first-aid

The wilderness can be a hazardous place, but the biggest danger to you is, well, you.

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.

We dug into the numbers from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) database of medical incidents to figure out what you really need to worry about out there.

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.

You’re prepared to get yourself out of trouble in a survival situation. What about your dog?

Months on the trail can throw even the most prepared body out of whack. Follow these hard-earned tips from thru-hikers so these six common ailments don’t kill your trip.

Cool, clean, and treat with advice from Buck Tilton, Backpacker’s Medicine Man.