the tincture of Benzoin is used as an adhesive helper it causes a bond between the adhesive and the skin.its main use is with those Steri-strips. you apply the Benzoin to the skin wait for it to dry then apply the Steri-Strips its used a lot in surgery to close up small wounds. I've used this stuff for years when I was a Advance EMT-IV with NYC-EMS before the NYFD took it over.
My main use of Tincture of Benzoin is with the use of Gaffer tape/Duct Tape on hot spots on my feet. Never cared for mole skin, and the duct tape is super thin. The benzoin first applied to the skin and allowed to get tacky, the apply the duct tape. It will not move on the skin all day long and when you take it off, there is noe residue left behind. Sweet.
They deffinitely fit in one of those packs. It acts as a trauma dressing, can be used with the splint to immobilize bones and can even be used as a tourniquet. If there's one thing to go in a kit, Its an Israeli Bandage.
Great video...my only advice would be to add non-adherent gauze pads to match the various soaker pads as the soaker pads will be "glued" to the wound when the blood dries into the gauze...you'll cry like a little baby when they have to pull it off once you get to the ER!!! Just put the non-adherent pad between the wound and soaker pad and you are golden... The pouch is a fantastic idea IMHO!!!
My suggestion for your IFAK would be to change the fragile vinyl gloves for NAR Bearclaws. They are super strong, and you can stretch them over your clothings. In my country I only get them in packs of 25 pairs, but then you have spares, or you can donate some to friends. I also can recommend the H&H compressed bandage. A lot of gauze in a small format.
Excellent! Nice kit! I would recommend a tic-tweezer, specific for tic-removal. And maybe a syringe? Anti-diarrhea pills are also a must in emergency situ: Immodium or norrit?
Great vid... I would add pepcid (just the regular package dose) to accompany the benadryl. One is an h1 and the other an h2 blocker and for someone having an allergic reaction it'll really help. Additionally, remember the mantra "the solution to pollution is delusion". Iodine is great but flush is large amounts of clean water first
I love your Chanel -- respect your git! However, as I am a Medic in the bush and the city, your kit could be tweaked a bit, in my humble opinion. The kit is neither a good triage or minor wound kit. It only addresses a little of both. I carry 2 separate kits. the minor gets opened %95 of the time and is well diverse in Meds and wound care -- from blisters to deep cuts and all types of sicknesses. The Triage.... well if that gets opened, we have a problem. Thus, It is comprised of all the necessary items to deal with the situation. - As for the "Sam splint" ditch it. It is a waste of space and a little extra weight. One should be able to construct a splint from their surroundings, be it in the woods or city -- and in town the hospital is not far, it just gets cut off and discarded. Love you reviews bro, keep up the great work 'in Christ! L
It is nice to see a level headed guy like your self do such solid reviews! let me know if you would like a list of inventory for minor / triage med kits L
may I ask please once that wound seal powder was applied on a bleeding wound, and sealed it, whats next? That seal stays there for how long ? I mean, what happens to the wound? As far as I know for instance hemostatic gauze requires removal of a gauze ONLY by a medical professional in a hospital setting and bleeding recurs after 24 hour time frame so if there is no definitive help in the vicinity then it is not an appropriate option. I am just regurgitating what the brands that sells hemostatics says in their guidelines. Does it work the same way?
very well donne man. i am making my EDC and i was lockin for a 1rst aid kit like yours. sure going to make some "copy cat" from u. nice vid. 1 more sub
The absolute best first aid hiking kit I have ever seen on TH-cam. I am going to build my kit exactly as you have yours, except I'll carry a few more pairs of gloves. Gloves can be used for more then just covering your hands.
If you had or could make space in the kit, and israeli bandage wouldn't be a bad idea. Good for wounds that aren't worthy of a tourniquet, but still require some pressure. Just picked one up for my kit.
Good kit. I would add a 3.5 inch, 14 gauge decompression needle and learn where to put it in an emergency. Glow sticks rock in situations like this for a million reasons, and they take up little room. I live in Colorado, so I legally can carry a big, fat joint in my kit for pain and anxiety; I just can't smoke any because I work in the medical field, so when I say you have a well thought out, compact kit, I aint joking friend.
I'm am an EMT Advanced in Idaho. good kit. like a mini trauma kit. Just a thought, i carry an Epi Pen with me even though im not allergic to anything out in the wilderness myself... its pretty terrifying when someone who is gets stung in the face / throat 7 Miles out, even benadryl will help.
Really well organised bag and very good FIK! I might add a small mirror, a pair of gloves and an emergency "blanket"! Thanks for the video presentation! :)
Very cute but not very useful. The omission of a pocket mask is a pretty laughable joke. Instead of the pour in hemostat, I would recommend one that is integrated in the dressing, such as quik clot. While I know it's fun to have a little bag like this, the only thing that saves a life is knowledge. Most of the things in this bag can be made from everyday items by someone with the knowledge to know what they're doing. Instead of taking up extra room with the finger splints, I would just cut off a smaller strip from your large sam splint with the safety shears. Learn about your gear man. 4x4s are dressings, not bandages. Bandages secure dressings. I really can't stress enough that more education will help you a thousand times more than cute gear. Good luck and stay safe.
