Wilderness first aid

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Learn the differences between wilderness and urban first aid. Also get care tips and find out how to assess a patient in the backcountry.

One of the scariest things that can happen when you’re in the backcountry is an injury. Even a small blister can upend a backpacking trip, but imagine facing something more serious, like a broken leg, an allergic reaction, or a burn from the campfire, and not knowing where to start.

The wilderness is an unforgiving place when injured. Learn these wilderness first aid basics to stay prepared while outdoors.

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Here are 6 ways that you can improve your first aid skills and many recommendations for first aid courses, wilderness first aid, EMT training, and more.

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The key to survival is planning. Plan for an emergency before it becomes necessary. It's impossible to anticipate every contingency, but you can take steps to prepare for what you may encounter as you explore nature and hopefully avoid a survival situation that didn't need to be one.