EDC Pocket IFAK
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- The EDC Pocket Trauma Kit contains supplies to control both major and minor bleeding. This small form factor kit is ideal for everyday carry and is designed to fit anywhere you need it.
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I have one of these and really love it for something to always have with me. I took out the boo-boo kit and vacuum packed the gloves to make it a bit more slim. This made it much more comfortable to carry everyday and sit on. I usually have a boo-boo kit nearby in a bag, car, desk drawer, etc., so I’m not worried about not having it on my person. I’m not willing to forego the gloves, especially living in an urban area where I’m more likely find myself rendering aid to a stranger.
The tab is hypalon which is the same exact thing the Crye JPC shoulder straps are made out of and it’s an extremely durable product.
9:58 This guy is legit he honestly understands the risk vs. reward (or ROI) aspect of healthcare and EMS! This statement actually brought tears to my eyes!!! It is almost word for word what Mike Roe said about OSHA!
Looks interesting, ifak with it.
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It’s edc after all, right? (Always carry a condom)
I always thought that carry one of those was bullshit, until I needed one.
So, CARRY ONE.
Everyone I work with always mocks me, the prepared guy.. right up until they need the shit I carry lol
@@njadventuresr5339 sounds like the people you work with are dimwits who haven’t matured since 3rd grade.
What happened?
Same.
Got one a few months ago for EDC. Thicker than i thought but not bad. Had a hard time figuring out how i wanted to carry it and ended up coming up with the idea of sewing on a rip away velcro backing to it and now it sits on my EDC belt. It fits nicely for that purpose and keep it on my belt while im at work since you can get hurt easily in the industrial industry. Wish they'd offer one with a belt attachment or a rip away accessory, feel like its a missed opportunity.
The red rubber-ish material is probably hypalon. It's also used in the Crye JPC shoulder straps
Nikanor Lehtonen it is. I just got clarification on it.
Huh pretty sweet lil med kit. I like how they devided up the two sections and made the most of the limited space they had avaible. Good over view
I would remove the SWAT-T and add some Hyfins with a separate CAT/SOFT TQ
I believe the orange pull tab is hypalon. Its used a lot in marine environments in the construction of rubber boats
That material is suuuuuper strong. It's the same material Snake Eater Tactical uses to mount their molle mag pouches, etc. I used them for a while and never had an issue with fray, tare, being cut, or ripping, etc. I wouldn't be worried at all about it, unless you straight up take a knife to it.
Funny thing about the micro first aid kit I had to start carrying more band aids in my medic bag.. You'd be surprised at how many times I've been in the field and soldiers were surprised I didn't have any band aids. LOL
Doc Wright I feel ya! We would have people come up to our ambulance all the time while we were out asking for them and we never had any 😂😂
Would you do a video discussing the history and controversy about hemostatic agents?
Many of them are exothermic (they get hot once applied) OUCH!
RepublicAllegiance I believe thats not the case anymore, at least with the new celox and quikclot products, which are the more common brands. Apparently they dont heat up anymore
@UCTg07OAcKR54OhTWs8u7ryA I think you are correct. Do you happen to know if that is the "controversy" that people seem to be asking about by chance?
@@RepublicAllegiance I am not so sure that they are exothermic anymore. I remember this being a problem, but I think most products from Celox and QuikClot don't have this problem anymore. I might be wrong. I thin it is a bigger problem with the material traveling around the body and cause clots in places where they shouldn't. But I am not sure if this is still a problem...
RepublicAllegiance Quikclot and Celox don’t burn.
I would sub the sof-t wide for the SWAT T... I've carried it for years in a flat fold configuration & it's smaller than the swat t
The material is probably Hypalon. Its pretty tough stuff.
I bought a elastic M4 mag pouch for my dad to use as a smartphone pocket.
He has worn down one already. The elastic got snagged on stuff a few times and starts fraying and stretching down a big. After like 6 months.
But the super thin laser cut hypalon belt/MOLLE loops are still in good shape!
I purchased one today. I will replace the gloves with one Hyfin chest seal and one H&H Mini Compression Bandage. It might be slightly fat in the middle, but will still fit well in a jacket pocket or backpack side pocket.
The swat T is $8, the cellox is $30, the bandaids and other crap is $4. Build your own kits guys, these pre made kits are way over priced for what you get.