That's a nice kit you've put together. Nice organization and I'll def be updating my kit based on your video. I do carry somethings I didn't see in your kit that might be of interest. 1) Aspirin - you might not travel with folks old enough for this to be an issue but, aspirin tabs can be a life save if someone's having a heart attack. Be careful with possible stroke victims. 2) CPR mask - not the barrier but, a mask. 3) Quick Clot Sponges instead of powder - some say the powder can cause embolisms if it gets in the blood stream. I haven't seen powder in a while - just sponges, which are probably better in puncture situations. 4) I like the eye wash and, I'll be adding that... I see you were using a generic Visine equivalent which is not exactly a wash but, probably works when you need it. Maybe its better than saline? Nice job on the video!
I just heard recently,that cayenne pepper can be used for staunching light to medium blood flow. maybe raid your wife's spice cabinet and fill s small plastic bottle with some to replace your wound seal ???
Very nice gideonstactical. A well thought out well organized medical kit in my opinion. The only addition to your kit I carry in my kit is an epipen. The vanquest fat pack looks very interesting. I may have to try one out. Thanks for posting.
I commend you for having the smarts to pull together a good first aid kit. Just a couple comments and some suggestions for adds....That isn't an ACE bandage it's a cohesive bandage. They're sorta similar but an ACE is more robust as it's made out of fabric. And I'm not saying you should get an actual ACE. I think what you've got is the right choice for that kit (and if I'm wrong on this, my apologies. But it didn't look like an ACE from the video). Tincture of Bezoin can be used on minor cuts as a styptic or antiseptic but it's often used when securing larger wounds with steri strips as it helps the strips/bandages better adhere to the skin. To that end, a pack or two of steri strips would be another really good add for your kit as they take up very little room. You might also want to consider a pack of Quick Clot for serious arterial bleeds where a tourniquet can't be applied, an Israeli Bandage, and a couple HyFin vented chest seals. I realize space is a concern in a kit that size but you can likely get some of these things in. You'll have to decide what's most important and/or if the Israeli Bandage can replace, say, the 5x9 pad, etc.
Great vid. On the vinyl gloves. They don't have the protection against treating someone with an infectious disease like HIV or AIDS. Nitrile gloves do have that protection. If your allergic to nitrile gloves put on the vinyl first then the nitrile over and you'll be protected. Last thing you want to do is contract something for helping someone.
Good kit Aaron. I need to add that splint to my first aid kit. I would say maybe add a couple small 2"x1" jewelry ziplock bags with ibuprofen and asprin. Asprin can be a life saver.
Instead of the WoudSeal, try cayenne pepper. I believe this is the main ingredient in WoundSeal and is also an anti-microbial. It'll stop the bleeding in seconds, and you can't get more natural or inexpensive.
I bought a onetigris EMT pouch TG-GJB02 but the pouch is empty so I need to make it myself can you provide like a list you can recommended example like tweezers bandages etc. for first time buyer i live in europe so I can probably not get the same stuff you are using
I have added a mirror to my kit to help address wounds on my face or in areas that are hard to see. Plus it doubles as a signaling device if I want to be found.
I couldn’t watch this whole video!!! First of all, THERE NOT SAFTEY SCISSORS, THERE TRAUMA SHEARS. Second of all, if you are going to tell people to get trained to tourniquets, GET TRAINED YOURSELF!!!! I know you haven’t because the first thing they teach you in the CAT3 training is to NEVER stage the device with the time flap across. That makes it harder to deploy. Always stage the CAT with the time flap secured to the same side as the origin of the flap!!!
I carry the RE Factor Tactical R.A.T.S. tourniquet in my med kits. It's compact, well built, easy to use, and only $16. Not sure if you've come across it before. May be a good item to review. Added bonus for dog owners and parents - the design allows for it to be used on smaller extremities. Check out RE Factor's other gear too. Great stuff. Thanks for the videos! I always enjoy your reviews.
UP-Graded to two (2) kits: a Trauma IFAK and a general First Aid Kit. The Trauma Kit is to stop major bleeding and stabilize the patient. And the general First Aid Kit is for general Boo, Boo's and help the victim feel better... Thank you for the video ! tjl
Hey, nice kit, but i have few suggestions.. 1) I would recomend 1 real pressure bandage instead of 2 small bandages (useless in case of big bleeding in my opinion) or atleast some compressed gauze (H&H), 2) add chest seals (twin pak; very handy in case of penetrative gunshot wound) or at least some oclusive dressing (petroleum gauze), 3) wound seal is nice, but just in case of minor cuts, in case of more serious cuts i would recomend consider to add combat gauze or celox (hemostatic agents), 4) also, its nice to have pen light in kit, 5) add mylar rescue blankets (in case of shock), 6) maybe I would add NPA as well. It's great u have your personal 1st aid kit, not many people have.. Feel free to ask if u have questions..
I've noticed in multiple videos you've called abdominal pads "ABD pads." ABD is an acronym for abdominal or abdomen. Just a PSA man. Love the videos. My only real suggestion is to dump the quik clot and replace it with a hemostatic dressing. No one uses quik clot anymore, even the military. Hemostatic dressings are dressings with that chemical hemostatic agent laced into them. They're much more effective and act as both agent and dressing. Not sure if you're an EMT or higher echelon, but I'd suggest education over gear as well. Great video man!
