Dave_Thomas
Amateur
I've seen a few topics regarding what kind of kit, what should be in it, where should I buy it, etc.
So, as this is an area I have some limited experience in, I put together a basic list of what I would start with for an "Immediate Need" IFAK. One of the biggest drawback I have identified with regards to a pre-fabbed kit is that you'll buy an "80 piece" kit, and get 35 band-aids, 10 packets of aspirin, and 5 blister relief packets.
I've built an extended version of this kit to have near my shooting bag, in addition to the Dark Angle Medical DARK I have on my kit. (I call it my OFUK).
Primary Items
(2) CAT Tourniquets
(2) Israeli Battle Dressings/ABDs
(2) QuikClot Combat gauze
(1) Elastic Bandage (Ace Wrap or similar)
(1) pair of Trauma/Utility Shears
(2) Triangular bandages/Cravats
Suggested Items
Medical Tape
Additional Israeli Battle Dressings/ABDs (My OFUK has 4 total)
Bandaids (never hurts to have some knuckle/1" finger bandaids of the fabric variety)
Burn ointment
Permanent Marker
For a basic "Oh Shit" kit, this is what I would consider a damn good start. "Heavier" (read: higher level of training) kits can have additional items: NPA, IV fluids, NCD, etc.
I like to snag whatever pouch/bag works best. I know I'll get a little ribbing for it, but the OFUK I have is in a Condor tear-Away EMT pouch. The advice I give everyone who asks me is to settle on what they will want to carry, and get an idea then of what size pouch/pack they will need.
Please add any suggestions as you see fit.
-Dave
So, as this is an area I have some limited experience in, I put together a basic list of what I would start with for an "Immediate Need" IFAK. One of the biggest drawback I have identified with regards to a pre-fabbed kit is that you'll buy an "80 piece" kit, and get 35 band-aids, 10 packets of aspirin, and 5 blister relief packets.
I've built an extended version of this kit to have near my shooting bag, in addition to the Dark Angle Medical DARK I have on my kit. (I call it my OFUK).
Primary Items
(2) CAT Tourniquets
(2) Israeli Battle Dressings/ABDs
(2) QuikClot Combat gauze
(1) Elastic Bandage (Ace Wrap or similar)
(1) pair of Trauma/Utility Shears
(2) Triangular bandages/Cravats
Suggested Items
Medical Tape
Additional Israeli Battle Dressings/ABDs (My OFUK has 4 total)
Bandaids (never hurts to have some knuckle/1" finger bandaids of the fabric variety)
Burn ointment
Permanent Marker
For a basic "Oh Shit" kit, this is what I would consider a damn good start. "Heavier" (read: higher level of training) kits can have additional items: NPA, IV fluids, NCD, etc.
I like to snag whatever pouch/bag works best. I know I'll get a little ribbing for it, but the OFUK I have is in a Condor tear-Away EMT pouch. The advice I give everyone who asks me is to settle on what they will want to carry, and get an idea then of what size pouch/pack they will need.
Please add any suggestions as you see fit.
-Dave