Hey all. Civilian here, and I have a couple different IFAK setup for various circumstances. Constructive criticism 100% welcome.
ETA: Sorry for the necropost, but figured this is better than a new thread.
Dark Angel Medical - Ankle Kit
x1 CAT TQ
x1 HyFin Vent Slim (dual pack)
x1 H&H Small 4" ETD
x1 Combat Gauze
x1 Nitrile Gloves
I've been wearing this one just recently as my EDC. The pouches are elastic and confirm well to the contents, but the retainers are a little wonky. You can see the retainer on the TQ is pulling down on the right windlass clip. Not a huge deal, unless that constant stress over time causes weakening and thus failure. Plus the retainers sit strange to me. You can see the middle retainer printing in the pouch. That's how they are stitched in, parallel to the width of the pouch (if that makes sense?). Situated that way, means you have to twist them to get them over the side of the contents. Plus the bungies are somewhat short, so if you're retaining anything that sticks out of the pouch, the tension will cause it to bend. The chest seals being bent are the only thing I worry about. Should that be a concern?
Speaking of printing, the CAT TQ prints like a mother. Might switch to a SOFT-T for ankle EDC, just because of the lower profile. All in all, I may be looking into the Ryker or the SFD Responder in lieu of this after reading some of the posts here. This kit feels great, but I think the velcro strap-over style retention might be better and allow for better customization on items of differing heights.
Note to self: Add shears.
5.11 Rush MOAB-6 Sling Pack
x1 CAT TQ (Bright Orange)
x1 HyFin Vent Slim (dual pack)
x1 NAR 6" Rolled ETD
x1 Izzy
x1 Combat Gauze
x1 NAR Compressed Gauze
x1 Nitrile Gloves
x1 NAR Shears
x1 Med Tape 1"
x1 Emergency Mylar Blanket
x1 Ouch-Pouch (painkillers, alcohol wipes, sting & burn pads, band-aids, etc.)
x1 Chem Light
x1 Tac Pen
This is my "Boat Bag". We go to Lake Mohave multiple times a year, and this bag goes along (in addition to the standard "First-Aid" kids that are on the boat), since we're always in shorts/swimsuits, the ankle kit is obviously a no-go . Outer pocket is the IFAK contents, and the others on the bag are for general admin items. Keys, glasses, etc.
I went with the Orange TQ on this one in case anyone other than me needs to get in the kit. Bright and visible.
I call it a Boat Bag, but it also goes with me on camping trips, hikes, etc.
Speaking of camping trips.....
Condor Deployment Bag
This is a new purchase, and a work in progress. We recently bought a trailer so this is going to be stored in that.
TQ holder is just something cheap off Amazon.
The eventual plan is to put together 2-3 sets of IFAK components in here eventually.
NAR M-FAK
Just a small pouch from NAR that contains the essentials. Store this one in the car's glovebox easily. Another instance where the SOF-T TQ is going to be the way to go due to lower profile.
That's it for now I think. 4 different kits, for 4 different situations and use/storage locations. I originally considered just getting two sets of supplies and moving one from kit to kit
(except the ankle EDC which would remain on me, for me), but decided just going with separate kits was the best way to go.