Did 10 years search and rescue, but have limited knowledge of how things are done in the US. Keep that in mind when reading my list. ;) I‘d suggest to ad: - Batteries for lights - triangle bandage (has a thousand uses and is nice to wear on your head in the sun, too) - if you haven’t got something to drink, ad a pack of water (those lifeboat packages) - a sharpie No idea which kind of duct tape you have, but if it is dark, change it for a bright color (like orange, yellow, hi viz green…). Good for marking stuff or even people.
Hey sam. I'm also a medic here in Colorado. Previously worked up north at your agency and currently work for a mountain agency where we do frequent hike-ins during the summer months. My advice for what it's worth-- weight is your enemy: you'd be surprised how quickly you can get fatigued hiking at altitude with even a relatively small (20-30lb) jump kit. I would ditch the medical equipment--you likely already carry most of it in your jump kit. Focus on carrying personal items only: extra water, protein bars, sunscreen, hat, lip balm etc. Most importantly--make sure you carry an extra pair of hiking boots with you at all times while you're on-duty (and wear hiking socks!).
Try to get a whistle and put it on one of the plastic carabiners. It has helped me a lot with signalling in the mountains and it‘s a good plan B if you need help for yourself.
Thanks for the review I’ve been thinking about getting this exact kit. My buddy on SAR actually rescued one of the guys who designed this. He ended up sending him and other the prototype version of this kit. Pretty cool story.
I'm the dude they rescued. I didn't design the SAR bag, but did gift a couple to the great SAR techs that hiked all night to reach me. The bags were from the first run of red SAR kit bags that my friends at HPG designed.
well you said that you could be helping on a SAR mission, so that could mean walking in the woods. i would toss in a some TP, not a lot, just enough for one or two trips behind the tree on the left, in a small zip lock bag. you never know when you might get called out, and you never really know when nature will call if you know what i mean. i have had a few SAR call outs, not many, but i did have stop mid hike twice in the Missouri River Breaks to take care of some personal business. OK you might have some anyways in a different pack, but that chest rig looks like an awfully convenient place to keep some and like you said, you can wear it all the time. the second thing i would add in is some wet ones hand wipes, just a couple of single packs. not enough for the whole group, just a few for yourself, to clean your hands after a trip behind a tree, or before/after providing care to a patient. the third thing i would add is some surveying flagging tape. just a small roll, to mark your trail of where you have been. the SAR group you work with may already carry this to mark trails or areas already searched, so it may be a redundant item and you may not need it. if you do decide to get some, ask what kind/color the SAR teams you work with use. and keep a permanent marker with it so you can write your team name or number, and the date and time on the tape so other teams can have a a way of knowing what areas have been searched and by who and when they did it. the forth thing i would think about is a heavier space blanket, like the Grabber All Weather Blanket. a heavy duty space blanket that can be used to make a lean to, cover a patient, as a ground cloth to keep you from sitting on wet ground or snow, and if you get one in a bright color like orange or red it can become a 5'x7' signaling panel. lots of uses. take a look at them and think about it. EDIT TO ADD: think about replacing the lighter with a small ferro rod and a small vile/pill bottle of petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls. the ferro rod is great for starting fires. the cotton balls soaked in petroleum make a great tinder, and could also be used as a first aid item. probably something you will never need on a SAR mission if you are with a team, but it is nice to have something to start a fire with just for peace of mind. and spare batteries for that flashlight and headlamp. just my thoughts, having done a few walkabouts on SAR missions.
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I like to caution people about moras, I have had 3, don't get me wrong I love em for light use but its definitely not a survival knife. Go for something full tang, little sturdier, you get what you pay for with a good knife. And a survival knife is not the place to save some money.
@@hunterthompson5596 My Mora is full tang and baton's wood excellent. I don't know what you had but the Moras are top quality knives and they are made for survival. I'm guessing you had one of their $15 models if you have the opinion you do. Because they are quality.
Some sort of electrolyte drink powder or tablets, a Fox 40 whistle, a 8-10” flat head screwdriver (great for prying or digging), and a 8-12’ piece of webbing.
Gerber makes two great tactical knifes. The strong arm and lmf. I have both. I like the strong arm because the sheath is plastic and can go vertical on a belt
Great stuff there, one thing I would consider is putting something bright, really bright- like neon color paracord on that flashlight. Just in case it would fall onto the ground, into the high grass or something- it's flat green, it could be hard to spot. Maybe do something like paracord handle- that would be 3-in-1: better grip, bright color for spotting dropped flashlight and additional paracord in the moment of need. Or maybe just some red electrical tape? Anything that will break that camo, that you probably don't need but which potentially could give you some hard time looking for dropped light.
I've been rocking the sar kit bag for at least a year for SAR. I love mine, its almost bullet proof. If you want a affordable knife that fits good in the molle get a mora companion HD it fits perfectly.
You had me at Hill People Gear, love their gear and their love for nature and the wilderness. I have had one of their chest kit bags for about a year and the Tuarahumara (may not be spelled right) for almost three years, still nothing wrong with either as I edc them both walking to work everyday. Thanks for the video, all the best out there.
I don’t do SAR; however, do use a kit bag for hiking. I have a roll of flagging take that I tucked out of one of the drainage holes in the bottom. Allows me to pull a quick flag when/if I have to go off trail. An esee Izula, 3, or 4 would be a nice addition as well as a high grade signal whistle. I also replaced the zipper pull on my navigation pouch with pacer beads... hope this helps
For a fixed blade knife I would go with an ESEE 3 or 4, buy an. armatus sheath instead of the standard ESEE sheath (they are a lot lighter). you can buy the ESEE knife w/o a sheath so you don't waste money on something you won't use. I would echo the suggestions for a bandana or a cravat (assuming you don't carry that in your medical load out) as well as a good whistle. mirrors and flash lights only work if you are line of sight, a whistle works 360. Lastly I would throw in some extra batteries. I do SAR in northern Utah, so very similar to a lot of places in Colorado, and when you are using your light to spot when looking for somebody you burn through batteries SO FAST! Good luck in Colorado and keep up the great content!
