Posted: 4/14/2012 9:48:10 AM EDT
| Where is the best place to purchase a IFAK ? |
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Where is the best place to purchase a IFAK ? Just put one together from scratch, it'll be cheaper and probably better. Make sure to get an extra tourniquet. I'm not sure what's in them or even how to use them, I wanted to buy one, check it out, then try to take a class or something for "first responder" or something. |
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Where is the best place to purchase a IFAK ? Just put one together from scratch, it'll be cheaper and probably better. Make sure to get an extra tourniquet. This is exactly what I did, there's some out there for sale, but you're better off $ wise to just make your own. |
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Where is the best place to purchase a IFAK ? Just put one together from scratch, it'll be cheaper and probably better. Make sure to get an extra tourniquet. I'm not sure what's in them or even how to use them, I wanted to buy one, check it out, then try to take a class or something for "first responder" or something. Get a class and some training. Your training will dictate what you put in an IFAK. Simply having one does nothing for you. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Where is the best place to purchase a IFAK ? Just put one together from scratch, it'll be cheaper and probably better. Make sure to get an extra tourniquet. I'm not sure what's in them or even how to use them, I wanted to buy one, check it out, then try to take a class or something for "first responder" or something. Get a class and some training. Your training will dictate what you put in an IFAK. Simply having one does nothing for you. This is exactly the advice I would give anyone, as a medical professional.  |
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Where is the best place to purchase a IFAK ? Just put one together from scratch, it'll be cheaper and probably better. Make sure to get an extra tourniquet. I'm not sure what's in them or even how to use them, I wanted to buy one, check it out, then try to take a class or something for "first responder" or something. Get a class and some training. Your training will dictate what you put in an IFAK. Simply having one does nothing for you. This, if you don't know how to use the things in an IFAK, you'll do more harm than good. |
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The basics of every IFAK/trauma kit: CPR shield Asherman Chest Seal Izzy bandage (two at least or one 4" one 6") Kerlix (2 rolls at least) 3M tape and several feet of duct tape. 4x4 gauze Quik Clot or similar product ACE bandage or two. CAT Tourniquet. Gloves A good small light. I like my E2D as it's powerful and I can clip it onto my baseball cap so I can work hands free. A headlamp (LED) is also a good choice. Benadryl Great stuff to have but you'll need training for: Decomp needle Quik Clot NPA Tourniquet EPI Pen |
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No offense to OG, but that's a Vietnam era IFAK... |
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The basics of every IFAK/trauma kit: CPR shield Asherman Chest Seal Izzy bandage (two at least or one 4" one 6") Kerlix (2 rolls at least) 3M tape and several feet of duct tape. 4x4 gauze Quik Clot or similar product ACE bandage or two. CAT Tourniquet. Gloves A good small light. I like my E2D as it's powerful and I can clip it onto my baseball cap so I can work hands free. A headlamp (LED) is also a good choice. Benadryl Great stuff to have but you'll need training for: Decomp needle Quik Clot NPA Tourniquet EPI Pen That seems like a little too much for a small IFAK. I could see that much stuff for a trama kit in a range bag, but not for a IFAK on a person. |
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Seriously the best made and most accessible ifak I've ever used. It's three Molle wide, and works attached to a belt as well on a lbv or Iba. They sell diff levels of internal component kits for the non mil/Leo crowd who can't get that shit for free.
Its tactical 
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Quoted: All of the above can fit into a standard issue IFAK with ease. Quoted: The basics of every IFAK/trauma kit: CPR shield Asherman Chest Seal Izzy bandage (two at least or one 4" one 6") Kerlix (2 rolls at least) 3M tape and several feet of duct tape. 4x4 gauze Quik Clot or similar product ACE bandage or two. CAT Tourniquet. Gloves A good small light. I like my E2D as it's powerful and I can clip it onto my baseball cap so I can work hands free. A headlamp (LED) is also a good choice. Benadryl Great stuff to have but you'll need training for: Decomp needle Quik Clot NPA Tourniquet EPI Pen That seems like a little too much for a small IFAK. I could see that much stuff for a trama kit in a range bag, but not for a IFAK on a person. |
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Have a friend who makes them and sells them, orders direct from china and israel, cost is like $100 and has way more than an issued ifak. T Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile He's not using the Chinese CAT knockoffs, is he? Those things are junk. 
I cheaped out and bought bought one of those knockoff tourniquets (didn't know any better) when I was assembling my range kit. When I saw what I got, I threw it away and ordered a N.A.R. CAT. |
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Quoted: I got one of those and decided to test it out. The windlass broke on the first try.Quoted: Have a friend who makes them and sells them, orders direct from china and israel, cost is like $100 and has way more than an issued ifak. T Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile He's not using the Chinese CAT knockoffs, is he? Those things are junk. I cheaped out and bought bought one of those knockoff tourniquets (didn't know any better) when I was assembling my range kit. When I saw what I got, I threw it away and ordered a N.A.R. CAT. Imagine dealing with a broken TQ in an emergency situation. Yuck. |
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No offense to OG, but that's a Vietnam era IFAK... Indeed it is, but we have more modern designs as well. http://store.oldgrouch.biz/miinfiaidkiw.html http://store.oldgrouch.biz/arinfiaidkii.html And a whole page of various sized kits: http://store.oldgrouch.biz/emsunandge.html |
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No offense to OG, but that's a Vietnam era IFAK... Indeed it is, but we have more modern designs as well. http://store.oldgrouch.biz/miinfiaidkiw.html http://store.oldgrouch.biz/arinfiaidkii.html And a whole page of various sized kits: http://store.oldgrouch.biz/emsunandge.html Cool, I wasn't trying to shit on your site...But the first IFAK posted was well...lacking.
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Quoted: Meh, I like the crush-resistant box even though it's not much fun to fall on. Quoted: Cool, I wasn't trying to shit on your site...But the first IFAK posted was well...lacking.Quoted: Indeed it is, but we have more modern designs as well.No offense to OG, but that's a Vietnam era IFAK... http://store.oldgrouch.biz/miinfiaidkiw.html http://store.oldgrouch.biz/arinfiaidkii.html And a whole page of various sized kits: http://store.oldgrouch.biz/emsunandge.html It's a good cheap start when you don't know where to startAnd I like my LBE suspenders just fine too  |
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Meh, I like the crush-resistant box even though it's not much fun to fall on. Quoted:
Cool, I wasn't trying to shit on your site...But the first IFAK posted was well...lacking.Quoted:
Indeed it is, but we have more modern designs as well.
No offense to OG, but that's a Vietnam era IFAK... http://store.oldgrouch.biz/miinfiaidkiw.html http://store.oldgrouch.biz/arinfiaidkii.html And a whole page of various sized kits: http://store.oldgrouch.biz/emsunandge.html It's a good cheap start when you don't know where to start
And I like my LBE suspenders just fine too
I see you like to kick it oldschool! Nevermind then, carry on.
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Here's what mine has in it.
ACS x1 4" israeli x1 6" israeli x1 TK-4 tourniquet x1 2" gauze x1 6" gauze x1 roll of tape x1 cheap shears x1 25gr quick clot x2 pairs of gloves x 4 chem light x1 space blanket x1 10ml saline flush x1 triangle bandage x1 cpr mask x1 14 gauge cathedar x1 surgilube x1 nasal airway x1 
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I was just trying to remember who here had a surplus store this morning. It's been too long since I looked through one and looks like CTD has gone down hill. |