The Ultimate First-Aid Manual
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
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Minor Wounds
Heavy Bleeding
Muscles & Bones
Animal & Insect Bites
Gastrointestinal Illness
Dental Emergencies
Environmental Threats
Stay or Go: Calculating Your Risk
Extreme First Aid: Heart attack, brain trauma, and more.
First Aid Improv
What to Pack
Evacuate or Wait?
Risk Factors
Photo Tutorials: First Aid Center
From splinting a broken leg to duct taping a bloody wound, the BACKPACKER First Aid Center is an invaluable resource for backcountry first aid.