Look at the ESEE 4-6 knives as a good all around "Camp Knife" (multi-purpose) that won't break the bank. Ditch the paracord bracelet (that you admittedly don't even know how much paracord is on it) for just a 25-50ft hunk of paracord. If you NEED the paracord to build a shelter, etc., the last thing you want to do is try unraveling that bracelet under stress. In your "admin pouch", I would carry one of the heavier duty Military Casualty Blankets, to build an actual shelter with. The NAR space blankets are good for individuals, the casualty blanket is better for shelter, especially covering more than one person (patient + care giver, etc.) while you wait for a "Ride" (HELO, ATV, etc.) in a Rain/Snow storm. Learn about dummy cording important items (like your GPS or Compass) to the bag or yourself. The last thing you want to do is lose an important item while you're on the trail (you should also dummy cord your radio to the bag once you get it set up). Walking through the brush has the ability of ripping stuff off a person if it's not tied down. Don't forget having something like Marking "tape/ribbon" handy, to not only show someone which way you went, but to also leave yourself visible "bread crumbs" so you know how to get home. Think about layering your kit (1st line = in your pockets / on your pants belt; 2nd line = something like your chest rig OR what's on your plate carrier; 3rd line is your back pack/assault pack). Your EDC 1st line is typically your wallet, a folding knife, keys, etc. I would add that lighter to your 1st line as it's not only a signaling device (to make a signal fire), but also about warmth and water purification (boiling). Two is one....one is NONE (why you carry a Rifle AND a Pistol in SWAT). Carry a folding knife in your pocket AND a fixed blade on the chest rig; carry a flashlight AND a headlamp; carry a lighter in your pocket AND a lighter/matches in your chest rig.....etc. etc. etc.). Think of redundancy. Don't forget to have a lightweight signal panel of some kind. Mirrors are great when it's sunny, a signal panel can be used when it's sunny OR overcast. An Orange oversized handkerchief/bandana in your back pocket could not only be used as a field expedient bandage, but also a Redundant/secondary signal panel. Your NUMBER ONE priority, when you're out in the woods for whatever reason, is to not become a casualty yourself (heat/dehydration, weather, lost, injured, etc.). Think of what the person you're looking for should have been carrying to make it easier for you to FIND them.....that's what YOU should be carrying for yourself. Don't forget a good whistle, to augment your radio should it go down.
Now that I've thought more about it, I would reverse your pouches. I would load up that back space, the one you're calling an admin pouch, with your medical supplies. Put a self contained NAR Bleeding control kit, and the rest a couple of individual space blankets, a Casualty blanket, some warming packets, etc. You could also put the self-contained boo-boo kit in there, with the OTC meds, band-aides, etc. Very unlikely you'll run into a massive bleed in a SAR scenario, but you'll more than likely run into someone with hypothermia/exposure after being outdoors at altitude for more than a day. The Bleeding control kit is something you can pull out and use, or pass to someone else to use; it's completely self contained (the way you have it now, you would have to hunt for each individual piece and pass it to them). I would then move your "admin" to your middle pouch, where you've already got SOME admin going (flashlight, shears, multitool, etc.). You could put your notebook/pen in there, a GPS, Compass, snacks, marking ribbon, etc. I would also add a good strobe light in there, to signal at night/low visibility. With the pouches/pockets, it make more sense for things that you'll be using more often (you could spend 15 hours walking to someone, just to treat them for 5 mins before putting them in a liter to get hauled up to a Helo). The outer pocket could carry more snacks, hand warmers, packets of electrolyte replacement, etc. Make sure, in/on your ruck/pack, you've got a good 20+oz bottle of water with an electrolyte pack attached, to give to your lost hiker. The two things you'll see more than anything in SAR, are dehydration and exposure (hence the water and blankets), with hunger coming in a distant 3rd. Sure they'll be hungry, but not DYING of starvation (dehydration and exposure can KILL in a matter of hours or days, it takes weeks to die of starvation). Be sure, once you get your kit pretty much figured out, to go hike Pikes Peak on the Barr trail. It pretty much will feel like what you'll run into.....an out-of-towner, that goes and hikes something they are not familiar with and are completely unprepared for. Take note of the weather in Manitou Springs, at the bottom of the trail, and then what it is at the top. It's 14 miles to the top, and you can catch the train to come back down. In 14 miles, you'll gain about 6,000FT of elevation (8,000 MSL to +14,000 MSL). If you REALLY want to have a laugh, volunteer medical service for the yearly Pikes Peak Marathon. They start in Manitou, run to the top and back down. The front runners do it in under 3 hours, but usually come in bloody and beat up from falling as they come down the mountain....and need to get patched up......good times. ON YOU (in your pockets), should be a Knife (good quality folder, not some $30 Walmart special), a lighter, a flashlight (doesn't have to be 1200 lume, but also shouldn't be a button light), a Bandana (multi-use item....preferably red/yellow/orange), a whistle (once you get into the woods, and start yelling at someone you SEE, but they still can't hear you, you'll understand the whistle and why it's important), a good watch on your wrist and a Suunto M9 wrist compass for the other wrist (I prefer a simple watch, not an I-watch or the like.....the compass on the wrist CAN be replaced by a Garmin 401 GPS, but remember, batteries DIE.....a compass is much simpler technology). I guess you COULD go with a Suunto Military Digital, but again, batteries DIE. Also, I would carry your own personal space blanket on you at all times (weighs almost nothing and takes up very little room) and may a couple of "water collection bags" with water purification tablets (again, almost no weight or space, but could save your life if you ever NEED them).