So true.
Where can I buy the cellox?
Considering you can buy the pouch for just $35, most ppl w trauma kits have contents sitting somewhere, maybe not the Celox, as extra pieces
@@slimecrime29 www.amazon.com/s?k=celox&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Exactly. I've built a full size FAK and an IFAK for the full price of this thing. Way over priced.
This is why I wear cargo shorts. Haha
If I wear jeans, I have to rely on my vehicle or backpack for medical supplies. Not ideal, but I put stuff in my vehicle, my family members’ vehicles and all my bags, so even if it’s not on my person it’s close enough. Worst case I hold pressure and throw my keys at someone. “Hey! You better come back with the blue bag with the yellow zippers!” 😂
Just ordered one to put on my motorcycle
Agreed with the comments on SWAT-T Tourniquet, but would add the * that they are good for younger/smaller patients which is an often overlooked med-prep. Excellent video, subbed.
I carry a NATO Tourniquet for EDC. Yes it isn’t the best thing you can carry for self application, but the Swat T isn’t either.
It is more flat and more Compact than any other TQ an it works for Adults, Kids and Animals.
It’s a little pricey 😳 now about the choking segment.....😎
I never understand the people who carry half a dozen tourniquets and no band aids. As well as an IFAK I carry a few band aids and 2 antiseptic wipes in my wallet. Lets fact it your never without that and they are handy and easy to grab.
Nice video mate.
Regards Wayne
Wayne Clarke a bandaid is a convenience item a tq is a life saving one.
a TQ, just that carrying one and no minor injury kit makes no sense. A small cut can lead in a serious infection.
99 people out a 100 will never use a TQ, you use a plaster a lot more often.
OG Readmore I’ve used my pocket TQ about 7 Times (I’m a Volunteer EMT)
thanks for taking the time to get this info out. much appreciated.
Saw this video and went and bought it. Loved it! Carry it with me for work. (Seen many bloody accidents in the roofing industry) only Change that I made to it is switch the swat t to a h&h mini compression bandage. Super flat and makes the ifak slightly more slim than it was. I carry a CAT TQ and shears combo on a belt loop. Unfortunately it is not East German Shepherd approved. Only took 30 seconds unsupervised for her to tear it. Will be getting another one
Anything for making an IFAK easier to EDC im all for. I currently EDC for past 3 years an enhanced Adventure Medical Kit Trauma Pak Pro in my back pocket---wear Carhartt work pants daily---the friction/fabric wears on the components so you need to check monthly------I think this one has better containment method and will try it out. I tried the ankle kit carry but with living in snow/ice area---its not viable. Oh yeah---no issues with back pain long term---just butt irriated on long rides.
Good piece of gear. I have one with celox and stat tourniquet. since it's an edc ifak, a stat tourny is more user friendly esp uf someone else needs to apply it for you who isnt used to tournys.
Darn this channel is growing fast.
I personally cary a sof-t wide tourniquet on my person so taking the swat t out would save a lot of space for me personally. And I agree about the gloves but again if you take the swat t out then the gloves might be irrelevant at that point in the context of space/bulk. Just my opinion.
Too expensive. Build your own kit people.
I keep an ouch pouch as well, but I don’t want to pay trauma kit prices for bandaids.
Love my pocket IFAK! And gather have great customer service
Just add a CPR Shield to it and it's perfect.
I like to run a RATs through my belt loops. It’s a really easy way to carry a TQ even though it’s still not TCCC approved to my knowledge
There are VERY good reasons why RATs isn't TCCC approved. Number one is the width of the band, and doubling or tripling the band doesn't constitute a solid band and introduces a very high possibility of compartment syndrome. They are also a lot slower to apply and they don't apply as much pressure as a CAT tourniquet. I applaud your intentions, and I think you would be better off researching the RAT a little more and consider getting a CAT with a belt holster for it.
When are we gonna get an update on the daily use of this kit?
What is your opinion 4 years later? Still a good choice for EDC?
Thank you for the recommendation on the LT Creed get home alive kit. Great rec. curious if you have a favorite when it comes to edc, pocket kit?
Would you go with this lt creed or is there something else I can compare with?
Thanks for great content.
Would it be possible to replace that tourniquet with an Israeli bandage or something similar?
