From half-used gauze rolls to expired antibiotic ointments, most American first aid kits have one thing in common: They’re woefully out of date. These kits are meant to be our go-to solution for minor ...

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 ...

Camping, hiking, training and everyday living all come with a small amount of risk—unless you’re living in a bubble or under a rock. And if you’re not living in a protected sphere or under a large ...

Whether you’re sending a child off to college, heading on a family vacation or just thinking about safety, packing up a first aid kit is a good idea. You may not think about the need for a first aid ...

If you're spending time overlanding and off the grid, a first aid kit can suddenly become much more important. Sure, the chances of an injury are low, but when one happens and you're hours or days ...

When my child injured herself, she didn't want to wear a Band-Aid — but I convinced her. Soon, she was using them on stuffed animals or herself for fun, even when she wasn't hurt. I gave her her own ...

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7 Things Every Home First Aid Kit Should Have (But Often Doesn’t) A first aid kit is something we all hide in a cupboard or drawer, and we don’t think about until we need it. But when the emergency ...

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