I haven't seen these but they would probably be useful for a mountain rescue, a rapid deployment fall arrest kit. Something with a thin strong cord like dynema that can be attached to a carbiner or a climbing chock, that can be tossed to someone on a ledge to hook to themselves while a mountaineering rescue team gets brought in.
He had an HnH flat fold which is is basically an Israeli folded differently and different brand. I do like the idea of a cravat or maybe a bandana or schmage
Love your chanel some thing I use in backcountry Swat-t many uses. Celox blood clot is great. And go with a slip knot chain parcord bracelet are so fun to undo fast. Also a lumber maker Cran good for marking trail and cave wall and some pepper spray (superglue and bake soda comdo) for repairs
Carrying a couple of small bundles of paracord is far more efficient than a paracord bracelet. Much quicker to deploy as well when needed and you can know exactly how much you have.
I teach Wilderness Survival for the BSA and my SAR team. I think your kit is pretty solid. Just don't forget your water ;) seriously I could suggest things but it's all to preference. My one suggestion is get a decent but small Ferro rod (flint+steel) and keep it in there. Also make sure you're proficient in your basic survival skills if you're not already. The kit is solid though.
Hey Sam, at first I want to say that I really Love your Videos and I hope you keep continuing that. I have a question. Is it possible for a German paramedic/Notfallsanitäter to work in the US for 6month up to a year to collect more expierence, especially in an other country?
If someone is carrying a bear gun up here in Alaska, it's likely a shotgun. And if it's a handgun, normally it's in a chest holster with minimal retention.
Hey Sam, great load out. Consider matching the TQ with a sharpie. A whistle is great to attract attention or cut through crowd chatter. A triangular bandage (or 2) for extremity injury. Large alcohol based hand wipes. Bug dope and sunscreen wipes for personal use. Just my $.02
Most double stack ar mag pouches will fit the majority of motorola & nokia issue radios. Whistle might be useful. There are too many knives out there to suggest just 1 based upon your requirements though the Morakniv Garburg or Kansbol would fit for most SRT missions. You could also take a VS17 panel, cut it to fit that back mesh and sew it on for a rear visual panel.
Get a esee 3 for the botom row if that is a bit big an esee izula. I carry a lot of the same stuff in my sar kitbag. Only thing I would add is a small tube of sun screen and bug spray.
Sitting, to riff off the other comment, in Southern Ontario getting ready to go for a hike and listening to this as I get stuff together. What about a small strobe? or signal whistle. I know those things might get put on your body later but having it in the bag initially might be an idea. Also toss in a couple of rehydration tabs like the Nuun ones.
If your looking for a decent fixed blade that’s mollee compatible you could check out the Gerber Strongarm it’s worked pretty well for me and if I remember correctly it’s American made.
A small EPERB and/ or a strobe beacon perhaps ? Also maybe a small folding saw or one of those pocket chainsaws to enable you to quickly and easily cut makeshift litter poles, splints, walking sticks/ crutches or shelter poles. Pre-attach a 6ft loop of paracord to the eye in the chem light. Swinging this in a circle above your head at night makes it easier for SAR aircraft to spot your position. Also consider a chem light crayon from battlesighttech.com/about/ This will enable you to mark your trail at night without having to carry cases of traditional chem lights. Big fan of your videos, keep up the excellent work!
Chronograph pencil, another pen at least and get an organiser for the back pocket, personally I’d put my most needed stuff on the front but that might not be best
Would you do a video about what you do as apart of the All Medical Hazard Response? It's something I am interested in doing and I'd love to learn more.
*So apparently when I'm just going to the store I'm ready to take part in SAR operations.* *90% of what's in the bag is just part of my regular EDC* *Trauma kit, flashlight, knife, pen and paper etc.*
@@JohnW-yv6yp *I'm a certified EMT.* *If I'm wearing pants I have an ankle trauma kit, complete with CAT tourniquet, trauma shears and backup flashlight on me.* *2 other flashlights in pocket, seatbelt cutter, 2 glass breakers, extra gloves in pocket, knife, pen etc ...*
From Colombia, puedes portar gran cantidad de equipo en esta bolsa, solo veo conveniente el adaptarla a mi ubicación geográfica y equipo disponible en mi país...Welcome to the jungle 😁
Saw your ambulance videos and you did an excellent job for both. Does your department (or any surrounding departments) use SUV's or pickup trucks? Guardian EMS and MedicWest in Nevada use Ford Explorers as supervisor vehicles. I know every fire department and EMS provider is different so I'm just wondering if there is anything unique about SUV's/pickup trucks in your neck of the woods. Stay safe and thank you for what you do. No B.S. my aunt is alive because of EMS.
I know I'm going to ask a dump question but you do what you have to do. My question is if the gloves in the first aid kit need to be 100% sterile? I'm asking that because on some list of what to have in a first aid kit is said to have them sterile. For sure its normal to have them this way, everything else is gonna be. But don't they lose there sterile effect very fast after starting to interact with the patient, touching his clothes and stuff like that. And one more thing, I didn't saw a youtube video tutorial where is said, and here we have our sterile gloves over here. Most of the times they are just laying like this in the kit.
Sterile gloves are rarely used in EMS. Nothing is sterile when it comes to emergency medicine and sterile gloves are expensive and hard to keep. The gloves are simply to keep the patients fluids off of you and yours off of them.
