There is a first aid kit in a lot of vehicles that has not been opened since the day it was bought. Stuffed under a seat, buried in a storage box, or sitting in a bag in the back, that kit feels like preparedness. The problem is that feeling and reality are two very different things.
A first aid kit you have never checked is not a safety net. What you actually have is a false sense of security, and in the backcountry that distinction matters.
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We all have fears and concerns about getting outdoors. Some of these I struggle from and others are from talking with you all our…
Sun exposure is one of the most overlooked risks on the trail. You plan your water, your gear, your route, but the sun is…
Ah, the great outdoors! Whether you’re pitching a tent under the stars, conquering the next ridge, or cruising down the highway with your favorite…
Your bags are packed and your route all mapped. Do you ever feel like you are forgetting something as you close and lock your…