I'm using a Maxpedition First Aid pouch, After seeing the Vanquest I think I'm going to switch. I used to carry a SAM but it's always been bulky and I pulled it. Didn't think about cutting a 36" in half and folding it. Thanks for the suggestions in your video!
Carrying antibiotic ointment and iodine is pointless and a waste of space in your pack for the average weekend warrior, wound cleaning can wait for the hospital (where they'll clean it again regardless of whether or not you applied antibiotic) or when you get home. Flush large debris out with regular water, and bandage. I could see a possible application if planning extended, multi-day trips. And ACE bandages are not the same as self-adhesive bandages (AKA coban/vet wrap), I'd carry one of each. Add benadryl and aspirin, duct tape for blisters. Ditch the Sam Splint. All military has switched from using hemostatic powder to hemostatic gauze as the power caused significant tissue damage, pack the wound, bandage and go. Add an Israeli bandage too.
hey Gideonm, this is a really cool pack! I woudl recommend adding a decompression pen and clove oil. But this is absolutely some of the best basic emergency packs I have seen in this small size. If you wanna compare check out my hospital bag (hahaha) for the large group-sized pack, or the Maxpedition Versapack Big boy video I made. Is always cool to compare these things. As soon a sI have some extra cash I will make one like this too. Really very helpful!
Nice little " boo-boo " kit. It seems to me you're trying to do a bit too much with the minimalist concept. The IFAK concept is for folks to have with them the items that can be used to save their own lives should they be dealt a penetrating injury. It is to be used by another rescuer on the owner. They address the 3 main causes of battlefield fatality; hemmorhage, airway obstruction, and tension pneumothorax. A general purpose field kit should have the items you carry, in multiples, along with other support items [ NPA, triangle bandages, Israeli bandages, 3 rolls of tape, etc. ]. This is for use on those whom you encounter that are injured. Naturally, each of us will have to choose the items and amounts that we are comfortable with. I believe that an IFAK type container simply cannot hold sufficient amounts of those things I will use on others whom I choose to assist, so I carry both types when afield.
About the WoundSeal (and other haemostatics like Quikclot, Celox etc): I'm no expert, but I was interested to discover that a lot of medical professionals are dead against the casual use of clotting agents like this, because of various associated problems. So it might be worth getting more than one opinion. There are examples on TH-cam (most discuss the brand QuikClot) or here: thesurvivalmom.com/the-case-against-quikclot/ If you are going to use them, there are newer chemicals that don't generate heat in use. The WoundSeal in this video is a bit outdated now.
Make sure you get your TQ from a reputable dealer. Don’t want to end up with a cheap knockoff or airsoft version. (I removed the link because I’m assuming the channel gets a referral link up under the video details. But North American rescue is regarded as a reputable dealer, fyi)
You pronounced Tincture correctly, but it's Benzoin, not Benzene, as you said it. Rhymes with "tens-coin." Benzene is something entirely different that would never be in a first aid kit. More importantly, you said, "these things [Benzoin tincture] help with bee stings and insect bites." That's not correct. In a first aid setting, benzoin is most commonly used to treat blisters. You have both anti-itch cream and anti-histamine in your kit. Those are you go-tos for bee and other insect stings.
I would suggest changing out the iodine for sterile water. You never want to flush out a wound with iodine as it will cause tissue damage. Same goes for alcohol. Just flush with water or water with a tincture of benzoin.
Really cheap and great option for keeping some stuff waterproof...breast milk bags. Seriously. They are really thick plastic and have a double ziplock seal and can hold a decent amount of stuff. I have a mini 1st aid kit in my car that's sealed up in one. Basically a booboo kit for the kids plus a few extra things in case of a slightly more serious cut or abrasion. I think it was maybe $5 for a box of like 10 and they last a very long time if you aren't getting in and out of them often.
2:40 Just a suggestion on the readiness of your tourniquet. Don't have your windlass strap pulled over the windlass clip. If you have an injury that renders one of your arms useless, and have to apply the tourniquet to yourself with one hand, that Velcro strap is a pain to fumble with, especially under high stress situations. You will end up turning your windlass and forgetting that your Velcro strap in covering the clip for the windlass rod.
Hi Gideon, I really like your reviews about Knives and survival equipment. I like to see a review of the Wild Pig Hunter knife by Tops. I hope you can help me whit that review... Thank you
Question. How much will this all cost, doesn't need to be perfect but it would be awesome if you had an estimate. Also, can I put this pack on my belt? Thanks!
idk if anyone has told you but you have to store iodine in a uv protectant 'GLASS' bottle. that's why they always sell it in the brown bottles. you can definitely store iodine like how you have it, as long as you protect it from sunlight and pay close attention to the cap they always seem to corrode and eventually leak. glass is a neutral container for corrosives
Keeping the gloves in the outer pack and not in a plastic baggy is very bad, if you're cleaning a wound and you are using equipment that could be exposed to bacteria you are putting whoever you treat at risk of infection from the very point you touch them.
Maybe you should add some medical masks to that bag you never know might come in handy. if you're dealing with infected blood or having to create a sterile environment. they don't take up any room at all you could easily throw them that waterproof phone case.
