Would for sure recommend at least two chest seals and some s fold gauze for packing (hemostatic unnecessary) Allot of tourniquets won’t help a sucking chest wound from a GSW.
Great respect for you and the channel. Just FYI, no disrespect, after 20 years as a county government paramedic in a busy urban environment I probably needed a tourniquet a half dozen times. The human body has amazing self preservation capabilities. Great review of the fast pack. All that said, with the crazy run of Mass Casualty shooting maybe multiple tourniquets is not over kill. God loves Sheep Dogs👍👍👍
Great job on this video. I'm very impressed with the video quality along with all the information you gave. You gave some great suggestions on the extra strap and 500(D). Keep up the great work. Jeremy @ Vanquest Team
hi Jeremy just ordered a javelin 2.0 vslinger pack from you and a wolf grey vault 2.0 have heard nothing but great thinks about you and good to now you watch other people reviews of your products to see what people like and dontlike. Keep up the great work. I will keep purchasing from you. great quality.
Hello! Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate them. Congratulations on the new gear! I think you will love it! Keep us updated on how the gear works out for you. Feel free to post a picture as well. Best Regards, Jeremy @ Vanquest Team
as an air force medic, i would suggest staying away from 2 different kinds of tourniquets on your system. The CAT style is your best go to, since a non-medic can figure out how to use it much quicker that a RAT style. multiple is great, but just stick with 1 style for simplicity and ease of use. just my 2 cents.
Excellent video & review, brother. Your video sold me on the FATPack. I have since purchased the 4x6 and am continuing to add & modify. Really appreciate your videos and opinions. Keep up the awesome work!
every time I take a firearms class the instructors recommend I carry a basic trauma kit when I leave the house. Either a small kit on one or both ankles, or a big kit in the car. Also everyone who's had training from a professional or is a professional first aid trainer does not like the RAT tourniquet.
Love the channel. Since watching, I've purchased a Mountainsmith Tour bag (hops color) and a Mossberg 590A1 (7 shot 18.5" bead sight). Good (quality) stuff.
I'm really not keen on the kit stored on the outside, I'd prefer a bigger pouch to fit everything inside. It's has a quick opening, so there doesn't seem to be any advantage for deployment and I see that exposed gear getting damaged prematurely, or lost.
The pack design for these are outstanding, quality and materials are great. ITS Tactical has the same thing in 2 different versions, not sure if it is bigger or not, but it is about $16+ more than the vanquest because its made in America. I wish vanquest had more color options for it, I need a ranger green and foliage color :)
I didn't know that it was lighter. I planned on getting ITS one, they have my color plus I always lean USA made. That said the vanquest packs I have heard nothing but great things about
Great review man! If I could just suggest one thing though it would be to add some rolled gauze to the kit for deep wounds such as knife or gunshot wounds. It allows you to pack a deep wound and help stop bleeding especially on the non-compressible arterial bleeds.
They could but the rolled gauze is designed specifically for that. It's also more versatile because you can also use it to keep a dressing on a wound and keep constant pressure. I think either quick clot or celox makes a type of rolled gauze for packing wounds with a clotting agent in the material as well.
I agree on the celox pack gauze or compressed H&H and remove the swat t and instead ad an Israeli bandage. Odds are a lot higher of using an Israeli along with the roll or HH gauze than a 3rd TQ. And the Israeli can be used in TQ like fashion to bolster another TQ or by itself is there is no other options. Pack the gauze into wound site and mound it up then use the Israeli pad on top of that and it should put a lot of pressure down on the wound. I've heard this From skinny medic and others. I carry 4 Israelis and 2 TQs in my vehicle bag.
I'd be all over this if it came in multicam and/or was a rip away. I can deal with the colors...but not being rip away seems to be a pretty serious negative IMO. Thoughts?
I use a non rip away IFAK on my plate carrier, and its really no issue if it isn't rip away as long as its accessible from the side or front, and has 90* positioning straps for stability. Just know where your stuff is and its no biggie, keep primary care in the front, then when you have a good second, you can detach the bag, or just have a buddy hand you things from it.
Hi Aaron! Great video, thank you. I would like to make two suggestions, if you allow: First one is carrying more bandages instead of more tourniquets. Of course it always depends on what injuries mostly occur in your situation, but I think bandages are really critical for medium wounds and being able to apply a lot of pressure as well, where a tourniquet would probably do more damage than good. Secondly I would like to stress, that as a dog handler, I always carry material to assist proper application of bandages on a dog, like a small cotton wool ball to be put between the toes of the paw for padding. These rubbery-sticky-elastic bandages that you showed in another video, I suppose, are also excellent for an outer layer on a bandage for your dog.. Of course it is just a suggestion from what injuries I experienced. Take care!
Thanks for the input, I agree in the items for a dog. For my system I carry a 2x2, 3x3, and two 5x9 ADB (I believe is their name) double ply bandages. When you are playing with knives, axes, and gun on a regular bases, tourniquets are a must. A good friend cut his foot wide open and almost bleed out, because he did not have a tourniquet.
