WHEN DISASTER STRIKES

The best multitool for ANY OUTDOOR OUTING is common sense. But sometimes what seems like the smartest move can be a painful or deadly mistake. Take the MH ULTIMATE SURVIVAL QUIZ to spot your fails and fix them before they happen, so you’ll ace any unexpected pressure test.

BY CHRIS DIXON

1 YOU’VE BEEN STOMPING AROUND POISON IVY, OAK, OR SUMAC. THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT A RASH IS TO: A Rinse your skin with rubbing alcohol. B Scrub the area with a mix of one part bleach, one part water. C Wash your skin with soap and water. ANSWER: A OR C All three of these plants contain a sticky, invisible oil called urushiol. Getting it off within 30 minutes of exposure will prevent the oil from chemically bonding with your skin, lessening the itchy, oozy misery. Don’t overthink cleanup and turn to bleach: That shouldn’t be used on skin. Soap and water do the trick, as long as the soap contains a degreasing agent, as in dishwashing liquid. Rubbing alcohol can also remove urushiol, so carry alcohol wipes when camping or hiking if you can’t…

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Men's Health (Digital) - 1 Issue, Jul/Aug 2020

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