I did not read through all the comments and someone may have already suggested this but you could add 5x9 vaseline gauze pads which can be used as an occlusive dressing for a puncture wound or chest seal. One of the corners of the seal can be lifted to create a vent. They cost about a third of what you pay for name brand chest seals.
One thing I would add is a CPR face mask if you're CPR certified, they're tiny and are great for if you need to perform CPR on a stranger or someone you're not too close to.
The vanquest FAT Pack really is the best first aid pouch out there. Thanks for the tip about cutting the longer SAM splint into two smaller splints to save money.
I'm no doctor, but from what I read, you should not use iodine or other strong disinfectants to flush out wounds. Iodine should only be used as a topical disinfectant.
I am a certified wilderness first responder. It is important to emphasize training and understanding scope of practice and the scope off good Samaritan laws. this is legally important and even more important than that the ability to provide proper care to a patient.
Tab the velcro windless lock on your torniquete to one side, leave it open. Good luck trying to unhook it under stress, one handed, or covered in blood.
i am really honored because i am a swiss man and every time i see medikits theres a swiss flag on it but the redcross is a red cross with a white graund and not the other way
Great stuff man! As a former Army Medic I always include stuff for a sucking chest wound in my kit. A little bit of plastic and some duck tape goes a long way. In my experience medical tape goes to hell quick in the field, get the duck tape. I would probably do away with the SAM splints and improvise to cut down on weight.
Great vid, as usual! I really liked the Joto case idea. That's something I need to add...or perhaps a cell phone-sized dry bag. Ever think of adding an Israeli bandage to go with the CAT? dcr
Great video, loved the quality and delivery. One item of clarification though, the item you are referring to as an ACE bandage (wrap) I believe is actually what we call Coban tape in the medical world. This tape does have some of the same qualities as an ACE bandage, but it does not have the same compression qualities. The Coban tape may work completely fine for your application, ie. holding a SAM splint in place, but would not work well for wrapping a sprained ankle. Just an observation, not trying to sharp shoot you. :) Oh also we used Benzoin tincture to inject into a drained blister in long roadmarches/field problems. Once you drain the blister, just take a syringe and needle a small amount of Benzoin and inject it into the blister, it adheres the skin back down. Word of warning, this is very painful for about a minute or so, but you won't have a blister in that spot again for a good while. ;) Again, great video, you have a great delivery and an easy voice to listen too, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
About the wound seal, I've been seeing a lot of videos where they've spoken with doctors and EMT's. In those videos, they recommend against the granule type of clotting agents (like Wound Seal) because they have to debride the wound before they can fix it. In other words, they have to dig out the wound seal first, before stitching it up.
Very good kit Aaron! I usually just pack a small med kit in my pack. I would pack a larger one if Im going off to deer camp or over an hours drive away from the closest town. Since Im not usually more than 15 minutes from town, the small one works great. My kids make more use out of it than me, go figure. Lol...
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Small mirror. If you have ever gotten a facial cut or injury and no one to help you, it is invaluable.
George W you can also use it to see if somebody is breathing by using the condensation in their breath
@@lucascurrah6010 ...or just use a stethoscope ...
the tincture of Benzoin is used as an adhesive helper it causes a bond between the adhesive and the skin.its main use is with those Steri-strips. you apply the Benzoin to the skin wait for it to dry then apply the Steri-Strips its used a lot in surgery to close up small wounds. I've used this stuff for years when I was a Advance EMT-IV with NYC-EMS before the NYFD took it over.
My main use of Tincture of Benzoin is with the use of Gaffer tape/Duct Tape on hot spots on my feet. Never cared for mole skin, and the duct tape is super thin. The benzoin first applied to the skin and allowed to get tacky, the apply the duct tape. It will not move on the skin all day long and when you take it off, there is noe residue left behind. Sweet.
two words: israeli bandage. i would 100% recommend picking one up
truetoinnerself But would it fit?
They deffinitely fit in one of those packs. It acts as a trauma dressing, can be used with the splint to immobilize bones and can even be used as a tourniquet. If there's one thing to go in a kit, Its an Israeli Bandage.
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Great video...my only advice would be to add non-adherent gauze pads to match the various soaker pads as the soaker pads will be "glued" to the wound when the blood dries into the gauze...you'll cry like a little baby when they have to pull it off once you get to the ER!!! Just put the non-adherent pad between the wound and soaker pad and you are golden...
The pouch is a fantastic idea IMHO!!!
My suggestion for your IFAK would be to change the fragile vinyl gloves for NAR Bearclaws. They are super strong, and you can stretch them over your clothings. In my country I only get them in packs of 25 pairs, but then you have spares, or you can donate some to friends. I also can recommend the H&H compressed bandage. A lot of gauze in a small format.
Excellent! Nice kit! I would recommend a tic-tweezer, specific for tic-removal. And maybe a syringe? Anti-diarrhea pills are also a must in emergency situ: Immodium or norrit?
missing a Isreal bandage
Great vid... I would add pepcid (just the regular package dose) to accompany the benadryl. One is an h1 and the other an h2 blocker and for someone having an allergic reaction it'll really help. Additionally, remember the mantra "the solution to pollution is delusion". Iodine is great but flush is large amounts of clean water first
That isn’t disinfectant iodine you have there brotha, the real stuff is a very dark deep orange color
The patch you have there is the Swiss flag. Please just change it for dignity's sake.