+gideonstactical Thanks for your answer. I am sorry I am not too common with the US product names since I am from Germany, but I looked them up. I always carry at least three (small to medium) elastic bandage rolls with the dressing directly stuck to, (like on the israeli dressings) even in my smallest first aid kit and a separate CAT Tourniquet. Yeah, I agree, one tourniquet is a must, axe wounds bleed horribly, I once struck myself with one in the foot, too! Keep up the good work!
Looks like the elastic additions to the side are only on the 5×8 and your 4×6 but "apparently" not on the 7×10 . I just imagined a viewer potentially buying one of the 7×10 size expecting those elastics and winding up bummed out . Just a heads up , I may be wrong but anyone should make sure if you're wanting that . Hey man , with the body language on this review it looks like you may have some rapper blood in you .lol
No, they're not. "A tourniquet is a constricting or compressing device, specifically a bandage, used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a period of time." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourniquet) They're meant to not make you bleed out.
S. Ravn Yeah, bleeding out from large injuries like losing a hand, it's well known in emergencies 9 out of 10 times when a tourniquet is applied that means that limb is lost and probably gonna need amputation anyway. Quit playing out your wannabe military spec-ops operator of applying a tourniquet.
Don’t use a rats tourniquet. If you can’t fit a cat in there then go with a sof t
Would for sure recommend at least two chest seals and some s fold gauze for packing (hemostatic unnecessary) Allot of tourniquets won’t help a sucking chest wound from a GSW.
Great respect for you and the channel. Just FYI, no disrespect, after 20 years as a county government paramedic in a busy urban environment I probably needed a tourniquet a half dozen times. The human body has amazing self preservation capabilities. Great review of the fast pack. All that said, with the crazy run of Mass Casualty shooting maybe multiple tourniquets is not over kill. God loves Sheep Dogs👍👍👍
Great job on this video. I'm very impressed with the video quality along with all the information you gave. You gave some great suggestions on the extra strap and 500(D). Keep up the great work. Jeremy @ Vanquest Team
hi Jeremy just ordered a javelin 2.0 vslinger pack from you and a wolf grey vault 2.0 have heard nothing but great thinks about you and good to now you watch other people reviews of your products to see what people like and dontlike. Keep up the great work. I will keep purchasing from you. great quality.
Hello!
Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate them. Congratulations on the new gear! I think you will love it! Keep us updated on how the gear works out for you. Feel free to post a picture as well.
Best Regards,
Jeremy @ Vanquest Team
1000D all the way!!!
as an air force medic, i would suggest staying away from 2 different kinds of tourniquets on your system. The CAT style is your best go to, since a non-medic can figure out how to use it much quicker that a RAT style. multiple is great, but just stick with 1 style for simplicity and ease of use. just my 2 cents.
Excellent video & review, brother. Your video sold me on the FATPack. I have since purchased the 4x6 and am continuing to add & modify. Really appreciate your videos and opinions. Keep up the awesome work!
You're a great reviewer, I am learning about medical kits and enjoying it!
every time I take a firearms class the instructors recommend I carry a basic trauma kit when I leave the house. Either a small kit on one or both ankles, or a big kit in the car.
Also everyone who's had training from a professional or is a professional first aid trainer does not like the RAT tourniquet.
I see you also have the new TRIDENT 20. Love that thing. The simple little changes on it makes it so much better
Amen brother!
Love the channel. Since watching, I've purchased a Mountainsmith Tour bag (hops color) and a Mossberg 590A1 (7 shot 18.5" bead sight).
Good (quality) stuff.
Super cool so glad to hear it!
Great improvements. Looks like it's time for me to upgrade.
Heck ya!
Well done review and great advice to know how to use what you are carrying with you
nice little kit bag.
Hey Gideon will the 4x6 fit in your envoy 17 water bottle pocket?
I'm really not keen on the kit stored on the outside, I'd prefer a bigger pouch to fit everything inside. It's has a quick opening, so there doesn't seem to be any advantage for deployment and I see that exposed gear getting damaged prematurely, or lost.
I often carry the medkit in my packs. Just depends.
+gideonstactical That makes sense then if it is easy to reconfigure like that.
Great video! I've been looking into adding one to my kit and I think you just made up my mind! Thanks again
The pack design for these are outstanding, quality and materials are great. ITS Tactical has the same thing in 2 different versions, not sure if it is bigger or not, but it is about $16+ more than the vanquest because its made in America. I wish vanquest had more color options for it, I need a ranger green and foliage color :)
I agree with you for the color options!
The ITS version is lighter, USA made and they have included 2 molle straps.
Its all about details
I didn't know that it was lighter. I planned on getting ITS one, they have my color plus I always lean USA made. That said the vanquest packs I have heard nothing but great things about
Yeap Vanquest made great product but I prefer pay a little more for US made products and more little compagny for better local economy.
ITS has the same thing because Vanquest ripped their design (just like they did with the Arcteryx pack).
