One of the first things people think of when they imagine themselves trapped in the wilderness is what they would do were they to become injured. Fortunately, with a quality first aid kit, you can work wonders for keeping yourself or someone else stabilized and comfortable until help arrives. Basic first aid kits often consist of bandages, disinfectant, antibiotics, and other essentials, while more complex first aid kids contain everything from syringes and tourniquets to wound irrigation systems. It’s also a good idea to equip [...]

A wilderness survival knife is a great tool for many reasons. Along with clearing paths, cutting cloth, and making kindling, it’s also great for opening cans, preparing food, and more. Contrary to popular belief, however, bigger is not always better. Ideally, your wilderness survival knife should be just as easy to pack as the rest of your survival gear. This means that it should be small, lightweight, easily accessible, and, most importantly, easy to use. Larger knives may look impressive, but you run a larger [...]