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Kits designed for outdoor activities tend to include items related to nature such as weather, insects, animals, plants, water, heat and cold. Do you have
right kit? Be sure you do and be sure you review
condition and contents of your first aid kit every time you head out. Not having what you need when you need it is inexcusable.
Getting
right training and having
right gear only helps if you have
right attitude. The most important first aid skill you can have in
backcountry is
same first aid skill you need to have at home, at work or at school. You must have confidence in your abilities when an emergency arises. Confidence comes from knowledge. Knowledge you’ve acquired from training, knowledge you have about your equipment, knowledge about your surroundings and knowledge about
situation. The more you know,
more confident you will be. This confidence will allow you to remain calm and act appropriately during tough times and it will help you to enjoy
good times while in
backcountry.
Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time.
Get Outdoors!

Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free e-newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.