Not sure if you are looking for ideas, but if you are, I would recommend 3 things. 1. SWAT-T, which is a rubber tourniquet that they say is much faster to use and about the size of a deck of cards. 2. Cayenne pepper which has medicinal properties that stop bleeding. 3. Manuka honey which when applied to open wounds can act as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, etc. I highly recommend checking them out. Thanks!
I have the 5x8 and I love it for around town, I think I will use this for long roadtrips with the motorbike, where you can't just really load a huge medical box (which I would if I could) and you may come across road accidents and all that.
Great pouch/bag, and great video as always Aaron. Gonna have to pick one of these up! I love the addition of the little zip pouch inside. Wish the other ones had it lol. I'm saving up money to build a good FAK and still researching parts and contents I want for it. Some things I would add to yours to make it a good all-around kit, IMO (just going by what you have now; I know you said you were still adding to it) would be: - An Israeli bandage in the extra room where the SAM splint is (great multi-use item for everything from using it as a compression bandage for a wound to using it as an improvised sling if you or someone else breaks an arm) - Some Quick-Clot sponges and Quick-Clot gauze pads to help control bleeding - CAT tourniquet (or your preference of a tourniquet, the CAT is my favorite; plus there are MOLLE-compatible sheaths for the CAT so you can mount it on the side opposite of the shears on the outside of the pack for quick access) - Some sort of small squeeze bottle filled with clean water to irrigate wounds with - Some packs of Gatorade or other electrolyte drink mix (to help with dehydration) - Several pairs of nitrile/latex-free disposable rubber gloves. - Alcohol prep pads in the little zip pocket (if you don't already have them there) - Packs of different general medications like Aspirin, Tylenol (Acetaminophen), Aleve (Naproxen Sodium), Motrin (Ibuprofen), Benadryl (Diphenhydramine), Immodium, etc. -Instant cold packs to help with sprains, aches, etc. -Burn gel/cream -Mylar blanket to help with hypothermia or just staying warm in general
I just saw this on amazon while search of a large kit to keep at home.. I decided to youtube search reviews on it,yours popped up...Little did I know that you just had uploaded it.. thanks for the review
Awesome review, i was looking into buying the smaller version that you reviewed because me and my brother and a friend of ours are going camping for the first time. But the problem was that we are in unknown area because i recently moved to Colorado for college and i wanted to be prepared for any situation that we might come across, but i was concerned that the smaller version was not gonna be big enough for the three of us. So now im definitely gonna buy this larger version, keep up the good work!
Outstanding review! Thanks for sharing. I've been looking for a First Aid pck like this, and found your channel that way (subbed immediately). Checked the Vanquest-site and feel like I struck gold. Their products have some definite advantages over competitors. First batch of gear is now on its way across the Pond (Holland). As a beginner-channel, I'm going to (try to) do a review as well, looking at it from my European point of view. Keep up the great work! -Bas
thanks for the review! if/when you have the time id love for you to do the rest of their range as your first review of their pack had me running for my wallet.
there's going to be a day when society has gotten so bad, you're gonna need an "ifak" the size of a backup because you're gonna need a full field surgery kit
Great video as always :) But might as well putting some medical gloves in there as well for you and wife... you never know who you might help and save a life...
Not sure if you are looking for ideas, but if you are, I would recommend 3 things. 1. SWAT-T, which is a rubber tourniquet that they say is much faster to use and about the size of a deck of cards. 2. Cayenne pepper which has medicinal properties that stop bleeding. 3. Manuka honey which when applied to open wounds can act as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, etc. I highly recommend checking them out. Thanks!
I might have to look into one of the smaller versions. That design is nice.
I have the 5x8 and I love it for around town, I think I will use this for long roadtrips with the motorbike, where you can't just really load a huge medical box (which I would if I could) and you may come across road accidents and all that.
Right it is a great size for that.
Great pouch/bag, and great video as always Aaron. Gonna have to pick one of these up! I love the addition of the little zip pouch inside. Wish the other ones had it lol. I'm saving up money to build a good FAK and still researching parts and contents I want for it.
