How To… Avoid Getting Sick When You Travel
Being an adventurous traveler is a good thing, but having health issues during your journey is not the way anyone … Read more
How To… Identify and Treat Altitude Sickness
You don’t have to be climbing the south face of Annapurna to encounter altitude sickness. Anyone who is hiking, trekking … Read more
How To… Use Insect Repellents
Biting insects can mar an otherwise perfect day outdoors, and they have the potential to transmit serious diseases. A little … Read more
How To… Address Hydration Basics
The adult human body is about 60 percent water, and even light exercise can deplete that percentage, leaving you feeling … Read more
How To… Choose a Hydration Pack
Hydration packs are designed principally to transport water and make drinking convenient and efficient. In fact, with most hydration packs, … Read more
How To… Prevent and Care For Blisters
The first blister probably occurred shortly after the first humans strapped something on their feet to protect them from primeval … Read more
How To… Clean a Hydration Bladder
You might be thinking, “how does something we fill with clean water ever need cleaning?” But bacteria and mould are … Read more
How To… Care For Water Bottles and Reservoirs
Over time, reusable plastic water bottles occasionally develop unpleasant odours and/or tastes. This typically occurs when bottles are stored incorrectly … Read more
How To… Use Sunscreen
To get the most from your sunscreen, follow the label instructions. When to apply: 15 minutes before sun exposure begins. “That … Read more
How To… Deal with Bee and Wasp Stings
Bee and wasp stings: both have stings that can be seriously painful. Honey bees leave stingers in people, while other … Read more