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It is Springtime - and Summer is right around the Corner. Get out - see the world. Explore Nature. Some tips while you're at it: Play it Safe Outdoors Wilderness and Outdoor First Aid Awesome Camping and Outdoor First Aid Gear – The Adventure Medical Kits "Grizzly" Ten important items for outdoor first-aid kit SOL (Survive Outdoors Longer) Origin –...

What is Ultralight Hiking/Backpacking/Tramping? By carrying lighter and more multi-purpose equipment, ultralight backpackers aim to cover longer distances per day with less wear and tear on the body. For this reason, Ultralight hiking is also often referred  to as fastpacking. Adventure racers participate in events such as the Eco Challenge, Primal Quest, and Raid Gauloises. Ultralight hiking gear is particularly useful when...

Spring is only a few weeks away - are you headed into the great outdoors? Plan ahead, be ready and well equipped, and this Camping and Hiking season promises a lot of fun and adventure! Take a list of things you will need to just take with you prior to going camping. You may think you're great at packing, but...

You know we're cool. We know we're cool. But when its colder than cool outside, Outside Magazine is sending others to us to see how warm we can make them feel. Our Escape Bivvy is featured in the October Edition of Outside Magazine (page 30, "Dead of Winter" article) Outside SOL <<< SEE THE FEATURE HERE SEE THE PRODUCT HERE>>> SOL...

Outdoors Ten important items for outdoor first aid kit When you’re outdoors and away from civilization, a minor injury could become a problem. Small cuts, abrasions or blisters can be an inconvenience. However, there could be an instance requiring immediate attention. Carrying along some essential items in an equipped first aid kit can save the day or possibly someone’s life...

When you’re outdoors and away from civilization, a minor injury could become a problem. Small cuts, abrasions or blisters can be an inconvenience. However, there could be an instance requiring immediate attention. Carrying along some essential items in an equipped first aid kit can save the day or possibly someone’s life. The Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared,” relates to outdoors...

Ultralight backpacking is a style of backpacking that emphasizes carrying the lightest and simplest kit safely possible for a given trip. This style has now spread to kayaking enthusiasts, and other rugged outdoor adventurers that rely on their own skills for survival.. bringing on the essentials along, an ultralight hiker or climber can be prepared, but no be bogged down...

According to NBC, First aid for snakebite could come in a nasal spray, researcher says CHAIWAT SUBPRASOM / Reuters The bite of a cobra contains deadly neurotoxins that can cause paralysis and death. Now, new research suggests that a nasal spray may provide a new way to reverse the symptoms. Treating a paralyzing snakebite could one day be as easy...