Adventure Readiness Blog – Skills for Trails, Water & Backcountry
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Summer Tactical Readiness: Protocols for Extreme Heat, Dehydration, and Field Trauma
In extremely hot or cold weather conditions, your body behaves differently and requires different approaches to first aid. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you must...
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Backpacking & Hiking First Aid: Lightweight vs. Compact
The lightest kit isn't always the right kit for backcountry. Learn the real tradeoffs between lightweight and compact hiking first aid kits.
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Blister Treatment on the Trail: Prevention and Care Guide for Hikers
Master blister treatment and prevention with this hiking guide. Learn proper foot care techniques, emergency treatment protocols, and the supplies that keep you moving.
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Trailside Heroes: Mastering First Aid for Cuts, Scrapes, and Wounds
Cuts, scrapes, and open wounds are the most common trail injuries. This guide covers field treatment, infection prevention, and the right supplies.
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A Winter Hiker's Guide to Recognizing and Addressing Frostbite
With snow-capped peaks and frozen landscapes, the outdoors takes on a whole new level of beauty. However, it can also be incredibly dangerous. Frostbite, a...
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Winter Survival 101: How to Prevent Hypothermia and Frostbite Outdoors
Hypothermia and frostbite are serious cold-weather threats. Learn to recognize symptoms early and apply proven field treatment techniques.
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Altitude Sickness: Prevention and Treatment for Hikers
Altitude sickness affects hikers above 8,000 feet. Learn the warning signs of AMS, HACE, and HAPE — and the proven acclimatization steps that keep you...
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Transitioning Hikes: Prepping Your First Aid Kit from Fall to Spring
Outdoor enthusiasts and military veterans know how critical it is to pack a well-stocked first aid kit on any hike. From minor blisters to more...
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First Aid Essentials for Snow Trekking and Winter Hiking
As winter rolls around and the snow begins to fall, some are itching to get out onto the slopes or hike through the winter wonderland....
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Surviving the Chill of Fall Hiking & How to Recognize and Treat Hypothermia
As the leaves change and cooler weather sets in, hiking trails across the country are seeing an influx of outdoor enthusiasts and eager adventurers setting...
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Innovations in Wound Care: An Overview of QuikClot Products
QuikClot Combat Gauze uses kaolin-impregnated gauze to accelerate clotting for severe bleeding. Learn what's in it, how it works, and why it's CoTCCC-recommended for field...
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Essential Tips for Snow-Blindness Prevention and Treatment
Winter sports and outdoor activities can be exhilarating, especially with the pristine snow all around. Snow blindness is a painful eye condition caused by overexposure...
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Preventing and Treating Fall Injuries in Slippery Terrain
If you’re an avid outdoor adventurer, you most likely find yourself in situations where you must frequently navigate slippery terrains. Whether hiking up steep hills.
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When NOT to Use First Aid: Knowing Your Limits in an Emergency
Knowing when NOT to apply first aid can be as important as knowing how. This guide identifies the emergencies where acting means stepping back and...
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Field First Aid for Broken Bones and Fractures
Whether on patrol, at work, or at home, knowing how to manage a broken bone or fracture can make all the difference. Learn field-proven steps...
