Backpacking

Lesson 4: Hitting the Outdoors: On The Ground and Under the Stars

First Aid: Essential Online Resources

It doesn't hurt to know more than enough about what to do in an emergency. Here are very useful resources that should contribute to every adventure hobbyist's stock knowledge:

The Wilderness Survival First Aid Kit
Ron Blackwood of OutdoorClub.org gives us a comprehensive guide to medical equipment and medication for the basic first aid kit.

AdventureNetwork's First Aid and Safety
From first aid, to nutrition, to stings and bites -- this section of Michael Hodgson's AdventureNetwork.com contains tons of health-related information for the outdoor enthusiast.

Princeton University's Outdoor Action Program First Aid and Safety Homepage
The site's welcome message says it all: "Whenever you travel in the wilderness, make sure that you are prepared with the proper equipment and training to safeguard yourself and those in your group. This page is designed to help, but only through professional training in things like CPR and an approved wilderness first aid course can you really be ready to tackle a serious emergency in the backcountry."

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