Todd Weimer, the founder of outdoor brand VSSL, grew up going on self-supported adventures in the woods of British Columbia. One day, when Weimer was holding a flashlight, he realized: the handle ...

A first aid kit isn’t a fun piece of gear to buy, like a new backpack or jacket. It’s a necessity, like toilet paper or stove fuel, and yet, many adventurers head off into the wilderness without them.

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The NHS recommends you have “a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries”.

If you're spending time overlanding and off the grid, a first aid kit can suddenly become much more important. Sure, the chances of an injury are low, but when one happens and you're hours or days ...

A well-stocked beach first aid kit is an essential companion for any family day in the Lowcountry, where sun, sand, and saltwater come with their own set of surprises. From jellyfish stings and oyster ...

Luck is where preparation meets opportunity. Want to be lucky in the outdoors? Bring a first aid kit. A first aid kit sits in a unique position in the world of outdoor gear: it’s incredibly useful and ...

The Urban Prepper builds a “Mini Medi” first aid kit that anyone can assemble quickly for emergency use.