Posted: 2/17/2007 10:11:48 PM EDT
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Looking at getting a decent first aid kit to expand on the basic Bandaid and Tylenol kit to have when on the road, camping, etc. Having carried and used the Army Combat Lifesaver Kit, I've always had a bug about getting something similar set up. Maybe it's just the old Boy Scout in me. I found this, which looks just like the CLS bag minus a few items: http://www.1sks.com/store/elite-force-military-m-3-medic-bag-first-aid-kit.html I'd add some Quickclot packs, Israeli bandages, the new tourniquet kit, and a saline IV kit. I like the looks of what's included with this kit, and it's pretty reasonably priced, it just needs some additional items. But it does have a number of of the smaller items in it, wipes, creams, ice pack, etc. I've also spotted this: http://www.narescue.com/Product1.aspx?SID=1&Product_ID=35 Again, I'd add a few Quickclots packs and IV kit. A lot of the cost of that kit seems to be the bag, which sells for $85 itself. There's also a fair number of duplicates, but as I've been taught, two is one and one is none. But, it doesn't seem like this kit adds a whole lot more than the first one has, and lacks the smaller items that the CLS kit has. Thoughts? |
I have some first aid training and from the other side have been seriously banged around before opening up some decent sized wound channels so I setup my own gear based on my experiences- Vehicle kit, Home kit and Gear kit. Perhaps Slmpickins could comment on the appropriate gear for a all around setup but having around the few V.O.K's I ordered and a bunch of other items from these guys all I can say is I love the quality and price. Check them out... Check out Tactical Response Gear |
Since we are on the subject, anyone know the diffrence between the old formula Quickclot and the new formula? Thanks |
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Check this thread out, Shawn knows his stuff. ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=13&t=258653 |
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Stay away from Quick-clot. The new best thing is celox. Quick clot actually burns the flesh so you'll lose some in debreadment of non-viable tissue during the definitive care stage of treatment. Celox, an Asherman seal, and plenty of gause. EVERY guy in the battalion of US Special Forces that we just trained has at least one torniquet on his rig where he can get it and operate it with one hand. Not a bad idea to have one or two in an aid bag. |
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i'e heard mixed reviews about QuickClot... including that serious bleeding will just wash it away before it can work... seems like you'd need to apply the tourniquet then the QC. FWIW, if you're in the Vegas area, Everything Medical on charleston across from UMC has a wide range of medical and first aid supplies and decent prices... so if you're lookiing to build, supliment or restock a kit, they might be worth checking out. |