Moisture Wicking Health and Safety

When a planned hike becomes unmanageable or potentially dangerous, it's important to know when to call it quits. This guide explains how to bail on a hike.

Learn what to do when you encounter wildlife on an outdoor adventure. This guide provides essential wildlife safety tips for run-ins with bears, goats, snakes and other wildlife.

Wildfires are becoming more common; learn how to plan for and avoid them, and get tips on reading and reacting to wildfires when you’re outdoors.

Before you gotta go, make sure you know where to go and how to Leave No Trace when you do.

Learn how to choose and resupply a first-aid kit for the outdoors or make your own from scratch.

Learn how to combat mosquitoes, ticks and flies with DEET, picaridin and natural lotions, air-emitted repellents and permethrin-treated clothing.