Tag: blisters

Tips and techniques for first aid in the wilderness

Doug Williams

When you are in the wilderness, injuries that are often just bothersome at home could make life extremely difficult and could even turn out to…

Tips on hiking through extended wet weather

You finally have a weekend off, and you can’t wait to pack your things and head off for an exciting trip out of the city.…

From mountains to the moon, the versatility of duct tape

There must be a thousand uses for duct tape, many of them in situations you find yourself in the wild. It’s waterproof as well as…

Avoiding injuries out on the hiking trails

Even though hiking is essentially just walking, there is a surplus of injuries that can result from the activity. It is important to ease your…

How to treat the three most common hiking injuries

Peter Brandon

If you’re an avid hiker, you need to know how to treat these 3 common hiking injuries on your own with minimal supplies. Why? Because…

Preventing issues with your feet while hiking

Doug Williams

Your feet can truly take a whipping out there on a trail. From sprained ankles to blisters, hiking can present a whole horde of foot…