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  How to build your own First-Aid Kit  A first-aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment that can be used to treat minor injuries and illnesses, or to respond to an emergency situation while First Responders are en route. Having a first-aid kit at home, in your car, or in your backpack can help you respond to acute emergency situations quickly and effectively. You can research premade kits online and get an idea of what is available for different situations and budgets. How do you build a first-aid kit that suits your specific needs and preferences? Here are some tips and steps to follow: 1. Stock up Many people give the advice or choosing a container or receptacle for your kit first. I've found that a backwards planning approach is best when putting this together to avoid excess space, or limiting items because of container size. Depending on your personal needs and preferences, you may want to include more or less items, but here are some common ones that you should ...

 Bikepacking 101 The permutations available in bikepacking setups are endless. Essentials + comforts + style points  = what will be best for you.  The obvious foundation for a bikepacking setup is the bike itself comprised of the wheels, the components or groupset, and the frame. Within these three are even more options that should work synergistically, and chosen to make your journey as successful as possible. Some ask what the perfect bike for bikepacking would be. In my opinion, the bike that you have is the best option because "it's much easier to ride what you have than to ride what you want."  The gear. From an S24O (sub-24hour-overnighter) to multi-day excursions, you should know what you have, how to use it, and how to live without it if something were to go wrong. Equipment mishaps are rare but can happen, and cooking over a fire might be the only option you have, instead of using your jetboil stove. How to Plan Your First Bikepacking Trip Bikepacking is a...