There are many situations in survival, or even life in general, in which you might have to carry an injured person. Ambulances are simply not always going to be able to arrive right when and where you need them to, and you might find yourself at some point faced with the task of having to … Read more
You may have heard that, in a pinch, you can use super glue to seal up cuts if you do not have access to a doctor or the means to perform stitches. Of course, if you’re like me, you might be pretty hesitant to try it out. I wanted to look into whether or not … Read more
In a post-disaster scenario, medical supplies will be limited to what you have on hand, or what you can make. The risk of infections will be much greater than normal circumstances, the disaster itself could cause injuries, debris will make necessary movement dangerous, and clean water will be hard to come by. For this reason, it … Read more
Any number or disasters could leave you without access to medical supplies, including the otherwise easy-to-obtain, over-the-counter medicines. The irony is, that the same circumstances that would cut off your access to these medicines, could also increase your need for them. This is why it’s always a good idea to keep some on hand in … Read more
Injuries in the wilderness can turn a hike or a camping trip into a fight for your life instantly. The pain alone can immobilize you, leaving you stranded. The risk for infection is high if the fracture has punctured the skin. A broken bone can even severe an artery and cause massive bleeding which could … Read more
In a normal situation, a wasp sting is painful but manageable. In a survival situation, it can be much more dangerous, especially if you’re allergic to bee and wasp stings. Fortunately, there are natural ways to keep wasps away without running to the store for bug spray. Try out one or more of these and … Read more