I have carried Steri-Strips for many years, on advice from "the Cherub" a former outpost nurse in the Yukon and NWT, whom happens to be married to me. I have occupational first-aid training and also carry gauze pads, Tensors, and duct tape which can close any wound I get and with pressure, I can control haemorrage as well.
I had 12 stitches put in my scalp when I rolled my car into the local police station as a youth, no big deal, it hurts, but, isn't in the league of kidney stones whcih make even a broken leg seem mellow. My objection to this IS potential infection and that is far more frightening in remote wilderness than scarring or an open,,clean wound.
I think that a simple approach to bush first aid is best, overall and have two kits which cover everything. Strong painkillers are more useful than a suture kit and extra Telfa pads and big heel bandages are what I seem to use most.