Hey Prepmedic, I have a question could you help me choose what's needed in an advanced trauma kit? I've only used pre made ones and found them quite cluttered
How do you determine the size of NPA to carry, I notice you carrying single pieces often in these kits - do you simply assume you'll only be dealing with ~6ft adult male, for example?
Can you do a civilian version? something more compatible and useful for a civilian that is suddenly in a emergency situation like a strong earthquake aftermath
The Prepared Norseman they’re very snug and infinitely adjustable, so no issue using bent over. I’ve got several of these HPG chest kits in varying sizes and keep them loaded down.
Quite the anemic trauma kit for such a big bag that is supposed to be carried for disasters specifically. A few showoff items, as well, like the useless lighter and the douchey paracord bracelet. PrepMedic can do better!
Did you hear the part where I talked about the medical items and larger aid bags we carry on our back? Or the part when I said this was just the stuff I wanted easy access to?
No. Mostly, because there are so many good ones on the market already, like the ones from First Spear. We don't see a great need to try to come up with one for the sake of coming up with one.
Hello I have a five year old and he had bronchitis last year and a 12 year old with a history of asthma and i would love to put an emergency kit is there any emergency medic gear that you that you can reccomend that i can carry for them.
It’s a private business that I choose to work at. They, as a private entity, have the right to make rules that I can A. agree to and follow, or B. Find somewhere else to work. As it stands I do not feel the need to carry a firearm at my EMS agency as I have enough tools and resources at my disposal to feel comfortable with the amount of risk I am put in while on the job. This is no different then a company having you sign a NDA or non-compete. Don’t get that twisted with violating the constitution.
you said you dont have a stethoscope to confirm a pneumothorax... why? i mean you have the space and also its (for that application) not really a weight or time thing. also a pulse oximeter could be an addition even tho its not really reliable in the mountains.
*If you're a part time LEO can't you still carry even if your EMS job says you can't?* *Some LEO agencies require deputies to be armed even when off duty.* *So I'm not how it works when one job says you MUST carry while another says you can't.*
I don’t think his part time leo because he got a new job in Colorado so he had to leave the sheriffs office he was in but I might be wrong because I don’t know if he’s joined a new sheriffs office or police department yet. But regardless it probably depends on which agency is willing to compromise on policies
What if your in a hostile situation and you dont carry a fire arm only med kit youll have to protect your self also and the patient that youre trying to save?
Did 10 years search and rescue, but have limited knowledge of how things are done in the US. Keep that in mind when reading my list. ;)
I‘d suggest to ad:
- Batteries for lights
- triangle bandage (has a thousand uses and is nice to wear on your head in the sun, too)
- if you haven’t got something to drink, ad a pack of water (those lifeboat packages)
- a sharpie
No idea which kind of duct tape you have, but if it is dark, change it for a bright color (like orange, yellow, hi viz green…). Good for marking stuff or even people.
The duct tape in a bright color is a great idea!!
My SAR chest rig is limited on medical so that radio and land nav tools can be contained.
Hey sam. I'm also a medic here in Colorado. Previously worked up north at your agency and currently work for a mountain agency where we do frequent hike-ins during the summer months. My advice for what it's worth-- weight is your enemy: you'd be surprised how quickly you can get fatigued hiking at altitude with even a relatively small (20-30lb) jump kit. I would ditch the medical equipment--you likely already carry most of it in your jump kit. Focus on carrying personal items only: extra water, protein bars, sunscreen, hat, lip balm etc. Most importantly--make sure you carry an extra pair of hiking boots with you at all times while you're on-duty (and wear hiking socks!).
Throw a small zip tie around the lighter, beneath the thumb button to keep it from being depressed accidentally
A whistle and the ESEE four knife would be perfect.
Sitting in Ft. Collins, going through my kit and getting bags ready to hit some trails. Thanks for the educational background noise 😁
Try to get a whistle and put it on one of the plastic carabiners.
It has helped me a lot with signalling in the mountains and it‘s a good plan B if you need help for yourself.
Thanks for the review I’ve been thinking about getting this exact kit. My buddy on SAR actually rescued one of the guys who designed this. He ended up sending him and other the prototype version of this kit. Pretty cool story.
Trevor Carrillo rescued one of the Hill brothers? That’s an accomplishment!!
That was actually one of our customers who got rescued (who became our friend), not one of the Hill Brothers.
That was actually one of our customers who got rescued (who became our friend), not one of the Hill Brothers.
I'm the dude they rescued. I didn't design the SAR bag, but did gift a couple to the great SAR techs that hiked all night to reach me. The bags were from the first run of red SAR kit bags that my friends at HPG designed.
Anti chafing and blisters care, forcep, hasty harness, TP and dog bags, corn starch for hot day and petroleum jelly.
well you said that you could be helping on a SAR mission, so that could mean walking in the woods. i would toss in a some TP, not a lot, just enough for one or two trips behind the tree on the left, in a small zip lock bag. you never know when you might get called out, and you never really know when nature will call if you know what i mean. i have had a few SAR call outs, not many, but i did have stop mid hike twice in the Missouri River Breaks to take care of some personal business. OK you might have some anyways in a different pack, but that chest rig looks like an awfully convenient place to keep some and like you said, you can wear it all the time.
the second thing i would add in is some wet ones hand wipes, just a couple of single packs. not enough for the whole group, just a few for yourself, to clean your hands after a trip behind a tree, or before/after providing care to a patient.
the third thing i would add is some surveying flagging tape. just a small roll, to mark your trail of where you have been. the SAR group you work with may already carry this to mark trails or areas already searched, so it may be a redundant item and you may not need it. if you do decide to get some, ask what kind/color the SAR teams you work with use. and keep a permanent marker with it so you can write your team name or number, and the date and time on the tape so other teams can have a a way of knowing what areas have been searched and by who and when they did it.
the forth thing i would think about is a heavier space blanket, like the Grabber All Weather Blanket. a heavy duty space blanket that can be used to make a lean to, cover a patient, as a ground cloth to keep you from sitting on wet ground or snow, and if you get one in a bright color like orange or red it can become a 5'x7' signaling panel. lots of uses. take a look at them and think about it.
