Hiking in Maine: A wilderness first-aid course is a wise investment
Not only is it a benefit to your health and safety – as well as others around you on the trail – it s a real confidence booster before heading out on a backcountry excursion.
By CAREY KISH
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Wilderness Medical Associates instructor Jon Tierney, left, observes as students work through a medical scenario in a wilderness first-aid course.
Carey Kish photo
You’re on a four-day backpacking trip in Maine’s Debsconeag Backcountry and settled into a nice campsite next to a pretty pond. It’s evening and you’re relaxing around the picnic table with your companions, chatting about the day, and cooking supper.
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Home » Outdoor » The Best First-Aid Kits of 2021
All forms of outdoor recreation involve some unknowns and the potential for injury. Check out our review of the best first-aid kits of 2021.
If all goes well, you’ll never need to pull the first-aid kit out of your pack. But it’s important to practice careful risk management and injury prevention. As the first line of defense, be prepared for anything with a well-stocked first-aid kit.
For decades, the average outdoor first-aid kit consisted of a personally assembled plastic bag filled with odds and ends from the supermarket’s pharmacy aisle. Now, however, there are lots of great purpose-built first-aid kits on the market that are pre-stocked with essentials. From days out at the crag to overnight river trips, there are portable medical kits available for all kinds of outdoor pursuits.