Aids yea lol
I love your Chanel -- respect your git! However, as I am a Medic in the bush and the city, your kit could be tweaked a bit, in my humble opinion. The kit is neither a good triage or minor wound kit. It only addresses a little of both. I carry 2 separate kits. the minor gets opened %95 of the time and is well diverse in Meds and wound care -- from blisters to deep cuts and all types of sicknesses. The Triage.... well if that gets opened, we have a problem. Thus, It is comprised of all the necessary items to deal with the situation.
- As for the "Sam splint" ditch it. It is a waste of space and a little extra weight. One should be able to construct a splint from their surroundings, be it in the woods or city -- and in town the hospital is not far, it just gets cut off and discarded.
Love you reviews bro, keep up the great work
'in Christ!
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Thanks for the support, comments and thoughts.
It is nice to see a level headed guy like your self do such solid reviews! let me know if you would like a list of inventory for minor / triage med kits
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may I ask please once that wound seal powder was applied on a bleeding wound, and sealed it, whats next? That seal stays there for how long ? I mean, what happens to the wound? As far as I know for instance hemostatic gauze requires removal of a gauze ONLY by a medical professional in a hospital setting and bleeding recurs after 24 hour time frame so if there is no definitive help in the vicinity then it is not an appropriate option. I am just regurgitating what the brands that sells hemostatics says in their guidelines. Does it work the same way?
Awesome vid. You reminded me to add supplies and check my expiration dates on my first aid kit and my trauma bag. Thanks man.
That is always important
This is really well thought out. I will adopt all of this.
Super glad to hear it!
very well donne man. i am making my EDC and i was lockin for a 1rst aid kit like yours. sure going to make some "copy cat" from u. nice vid. 1 more sub
The absolute best first aid hiking kit I have ever seen on TH-cam. I am going to build my kit exactly as you have yours, except I'll carry a few more pairs of gloves. Gloves can be used for more then just covering your hands.
If you had or could make space in the kit, and israeli bandage wouldn't be a bad idea. Good for wounds that aren't worthy of a tourniquet, but still require some pressure. Just picked one up for my kit.
Very cool
Great vid but just a FYI..... Either get a front patch with a "Red Cross" or move to Switzerland
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A couple of glow sticks.Accidents don't always happen when we're expecting them.Great job!
A nice first aid kit that is not posing as something more than it is. A pen light might make for a good addition.
Great vid. Maybe add moleskin if you're hiking
Triangular bandage. Many uses
Good kit. I would add a 3.5 inch, 14 gauge decompression needle and learn where to put it in an emergency. Glow sticks rock in situations like this for a million reasons, and they take up little room. I live in Colorado, so I legally can carry a big, fat joint in my kit for pain and anxiety; I just can't smoke any because I work in the medical field, so when I say you have a well thought out, compact kit, I aint joking friend.
didnt really see any stomach meds although your gear is meant to suit your needs
it sucks to have the runs outdoors
I'm am an EMT Advanced in Idaho. good kit. like a mini trauma kit. Just a thought, i carry an Epi Pen with me even though im not allergic to anything out in the wilderness myself... its pretty terrifying when someone who is gets stung in the face / throat 7 Miles out, even benadryl will help.
Good idea
Jasper - I think that is a brilliant idea and I want to do the same, how do I go about obtaining one of those?
Thank you! Ordered the Vanquest and took down a shopping list :)
You should add butterfly bandages or steri-strips! Great for holding wounds closed.
+Shaun Tan I have used them and they do not seem to cut it.
Wow, 99k subscribers. Soo close to the 100k mark and the TH-cam silver play button. Congrats in advance. I'm sure you'll hit it in no time in 2018.
Woah woah woah when did u learn to teleport
+Bushcraft bowyers Amazing right!
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Really well organised bag and very good FIK! I might add a small mirror, a pair of gloves and an emergency "blanket"! Thanks for the video presentation! :)
Very cute but not very useful. The omission of a pocket mask is a pretty laughable joke. Instead of the pour in hemostat, I would recommend one that is integrated in the dressing, such as quik clot. While I know it's fun to have a little bag like this, the only thing that saves a life is knowledge. Most of the things in this bag can be made from everyday items by someone with the knowledge to know what they're doing. Instead of taking up extra room with the finger splints, I would just cut off a smaller strip from your large sam splint with the safety shears. Learn about your gear man. 4x4s are dressings, not bandages. Bandages secure dressings. I really can't stress enough that more education will help you a thousand times more than cute gear.
Good luck and stay safe.
That's a nice kit you've put together. Nice organization and I'll def be updating my kit based on your video. I do carry somethings I didn't see in your kit that might be of interest.
1) Aspirin - you might not travel with folks old enough for this to be an issue but, aspirin tabs can be a life save if someone's having a heart attack. Be careful with possible stroke victims.
2) CPR mask - not the barrier but, a mask.
3) Quick Clot Sponges instead of powder - some say the powder can cause embolisms if it gets in the blood stream. I haven't seen powder in a while - just sponges, which are probably better in puncture situations.
