Todd Weimer, the founder of outdoor brand VSSL, grew up going on self-supported adventures in the woods of British Columbia. One day, when Weimer was holding a flashlight, he realized: the handle ...

Like other underrated outdoor essentials, the first aid kit hasn’t seen much innovation in the last couple decades. Sure, kits have gotten smaller, lighter and more efficient, but the customization ...

A first aid kit is on every outdoor packing list. But when space is at a premium, it’s tempting to leave it behind. And where is it, anyway? But when you need it, you really need it. So take your ...

Canadian gearmaker VSSL has caught our eye of late with its sleek, flashlight-inspired tubes that pack impressive arrays of essential items inside, and now it’s back with its most compact version yet.

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Before any of this *waves hands around* happened, my mom was preparing for something ...

Luck is where preparation meets opportunity. Want to be lucky in the outdoors? Bring a first aid kit. A first aid kit sits in a unique position in the world of outdoor gear: it’s incredibly useful and ...

Some people are more accident-prone than others, but none of us are immune to cuts, burns, and other injuries. Whether you’re at home in your workshop or hiking in the backcountry, a ready-made first ...

Almost everyone will need to use a first aid kit at some time. Make time to prepare home and travel kits for your family’s safety. First aid kits may be basic or comprehensive. What you need depends ...