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We were joined by Jeff Weinstein, Paramedic and Medical Operations Manager at Global Rescue (‪@globalrescue‬) for our November ZOLEO Campfire Chat — a live session where real rescue experience meets modern satellite safety.

In this session, Jeff covered how to:
Pack the right gear and medical essentials—and use them effectively in the field
Build a simple, adaptable wilderness emergency plan tailored to your trip
Use your ZOLEO to call for help fast and understand what rescuers see on their end
Prepare for real emergencies with lessons from Global Rescue missions around the world

Timestamps:
03:22 — Essential Wilderness Gear (clothing, layers, comms, survival tools)
07:16 — Building an Effective Medical Kit (customization & maintenance)
08:57 — Waterproofing Medical Gear (Ziplocs vs. vacuum sealing)
10:48 — Critical First Aid Items (bandages, bleeding control, splints)
21:39 — Medications & Environmental Preparedness (OTC meds, hypothermia, sun, insects)
25:28 — Communication & Navigation Essentials (satellite use, device positioning)
28:33 — Terrain Hazards, Route Planning & Local Resources
31:11 — Real Rescue Case Studies & Key Safety Lessons
36:12 — Q&A session begins (expert answers on gear, techniques, safety, rescue)

Interested in learning more about emergency preparedness? Here are some resources Jeff mentioned during his talk:

Stop The Bleed | A national awareness campaign and training program that teaches basic bleeding-control techniques:
https://www.stopthebleed.org/get-trai...

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) | A leading provider of wilderness safety and first-aid training, offering hands-on courses that build practical skills for responding to emergencies in remote environments:
https://www.nols.edu/courses/wm/?_cer...

American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid | A certification course covering essential first-aid skills for remote or outdoor environments:
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class...

About ZOLEO Campfire Chats

ZOLEO Campfire Chats bring together outdoor experts and explorers to share real-world tips, field-tested skills, and safety strategies for anyone who adventures beyond cell coverage. Whether you’re hiking, overlanding, paddling, or backpacking — ZOLEO helps you stay connected and prepared anywhere your adventure leads.

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