I have just returned from my first trip to Snowdonia and now believe what I have been told about the ill prepared people that go up the mountains. Looking at most of them I think I could safely say not many carried any form of first aid or basic emergency equipment like a whistle or torch. I carry a first aid kit at all times no matter where I am walking along with a whistle, being first aid trained I have no worries in using the kit but even with no training I would still carry one. First aid kits in any form should be as basic equipment in your rucksack as your spare socks, if not so you can help others then so you can be helped yourself. Advertise the fact that you carry one on your bag so people know its there. Apart from Ibuprofen and paracetamol carry some calpol in liquid form for children. Its about time more walkers started to be responsible and carry the emergency equipment, it may be a little extra weight but it can achieve so much.....