Most major injuries can be avoided, but sometimes no matter how careful you are an injury will occur. Even if it’s a minor one it still needs attention. Every backpacker should have an understanding of basic first aid. If there is a major accident then help could be a long way away, so having basic first aid knowledge can be vital. Even if you do not suffer a major accident, there are still some simple things you can do to prevent problems while backpacking.

The first thing you need is a go…