Any plans on looking at phlster? Their flatpack is a great way of carrying a tq, and their PEW is another great take on the pocket ifak.
My wallet is larger than this kit. I require so many cards for my job that I have to use a trifold wallet.
Might be a good option for you if you are already carrying such a large wallet.
its a nice well packaged kit, and definitely on my add list.
Just add a CPR Shield to it and it's perfect.
I really wish it had some kind of belt mount :(
It does, just put a Malice clip through it
I’m wondering if you could just wrap it around d your ankle or modify it to.
I subbed after the intro that was bad ass
Thank you!
Can that swat-t be used as a pressure bandage to wrap a snake bite?
I did carry one of these in Afghanistan in addition to my IFAK.
So now that you've had an opportunity to carry if for a bit, would you still recommend it?
Great video and valuable insight
Hey Sam, love your channel. Living in NYC you still think I should carry celox in this kit or would it make sense to take it out and save space?
NYC under deblasio is a very dangerous city. No
thats interesting.....
i dont wear ankle kit or ankle gun in winter as snow and crap gets into the stuff when walk around
and i want to carry same stuff every day same place no matter so pocket carry ifak all year round
Which ifak do you use?
Coupon code isn’t working
Let me check into that
@@PrepMedic I also tried to order with this coupon code, it doesn't work at the moment
Checking in! How is it holding up (at least before you replaced it)?
It’s great! Still going strong
Where can one buy the ankle IFAK you use? I’m not a fan of shorts so not a problem
What is the “comity” that is mentioned in the video?
CoTCCC
@@PrepMedic Thank you, I’ll look that up,
Is this for when you get shot or stabbed ? I don’t get it
How about a car wreck to help the injured
What is the reason you carry your medikit on the ankle? Just curious. You live in City-17 and hide it from the Combine troops, or..?
It keeps your pockets free and not a lot of stuff on your belt. It's easy access if you're kneeling next to someone. Also, it's discrete.
What about switching out the SWAT with a RATS?
I would advise against that. The SWAT T is evidenced based (although still not COTCCC approved due to self application limitations) and has been shown to be very effective in stopping blood flow quickly plus it is multi use and can be used as a pressure bandage. The RATS on the other hand is associated with high rates of soft tissue damage and is not as effective or reliable. Personally I would stay away from the RATS at all costs.
I bought something similar before they rebranded🤙🏼
Can you fit a flat folded SOF-T Wide if the SWAT was removed?
That would be really interesting!
What's your take on replacing the SWAT tourniquet with the RATS within this kit?
hamue1981 no. I would never recommend the Rats. Is not effective and causes undue injury and pain.
@@PrepMedic Thanks for the feedback. Do you have an update on how the EDC pocket kit was holding up so far?
So far so good!
Just add a CPR Shield to it and it's perfect.
What is a CPR Shield ?
H e you seen the phlster Pocket Emergency Wallet? Same concept
The phlster is just a bottom stitched sleeve. The ltc is way more thought out.
Way too expensive for the price, not even worth half the price it is for the stuff it has
Celox $30, SWAT-T $11, Gloves $1, Assorted bandaids and wound strips $3, case $30. Seems ok to me. If you don't like spending $30 on a case you would put it in a ziplock but for me I like having a neat and tidy way to carry my EDC gear.
The red material appears to be hypalon.
Could you add a cheat seal?
The website states that you can fit a twin pack of hyfin chest seals if wanted.
I think it’s garbage. Too bulky, remove the bandaids. This is major bleeding not booboos! I contact ITS Tactical just days ago. They’re updating they’re Slimline EDC pouch. It’ll allow the carry of a SWAT-T, Combat Gauze, Gloves and Vaseline Gauze. Maybe even include a RATS Gen 2.
I'm pretty sure I bought a cat toy named Rapid Ribbon before
Iodine? How about allergies to shellfish or dye?? Not cool.
SWAT-T is underrated IMO.
Barriers such as gloves ARE for your protection AND any victims! They're the ones with the greatest risk anyway.
And a ziplock freezer bag for everything would work better too. That is what I always do.
CPRXPRT IL iodine allergies are pretty rare and even more rarely cause systemic reactions beyond some hives at the site of application. Plus just because you have an allergy to shellfish doesn’t mean you will have a reaction to iodine.
