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Posts Tagged ‘Backcountry Safety’
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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
Ever wonder what you’d do if you found yourself in the wild without sufficient food and water? To survive, finding water has to be a top priority, but once you’ve found drinkable water, you’ll need to determine what’s safe to eat. We asked Paul Turner, an avid outdoor traveler with experience finding food in the wild, for some tips on identifying edible plants and avoiding poisonous ones. Not only did he send us some amazing information, but some fun recipes to try as well! – Adventure® Medical Kits
Tags: Adventure Medical Kits, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, backpacking, Camping, camping food, edible plants, Hiking, hiking fuel, Hiking Safety, poisonous plants, survival tips, Travel First Aid, wild plants Posted in Our Experts, Survival and First Aid Tips | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Tags: Adventure Medical Kits, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, backpacking, Choosing a Medical Kit, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, First Aid, first aid kit, first aid kits, Hiking, Hiking Safety, Medical Kits, Mountain Series, wilderness first aid Posted in How To's, Our Experts, Survival and First Aid Tips | No Comments »
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

Heading out into the wilderness can be an amazing experience that allows you to explore remote areas and challenge yourself. As a smart adventurer, you’ve probably already taken the steps to prepare for your journey by bringing along the basics for survival and knowing the terrain. But anytime you’re a few hours off the trail or deep in the wilderness, you are assuming risk and should be prepared for potentially life threatening survival situations like getting lost or injured. That’s why it’s good to know some basic skills you can draw on when the going gets rough.
Tags: Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, Hiking, Hiking Safety, Survival Gear, What to do if you get lost, Winter Hiking Tips Posted in Survival and First Aid Tips | No Comments »
Saturday, July 23rd, 2016

I have a pretty good streak for going skiing every month. 35 to be exact — every month since I moved west and started skiing. During these lonely summer months most of my friends have packed up their gear and look at me with insanity when I’m searching for partners. This leaves me on my own, hiking for hours, searching out the last glimpse of shrinking glaciers in the Rocky Mountains.
Tags: Adventure Medical Kits, Athletes and Expeditions, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, Choosing a Medical Kit, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, Mountain Series Kits, Skiing, Survival Gear, Wilderness First Responder, Winter Hiking Tips Posted in Athletes and Expeditions, How To's | No Comments »
Saturday, July 16th, 2016

SURVIVE OUTDOORS LONGER- Survival Skills to know if your adventure turns into a misadventure.
Anytime you’re a few hours off the trail or deep in the backcountry, you are assuming risk and should be prepared for potentially life threatening situations like getting lost or injured. That’s why it’s good to know some basic outdoor survival skills. Follow our series for the Water, Fire, Shelter and Signaling tips you’ll need to survive.
Taken from Wilderness First Aid and Survival download By Eric A. Weiss M.D. and Adventure® Medical Kits
Finding Water in the Wild
Tags: Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, Hiking, Hiking Safety, How to find water, Survival Gear, survival skills, Winter Hiking Tips Posted in Survival and First Aid Tips | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

As we move into the heart of summer, it’s wise to remember the risks that high temperatures, sun, humidity and exertion can bring. Regardless of athletic prowess, age, or gender, the weather has an enormous affect on our bodies. Some days it’s better to adjust your plans and explore when the heat is less intense in the early mornings or after the sun has set. Keeping hydrated is key to preventing heat illness. Water is the fuel our bodies need to cool from the inside out
Tags: Adventure Medical Kits, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, Hiking, Hiking Safety, Travel First Aid Posted in How To's, Survival and First Aid Tips | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 5th, 2016
 All Photos: Matthew Parent
Adventure Medical Kits’ Adventurer Gareth Leah’s Pico Cão Grande Expedition
A dark tower of volcanic rock shrouded in clouds dominates the unearthly landscape. Formed millennia ago when high-pressure magma solidified inside the vent of an active volcano, its presence is foreboding. This is the peak of Cão Grande, a 370m volcanic plug situated deep in the jungle on the island of São Tomé in sub-Saharan Africa.
Tags: #expeditions, Adventure Medical Kits, Athletes and Expeditions, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, climbing, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, Comprehensive Medical Kit, International Mountain Guides, Mountain Series Kits, Natrapel 8 Hour, Survival Gear, Travel First Aid Posted in Athletes and Expeditions | No Comments »
Monday, June 27th, 2016

Headed out on a hike or even a multi-day backpacking adventure? Make sure you plan ahead for emergencies. We’ve assembled a list of the key items you should make room for in your pack.
While it may seem silly to carry them on your short hike, you’ll be grateful for these aids when you might need them.
The Essential List:
The most important thing you can pack before any adventure is knowledge. Know your abilities, know the area you are traveling and know the weather.
Tags: Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry skills, Backcountry Survival, Essential Hiking Gear, Essentials Every Hiker Should Carry, Hiking, Hiking Safety, Natrapel 8 Hour, Packing list, Survival Gear, Travel First Aid, Ultralight & Watertight Medical Kit, What do I bring hiking Posted in How To's, Survival and First Aid Tips | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

Adventure Dog Series-Your Guide to Dog First Aid and Other Dog Disasters
Adventuring is always more fun with a dog in tow. You know your buddy loves adventure just as much as you do. Sometimes, unknowingly, our best buddies can put themselves at risk. Follow our posts for first aid tips and how to’s. Your dog will thank you!
My Dog Got Sprayed by a Skunk! Now what do I do?
Taken from Dr. Sid Gustafson, DVM (Author of Canine Field Medicine and a consultant for Adventure Medical Kits’ Adventure Dog Kits
Tags: #adventuretravel, Adventure Medical Kits, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Choosing a Medical Kit, dog, dog first aid, first aid for dogs, Hiking, Hiking Safety, What to do if dog is skunked Posted in How To's, Product Information, Survival and First Aid Tips | No Comments »
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016

3 Insanely Useful & Life Saving Items You Should Take On Your Next Adventure
So you are heading out to explore the Allagash Wilderness of Maine, backpacking in the Sierras or mountain biking an old logging road. You’ve got the gear packed and the posse assembled, but have you thought about the fact that you’ll be 20 miles from a road? That means your crew will be depending upon each other in case something goes down.
Tags: Adventure Medical Kits, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Safety, Backcountry Survival, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, Comprehensive Medical Kit, Essential Hiking Gear, Heatsheets Survival Blanket, Life Saving, QuikClot, Survival Gear, Travel First Aid, Ultralight & Watertight Medical Kit Posted in Athletes and Expeditions, How To's, Our Experts, Survival and First Aid Tips | No Comments »
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