Posted: 2/5/2011 6:21:36 PM EDT
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Hey guys and gals. Please take a look at this group buy going on over at sniper's hide and let me know if you think it's a deal or not. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2340177 Thanks, -Slice |
| IMO, I think both are a good deal. The field trauma kit is an especially good deal. Why? They include that excellent little book, "The complete Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine". It's a tiny little book, about the size of two decks of cards, but packed with useful information. I'm a a retired paramedic and this book finds a place in my first aid kit. I think the book by itself is normally about 12.00 or so. These kits will be a good foundation. I worked in the ghetto and have treated hundreds of GSWs in my career, Amazingly, I can sleep at night without the latest clotting agent or tactical field dressing in my kit, but this would be easy enough to add...... |
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Adventure Medical Kits is a good company and have been around for quite a while. They have several well thought out kits. For the beginner this is a great solution. For the intermediate person I find these can be great core pieces to a FAK. If you already have bags/pouches and plenty of supplies I don't consider this a good "refill" solution.
The group buy prices are OK. If you are LEO, EMT, DOD contractors, or mil I can show you a way to get their stuff at significantly better pricing. Email me and I will send a link to a place the services professions. |
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one of the most important things to have in a basic kit is at least 1 good tourniquet like the CAT (I recommend 2-4) +1 seems the kits are missing the vital stuff for GSW management - tourniquet and compression bandage - but dedicate a lot of space to feel-good items that are not necessary. Disclaimer: I'm an idiot when it comes to this stuff and I am still trying to figure out what/where I am going in my kit. However, my first thought was "aspirin? really, this kit comes with an aspirin?" Given the size, the bulk of the little things you can get at walmart, and the packaging... Not worth the trouble IMHO unless it's going to be stored in the minivan. ETA: I am geared towards a minimalist, pragmatic approach to medical kits - what do I *need* on me at all times, while remaining light enough to keep me from leaving it in the car? If you're looking for something to keep in the car, and aren't going to repackage it into some uber-pouch, then it seems reasonable. |
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one of the most important things to have in a basic kit is at least 1 good tourniquet like the CAT (I recommend 2-4) +1 seems the kits are missing the vital stuff for GSW management - tourniquet and compression bandage - but dedicate a lot of space to feel-good items that are not necessary. Disclaimer: I'm an idiot when it comes to this stuff and I am still trying to figure out what/where I am going in my kit. However, my first thought was "aspirin? really, this kit comes with an aspirin?" Given the size, the bulk of the little things you can get at walmart, and the packaging... Also aspirin is the worst pain med to give to a trauma patient due to the fact that its a blood thiner and prevents clotting and that is why the Mil has banned its use in theater . about the only thing it would be good for is if someone is having a heart attack |