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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...