Preparedness Guides
Remote trips change the first aid problem. Build your kit around the activity, group size, environment, communication plan, and how long it could take professional help to reach you.
A first aid kit is only useful if the supplies inside are present, intact, and ready to use. Use this practical checklist after a trip, after use, and during routine inspections.
There is no single perfect first aid kit. A better approach is to match what you carry to the people, environment, distance from help, and your level of training.
MARCH is a trauma-priority framework used in tactical medicine. Learn what each letter represents, why the order matters, and how the framework can inform medical-kit organization.
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What does IFAK mean, how is an individual first aid kit different from a general first aid kit, and how should training and intended use shape the way you organize one?
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