How to Make a Simple Stretcher

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Look for a wide wool blanket or tarp.. Find two poles.. Get duct tape.

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Steps

1

Look for a wide wool blanket or tarp.

Step 1

Look for a wide wool blanket or tarp.

2

Find two poles.

Step 2

Find two poles.

3

Get duct tape.

Step 3

Get duct tape.

4

Spread the blanket on an even surface.

Step 4

Spread the blanket on an even surface.

5

Measure the length of the stretcher.

Step 5

Measure the length of the stretcher.

6

Determine the width of the stretcher.

Step 6

Determine the width of the stretcher.

7

Fold the blanket or tarp over the poles.

Step 7

Fold the blanket or tarp over the poles.

8

Secure the stretcher with tape, if necessary.

Step 8

Secure the stretcher with tape, if necessary.

9

Lay the stretcher next to the injured person.

Step 9

Lay the stretcher next to the injured person.

10

Lift the person onto the stretcher.

Step 10

Lift the person onto the stretcher.

11

Have two people raise the stretcher.

Step 11

Have two people raise the stretcher.

12

Carry the person in the stretcher.

Step 12

Carry the person in the stretcher.

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