Great review man! If I could just suggest one thing though it would be to add some rolled gauze to the kit for deep wounds such as knife or gunshot wounds. It allows you to pack a deep wound and help stop bleeding especially on the non-compressible arterial bleeds.
Cool, just curious wouldn't my large 5x9 double layer bandages work well for that?
They could but the rolled gauze is designed specifically for that. It's also more versatile because you can also use it to keep a dressing on a wound and keep constant pressure. I think either quick clot or celox makes a type of rolled gauze for packing wounds with a clotting agent in the material as well.
I agree on the celox pack gauze or compressed H&H and remove the swat t and instead ad an Israeli bandage. Odds are a lot higher of using an Israeli along with the roll or HH gauze than a 3rd TQ. And the Israeli can be used in TQ like fashion to bolster another TQ or by itself is there is no other options. Pack the gauze into wound site and mound it up then use the Israeli pad on top of that and it should put a lot of pressure down on the wound. I've heard this From skinny medic and others. I carry 4 Israelis and 2 TQs in my vehicle bag.
I'd be all over this if it came in multicam and/or was a rip away. I can deal with the colors...but not being rip away seems to be a pretty serious negative IMO. Thoughts?
I use a non rip away IFAK on my plate carrier, and its really no issue if it isn't rip away as long as its accessible from the side or front, and has 90* positioning straps for stability. Just know where your stuff is and its no biggie, keep primary care in the front, then when you have a good second, you can detach the bag, or just have a buddy hand you things from it.
Hi Aaron! Great video, thank you. I would like to make two suggestions, if you allow: First one is carrying more bandages instead of more tourniquets. Of course it always depends on what injuries mostly occur in your situation, but I think bandages are really critical for medium wounds and being able to apply a lot of pressure as well, where a tourniquet would probably do more damage than good. Secondly I would like to stress, that as a dog handler, I always carry material to assist proper application of bandages on a dog, like a small cotton wool ball to be put between the toes of the paw for padding. These rubbery-sticky-elastic bandages that you showed in another video, I suppose, are also excellent for an outer layer on a bandage for your dog.. Of course it is just a suggestion from what injuries I experienced.
Take care!
Thanks for the input, I agree in the items for a dog. For my system I carry a 2x2, 3x3, and two 5x9 ADB (I believe is their name) double ply bandages. When you are playing with knives, axes, and gun on a regular bases, tourniquets are a must. A good friend cut his foot wide open and almost bleed out, because he did not have a tourniquet.
+gideonstactical Thanks for your answer. I am sorry I am not too common with the US product names since I am from Germany, but I looked them up. I always carry at least three (small to medium) elastic bandage rolls with the dressing directly stuck to, (like on the israeli dressings) even in my smallest first aid kit and a separate CAT Tourniquet. Yeah, I agree, one tourniquet is a must, axe wounds bleed horribly, I once struck myself with one in the foot, too! Keep up the good work!
Have you done a review of GCS blades?
does anyone know the backpack he has? I like that it's small. Almost looks like specops EDC?
It is the vanquest 2nd Gen. Trident-20, review coming in a week or so.
Wow that was fast! Awesome, thank you sir!
hey man is that compass on your watch built in or did you put it on there? If you put it on your watch can you tell me where to get one?
great vid man
It is an add on, I love it. Very high quality and options for its size and price. suunto button compass.
Looks like the elastic additions to the side are only on the 5×8 and your 4×6 but "apparently" not on the 7×10 . I just imagined a viewer potentially buying one of the 7×10 size expecting those elastics and winding up bummed out . Just a heads up , I may be wrong but anyone should make sure if you're wanting that . Hey man , with the body language on this review it looks like you may have some rapper blood in you .lol
What sunglasses are those?
Do u think you'll ever be able to travel with our kids?
I mean vids not kids
I sure hope so.
I fucked up..
How did you connect it to your bag?
it has MOLLE straps for MOLLE webbing compatibility
Do you request this pack?
Nope, I bought three of these medkits.
Hey I'm thinking about getting a knife for edc
ganzo g7212 or Kershaw Emerson CQC 5k?
Premium content and beautiful, and I hope that you continue
Nice review, agree with your review and I wanted to downsize. Thanks for the insight.
Sweet, no problem!
Tourniquets are meant to be used for large scale amputations i.e losing a foot or a hand.
No, they're not. "A tourniquet is a constricting or compressing device, specifically a bandage, used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a period of time." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourniquet) They're meant to not make you bleed out.
S. Ravn Yeah, bleeding out from large injuries like losing a hand, it's well known in emergencies 9 out of 10 times when a tourniquet is applied that means that limb is lost and probably gonna need amputation anyway. Quit playing out your wannabe military spec-ops operator of applying a tourniquet.
Nice vid. Thanks!
Another great review, I almost bought one on the spot. :)
Please add NITRIL GLOVES & other PPE ! You never know who you need to help or where they've been.
nias
such a stoopid intro lol :D
3 minutes of jaw jacking before getting to the point!