The Disc Golf Survivalist Part 2
What do you pack to survive the round? Disc golf in the summertime is great, but it helps to be prepared in case of injury. Lately I am packing the stuff needed to survive the round in the summer.
Gatorade/Water. Take everywhere. Consider buying a cooler. I attach my cooler to my disc golf cart. Gatorade has potassium which helps stop cramps and hydrates on those days when its 95 degrees out with 80% humidity.
Sunscreen. Use brands with an SPF of at least 20 or 30 that block both UVA and UVB rays. Also buy “waterproof” sunscreen, which is different from “water resistant” types.
Sunburn relief. Aloe vera gel and medicines with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, including Tylenol, Advil or Motrin, can reduce pain.
Treatment for bug bites & stings. Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone creams, as well as an antihistamine such as Benadryl, help reduce itching and swelling. Cold compresses can soothe bee and wasp stings, as can a paste of baking soda and water. If you know you’re very allergic, ask your doctor about a portable injection that can ward off serious complications.
Tweezers for ticks. To remove ticks, grasp them as close to the skin as possible and gently pull them straight out. I haven’t forgotten the hitch hikers I picked up the last time I played Central Florida. Keep a pair in your first aid kit.
First Aid Kit. Target has great one, made by Johnson and Johnson, for 99 cents. It doubles as a stash box and fits in your disc golf bag or disc golf cart. I buy extra items such as various sized bandaids, scissors, antisceptic, antibiotic ointment, and gauze and I have a bigger kit in my car.
Optional Items:
Smudge Stick:This is an alternative to insect repellent. It smells nice and helps keep bugs off.
Lighter:Use it to melt the frayed nylon ends of your disc golf equipment, light your camp fire, or light up that lady golfer’s cigarette .
Multi-Tool:I like the Leatherman. Use it to repair just about anything on your golf cart. Leatherman also has great flashlight for those glow golf rounds or for when you camp at the course.
Folding Stool:A good folding chair is easy to carry, lightweight, and it can lower your golf score on those longer courses. Mike Barnett sells my favorite one
Tell me what you are packing lately. Disc Golf Survivalism is what it is all about on those tournament weekends at challenging courses