4) I like the eye wash and, I'll be adding that... I see you were using a generic Visine equivalent which is not exactly a wash but, probably works when you need it. Maybe its better than saline?
Nice job on the video!
I just heard recently,that cayenne pepper can be used for staunching light to medium blood flow. maybe raid your wife's spice cabinet and fill s small plastic bottle with some to replace your wound seal ???
Great bag for this purpose. Contents are well thought out. Thumbs up!
+Prepared Suburbanite Thanks!
Very nice gideonstactical. A well thought out well organized medical kit in my opinion. The only addition to your kit I carry in my kit is an epipen. The vanquest fat pack looks very interesting. I may have to try one out. Thanks for posting.
No problem
Nice. I just used your tip in Boyscouts. Thanks!
I commend you for having the smarts to pull together a good first aid kit. Just a couple comments and some suggestions for adds....That isn't an ACE bandage it's a cohesive bandage. They're sorta similar but an ACE is more robust as it's made out of fabric. And I'm not saying you should get an actual ACE. I think what you've got is the right choice for that kit (and if I'm wrong on this, my apologies. But it didn't look like an ACE from the video).
Tincture of Bezoin can be used on minor cuts as a styptic or antiseptic but it's often used when securing larger wounds with steri strips as it helps the strips/bandages better adhere to the skin. To that end, a pack or two of steri strips would be another really good add for your kit as they take up very little room.
You might also want to consider a pack of Quick Clot for serious arterial bleeds where a tourniquet can't be applied, an Israeli Bandage, and a couple HyFin vented chest seals. I realize space is a concern in a kit that size but you can likely get some of these things in. You'll have to decide what's most important and/or if the Israeli Bandage can replace, say, the 5x9 pad, etc.
Great vid. On the vinyl gloves. They don't have the protection against treating someone with an infectious disease like HIV or AIDS. Nitrile gloves do have that protection. If your allergic to nitrile gloves put on the vinyl first then the nitrile over and you'll be protected. Last thing you want to do is contract something for helping someone.
Right!
What thing in the glove makes them protective? I thought just not getting blood on your hands is enough protection, am i wrong or missing something?
This really is interesting as well as something that I will attempt
Good kit Aaron. I need to add that splint to my first aid kit. I would say maybe add a couple small 2"x1" jewelry ziplock bags with ibuprofen and asprin. Asprin can be a life saver.
Instead of the WoudSeal, try cayenne pepper. I believe this is the main ingredient in WoundSeal and is also an anti-microbial. It'll stop the bleeding in seconds, and you can't get more natural or inexpensive.
Oh,just remembers!
A compas!
Simple cheap one from the outdoorshop!
Cayenne pepper stops bleeding and so does yarrow
A true "first aid" kit. Fine Job
Thanks!
I bought a onetigris EMT pouch TG-GJB02 but the pouch is empty so I need to make it myself can you provide like a list you can recommended example like tweezers bandages etc. for first time buyer i live in europe so I can probably not get the same stuff you are using
I have added a mirror to my kit to help address wounds on my face or in areas that are hard to see. Plus it doubles as a signaling device if I want to be found.
I couldn’t watch this whole video!!! First of all, THERE NOT SAFTEY SCISSORS, THERE TRAUMA SHEARS. Second of all, if you are going to tell people to get trained to tourniquets, GET TRAINED YOURSELF!!!! I know you haven’t because the first thing they teach you in the CAT3 training is to NEVER stage the device with the time flap across. That makes it harder to deploy. Always stage the CAT with the time flap secured to the same side as the origin of the flap!!!
I carry the RE Factor Tactical R.A.T.S. tourniquet in my med kits. It's compact, well built, easy to use, and only $16. Not sure if you've come across it before. May be a good item to review. Added bonus for dog owners and parents - the design allows for it to be used on smaller extremities. Check out RE Factor's other gear too. Great stuff. Thanks for the videos! I always enjoy your reviews.
UP-Graded to two (2) kits: a Trauma IFAK and a general First Aid Kit. The Trauma Kit is to stop major bleeding and stabilize the patient. And the general First Aid Kit is for general Boo, Boo's and help the victim feel better... Thank you for the video ! tjl
Hey, nice kit, but i have few suggestions..
1) I would recomend 1 real pressure bandage instead of 2 small bandages (useless in case of big bleeding in my opinion) or atleast some compressed gauze (H&H), 2) add chest seals (twin pak; very handy in case of penetrative gunshot wound) or at least some oclusive dressing (petroleum gauze), 3) wound seal is nice, but just in case of minor cuts, in case of more serious cuts i would recomend consider to add combat gauze or celox (hemostatic agents), 4) also, its nice to have pen light in kit, 5) add mylar rescue blankets (in case of shock), 6) maybe I would add NPA as well.
It's great u have your personal 1st aid kit, not many people have.. Feel free to ask if u have questions..
I've noticed in multiple videos you've called abdominal pads "ABD pads." ABD is an acronym for abdominal or abdomen. Just a PSA man. Love the videos. My only real suggestion is to dump the quik clot and replace it with a hemostatic dressing. No one uses quik clot anymore, even the military. Hemostatic dressings are dressings with that chemical hemostatic agent laced into them. They're much more effective and act as both agent and dressing. Not sure if you're an EMT or higher echelon, but I'd suggest education over gear as well. Great video man!
