Andrew Skurka on Why Most Backpackers Carry the Wrong First Aid Kit

If you're interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to: https://bit.ly/49uZ4NB What first aid supplies should you carry into the backcountry? Great question. Backpacking first aid can seem daunting, because anything can happen in the backcountry! Bandages, gauze, burn gel, safety pins, antibacterial cream, itch relief cream, moleskin, leukotape, splits, needles, thread... the list goes on and on! So, how do you decide what to pack in your first aid kit when planning for a backpacking trip? Legendary wilderness backpacking guide Andrew Skurka is breaking down how to pack your backpacking first kit in today's video. Photo and field video credit to Andrew Skurka. Check out Andrew Skurka Adventures 👉 @skurkaadventures Check out Andrew's personal channel 👉 @skurkaandrew Follow Andrew on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/andrewskurka/ Read the article on The Trek 👉 https://thetrek.co/why-most-backpackers-carry-the-wrong-first-aid-kit-with-andrew-skurka/ If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theTrek.co/ Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/appalachian-trail-faq/ PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hike-gear-list/ ------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #hiking #camping #thruhike #hike #ultralightbackpacking #howto #campinglife #hikingadventures #campinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips #campingtips #backpackinggear #andrewskurka #mountains #appalachiantrail #pacificcresttrail