter Platypus $9.95

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Finally. A collapsible travel cup that doesn't leak.

Fold-A-Cup If you've tried those telescoping cups, you know they leak. Our Fold-A-Cup is the solution; it's a tough, crush-proof cup made of flexible plastic with no seems -- thus no leaks. Pops up to hold 7 ounces, yet collapses to a 1 inch folded position. With handle. 1 oz.

#9CUP Fold-A-Cup. $4.25

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Be careful with boo-boos when traveling

Pocket Medic First Aid Kit Away from home, take no chances with health concerns. If you suffer serious (or even a not so serious) injury while traveling, seek medical help. Be sure to have a first aid kit to treat minor injuries before they become a problem. At a minimum, take our Pocket Medic kit. Tiny, lightweight, and inexpensive. Kit contains basic first aid supplies in a waterproof case.

#145 Pocket Medic $6.75

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Excellent First Aid Kit

Ultra-Lite Traveler First Aid Kit

The Ultra-Light Traveler Kit is our first aid kit of choice for shorter Walkabouts. Weighing only 8 oz. and packaged in a zippered pouch measuring only 6" x 5" x 2", the kit contains a cornucopia of basic first aid components.

KIT CONTAINS:
Diarrhea medication, basic wound management, basic blister materials, basic burn materials, basic trauma materials, advanced infectious control, splinter picker forceps.

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Smart Travel First Aid Kit

Serious First Aid Kit

For longer Walkabouts and those to places not yet mapped, take the Smart Travel first aid kit. Weighs: 1lb. 4oz.; size: 7.5" x 6.5" x 2.5"


KIT CONTAINS:

Includes the pocket guide: Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine 2nd edition - by Eric A. Weiss M.D. Contains First Aid Systems for: Dehydration - with oral rehydration salts. Wounds - with suture & syringe supplies (Suture Syringe Medic Kit). Blisters - with moleskin. Trauma - with sterile dressings. Allergic symptoms - with antihistamines. Colds, flu, headache, muscle ache, Diarrhea with assorted medications Virus transmission - with infectious control. Medical instruments: Bandage scissors, Splinter picker forceps, hypothermia thermometer, safety pins, accident report form & pencil

#4157 Smart Travel First Aid Kit $39.95

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Recommended in developing countries

Suture Syringe Medic

The Suture Syringe Medic is recommended for all travelers exploring Third World countries. For the prevention of Hepatitis and AIDS transmission; provides sterile equipment for immunizations, injections of medicines, drawing of blood samples, administration of local anesthetics for suturing or dental procedures, wound closure, or administration of I.V. fluids. In an emergency, give the kit to the local healthcare provider to insure use of sterile supplies. 3 ounces.


#371043 Suture Syringe Medic $15.95

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Chewing gum no longer needed

Earplanes

Earplanes™ exclusive CeramX™ filter adjusts air pressure on the eardrum -- automatically. EarPlanes is a pressure-compensating earplug system which works with the body's own internal mechanism to allow air entering the ear to naturally adjust to the changing rate of air pressure on the eardrum. Especially nice for those with sensitive ears or a cold or allergy. Tested by the U.S. Navy. Contains two plugs, good for two flight segments (two take-offs and landings) and a handy case. Two sizes: adult (12 years old and over) and child.

#56103 Earplanes (adult) $6.00

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#56104 Earplanes (child) $6.00

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The Pocket Doctor

A doctor in your pocket

Don't travel without The Pocket Doctor. Only 4 1/8 x 6 1/4, the book weighs next to nothing yet is full of medical information including getting prepared to travel, immunizations and drug doses, health advice for travelers, treatment for illnesses and problems overseas, as well as instructions for life-threatening emergencies.

#4010 The Pocket Doctor $6.95

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We're not prejudiced, but prefer to avoid Third-World dentists.

Dentemp

Come to think of it, maybe we are prejudiced. We like our dental care done at home. But what do you do about a lost filling, loose cap, or crown when you're exploring countries your friends have never heard of? Or even in countries known to the mass populous where you don't want to deal with a foreign dentist? Our Dentemp kit contains a temporary filling mix and provides fast relief of pain and discomfort. Temporary filling is durable and can be eaten on within 30 minutes. FDA approved. Easy to use and safe; so small (1.5 x 2.5 inches) and light (3 oz.) it's silly not to carry some.

#1036 Dentemp $7.00

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Unfortunately, you are probably going to get diarrhea.

Diarrhea is a fact of life while traveling. Ceralyte is a rice-based electrolyte mix that works fast to rehydrate you while reducing diarrheal fluid loss. Studies show a 20-50% reduction in fluid losses and at least one day less of diarrheal illness. Each 10 gram packet is mixed in one cup of water. 3 pack. Ceralyte

#1550224 Ceralyte $7.95

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A Travel Essential

Travel toilet paper No reason to state the obvious -- every traveler should have a few packs handy. Biodegradable toilet tissue is packaged in a handy prepack. 140 sheets per roll. Weighs less than 1 ounce.

#A103 Travel Toilet Tissue .99/pack

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Travel John

When nature calls...

Toilets should be more common out there in the world but they are not. They seem to especially be lacking on marathon Chinese bus rides after you've consumed too many Peijo. (Beer.) Travel John disposable urine bags solve the problem cleanly and easily. Each set comes with three disposable urine bags which contain super absorbent polymers and enzymes. Liquid is turned into an odorless gel upon contact. After use toss it into the trash; environmentally friendly. Wide opening semi rigid rim is made for both men and women.

#RS1 TravelJohn $7.75

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Freshette

Freshette For females of all ages. Protects against those unsanitary restrooms found in many developing counties. Environmentally sound, palm sized, feather light and reusable anatomically designed funnel with 6" retractable extension tube. When placed against your body, allows you to relieve your bladder while standing. Complete with easy to follow directions and convenient travel pouch. Nothing to wear, empty or replace. 3 ounces.


#9075 Freshette $23.00

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