Why Every Hiker Should Take a Wilderness First Responder Course
Yes, it's time-consuming and expensive. But you don't want to be unprepared when a wilderness emergency strikes.
From learning to tape a sprained ankle to saving your dog’s life, Backpacker has outdoor first aid guides to teach you which essentials to pack in your backcountry first aid kit and how to best use those supplies with elements of nature to quickly treat a variety of trail injuries and emergencies.
Yes, it's time-consuming and expensive. But you don't want to be unprepared when a wilderness emergency strikes.
Irrigation is the most important step you can take to prevent a cut from going south.
For how dangerous the backcountry can be, it's sometimes the smallest accidents that become the biggest injuries. Stay safe with these tips.
Knowing how to help a scared hiking partner is as important as knowing how to tape an ankle.
Say goodbye to those irritating red rashes with these tips.
Tired of red, stinging blisters three miles into every ten-mile trek? Us too. That’s why we’ve brought together the best blister prevention tips and tricks for keeping you and your feet happy on any trip.
Burning fuel in confined spaces can lead to lethal carbon monoxide poisoning.
More than half of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers reported dealing with a bout diarrhea along the trail. Here's what you need to know to avoid the trots.
Cold injury can lead to disability or even gangrene and amputation. But advances in its treatment over the last few decades could be a big help.
There’s a lot of first aid advice out there, and take it from a doctor: Not all of it is good.
Getting ill on the trail happens, and it can be scary. Here's how to prevent sickness and ride it out when it happens.
Cervical spine injuries are serious, and immobilizing them has become gospel. But in the wilderness, where conditions can change in an instant, is it a waste of rescuers' time?
Poked, scratched, or worse: Getting a hurt eye on your hike can be a serious emergency.
No one wants a dental emergency in the backcountry. Learn how to avoid and deal with them.
A recent study suggests that chest compressions may be the most important skill for rescuers to deploy after a drowning.
Animal attacks are rare, but they do happen. Learning what to do after a run-in with wildlife could teach you a few things about how to handle any wilderness emergency
How to keep hiking when your ankle takes a turn for the worse. Plus, keeping them strong and trail-ready.
Keep your cool in the backcountry—no matter how high the mercury climbs—with these key lessons from one of the hottest places on Earth.
Hyponatremia, or water intoxication, isn’t a well-known hazard in the outdoors. But it’s more common than you think.