Quote Originally Posted by wreave View Post
I have one of the Sawyer Extractor kits.

However, when I last recertified for Wilderness First Aid, they said they were no longer teaching to use them or even recommending them. They were just recommending wash it and get medical help. I even asked the trainer one-on-one, did he really believe in not carrying them anymore, and he said yes.

This article is exactly why I think it's still worthwhile. In the backcountry, it could be hours at best before you get out. Worst case scenario, using the kit will do no harm.

I wonder if it is considered 'racist' to use one of these. Wonder if Political Correctness caught up with proper usage of these? Really, or was it people are just too stupid to use them effectively?