I'm using a Maxpedition First Aid pouch, After seeing the Vanquest I think I'm going to switch. I used to carry a SAM but it's always been bulky and I pulled it. Didn't think about cutting a 36" in half and folding it. Thanks for the suggestions in your video!
Carrying antibiotic ointment and iodine is pointless and a waste of space in your pack for the average weekend warrior, wound cleaning can wait for the hospital (where they'll clean it again regardless of whether or not you applied antibiotic) or when you get home. Flush large debris out with regular water, and bandage. I could see a possible application if planning extended, multi-day trips. And ACE bandages are not the same as self-adhesive bandages (AKA coban/vet wrap), I'd carry one of each. Add benadryl and aspirin, duct tape for blisters. Ditch the Sam Splint. All military has switched from using hemostatic powder to hemostatic gauze as the power caused significant tissue damage, pack the wound, bandage and go. Add an Israeli bandage too.
hey Gideonm, this is a really cool pack! I woudl recommend adding a decompression pen and clove oil. But this is absolutely some of the best basic emergency packs I have seen in this small size. If you wanna compare check out my hospital bag (hahaha) for the large group-sized pack, or the Maxpedition Versapack Big boy video I made. Is always cool to compare these things. As soon a sI have some extra cash I will make one like this too. Really very helpful!
Nice little " boo-boo " kit. It seems to me you're trying to do a bit too much with the minimalist concept.
The IFAK concept is for folks to have with them the items that can be used to save their own lives should they be dealt a penetrating injury. It is to be used by another rescuer on the owner. They address the 3 main causes of battlefield fatality; hemmorhage, airway obstruction, and tension pneumothorax.
A general purpose field kit should have the items you carry, in multiples, along with other support items [ NPA, triangle bandages, Israeli bandages, 3 rolls of tape, etc. ]. This is for use on those whom you encounter that are injured. Naturally, each of us will have to choose the items and amounts that we are comfortable with. I believe that an IFAK type container simply cannot hold sufficient amounts of those things I will use on others whom I choose to assist, so I carry both types when afield.
About the WoundSeal (and other haemostatics like Quikclot, Celox etc): I'm no expert, but I was interested to discover that a lot of medical professionals are dead against the casual use of clotting agents like this, because of various associated problems. So it might be worth getting more than one opinion. There are examples on TH-cam (most discuss the brand QuikClot) or here: thesurvivalmom.com/the-case-against-quikclot/
If you are going to use them, there are newer chemicals that don't generate heat in use. The WoundSeal in this video is a bit outdated now.
Make sure you get your TQ from a reputable dealer. Don’t want to end up with a cheap knockoff or airsoft version. (I removed the link because I’m assuming the channel gets a referral link up under the video details. But North American rescue is regarded as a reputable dealer, fyi)
You pronounced Tincture correctly, but it's Benzoin, not Benzene, as you said it. Rhymes with "tens-coin." Benzene is something entirely different that would never be in a first aid kit. More importantly, you said, "these things [Benzoin tincture] help with bee stings and insect bites." That's not correct. In a first aid setting, benzoin is most commonly used to treat blisters. You have both anti-itch cream and anti-histamine in your kit. Those are you go-tos for bee and other insect stings.
I would suggest changing out the iodine for sterile water. You never want to flush out a wound with iodine as it will cause tissue damage. Same goes for alcohol. Just flush with water or water with a tincture of benzoin.
yep not to mention saline can be used as an eye wash, lots of potential for getting things in your eyes out in the wilderness.
Really cheap and great option for keeping some stuff waterproof...breast milk bags. Seriously. They are really thick plastic and have a double ziplock seal and can hold a decent amount of stuff. I have a mini 1st aid kit in my car that's sealed up in one. Basically a booboo kit for the kids plus a few extra things in case of a slightly more serious cut or abrasion. I think it was maybe $5 for a box of like 10 and they last a very long time if you aren't getting in and out of them often.
2:40 Just a suggestion on the readiness of your tourniquet. Don't have your windlass strap pulled over the windlass clip. If you have an injury that renders one of your arms useless, and have to apply the tourniquet to yourself with one hand, that Velcro strap is a pain to fumble with, especially under high stress situations. You will end up turning your windlass and forgetting that your Velcro strap in covering the clip for the windlass rod.
Yeah, btw. SkinnyMedic has good videos about TQs and medical/trauma stuff.
Hi Gideon, I really like your reviews about Knives and survival equipment. I like to see a review of the Wild Pig Hunter knife by Tops. I hope you can help me whit that review... Thank you
Great review. Love everything about the bag except the price.
Not sure if you covered it, but consider carrying an occlusive dressing too. Also, as silly as it seems, duct tape.
Add a couple of knuckle band-aids. In my experience, they are probably used the most. An Izzy dressing doesn't hurt, either.
Question. How much will this all cost, doesn't need to be perfect but it would be awesome if you had an estimate. Also, can I put this pack on my belt? Thanks!
idk if anyone has told you but you have to store iodine in a uv protectant 'GLASS' bottle. that's why they always sell it in the brown bottles. you can definitely store iodine like how you have it, as long as you protect it from sunlight and pay close attention to the cap they always seem to corrode and eventually leak. glass is a neutral container for corrosives
Keeping the gloves in the outer pack and not in a plastic baggy is very bad, if you're cleaning a wound and you are using equipment that could be exposed to bacteria you are putting whoever you treat at risk of infection from the very point you touch them.
