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First Aid

Most climbers should consider carrying a small first aid kit and knowing what to do with it - few do. Basics would include: Paracetemol, Ibuprofen, plasters, a bandage, some antiseptic and a small pair of scissors (or a Swiss Army Knife).

Other useful things to include are Blister Treatments and Climb On - this latter a marvellous invention of two American sisters that does wonders on the frayed skin resulting from an overindulgence in sport climbing or gritstone hand jamming.

Orrtlieb First Aid Kit Regular

Ortlieb - First Aid Regular 0.6L

£19.99

A small first aid kit in a roll top waterproof bags made of PU-coated nylon fabric, and suitable for all kinds of sports.

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Ortlieb First Aid Kit Medium

Ortlieb - First Aid Medium 1.2L

£34.99

Medium-sized first aid kit in a roll top waterproof bags made of PU-coated nylon fabric, and suitable for all kinds of sports.

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Ortlieb First Aid Trekking

Ortlieb - First Aid Trekking High 2L

£45.99

Large-sized first aid kit in a roll top waterproof bags made of PU-coated nylon fabric, and suitable for all kinds of sports.

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Ortlieb First Aid Trekking Ultra High

Ortlieb - First Aid Trekking Ultra High 3.3L

£64.99

Extra Large-sized first aid kit in a roll top waterproof bags made of PU-coated nylon fabric, and suitable for all kinds of sports.

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Compeed for Blisters Medium

Johnson & Johnson - Compeed for Blisters

£5.25

Excellent blister treatment (but do read the instructions about warming the plaster in your hands before applying it!).

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Climb On Bar r0.5oz

Climb On! - Climb On Bar

From £6.25

Excellent treatment for gritstone gash and other climber's skin ailments.

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Climb On Creme

Climb On! - Climb On Creme (2.3 oz/65g)

£12.50

Excellent treatment for gritstone rash and other climber's skin ailments. A more liquid form of the Climb On bar.

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Climb On Lip Lube

Climb On! - Climb On Lip Lube (0.15oz/4.25g)

£3.10

Peppermint flavoured lippy for moisturising chapped lips - not suitable as a sunblock.

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Muscle Spritz

Natural Hero - Cool Peppermint Muscle Spritz 100ml

£11.99

A cooling spray to both energise and revive tired or aching muscles.

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Hot Ginger Muscle Rub 100ml

Natural Hero - Hot Ginger Muscle Rub

From £0.50

Hot Ginger natural Muscle Rub "sports massage in at tube" helps ease fatigued muscles with its blend of premium grade ginger root, rosemary, starflower and sweet fennel essential oils. The 98% natural warming and soothing cream not only helps combat muscle fatigue but the easily absorbed pH balanced formula also conditions your skin and smells incredible!

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Hot Ginger Muscle Soak

Natural Hero - Hot Ginger Muscle Rub Soak

£9.99

Hot Ginger Muscle Soak's 100% natural bubble-free, great smelling, feel-good formula recharges and relaxes you. The blend of premium grade ginger root, rosemary, and sweet fennel essential oils enables massage in the bath. Nourishing sweet almond and starflower essential oils also condition your skin.

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Lifeventure Travel Ear Plugs

LifeVenture - Travel Ear Plugs

£3.75

Essential expedition gear for those stuck in a snow-bound tent with a snoring climbing partner.

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