Some things I would add to yours to make it a good all-around kit, IMO (just going by what you have now; I know you said you were still adding to it) would be:
- An Israeli bandage in the extra room where the SAM splint is (great multi-use item for everything from using it as a compression bandage for a wound to using it as an improvised sling if you or someone else breaks an arm)
- Some Quick-Clot sponges and Quick-Clot gauze pads to help control bleeding
- CAT tourniquet (or your preference of a tourniquet, the CAT is my favorite; plus there are MOLLE-compatible sheaths for the CAT so you can mount it on the side opposite of the shears on the outside of the pack for quick access)
- Some sort of small squeeze bottle filled with clean water to irrigate wounds with
- Some packs of Gatorade or other electrolyte drink mix (to help with dehydration)
- Several pairs of nitrile/latex-free disposable rubber gloves.
- Alcohol prep pads in the little zip pocket (if you don't already have them there)
- Packs of different general medications like Aspirin, Tylenol (Acetaminophen), Aleve (Naproxen Sodium), Motrin (Ibuprofen), Benadryl (Diphenhydramine), Immodium, etc.
-Instant cold packs to help with sprains, aches, etc.
-Burn gel/cream
-Mylar blanket to help with hypothermia or just staying warm in general
Size look great.
Don't forget about a K9 first aid kit.
I just saw this on amazon while search of a large kit to keep at home.. I decided to youtube search reviews on it,yours popped up...Little did I know that you just had uploaded it.. thanks for the review
Glad to help!
I like the sunglasses, Aaron! They look good on you!
What shears are they
I can’t remember something off Amazon I think
Ok
Nice size kit perfect for the car too. How come no one puts a thermometer in there kits?
+motorcityman99 Not sure.
Liked this review and the POV of the first aid kit. Moreover, I like the design and how you demonstrated its uses learned a lot.
+Enrique Sonora Great to hear! Glad I could help.
Awesome review, i was looking into buying the smaller version that you reviewed because me and my brother and a friend of ours are going camping for the first time. But the problem was that we are in unknown area because i recently moved to Colorado for college and i wanted to be prepared for any situation that we might come across, but i was concerned that the smaller version was not gonna be big enough for the three of us. So now im definitely gonna buy this larger version, keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, and is would be good for those. Welcome to the mile hi state!
I have the new gen. And its packed to bursting point xD
What is the thing inside of the small tube in the zippered pocket?
+Aidan Powers Iodine
lt's a great size for keeping in a vehicle.
What is the pack you are wearing at :38?
Outstanding review! Thanks for sharing.
I've been looking for a First Aid pck like this, and found your channel that way (subbed immediately).
Checked the Vanquest-site and feel like I struck gold. Their products have some definite advantages over competitors. First batch of gear is now on its way across the Pond (Holland).
As a beginner-channel, I'm going to (try to) do a review as well, looking at it from my European point of view.
Keep up the great work!
-Bas
+Out and About West Very cool and good luck to you.
thanks for the review! if/when you have the time id love for you to do the rest of their range as your first review of their pack had me running for my wallet.
big enough to be a small bugout bag
Big is better considering a lot of space to put ur stuff ryt in
So der u go
Very nice man!!
U wont worry nor hesitate to put more medic stuff ryt der
thanks for sharing. good video.
+TrajanaFortis glad you enjoyed it.
Nice review. For some reason I picture your house looking like my old house... I have no idea why. oh, and also, 1st
there's going to be a day when society has gotten so bad, you're gonna need an "ifak" the size of a backup because you're gonna need a full field surgery kit
Thanks for sharing, you've just gained another follower......😉👍🏻 keep up the good work.
+coolerking1984 Thanks and welcome to the GT family!
Great video as always :)
But might as well putting some medical gloves in there as well for you and wife... you never know who you might help and save a life...
boring
+shelley Davis Sorry
@@gideonstactical pfft shelley should apologize