First Aid Kits Articles & Videos

• How to Treat Broken Parts of Your Body While Camping

  Minor scrapes, bruises and blisters are a normal part of camping, but outdoor activity can lead to more serious injuries. A bit of bad luck or a moment's lapse of attention can lead to sprains, simple breaks or even compound fractures. If y… read more

• Contents of a Good First Aid Kit When Camping

  If anything inevitably attends a camping trip, it's minor medical problems such as blisters, sour stomachs and twisted ankles. Sometimes an accident might raise the specter of a more severe injury. Any well-prepared camper will have a first… read more

• How to Pack a Kayak

  While some boaters prefer to surf in whitewater parks and practice rodeo tricks, taking long river trips, such as boating the Colorado River for three days, is more of what kayaking originally was about. It can be a very relaxing and enjoya… read more

• A List of Basic Guestroom Supplies in a Hotel Guestroom

  When preparing to take a trip in which you will be staying in a hotel, keep in mind the basic supplies hotels provide in a guestroom. You may find your trip more enjoyable when you arrive with everything you need but have not packed unneces… read more

• Day Hike Survival List

  Too often, hikers are ill-prepared for worst-case scenarios, because they believe they are taking a simple day hike. However, a sudden storm, an injury or stepping off the trail can change a day hike into a dangerous night on the mountain.… read more

• First Aid Kit Tools & Their Uses

  Whether you are going on a overnight backpacking trip or doing a day long road trip, it is a good idea to have a first aid kit for a minor emergency. The American Red Cross recommends that you keep a first aid kit in your home and also in… read more

• What to Pack for a Tropical Vacation

  When you are traveling, for cost and convenience, it is best to pack light. That said, there are a few essentials you should not forgo to save space. For a vacation in the tropics, it is important to consider ahead of time the activities yo… read more

• About the Importance of First Aid Kits

  Whether on the trail, the road or out at sea, a first aid kit is essential gear. Immediate treatment of cuts and injuries prevents long-term complications. Treating the symptoms of illnesses can sustain you until you reach professional trea… read more

• OSHA Requirements for First Aid Kits

  The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration strives to ensure safe and healthy work conditions for employees by conducting research, providing information, educating and training industries on safety and hea… read more

• Building Personal First Aid Kits

  Building your own first aid kit will ensure you have all the necessary tools to take care of yourself in case you sustain some sort of an injury or require medical attention during your hike, bike ride or kayaking trip. This will allow you… read more

• Health Advice for Travelers

  When preparing for your next trip, you should consider how you will remain healthy. Research where you are going and what risks exist. Plan and pack accordingly. read more

• What Should Be in a First Aid Kit for Backpackers?

  The spirit of backpacking is synonymous with venturing into the wilderness and getting far from civilization. Although no one wants to get hurt, it pays to be prepared for the worst. And backpackers typically have a strong do-it-yourself sp… read more

• Types of First Aid Kits

  Whether out for a quick day hike, an extended backpacking trip, a bike ride, an overnight camping trip or a week in the woods, an accessible first aid kit should be a part of your gear. Different types of kits are available for various acti… read more

• What to Pack to Go on Vacation

  What to pack for a vacation depends on several factors. You must pack specifically for your destination, but you must also take into consideration what you plan on doing when you get there. Then there are the idiosyncratic elements, like wh… read more

• How to Survive Camping

  Camping can be a fun way to spend time with family and friends, and an inexpensive way to vacation. Of course, not everyone loves camping, but with a little preparation, it is possible for camping to be a relaxing and enjoyable endeavor for… read more

• How to Sew a Sling for a First Aid Kit

  First aid kits are a necessary piece of gear when trekking into the outdoors and a sling should be a part of your kit. Slings are used when an arm or shoulder has suffered an injury such as a fracture or dislocation. They keep the injured b… read more

• Checklist for a First Aid Kit

  It is always a good idea to have a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency. Tailor the kit to fit your family's specific needs and store it in a place where it can be easily accessed during an emergency situation. You may find it helpful t… read more

• How to Buy First Aid Kits

  Being prepared is a key factor to a successful adventure in the great outdoors. Whether you are spending several weeks on the John Muir Trail or kayaking your local river, a well-supplied first aid kit is an essential part of your gear. Man… read more

• Equine First-Aid Kit Checklist

  No matter how careful you are when riding in the backcountry, the unexpected sometimes occurs. Keeping a well-stocked equine first-aid kit easily accessible on your trail rides will ensure that you're properly prepared for an accident. Prep… read more

• What Is in a First Aid Kit Box?