EDIT TO ADD:
think about replacing the lighter with a small ferro rod and a small vile/pill bottle of petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls. the ferro rod is great for starting fires. the cotton balls soaked in petroleum make a great tinder, and could also be used as a first aid item. probably something you will never need on a SAR mission if you are with a team, but it is nice to have something to start a fire with just for peace of mind.
and spare batteries for that flashlight and headlamp.
just my thoughts, having done a few walkabouts on SAR missions.
I’ve learned so much from PrepMedic! I’m also hyped to be starting Park Management class next year of college and eventually a Backcountry Technical Rescue course of which is EMT level. I’m on my way to becoming a Park Ranger!
Awesome kit! I’d recommend getting a Mora knife, they are cheap and reliable.
I like to caution people about moras, I have had 3, don't get me wrong I love em for light use but its definitely not a survival knife. Go for something full tang, little sturdier, you get what you pay for with a good knife. And a survival knife is not the place to save some money.
@@hunterthompson5596 My Mora is full tang and baton's wood excellent. I don't know what you had but the Moras are top quality knives and they are made for survival. I'm guessing you had one of their $15 models if you have the opinion you do. Because they are quality.
Some sort of electrolyte drink powder or tablets, a Fox 40 whistle, a 8-10” flat head screwdriver (great for prying or digging), and a 8-12’ piece of webbing.
Gerber makes two great tactical knifes. The strong arm and lmf. I have both. I like the strong arm because the sheath is plastic and can go vertical on a belt
Great stuff there, one thing I would consider is putting something bright, really bright- like neon color paracord on that flashlight. Just in case it would fall onto the ground, into the high grass or something- it's flat green, it could be hard to spot. Maybe do something like paracord handle- that would be 3-in-1: better grip, bright color for spotting dropped flashlight and additional paracord in the moment of need. Or maybe just some red electrical tape? Anything that will break that camo, that you probably don't need but which potentially could give you some hard time looking for dropped light.
Thanks a lot! I'm preparing for the JASDF Air Rescue Wing, (featured in the anime 'Rescue Wings'), and I'm starting to pack!
Wish me luck!
I would highly recommend the Esee Imlay for a knife on the bottom. I grabbed one and it works really good on my SAR kit bag too. 👍🏼
Maybe add an epipen? In SAR cases they may come in clutch, given that someone may have a reaction to something the had no idea they were allergic to.
@SirScarecrow Ok, had no idea they were that expensive in the US. In Germany they are around 90-100€ if I am not mistaken.
Lukas Giese lol every says epi pens you do you do know there $600 each right .
I always carried gloves in 3's because invariably one would tear and I would have a spare.
I've been more then happy with my Hill People Gear Chest rigg for a few years now.
I've been rocking the sar kit bag for at least a year for SAR. I love mine, its almost bullet proof. If you want a affordable knife that fits good in the molle get a mora companion HD it fits perfectly.
You had me at Hill People Gear, love their gear and their love for nature and the wilderness.
I have had one of their chest kit bags for about a year and the Tuarahumara (may not be spelled right) for almost three years, still nothing wrong with either as I edc them both walking to work everyday.
Thanks for the video, all the best out there.
A short SAM splint folded flat and a triangle bandage.
All of that is in our medical packs. This is just the stuff I want immediate access to.
Looks like a good setup. The only other thing that I'd recommend would be a whistle and maybe some chemlights.
Love your vids, keep up the great work!
I don’t do SAR; however, do use a kit bag for hiking. I have a roll of flagging take that I tucked out of one of the drainage holes in the bottom. Allows me to pull a quick flag when/if I have to go off trail. An esee Izula, 3, or 4 would be a nice addition as well as a high grade signal whistle. I also replaced the zipper pull on my navigation pouch with pacer beads... hope this helps
the gerber strongarm or the cold steel srk are 2 good options for a fixed blade knife for search and rescue. Awesome setup
Spyderco aquasalt or a mora would go nice under the rig.
For a fixed blade knife I would go with an ESEE 3 or 4, buy an. armatus sheath instead of the standard ESEE sheath (they are a lot lighter). you can buy the ESEE knife w/o a sheath so you don't waste money on something you won't use.
I would echo the suggestions for a bandana or a cravat (assuming you don't carry that in your medical load out) as well as a good whistle. mirrors and flash lights only work if you are line of sight, a whistle works 360.
Lastly I would throw in some extra batteries. I do SAR in northern Utah, so very similar to a lot of places in Colorado, and when you are using your light to spot when looking for somebody you burn through batteries SO FAST!
Good luck in Colorado and keep up the great content!
