- Easily fit in a first aid kit, backpack, or glove compartment — Handy, concise information that could save a life When things go wrong in the backcountry or elsewhere, these compact guides are indispensable. Written by a medical doctor, they provide the step-by-step response required to face a medical crisis or survival situation. A Pocket Guide offers the necessary steps to surviving a broad scope of emergency situations — from broken bones, bleeding, and snakebites to shelter from the cold and being stranded in a car or boat. All are presented in a concise, accessible manner.