Adrienne Donica tested hiking, camping, and other adventure gear asPopular Mechanics' outdoors editor, before going on to edit gear reviews forPopular Mechanics,Runner's World, andBicyclingas Expert Reviews editor. Find her on the trail, working on her latest cocktail project, or eating mint choc...
Some of the more outdoor-oriented kits have trail-specific supplies as well, like burn gel or blister care. We appreciate first aid kits that also come with a few different over-the-counter medications as well, like ibuprofen and antihistamines....
• A burn patient was treated with asilver-coated dressing,but this caused raised liver enzymes and anargyria-like syndrome. Another common treatment ispovidone iodine, which has the advantage of antiseptic properties and is well suited for skin disinfection prior to invasive procedures. However, ...
TheGerber 06is another heavy duty automatic that’s favored by the military for its durability and ease of use. If you’re used toGerber'sthat are cheap Chinese blister-pack knives sold in Wal-Mart you throw away when they get dull, the 06 is probably about as different from that as p...
black color scheme, and 4 finger grooves. The Autonomy 2 streamlines things with a plain edge blade and a more traditional handle shape. There are some other notable differences, such as steel type and the grind of the blade, but we’ll focus in on the Autonomy 2 for this automatic ...
In colder weather, you can spend far too much time stopping to adjust layers. This is especially true on hilly trails where you are consistently getting sweaty and hot going uphill, and freezing while on ridges and going downhill. Moderate but consistent movement, not stopping for layer changes...
Baselayers, jackets, and pants need to wick sweat away, be warm enough for the coldest winter, and allow enough range of motion to effortlessly kick, glide, and plant poles. Layering is essential: a next-to-skin baselayer, a warmer piece of insulation on the coldest days, plus a thin ...
Most HPV infections in young women are self-limited (i.e. they resolve on their own and without treatment) and have no long-term health consequences. Up to seventy percent of HPV infections resolve in 1 year and ninety percent may resolve in 2 years. However, when the infection persists ...
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