Its because of you that I carry a first aid kit in my backpack with me everywhere I go. My older sister always thought it was weird but the other day she cut her hand really bad and didn't know what to do, luckily i was home and stopped the bleeding. She doesn't think it's weird any more... Thanks for all the hard work Nutn! Keep on going strong!
I've now watched both the Level 1 and Level 2 series. For those of you just discovering these videos, get a pen and paper ready. You're going to want to take some notes. This is great stuff. I have a pretty different POU than Nutn does, so my kit is correspondingly different. He has stuff in there that I'm not comfortable using, like sutures and other things you'll see in the videos. But the core supplies and equipment are all there. I really like the roll-up kit idea, but I went with a 12 Survivors version, which has zippered mesh pockets rather than the Black Hawk's pull-out plastic ones. It's pretty much a one-handed operation getting stuff out. I've been in a few situations where one hand was all I had available. The other was doing something else. Finally, all the equipment & supplies in the world won't do any good if the person using them doesn't know what to do with them. Get some training. Someplace. Thanks, Nutn!
Hey Nutn. I just wanted to say after all these years being a TNPr, this is still the video I show people most when they ask me about my FAK. There is not a more thorough review of a kit like this on youtube. I very much appreciate your videos. With the guidance of your videos, my level one and two FAKS, and my USK have gotten me out of some sticky situations. Much appreciated. Keep doing what you're doing!
I first saw this long ago. Today I witnessed a Harley wreak and out of about 10 people who stopped, I was the only one with any first aid gear. I had a Blackhawk "first aid roll" like the one in the vid. The lady had a huge gash in her arm and I was able to patch her up till the ambulance showed up. I am an Eagle Scout and a US Army Infantryman but this vid motivated me to keep a kit in my truck and today it sure did come in handy. Thanks Nutn for leading the way
I'm a paramedic, and you have a very good point... medicine's DO have expiration dates, however... MOST are at least 80% effective up to 10yrs after their expiration dates. So no worries, in a survival situation, you will be plenty covered. Thanks again for all your videos, I admire your dedication and the sharing of your knowledge. Stay safe and stay prepared!
Probably the best intro to his videos I have seen. And I know that song all to well. I'd be only a few years older than Nutin' It has that feeling of a trip down memory lane.
I also like how you are open to everything... like you said you learn from viewers and so on. I highly admire you ... I would deffinatly trust going on a camp or hike or adventure with you because you are so well prepared.
Hey Nutnfancy, Thanks so much for all the videos and your real life attitude. Your first aid series has been very informative. I have tried to tell my husband some of the very same things you mention and he did not believe me until he started reading and studying. Now he realizes what I have said, and even more of what you have said, is important. Thanks. And I always enjoy seeing Allie the Mountain Dog.
nutn', I would like to thank you for all the effort you go through to put these vids together. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that somehow, someday, the information contained in your vids will save sombody's life. (If it hasn't already) This is the kind of stuff (first aid) that most people just don't take seriously enough, and when the shtuff hits the fan and all hell breaks loose, most just aren't ready for it. I like your WROL prep theory. I like what you do. Keep it up. Thanks
I really like how you touch on the training. Training in your equipment is SO important. As and EMT I can say that if you don't know how to use it you don't need it and frankly have no place having it. Great vid! All inclusive!
Thanks Nutnfancy! Came across a cyclist that took a tumble today, he was disoriented, had a decent bleeder on his forehead and busted out a couple teeth. I pulled out my car kit and gave assistance until medics arrived on scene. My kit is a homemade 'level 1' used for all my activities (biking, hiking, camping, shooting, ect...) when not out and about its tossed in the back of my car. It served me well for basic first aid (cuts, scrapes, and such) but being faced with a more serious injury I realized my kit is dated& lacking supplies in some areas. Bottom line... Time for a total overhaul. (Im glad I wasn't way out in the backcountry when figuring that out) Im now going to put together a solid 'level 2' for my car and a 2nd for the home, plus a couple solid 'level 1's' When I searched youtube to research more modern kits, and saw a Nutnfancy video and I knew what I was about to get myself into.... A video packed with tons of honest, no BS, helpful info. I watch your reviews/videos regularly and if the time stamp is over 20min and being part 1 of a series, I know I need to bust out a note pad and pay attention. Can't get enough of your videos, been watching them for a couple years now and they've helped me with several purchases of knives & firearms, not to mention my extremely long 'to buy list' Your insight is a great resource and I will continue being a faithful follower/watcher. Keep doing what you do! Thanks Again!
