Blister Prevention and Care
What Causes Blisters? Blisters can be caused by burns, allergies, skin conditions, or even insect bites, but the most common … Read more
Why Hydration Matters
How Much Water Should You Drink on a 5-Hour Walk in Warm Weather? Staying hydrated is crucial for a safe … Read more
Inflatable Folding Bike Helmet
The Ventete aH-1 helmet represents the first wholesale deviation from bicycle helmet construction – since expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) and … Read more
New Zealand… Health Considerations
Vaccinations No vaccinations are required to enter New Zealand. Safety Precautions There are absolutely no dangerous or poisonous animals … Read more
New Zealand… How to Stay Safe In The NZ Outdoors
New Zealand is an incredible place to explore, with untouched terrain that’s remote yet easily accessible. What to pack … Read more
How To… Maintain An Emergency Kit
Once you’ve put together your emergency kit, you can pat yourself on your back knowing that you’ll be prepared for … Read more
First-Aid Checklist
If you’re headed outdoors, you should always carry either a prepackaged first-aid kit or a DIY kit that you can … Read more
How To… Treat Sickness in the Backcountry
Getting sick at home is bad enough, but catching a bug in the backcountry, miles away from your cozy bed, … Read more
How To… Treat Burns
Time outdoors warms the soul, but it also presents the possibility, however slim, of an accident that burns the skin. … Read more
How To… Treat Cuts, Scrapes and Gouges in the Backcountry
A life lived outdoors will inevitably include a few wounds (hopefully only minor ones). Injuries such as little cuts or … Read more
