The Ultimate First-Aid Manual

Your buddy just slid down a steep scree and broke his leg. Should you go for help–or haul him out? It's a tough call. The answer depends on several factors. Here's how to decide.

"Be prepared" is a great maxim, but be honest: Who among you packs a SAM splint and an irrigation syringe on every backpacking trip? Fear not–everyday items can serve as medical equipment in a pinch.

Sprains, strains, and fractured bones. Here's what to do in the case of a distressed limb.

As much as we try to protect ourselves from extreme elements, sometimes the elements hedge even our greatest efforts. Here's what to do when Mother Nature wins.

Check out what to do when it's much more than a simple scrape or puncture wound.

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.