A first aid kit isn’t a fun piece of gear to buy, like a new backpack or jacket. It’s a necessity, like toilet paper or stove fuel, and yet, many adventurers head off into the wilderness without them.

As we approach the summer, many people are planning for or preparing to take vacations. Whether traveling by car, train, plane or boat, unexpected accidents can happen, especially if you have children ...

The NHS recommends you have “a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries”.

Cuts, twisted ankles, and … much worse happens. Part of being an outdoors person is being prepared for the worst, and being able to tackle minor problems before they turn into big ones. On top of ...

If you become injured or sick while hiking, your first aid kit’s only job is to get you out of the backcountry safely. You need to be comfortable enough to finish your trip, or capable of getting to a ...

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...