In a professional setting gloves are a must but this isn’t a kit for an ambulance it is an individual first aid kit. Unless you pack sterile gloves or have open cuts on your hands a pair of latex gloves are not going to protect your patient from anything. And your chances of infection are exceedingly low. Not saying you shouldn’t put them on if you have them but you won’t die from getting someone else’s blood on your skin.
@@PrepMedic Sorry. Don't agree.
Show me evidence. 🤨
CPRXPRT IL www.probloodborne.com/articles/safe-bbp
CPRXPRT IL www.roguecc.edu/onlinetests/safety/bbpinfo4.asp
CPRXPRT IL health care education preaches PPE because for a professional rescuer there is increased risk with repetition. I always wear gloves at work. But Getting blood on your skin is not considered and “exposure”, if it was I would be making reports on a weekly basis.
Swat t tourniquet you can get on Amazon for $10
Ok?
@@Osprey1994 ok?
Would a Rats TQ fit in this?
If you're creating a kit of things not to use on people, then sure...
They fit pretty good in the garbage
THEY NEED TO COME DOWN OFF THAT PRICE . I FOUND THE SAMETHING ON AMAZON FOR ALMOST HALF THE PRICE. WE ARE REALLY PAYING FOR THE CARRIER ..LOL
Jay Nic the price point is pretty par for the course. Just look at blue force gear, NAR, or any other IFAK manufacturer. $11 for the SWAT-T $35 for the gauze $1 for the gloves and $2-5 for the ouch pouch. That means you are paying around $25-30 for the case. A middle of the road wallet costs $30 and this is a heavy duty case with a specific functional purpose and this company designed and manufactures the product in the US.
What did you find. I'm interested
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Holy crap, $75 !?!!
Pack itself is like $35, cellox is $30, tourniquet is $8, other stuff is $4-5. So yeah. Your excessive use of exclamation points isn't warranted.
@@Osprey1994: I stand by my exclamation marks. $35 for the pack is way overpriced. It's a great design, but there is probably about $2 in material, and $2 in labor involved. I understand overhead, marketing, R&D and other such costs, but $35 is either low expected production (failure of product) or just greed. So, !!!?!!!!!!
@@jhmclellan so your life or the life of your loved ones isn’t worth $75? Lemme guess you like glock over a sig,hk, or fn bc it’s cheaper right😂
@@hnhgnjj6078 I can put together this same kit for a lot less than $75.
Waterproof is my priority when it comes to the IFAK case. So it is a no for me on this product.
Why, everything is packaged in water proof packaging.
It comes with condoms, lube and ...shit I missread the title
Have you got any equipment weather it be expired or something I would want to buy it?
Looks like neoprene fabric material to me.
Israeli Bandage #1
To be fair, you shouldn't be carrying your wallet in your back pocket either.
I carry a fake wallet in my back pocket
its hook and loop not velcro
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Nice design but the price that’s total rip off
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Wow..Better pick up another job to afford this
Good review though
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Advertisements like this are supposed to be marked. This is not a review or a demonstration it is an ad trying to be sneaky. :/
Mouse GrayEagle ummmm you don’t know what you are talking about my man.
I have no dog in this hunt, but he presented pros AND CONS and suggested alternative uses/components. I doubt any manufacturer would tolerate that in a compensated "ad". Bottom line, the kit is what it is and PM did a fair (as in even handed, not mediocre) job of outlining what you get and how you might use it or adapt it, all solid elements of a REVIEW not an ad.
