Two mountain bikers and first aid kit

Best Way to Treat Mountain Bike Road Rash

Question:Riding a mountain bike on the desert trails, from time to time I take a spill. It’s rocky here (Phoenix, AZ) and I get bruises and scrapes. What is the best way to treat the scrapes and wh...
Bear eating fish in water

7 Tips for Fishing in Bear Country

When you head outdoors in search of your prize salmon, more likely than not you are entering bear country. Fishing in bear country can be an amazing experience, but make sure you’re prepared. Here ...
Sprained ankle while hiking

How to Treat a Sprained Ankle

There you are, just hiking along the trail when suddenly the footing changes and you roll your ankle to one side. You feel it stretch and maybe even feel it tear. It stops you cold and it hurts. Yo...
How to Prevent & Treat Blisters While Hiking

How to Prevent & Treat Blisters While Hiking

Did you know blisters are one of the most common injuries in the outdoors and the most common injury for hikers? Within hours, a small rub in your boots can turn into a painful blister. However, wi...
5 Tips to Prevent Dehydration While Hiking

5 Tips to Prevent Dehydration While Hiking

Hiking is a pleasurable pastime and a good way to stay healthy and happy, as it presents ample opportunity to get sunshine, fresh air, and exercise. However, the exertion makes you susceptible to d...
Rattlesnake in grass

Ask the Doc — What’s the Best Way to Treat a Rattle Snake Bite?

Question What’s the best way to treat rattle snake bites in the wild? Thanks –Lorenzo. Answer Lorenzo, please check out the “Venomous Snake Bites” chapter (excerpted below) from Dr. Weiss’ A Compr...
50 Ways to Use Your Emergency Blanket from Survive Outdoors Longer

50 Ways to Use Your Emergency Blanket from Survive Outdoors Longer

There’s a lot of great things about Emergency Blankets. They’re 90% heat reflective, so they can help you stay cozy warm at sporting events, keep you from becoming an icicle if your vehicle breaks ...