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Not true I’ve talked about first-aid kits on occasion because I think it’s an excellent question. The fact is, there are practical limits to what you can carry. But even after taking into ...

When you’re traveling in the wilderness, a well-stocked med kit can mean the difference between a minor snafu and a major nightmare. This is true whether you’re adventuring alone or with a bevy of ...

The experts agree, the particular brand of first aid kit doesn't matter as much as the contents. Locally REI sells multiple first aid kit options as does Rambleraven ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a three-part series on Wilderness First Aid based on a 16-hour (two-day) course taught by Sam Coffman at the Helotes Creek Nature Center. This installment includes ...

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 ...

Kit Fox Outfitters outdoor equipment store in Ramona is offering safety classes year-round. Stephanie and Colin Macdonald began offering classes in CPR, Stop the Bleed, AED Training, and Basic First ...

A few years ago, I was leading a hiking trip in a national park when one client and a team leader sled down from the park’s tallest sand dune (a common, typically enjoyable activity in the park). But ...

You know that first aid kit stowed away in your bathroom cupboard? You know, that kit you bring with you when you’re out on an adventure, just in case? Do you know what’s in it? Most of us give first ...

From cuts and scrapes to bumps and burns, life happens—and sometimes those boo-boo kisses require the help of a first-aid kit to make them better. The best kit for your family will depend on your ...

The class is actually a refresher for certified Wildness First Responders. However, if you haven’t taken WFR yet, you can still take the class, which is being taught by First Lead. The course does ...

Would you know what to do if you found an injured person in the woods, far from a town or hospital? Two seasoned emergency medical experts were in the Tri-Cities recently to share how to respond to a ...