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Type A and type B first aid kits: what's the difference?

By Fiona Russell Published

There are different types of first aid kit, suited to different situations. Make sure you've packed the right one

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What do you need in a first aid kit for your outdoor adventures?

By Fiona Russell Published

Essential items for your first aid safety when hiking and camping

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Bedbug: cimex lectularius taking blood
Bed bugs on a backpacking trip? Here’s what you can do

By Julia Clarke Published

Bed bugs love mountain huts, but getting bitten doesn’t have to spell disaster for your backpacking trip

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Lifesystems first aid kit
Is it time to give your hiking first aid kit a safety check?

By Julia Clarke Published

Legendary outdoor survival expert Lifesystems shares its top tips for giving your first aid equipment a little TLC

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Young woman hiking in the forest, playing with her pet dog
What to pack in your doggy first aid kit for hiking

By Julia Clarke Published

Hiking can pose some unique hazards for your canine companion, so we speak to an expert to find out what items to take in your doggy first aid kit

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Man Lighting A Campfire On The Beach
Matches, lighter, flint and steel – what’s the best firestarter for camping?

By Julia Clarke Published

We shed some light on the three best firestarters for camping to help you choose the best one for the campfire or to light your camping stove

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One male portrait with fly net over head looking up at numerous flies circling his head in an arid area at dusk
Mosquito head net vs insect repellent for hiking

By Julia Clarke Published

Should you ditch the DEET for a crime of fashion? We compare mosquito head nets vs insect repellents to help you make up your mind

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Person holding a blade of grass with a tick on it
UK hikers warned to check for ticks after man contracts potentially deadly virus

By Cat Ellis Published

The disease was detected in a man who had been bitten while mountain biking in Yorkshire

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Person spraying mosquito insect repellent in the forest
7 natural insect repellents for hiking and camping

By Julia Clarke Published

Looking to avoid DEET? These 7 natural insect repellents have been shown to keep some bugs at bay

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Close up of an ice climber putting on an avalanche beacon while at the base of a frozen waterfall
How to use an avalanche beacon

By Berne Broudy Published

If disaster strikes, your avalanche beacon might save your life, or the life of a friend. But you can help your transceiver do its job better with these tips

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