Buck Tilton

Q: How much time does it take for the body to absorb water into the system after drinking it?

'Marking your territory' to keep bears away from your tent may seem like a smart idea. The reality: It does more harm than good.

How to keep hiking when your ankle takes a turn for the worse. Plus, keeping them strong and trail-ready.

Nature can be brutal. Learn how to to deal with wounds from all kinds of thorns, spines, splinters, shards, quills, needles, and anything else that might get under your skin when you’re on the trail.

Construct a solid emergency kit with these medical must-haves.

And if prepared properly, it'll be quite tasty and good for you, too.

Real reader bear questions answered by Buck Tilton.

Most common backcountry injuries.

Though we love backcountry wildlife (well, mostly), sometimes we get no love back. Read up on what to do when Mother Nature bites.

Use this chart to determine if you can finish your trip–or should hightail it to the ER.

When you're miles away from medical help and it's serious: Here's how to handle extreme injuries in the backcountry.

Soothe tooth pain with these helpful remedies.

Ugh. It's happened to us all. Here's how to handle a bad belly when you're away from far from home.

Treating injuries miles from the ER is an essential skill. But don't pack a medical text: Instead, learn what really matters. Wilderness Medicine Institute cofounder Buck Tilton boils down a lifetime's worth of experience into 62 tips every hiker should k

Fast, hassle-free, ultralight,–we explore five different water treatment scenarios and the right system to use.

Four myths about snakebites, dispelled.

Advice on kids and herbs at altitude.

Medicine Man Buck Tilton looks into, ugh, eating match heads

Medicine Man Buck Tilton looks into waterborne parasites

Sidelined by injury? Get back on the trail fast with this easy treatment plan.