Be prepared for the unexpected
Being prepared for the worst is never a bad idea. However, if you carry everything you might need for any emergency, you won’t have room for your tent or sleeping bag. A [...]
first aid
Preventing injury is better than first aid
It turns out the most common ailments people experience in the backcountry are pretty simple things. That’s good news. And even better news is that most of these things are [...]
Prevention is much better than having to do first aid
It turns out the most common ailments people experience in the backcountry are pretty simple things. That’s good news. And even better news is that most of these things are [...]
Be ready for anything when you’re in the backcountry
You can find yourself in need of medical help anytime, anywhere. It’s bad enough when you’re in town, and the EMTs are only a few blocks away. But when you hurt yourself [...]
Be ready if you have to provide first aid in the backcountry
You can find yourself in need of medical help anytime, anywhere. It’s bad enough when you’re in town, and the EMTs are only a few blocks away. But when you hurt yourself [...]
The best backwoods first aid is preventative
It turns out the most common ailments people experience in the backcountry are pretty simple things. That’s good news. And even better news is that most of these things are [...]
Keep your first aid kit handy while you’re out in the field
Being prepared for the worst is never a bad idea. However, if you carry everything you might need for any emergency, you won’t have room for your tent or sleeping bag. A [...]
Take your first aid kit with you
Being prepared for the worst is never a bad idea. However, if you carry everything you might need for any emergency, you won’t have room for your tent or sleeping bag. A [...]
An ounce of prevention …
It turns out the most common ailments people experience in the backcountry are pretty simple things. That’s good news. And even better news is that most of these things are [...]
Be prepared for emergencies in the field
You can find yourself in need of medical help anytime, anywhere. It’s bad enough when you’re in town, and the EMTs are only a few blocks away. But when you hurt yourself [...]