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Backpacking and Long-Distance Hiking in the Time of Covid-19

Mar 28, 2020 by Andrew Marshall

We need to take a hard look at what it means to be a long-distance backpacker in 2020 – what types of trips should be off the table, what types of trips are still okay, and how to keep yourself sane if you can’t make a backpacking trip work this year.

Backpacking, covid-19, first aid, long distance hiking, philosophy

Unlimited Podcast 001 | Stress Fractures

Jan 25, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Stress fractures in the lower leg and foot are common injuries among long-distance hikers, hikers who are training for big events, vacation hikers, runners, and older hikers. This video podcast episode discusses the definition, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of stress fractures.

first aid, podcast

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Podcast 022 | Hypothermia and Frostbite – Treatment and Prevention

Dec 14, 2019 by Backpacking Light

To help you stay safe this season, this Backpacking Light SKILLS SHORT centers on frostbite and hypothermia.

arc'teryx, feathered friends, first aid, forty below, frostbite, hypothermia, nols, phdesigns, podcast, RBH Designs, Western Mountaineering

Maceration, Immersion Foot and Backpacking

Sep 15, 2019 by Ryan Jordan

A short, detailed discussion on immersion foot and maceration, how to deal with it in the backcountry and when not to.

first aid, foot care, footwear, inclement weather, maceration, shoes

Lightweight First Aid and Trauma Kits: Perspectives from a Mountain Rescue Medic

Aug 6, 2019 by Emylene VanderVelden

This article features an interview with a Canadian Mountain Rescue Medic, focusing on how to assemble lightweight first aid and trauma kits for backcountry travel.

adventure medical kits, first aid

Backpacking Scissors (Reviews and Test Results)

Feb 25, 2018 by Rex Sanders

All scissors tested on white background

The most comprehensive review of backpacking scissors for ultralight hiking and camping: 11 models compared in 13 tests! You just may leave your knife at home.

backcountry fly fishing, Coghlans, cuda, first aid, fishing, fiskars, gear repair, knife, kotobuki, rescue essentials, sago brothers, scissors, sewing, singer, victorinox, Westcott

A Micro-Utility Knife: The Backnife Review

Nov 22, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

In this Backnife Review, we focus on the comprehensive (sic) blade technology in this detailed analysis of a cutting tool ;)

backnife, firebuilding, first aid, food packaging, knife

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