If you're spending time overlanding and off the grid, a first aid kit can suddenly become much more important. Sure, the chances of an injury are low, but when one happens and you're hours or days ...

You never expect to be in a dire situation, but it's good to be prepared in case one occurs. Your phone is a great tool in case of an emergency, but don't rely on it -- after all, it can get wet, ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. Experts in fields of survival tend to assemble their own first aid kits to ensure a decent amount of ...

Emergency preparedness shouldn’t be an afterthought — it’s better to be ready and not need your kit than the other way around. This idea is well-known in the adventure community, but it’s especially ...

All manner of sexy gear gets bolted to overlanding rigs these days, but in an emergency, a good first aid kit can matter more than hi-lift jacks, recovery boards, and plastic jerry cans. After all, ...

Having a car unlocks the seemingly endless freedom of the open road — and the inevitability that something will eventually leave you stranded on the side of it, wishing you had an emergency car kit ...

The NHS recommends you have “a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries”.

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...