A full first-aid education is outside the scope of this course, but I do want to cover the very basics of the most common, simple issues you’re likely to encounter during your hike, and the problems that are most specific to thru-hikers.

I highly recommend you consider taking a Wilderness First Aid class of some kind if you’re planning to do lots of adventuring in your life. Make sure you check your local gear stores, as many offer classes.

Dealing With Blisters

Ah, the dreaded blister. How can such a small thing cause such big problems? If you’re hiking for months, odds are you’ll...