If you become injured or sick while hiking, your first aid kit’s only job is to get you out of the backcountry safely. You need to be comfortable enough to finish your trip, or capable of getting to a ...

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Which hiking first-aid kit is best? A first-aid kit is important to have in your pack whether you’re going for a day hike or a weeklong backpacking trip. While you can’t prepare for everything, making ...

A first aid kit is an essential when traveling, no matter where you’re going. You can buy a pre-made kit, but it’s simple to make your own too. Your first aid kit list should include basics like ...

For someone that’s spent as much time on the hiking trails as I have, I feel pretty lucky not to have experienced or witnessed many medical emergencies. Hiking can be a dangerous activity, but besides ...