Look at the ESEE 4-6 knives as a good all around "Camp Knife" (multi-purpose) that won't break the bank. Ditch the paracord bracelet (that you admittedly don't even know how much paracord is on it) for just a 25-50ft hunk of paracord. If you NEED the paracord to build a shelter, etc., the last thing you want to do is try unraveling that bracelet under stress. In your "admin pouch", I would carry one of the heavier duty Military Casualty Blankets, to build an actual shelter with. The NAR space blankets are good for individuals, the casualty blanket is better for shelter, especially covering more than one person (patient + care giver, etc.) while you wait for a "Ride" (HELO, ATV, etc.) in a Rain/Snow storm. Learn about dummy cording important items (like your GPS or Compass) to the bag or yourself. The last thing you want to do is lose an important item while you're on the trail (you should also dummy cord your radio to the bag once you get it set up). Walking through the brush has the ability of ripping stuff off a person if it's not tied down. Don't forget having something like Marking "tape/ribbon" handy, to not only show someone which way you went, but to also leave yourself visible "bread crumbs" so you know how to get home.
Think about layering your kit (1st line = in your pockets / on your pants belt; 2nd line = something like your chest rig OR what's on your plate carrier; 3rd line is your back pack/assault pack). Your EDC 1st line is typically your wallet, a folding knife, keys, etc. I would add that lighter to your 1st line as it's not only a signaling device (to make a signal fire), but also about warmth and water purification (boiling). Two is one....one is NONE (why you carry a Rifle AND a Pistol in SWAT). Carry a folding knife in your pocket AND a fixed blade on the chest rig; carry a flashlight AND a headlamp; carry a lighter in your pocket AND a lighter/matches in your chest rig.....etc. etc. etc.). Think of redundancy. Don't forget to have a lightweight signal panel of some kind. Mirrors are great when it's sunny, a signal panel can be used when it's sunny OR overcast. An Orange oversized handkerchief/bandana in your back pocket could not only be used as a field expedient bandage, but also a Redundant/secondary signal panel.
Your NUMBER ONE priority, when you're out in the woods for whatever reason, is to not become a casualty yourself (heat/dehydration, weather, lost, injured, etc.). Think of what the person you're looking for should have been carrying to make it easier for you to FIND them.....that's what YOU should be carrying for yourself. Don't forget a good whistle, to augment your radio should it go down.
well said about not becoming a casualty yourself. and it looks like we had a few of the same ideas, lol.
Now that I've thought more about it, I would reverse your pouches. I would load up that back space, the one you're calling an admin pouch, with your medical supplies. Put a self contained NAR Bleeding control kit, and the rest a couple of individual space blankets, a Casualty blanket, some warming packets, etc. You could also put the self-contained boo-boo kit in there, with the OTC meds, band-aides, etc. Very unlikely you'll run into a massive bleed in a SAR scenario, but you'll more than likely run into someone with hypothermia/exposure after being outdoors at altitude for more than a day. The Bleeding control kit is something you can pull out and use, or pass to someone else to use; it's completely self contained (the way you have it now, you would have to hunt for each individual piece and pass it to them).
I would then move your "admin" to your middle pouch, where you've already got SOME admin going (flashlight, shears, multitool, etc.). You could put your notebook/pen in there, a GPS, Compass, snacks, marking ribbon, etc. I would also add a good strobe light in there, to signal at night/low visibility. With the pouches/pockets, it make more sense for things that you'll be using more often (you could spend 15 hours walking to someone, just to treat them for 5 mins before putting them in a liter to get hauled up to a Helo). The outer pocket could carry more snacks, hand warmers, packets of electrolyte replacement, etc. Make sure, in/on your ruck/pack, you've got a good 20+oz bottle of water with an electrolyte pack attached, to give to your lost hiker. The two things you'll see more than anything in SAR, are dehydration and exposure (hence the water and blankets), with hunger coming in a distant 3rd. Sure they'll be hungry, but not DYING of starvation (dehydration and exposure can KILL in a matter of hours or days, it takes weeks to die of starvation).
Be sure, once you get your kit pretty much figured out, to go hike Pikes Peak on the Barr trail. It pretty much will feel like what you'll run into.....an out-of-towner, that goes and hikes something they are not familiar with and are completely unprepared for. Take note of the weather in Manitou Springs, at the bottom of the trail, and then what it is at the top. It's 14 miles to the top, and you can catch the train to come back down. In 14 miles, you'll gain about 6,000FT of elevation (8,000 MSL to +14,000 MSL). If you REALLY want to have a laugh, volunteer medical service for the yearly Pikes Peak Marathon. They start in Manitou, run to the top and back down. The front runners do it in under 3 hours, but usually come in bloody and beat up from falling as they come down the mountain....and need to get patched up......good times.
ON YOU (in your pockets), should be a Knife (good quality folder, not some $30 Walmart special), a lighter, a flashlight (doesn't have to be 1200 lume, but also shouldn't be a button light), a Bandana (multi-use item....preferably red/yellow/orange), a whistle (once you get into the woods, and start yelling at someone you SEE, but they still can't hear you, you'll understand the whistle and why it's important), a good watch on your wrist and a Suunto M9 wrist compass for the other wrist (I prefer a simple watch, not an I-watch or the like.....the compass on the wrist CAN be replaced by a Garmin 401 GPS, but remember, batteries DIE.....a compass is much simpler technology). I guess you COULD go with a Suunto Military Digital, but again, batteries DIE. Also, I would carry your own personal space blanket on you at all times (weighs almost nothing and takes up very little room) and may a couple of "water collection bags" with water purification tablets (again, almost no weight or space, but could save your life if you ever NEED them).
I haven't seen these but they would probably be useful for a mountain rescue, a rapid deployment fall arrest kit. Something with a thin strong cord like dynema that can be attached to a carbiner or a climbing chock, that can be tossed to someone on a ledge to hook to themselves while a mountaineering rescue team gets brought in.
