Medicine
Wilderness medicine and first aid resources to help you take care of yourself or others when you're miles from the nearest hospital and you have no cell phone reception.
Do Snakebite Kits Work? The Evidence Says No
Commercial snakebite kits are widely sold — but research shows they are ineffective. Modern snakebite first aid relies on evidence, not suction devices or tourniquets.
Oct 7, 2025
Wilderness First Aid: How to Preserve a Knocked-Out Tooth
First aid for teeth may not seem as dramatic as applying a tourniquet or performing CPR, but if you find your tooth suddenly lying in the dirt, root and all, it will feel just as urgent.
Feb 2, 2025
Snakebite First Aid: How to Treat a Pit Viper Bite
Most venomous snakebites in the U.S. come from pit vipers — and the real danger isn’t what most people think. Learn the evidence-based steps that protect life and limb.
Jan 6, 2025