Maybe you should add some medical masks to that bag you never know might come in handy. if you're dealing with infected blood or having to create a sterile environment. they don't take up any room at all you could easily throw them that waterproof phone case.
Here doesn't even know how to store a tq. AMD this is a rip off pouch of its tact.
what size is the pack? Why not put a summary list of EVERYTHING on your comments section?
Cool Add Eye pad and hard Eye cover also might consider sucking chest wound (Vaseline pad, cut glove material)
I did not read through all the comments and someone may have already suggested this but you could add 5x9 vaseline gauze pads which can be used as an occlusive dressing for a puncture wound or chest seal. One of the corners of the seal can be lifted to create a vent. They cost about a third of what you pay for name brand chest seals.
Nice pack and kit setup!
+TrailRecon Thanks!
Great video. Thanks! I would add a nasopharyngeal tube (super cheap and don’t take up space) and a forehead light.
Awesome Video, and a great variety pack. Most likely will use this video to make my own pack very similar to this, thanks!
Glad to hear that!
One thing I would add is a CPR face mask if you're CPR certified, they're tiny and are great for if you need to perform CPR on a stranger or someone you're not too close to.
The vanquest FAT Pack really is the best first aid pouch out there.
Thanks for the tip about cutting the longer SAM splint into two smaller splints to save money.
Why don't you replace the wound deal with C-lox it may be bigger but it's really effective
Add a redundant firestarter and a space blanket and you got a outdoor OSK that you could survive with till rescued!
I'm no doctor, but from what I read, you should not use iodine or other strong disinfectants to flush out wounds. Iodine should only be used as a topical disinfectant.
Didn't check all the comments to see if some one said anything, but you should toss in a few stomach/digestive tract meds.
Celox or the newer quick clot do not burn. I like the way you presented the kit. Gave me some good ideas.
One thing that you're missing that I would put in there would be a triangle bandage. Great to immobilize the elbow if needed to be.
I am a certified wilderness first responder. It is important to emphasize training and understanding scope of practice and the scope off good Samaritan laws. this is legally important and even more important than that the ability to provide proper care to a patient.
Great point
Tab the velcro windless lock on your torniquete to one side, leave it open. Good luck trying to unhook it under stress, one handed, or covered in blood.
I would advice some antiseptic cream for wound healing promotion and soothing pain relieving effects.
might want to put the iodine in a darker bottle since it's photosensitive
Recommend dog earring the elastic bandage. It is almost impossible to find the end when you smash the roll together.
if you tallied up the total investment of this kit, pouch and all, roughly how much are we looking at?
Where is the best place to get the small packets from I can get gauze and bandaids the the single use ones like sting stop or burn cream
i am really honored because i am a swiss man and every time i see medikits theres a swiss flag on it but the redcross is a red cross with a white graund and not the other way
Great stuff man! As a former Army Medic I always include stuff for a sucking chest wound in my kit. A little bit of plastic and some duck tape goes a long way. In my experience medical tape goes to hell quick in the field, get the duck tape. I would probably do away with the SAM splints and improvise to cut down on weight.
I will take that under consideration! Thank a ton
Have you had any problems with that small bottle you have the iodine in leaking?
when did three years of vetenarian classes
i can probbably utilize those skills lol
Great vid, as usual! I really liked the Joto case idea. That's something I need to add...or perhaps a cell phone-sized dry bag. Ever think of adding an Israeli bandage to go with the CAT? dcr
I just might
Great video, loved the quality and delivery. One item of clarification though, the item you are referring to as an ACE bandage (wrap) I believe is actually what we call Coban tape in the medical world. This tape does have some of the same qualities as an ACE bandage, but it does not have the same compression qualities. The Coban tape may work completely fine for your application, ie. holding a SAM splint in place, but would not work well for wrapping a sprained ankle. Just an observation, not trying to sharp shoot you. :) Oh also we used Benzoin tincture to inject into a drained blister in long roadmarches/field problems. Once you drain the blister, just take a syringe and needle a small amount of Benzoin and inject it into the blister, it adheres the skin back down. Word of warning, this is very painful for about a minute or so, but you won't have a blister in that spot again for a good while. ;) Again, great video, you have a great delivery and an easy voice to listen too, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
That's not an ace bandage, it's called vet wrap. It's a wrap that sticks to itself
About the wound seal, I've been seeing a lot of videos where they've spoken with doctors and EMT's. In those videos, they recommend against the granule type of clotting agents (like Wound Seal) because they have to debride the wound before they can fix it. In other words, they have to dig out the wound seal first, before stitching it up.
seen this too and thats why I like a few sugar packets i think they might work better and also would crystallize and be easier to remove later
Very good kit Aaron! I usually just pack a small med kit in my pack. I would pack a larger one if Im going off to deer camp or over an hours drive away from the closest town. Since Im not usually more than 15 minutes from town, the small one works great. My kids make more use out of it than me, go figure. Lol...
It always good to have what you need no matter where you are, thanks for watching