Lol this video is a joke. Number one use for carrying medical is to self treat should swat t should not even be considered because it’s not approved and is hard to apply to self. Removes gloves one of the biggest barriers between you and a random person on the street and who knows the situation you may get a cut getting to said person if it’s like a car accident or something so now you have a cut on your hands and the person his bleeding and now you can’t help because you left out gloves of your kit. Gloves can be compressed super small take for example the North American rescue gloves it’s compressed in to almost nothing and could fit any kit. Could go even cheaper and compress your own with vet wrap. This video was clearly just to get free shit
Ok, a couple things to address here. For one, no the SWAT-T is not CoTCCC approved but it IS evidence based. I fully acknowledge that the SWAT-T is difficult for self application, BUT with practice it is a viable option. I am ok using it in a low frequency kit because it is versatile and can be used as a compression bandage as well as a TQ. Couple that with its form factor for a pocket kit and you have a necessary compromise. If I have an option however I will still reach for a SOFTTW or CAT. Second, blood borne pathogens cannot be spread through intact skin, if it could every EMS provider in the world would have hep and HIV. Gloves are great, and if possible I would definitely ware them (and do in my day job) but for a, once again, low frequency use blowout kit I carry on my person I am not super concerned about it. Plus if you have ever seen an arterial bleed good luck only getting blood on the gloved area of your hand. In almost all cases your skin does a good job at protecting you. While gloves can fit in many places they still add thickness to this kit. Now let's address the getting a cut on your hand. Same scenario you listed with the car wreck except you have nitrile gloves on, you cut your hand..... obviously the gloves don't protect you because it is nitrile and you cut your hand, that cut is just as exposed as it was without gloves and you are back to square one.
Also, I make it clear that I am under no obligation to say nice things about a product I receive and I could give two shits about free stuff. What I care about is content for this channel and giving people options that are looking for ways to carry their medical gear.
I think you completely missed the point of this. It's better to have something sub optimal that you will have on you immediately than to have something large that you will not carry.
Great review. Keep up the good work! ~ TEMSOPS.COM
Just throw a cat into another pocket and you're good to go.
Looks dumb and cheap
$74! What a joke. Buy a Maxpedition micro pouch and make your own kit.
Have you actually done the math there? 16 for the Maxpedition+11 for the SWAT-T+33 for the rapid ribbon+5-10 ish for everything in the booboo kit comes out to be almost exactly what this kit costs 🧐.
Got this kit few weeks back. I didnt really like the thickness when i put it in my pocket so i took out the swat-t and carry SOFT-T TQ next to it and it works great.
I've been waiting to pull the trigger on this, thanks for the video it's help make up my mind!
This is a really nice looking kit, reminds me of something from ITS Tactical.
Have you tried the Micro Trauma Kit Now! by Blue Force Gear?
Agree on being overpriced. Also, back pocket usage is just asking for a case of sciatica
Coming here after seeing your edc vid. For me, cargo pocket or bag carry only, I hate having a wallet in my back pocket. For a compact kit, it’s pretty great. Only kits that are as small are the skinny medic edc kit and Tactical response pocket VOC. I think the skinny medic kit is a bit smaller, and the voc is a bit bigger, but this has more stuff than Skinny medic’s kit, and I really like the fact it has everyday first aid stuff in it. Lot’s of times I’ve needed a band aid.
The "rubbery stuff" looks like Hypalon. A lot of nylon gear manufacturers are using this to reduce multiple layers of nylon.
Please could you do a summer edc update video?
mr sja 😁😉
@@PrepMedic YAY 😂
You sold at least one unit for them.
I have to build my own first aid kid (ifak) since I have often forgotten my main medical kit in the car. I have used a chocolate eggshell and it has gone pretty well.
The experience makes me too confident for short walks to the point it can hurt :( I noticed I tend to intentionally forget my main medical kit in the car to save weight because "I can always jump back for it if needed".
By "short walks" I mean mountain trips for 1-2 kilometers away from the car. I have used to consider this a small distance but suddenly realized that depending on the injury it could turn to a "far distance".
Then I have started thinking of a solution. I have researched all mini medical kits. But then a problem occurs! As a difference to my mine medical kid where I have pills especially selected to my problems and often injuries all the kits that are sold out are with too basic equipment (bands, cotton, etc).
I realized I already have these basics and could build my own kit. But in that kit, I'll add all the pills and tools I need.
First I needed to find a stable and small enough box for it. Luckily my kids love chocolate eggs and I had a few plastic eggshells around. Get my main medical kit and start working.
And tadaa! I believe I have prepared one of the smallest and full IFAK kits ever.
(update: I have recently cut myself in the forest and this eggshell save me from bleeding)
Here is what I've got in my pocket-size IFAK:
Stomach help
Active carbon
Water purifying tablets
Anty allergenic
2 x Safety Pins
Hand sanitizer Straw
Toothpaste Straw
3 x Bands
Compressed Cotton
Micro knife
Do you have a mini IFAK with you? What can I add or remove from mine in your opinion?
one thing I don't understand on this package...is there a compression bandage in addition to the tourniquet?