A first aid kit ensures timely care for minor injuries, burns, insect bites, or sudden illnesses. Here are some essential items to include.

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Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly. Staying prepared with a fully-stocked first aid kit, supplemented with other potentially ...

First aid knowledge can save lives — especially in rural areas where it takes emergency crews extra time to reach the scene.

If you become injured or sick while hiking, your first aid kit’s only job is to get you out of the backcountry safely. You need to be comfortable enough to finish your trip, or capable of getting to a ...