Mora garberg with multimount seath would be a great choice for the knife
Great vid but personally I would have added some more gloves, a thermometer, a cravat and an israeli bandage
He had an HnH flat fold which is is basically an Israeli folded differently and different brand. I do like the idea of a cravat or maybe a bandana or schmage
Love your chanel some thing I use in backcountry Swat-t many uses. Celox blood clot is great. And go with a slip knot chain parcord bracelet are so fun to undo fast. Also a lumber maker Cran good for marking trail and cave wall and some pepper spray (superglue and bake soda comdo) for repairs
I would add: Fox 40 Whistle, Small Strobe Light, Water, Maxpedition Radio pouch, Becker BK5. This video is timely.
Great survival/trauma kit. Yep, add a fixed blade for sure. I'd also add a collapsible 1ltr water container and some water purification tablets.
#PrepMedic major props on joining your local #AllHazardsResponceTeam pack seems ready to roll into heavy stuff. Butane lighter better or worse?!
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Carrying a couple of small bundles of paracord is far more efficient than a paracord bracelet. Much quicker to deploy as well when needed and you can know exactly how much you have.
I teach Wilderness Survival for the BSA and my SAR team. I think your kit is pretty solid. Just don't forget your water ;) seriously I could suggest things but it's all to preference. My one suggestion is get a decent but small Ferro rod (flint+steel) and keep it in there. Also make sure you're proficient in your basic survival skills if you're not already. The kit is solid though.
I would love to be able to see a kit list written down so I can compare my own.
This is defs my go to setup now
Nice setup. If it hasn't been suggested yet, I would look into an ESEE 3 knife with the glass breaker pommel
Good pack. I think a lot of the guys already made great suggestion/additions. Thanks for vid.
Hey Sam, at first I want to say that I really Love your Videos and I hope you keep continuing that. I have a question. Is it possible for a German paramedic/Notfallsanitäter to work in the US for 6month up to a year to collect more expierence, especially in an other country?
If someone is carrying a bear gun up here in Alaska, it's likely a shotgun. And if it's a handgun, normally it's in a chest holster with minimal retention.
Hey Sam, great load out. Consider matching the TQ with a sharpie. A whistle is great to attract attention or cut through crowd chatter. A triangular bandage (or 2) for extremity injury. Large alcohol based hand wipes. Bug dope and sunscreen wipes for personal use. Just my $.02
Great job with this video my friend.
Here in the UK its called hazardous are response team (HART)
HPG is on point
A good set up thanks ATB
Most double stack ar mag pouches will fit the majority of motorola & nokia issue radios. Whistle might be useful. There are too many knives out there to suggest just 1 based upon your requirements though the Morakniv Garburg or Kansbol would fit for most SRT missions. You could also take a VS17 panel, cut it to fit that back mesh and sew it on for a rear visual panel.
Get a esee 3 for the botom row if that is a bit big an esee izula. I carry a lot of the same stuff in my sar kitbag. Only thing I would add is a small tube of sun screen and bug spray.
I've been watching your 'bag contents' videos for a while now. And seriously, dude! How many bags do you have!
Could you do a video on the rest of your SAR equipment like uniform boots contents of backpack ???
Sitting, to riff off the other comment, in Southern Ontario getting ready to go for a hike and listening to this as I get stuff together. What about a small strobe? or signal whistle. I know those things might get put on your body later but having it in the bag initially might be an idea. Also toss in a couple of rehydration tabs like the Nuun ones.
I just started my Aerospace Medical Service tech school for the Air Force I get to do my EMT Course in like 3 months.
Maybe you can put the Gerber strongarm at the bottom of your pack. Good knife with awesome sheath.
But I think I'm a little bit late ;)
Try for a diagonal radio holder. Nothing worse than antennas near eyes in the bush
If your looking for a decent fixed blade that’s mollee compatible you could check out the Gerber Strongarm it’s worked pretty well for me and if I remember correctly it’s American made.
A small EPERB and/ or a strobe beacon perhaps ?
Also maybe a small folding saw or one of those pocket chainsaws to enable you to quickly and easily cut makeshift litter poles, splints, walking sticks/ crutches or shelter poles.
Pre-attach a 6ft loop of paracord to the eye in the chem light. Swinging this in a circle above your head at night makes it easier for SAR aircraft to spot your position.
Also consider a chem light crayon from battlesighttech.com/about/
This will enable you to mark your trail at night without having to carry cases of traditional chem lights.
Big fan of your videos, keep up the excellent work!
For the caffeine need add some elite ops energy strips.
I have the Gerber StrongArm knife, in FDE, and it would be perfect for your kit... You may want to check it out.
Chronograph pencil, another pen at least and get an organiser for the back pocket, personally I’d put my most needed stuff on the front but that might not be best
If you can only carry one size NPA what one would you go with ,I usually go with 26f or 28f
Would you do a video about what you do as apart of the All Medical Hazard Response? It's something I am interested in doing and I'd love to learn more.
The lighter could go in handy for sterilization along with alcohol wipes
*So apparently when I'm just going to the store I'm ready to take part in SAR operations.*
*90% of what's in the bag is just part of my regular EDC*
*Trauma kit, flashlight, knife, pen and paper etc.*
Awesome, stay prepared man. You got training to go with that gear? If so, you’re better prepared than 99% of civilians.
@@JohnW-yv6yp *I'm a certified EMT.*
*If I'm wearing pants I have an ankle trauma kit, complete with CAT tourniquet, trauma shears and backup flashlight on me.*
*2 other flashlights in pocket, seatbelt cutter, 2 glass breakers, extra gloves in pocket, knife, pen etc ...*
Have a carry pistol amongst all that gear?
@@JohnW-yv6yp *Not legal where I'm at.*
@JoeDurobot Well that sucks. Where do you live Canada? Can’t be England since you can have a knife lol.