  A first aid kit box contains items to treat minor health problems. While kits vary depending on size and purpose, most kits provide materials to address health issues that are likely to arise when away from regular medical care. read more

• What Are the Different Types of Dressings Used in a First Aid Kit?

  All first aid kits used in the outdoors should have several different kinds of dressings for wounds such as abrasions, burns and cuts, and for wrapping sprains or creating slings. Each first aid kit for the outdoors enthusiast should contai… read more

• First Aid Kit Checklist

  People often find they use the items in a first aid kit more frequently than they would like to. Periodically inventorying the first aid kit ensures supplies are available when needed again. To aid in restocking the first aid kit, create a… read more

• What Needs to Be in a First Aid Kit?

  First aid kits are an essential part of wilderness survival kits. Those unfortunate enough to be unexpectedly thrust into a wilderness survival situation often incur injuries at the onset and over the course of their survival experience. He… read more

• What Should a First Aid Kit Contain?

  The trip of a lifetime can be forever remembered for the wrong reasons due to minor illnesses and injuries. The inclusion of a first aid kit on your packing list can provide a significant amount of physical and mental relief when needed. read more

• How to Build a First Aid Kit

  A first aid kit provides the tools and equipment needed to render medical care in an emergency, such as a life-threatening situation. It also addresses less critical problems such as a rash and minor injuries. First aid is not a substitute… read more

• What Is in a First Aid Kit Box for Kids?

  Children and first aid go hand in hand. Whether its colds, scrapes, bruises or something a lot more serious, caregivers frequently need to minister to the pains of growing up. While sometimes a kiss or pat on the head may suffice, children… read more

• How to Put Together a First Aid Kit

  Assembling a first aid kit requires knowledge of first aid treatments for anticipated health issues. The items in a first aid kit enable the application of these skills to render immediate care. Both knowledge and equipment are needed to e… read more

• First Aid Kit Supplies Checklist

  As an outdoor enthusiast there is nothing better then leaving your long week at work behind and escaping into the back country. Whether you are hiking up to the top of a new peak or bouldering at your local crag, one item of gear that shoul… read more

• What to Put in a First Aid Kit

  Items placed in a first aid kit should be appropriate for the first aid that will be rendered. Selection of items may vary according to your level of training and proficiency in first aid skills. It will also vary depending on medical needs… read more

• How to Explore the Outdoors With a First Aid Kit for Hiking

  Nobody plans to have an accident when out hiking, but in the great outdoors anything can happen. Having a wilderness first-aid kit with you is the first step toward keeping yourself safe. Don't forget to pack your common sense, too. Your br… read more

• What Is in a Standard First Aid Kit?

  No matter where you go in the backcountry and whether you are backpacking, hiking, skiing or kayaking, you must have a first aid kit and know how to use it. First aid kits should not have any missing or expired items. There are many special… read more

• What Are the Contents of a Tackle Box?

  The contents of an angler's tackle box is typically dependent on the species of fish he or she normally targets but nearly all tackle boxes will contain many similar items no matter what the fisherman's preference is. These items come in th… read more

• How to Treat Metatarsal Foot Pain in Professional Athletes

  Foot pain can afflict any athlete, from the professionals to the elite amateurs. Repetitive motion creates pressure on the metatarsal bones, and this leads to foot pain caused by an imbalance in pressure on one or more of the long, thin bon… read more

• Pack a First Aid Kit for a Hike

  When you take to the wilderness for an afternoon, day or month-long hike, it's important to be prepared. You may never use your first aid kit, but the first time someone requires medical care, you'll be more than happy you spent the time or… read more

• Basic First Aid Kit for Hiking

  A first aid kit is essential for hiking and camping. It provides basic tools and supplies that can help a hiker stay healthy and safe in the wilderness. You can find many quality first aid kits at drug stores, superstores and camping specia… read more

• Tips for Taking Kids into the Backcountry

  Whether it is hiking, camping or bike riding to remote areas of the backcountry, taking kids along can be challenging. While many kids are excited about the idea, they soon might change their tune when they realize how long and even uncomfo… read more

• Treating a Compound Fracture in the Wilderness

  A compound fracture is easily identifiable, because there is both a broken bone and an open wound. The wound is most often caused by the bone piercing through the skin. This type of break is particularly frightening, because there is often… read more

• How to Build a Hiker's First Aid Kit

  Hiking is a great recreational activity that people of all ages can partake in. It's not only great exercise; it's also a good stress reliever. Whenever you plan to go hiking in the wilderness, you should pack a hiker's first-aid kit with y… read more