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Spending time outdoors can be a great for getting away from everything. But if your idea of getting away is going deep into the wilderness, knowing how to survive if something goes wrong is essential.
Being lost in the wilderness can be frightening and fatal. This how-to will give you a basic knowledge of the steps you need to take to survive when you are lost. Read More
Disinfecting drinking water in the wilderness is an important step in preventing gastrointestinal illness. Read More
This easy-to-build shelter will help you stay warm and dry in the wilderness. Read More
Contaminated water is a major wilderness problem - but one that you can easily avoid. Here's how to wash your stuff while being environmentally friendly. Read More
You can make a frying pan out of a rock over your campfire. Read More
Taking a few minutes to assess the terrain can increase your potential for comfort while minimizing your impact on the environment. Read More
Nowhere in the American wilderness is it absolutely safe to drink unpurified lake or stream water. Your three options are boiling, chemical treatment or filtering. Read More
Lightning can strike at any time. This is especially true in the backcountry, where the weather can change in the blink of an eye. Be prepared to take these steps to Read More
Pile a bunch of rocks in your campfire in the right way and you've got yourself nature's answer to the Easy-bake Oven. Read More
Tracking an animal is the ultimate extension of wilderness awareness. It's an art form and a science that takes many years to learn well and a lifetime to master. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. Read More
Splinting a fractured rib not only reduces pain, but also helps minimize the risk of puncturing a lung. Read More
A fractured pelvis is extremely dangerous, since it almost always leads to serious bleeding. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. The technique for splinting a collarbone is to make a sling and swathe. Read More
Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. This technique uses socks and a shoe as splinting material. Read More
Diarrhea drains the body of precious water and nutrients. When you're in the wilderness, the danger is multiplied by remoteness from medical facilities. Read More
Diarrhea drains your body of precious water and nutrients. When you're in the wilderness, the danger is multiplied by remoteness from medical facilities. Read More
Headaches occur frequently in the wilderness due to dehydration and muscle tension. Some headaches may indicate serious illness or injury and will require evacuation. Read More
Dehydration is easily treated if caught early. Monitor frequently for the earliest signs and symptoms. Read More
Most people with asthma have had their first attack long before they enter the wilderness. Find out whether any of your wilderness buddies have asthma and how you can best Read More
A tooth infection can be quite painful. You can do a few basic things to control a tooth infection in the backcounty before it becomes serious. Read More
Ear infections are unusual in adults, and usually occur only after the onset of colds or allergies. These can be painful and require immediate treatment, especially if Read More
Anaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction usually triggered by bee stings, insect bites, certain drugs and foods. The reaction may be fatal within minutes, so Read More
Everyone involved in a backcountry emergency should expect to experience some kind of stress reaction to the event. Handling these reactions properly in the field will go a Read More
Anyone who has ever spent a night in the woods knows how cold it can be, even during the hot summer months. Whether you are camping or find yourself in a survival Read More
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