Marking devices like chem lights or glint tape could be helpful
From Colombia, puedes portar gran cantidad de equipo en esta bolsa, solo veo conveniente el adaptarla a mi ubicación geográfica y equipo disponible en mi país...Welcome to the jungle 😁
Should I use expired Quick clot Combat Gauzes and how effective would expired ones be???
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Saw your ambulance videos and you did an excellent job for both. Does your department (or any surrounding departments) use SUV's or pickup trucks? Guardian EMS and MedicWest in Nevada use Ford Explorers as supervisor vehicles. I know every fire department and EMS provider is different so I'm just wondering if there is anything unique about SUV's/pickup trucks in your neck of the woods. Stay safe and thank you for what you do. No B.S. my aunt is alive because of EMS.
I know I'm going to ask a dump question but you do what you have to do. My question is if the gloves in the first aid kit need to be 100% sterile? I'm asking that because on some list of what to have in a first aid kit is said to have them sterile. For sure its normal to have them this way, everything else is gonna be. But don't they lose there sterile effect very fast after starting to interact with the patient, touching his clothes and stuff like that. And one more thing, I didn't saw a youtube video tutorial where is said, and here we have our sterile gloves over here. Most of the times they are just laying like this in the kit.
Sterile gloves are rarely used in EMS. Nothing is sterile when it comes to emergency medicine and sterile gloves are expensive and hard to keep. The gloves are simply to keep the patients fluids off of you and yours off of them.
@@PrepMedic Thank you very much for the reply. Keep it safe and continue with the good work.
I have just watched this video, I have a couple of questions, Q 1. Where did you get this bag, Q2. What are other uses of the chest seals,? Thank you
Chest seals can also be used as occlusive dressings for major neck bleeding
you need epi and like 4 more pairs of gloves my friend.
No reason to have epi in the chest rig (or any more gloves) when it is all in the med kit we carry
Bug spray or bug wipes and a thermocel are number of # 1 importants or maybe that is just because I'm a Florida boy lol
Hey Prepmedic, I have a question could you help me choose what's needed in an advanced trauma kit? I've only used pre made ones and found them quite cluttered
What part of Colorado are you in? I am starting the SAR training for El Paso county (Colorado Springs)
Routt County
How do you determine the size of NPA to carry, I notice you carrying single pieces often in these kits - do you simply assume you'll only be dealing with ~6ft adult male, for example?
Can you do a civilian version? something more compatible and useful for a civilian that is suddenly in a emergency situation like a strong earthquake aftermath
Question to join all hazards response, do you need to be a NR-P or can you be NREMT? Thinking of joining in my state and i know it differs.
Can you add a link for that “MED” patch? Great channel. -Dr. G
Looks like it’s from North American Rescue. www.narescue.com/luminous-med-id-patch-2-per-pack.html
How is it bending over, for example doing patient care on a person laying down? Thanks for sharing!
The Prepared Norseman they’re very snug and infinitely adjustable, so no issue using bent over. I’ve got several of these HPG chest kits in varying sizes and keep them loaded down.
I recently snapped my femur in 2 and since then I have been wanting to learn basic medical training, how do I go about finding someone to teach me!
Devin Morgan first off you need to be safer in your life . You just posted you broke your femur lol
Quite the anemic trauma kit for such a big bag that is supposed to be carried for disasters specifically. A few showoff items, as well, like the useless lighter and the douchey paracord bracelet. PrepMedic can do better!
Did you hear the part where I talked about the medical items and larger aid bags we carry on our back? Or the part when I said this was just the stuff I wanted easy access to?
Just another idiot that says something without actually watching the whole video. He probably carries tampons in his kit that he stole from his mom.
can all the harness/straps be removed?
Does Hill People Gear make a matching radio pouch/holster
No. Mostly, because there are so many good ones on the market already, like the ones from First Spear. We don't see a great need to try to come up with one for the sake of coming up with one.
Hello I have a five year old and he had bronchitis last year and a 12 year old with a history of asthma and i would love to put an emergency kit is there any emergency medic gear that you that you can reccomend that i can carry for them.
Fun buying all that stuff?
You have anything to fight off Bigfoot Incase you come across a Missing 411 case?
Caffeine induced rage
Does your EMS agency require you to relinquish any other Constitutional Rights other than the 2nd?
It’s a private business that I choose to work at. They, as a private entity, have the right to make rules that I can A. agree to and follow, or B. Find somewhere else to work. As it stands I do not feel the need to carry a firearm at my EMS agency as I have enough tools and resources at my disposal to feel comfortable with the amount of risk I am put in while on the job. This is no different then a company having you sign a NDA or non-compete. Don’t get that twisted with violating the constitution.
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you said you dont have a stethoscope to confirm a pneumothorax... why? i mean you have the space and also its (for that application) not really a weight or time thing. also a pulse oximeter could be an addition even tho its not really reliable in the mountains.
8:06 was your car OK?
*If you're a part time LEO can't you still carry even if your EMS job says you can't?*
*Some LEO agencies require deputies to be armed even when off duty.*
*So I'm not how it works when one job says you MUST carry while another says you can't.*
I don’t think his part time leo because he got a new job in Colorado so he had to leave the sheriffs office he was in but I might be wrong because I don’t know if he’s joined a new sheriffs office or police department yet. But regardless it probably depends on which agency is willing to compromise on policies
Caffeine addiction is not good
Not actually any evidence to say it is bad.
PrepMedic ok
Why does it say no subs?
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What if your in a hostile situation and you dont carry a fire arm only med kit youll have to protect your self also and the patient that youre trying to save?