I learned the value of a vehicle first aid kit the hard way. A few summers back, I was 60 miles from the nearest hospital when a friend cut his arm badly on a broken tailgate. The bandage I pulled from my glovebox was paper-thin, the adhesive had gone gummy in the heat, and the […]

Choosing the best first aid kits for backpacking changed how I prepare for the trail. After two thru-hikes, dozens of weekend trips, and one gnarly blister situation on the PCT, I learned that a heavy, disorganized kit is worse than a slim, well-curated one. Our team spent 90 days testing 8 of the most popular […]

Spending time in snake country means you need a plan before something goes wrong. Whether you are hiking desert trails, paddling through swampy waterways, or setting up camp in rattlesnake territory, having the right snake bite kit in your pack can make a critical difference in those terrifying minutes after a bite. Our team has […]