Re: [Philmont]: Contacts

I have worn contact on 3 treks (84, 00, & 02). In 84 they were a PAIN (AOSept - if you know what that is). In 2000 & 2002, I wore extended wear disposable lenses and loved them. We were at the ranch during the fire in 2002. Lots of smoke and ash in the air, but I still didn't have any problems.

I keep an "eye kit" in a zippered eye case. I keep my contact lens holder, an extra pair of lenses, and my glasses in this kit. I also carry 3 ounces of Renu in a sqeeze bottle kept with smellables. I usually pull the contacts out every other night, unless they are dry from the wind.

I could get by without the glasses. In the AM, I rinse my hands with a little Renu, then just pop the lenses in. I don't need a mirror for applying the lenses, so I don't carry one.

If you are careful, you shouldn't have any problems.

Shane Hoffman
Advisor Crew 445 - www.crew445.org - SHoffman@crew445.org
ASM Troop 445 - www.troop445.org - SHoffman@troop445.org
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."- Jim Elliot
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Williams
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 4:43 PM
  Subject: [Philmont]: Contacts

  I'm curious about how other contact lens wearers that have previously trekked to Philmont, prepared/coped with wearing contacts on the trail. I do not have a back up pair of glasses, so I'm looking for suggestions and/or helpful hints on how you kept them clean, or if you have any tricks about getting them on in the morning, etc.

  Thanks,

  Jim Williams
  Troop 787
  Greater St. Louis Area Council
  '77, '79 and getting ready for '05

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Received on Mon May 17 18:41:17 2004