I was introduced to first aid kits over thirty years ago on my first backpack trip into the Bob Marshall wilderness. Since then, (like NutN) I've been learning and growing my first aid kits and knowledge. It's an evolving process and he's right it's expensive. But it is gratifying when you can fix someone up who needs a bit of first aid. Great video Nutn!
I like your POU and philosophy concerning the setup and use of your FA kits. Having been in EMS since 1978, and your comments upon restocking kit is essential. when it's gone, you'll need it. As for the expiration dates on meds and supplies, the USAF did a long tern study on efficacy of meds found that they were at 90% strength after 15 years of storage, so, IHMO, take expiration dates as a guide, like you said about funds, etc. Bravo, Nutn.
How cool is that intro.... I admire your short vintage look back in"the good ol times" It looks like you had a pleasant childhood. A very nice peek into your childhood past. Very nice in deed. Best Regards from Bavarian Germany. Flo
Just wanted to say, I really loved the intro. Brought up some of my own childhood memories, and I really agree, family photos of growing up have great personal value. Thanks for sharing!
I've watched this video since the first day it was published. I come back for supply reference because I am my troops medic and I spend about 80$ a year on resupplying. It gets expensive so I ask scouts to carry smaller IFAK's so I don't have to use my supplies on smaller ordeals. I've probably spent 1000$ total in all my life patching people up and I've only been around 15 years. Buy smart.
The "First Aid Kit Review" series is kinda old but I just came across it (and YOU nutn!) and I am very grateful for you making it. Thank you for your great work!
Dude, I can't thank you enough~ I'm a pilot and sport shooter, I have done my best to build up a lvl 1 and lvl 1.5 kit~ I'm working on getting to the point where you are! GREAT info man.. NO BS, just the truth from experience! LOVE it, along with my Glock 30SF and Beretta 950 Jetfire!!! Waitin' for the WROL vids and survival kit vids!!! THANKS!!!
Nutnfancy, when I was 8n the military I was issued one of those combat lifesaver/medic kits and in the large pouch there was a metal soap dish style container. it worked well to keep things organized. I use it still today as it came with me when I left the Army.
Nice...We were waiting for this one Nutn, well done. Hate to beg but we are going to need that Bug out Bag Series!...Earthquakes, Katrina, Tornados...other. Everyone should be prepared to help themselves, family and others. Thanks again!
Thanks again for another great series! Got a motorcycle trip and your vids got me to finally put together a kit. Thanks again for all the advice... good stuff!
I love this. I am going to Africa for 6 months doing lots of different work, construction, computer networking....etc. You should seriously consider selling those level 1 kits on your website. FREAKIN AWESOME. I would buy at least 3. Just a thought, keep the vids comin man, love e'm!
Thanks for the review! I finally got my level 2 kit going. Still working on building it and went with the Blackhawk Medical Roll. Very happy with it! I am going to have to rewatch this series now.
00:22 ...Even back then you knew what you wanted to be when you grew up! So very rare to see in youngsters these days....you, sir are true piece of Americana.
Very awsome video ... im an also a certified emt and currently taking the paramedic course... your kits a very well thought out and will be very useful when the time comes. I enjoy all of your videos and find them very useful id like to take this time to thank you and keep all your videos coming
Hi Nutn. The FDA did a research project for the US Military regarding expiry dates on medications (you can imagine the mountains of expired medications they have). The FDA found everything they tested that was 15 years out of date was perfectly still safe and at least 90% effective.
+Mark Dancer generally speaking, non-prescription ( tylenol, anti-diarrhetics etc) meds are still perfectly safe and they only lose effectiveness but prescription (xanax, antibiotics etc) should be thrown away after the expiration date for maximum safety same as epi-pens.
For those of you just starting out, a good way to go is to get a ready made first aid kit with the size and compartment arrangements that you like, and then add to it as money allows. You can upgrade the carry system once you outgrow the first...
while the contents of the kit are important i feel the REASON those items were chosen should also be listed. For those of us just starting out it prevents us from learning things the hard way. So Kudos to Nut'n you are helping the rest of prepare! so our family of 4 thanks you for helping us save time and MONEY!!!!
So I buy the Chinese repro of the M3 Medic Bag. I come here ( as usual :) ) to get some good information on how to build my F.A.K. I see the big old bag in the beginning, immediately thinking DARN IT! THATS what I should have gotten! Then you break away from the Mother Ship... and I see the exact same bag in front of you. My day has been made, thank you LtCol. as usual for an outstanding series of vids. Educational, enjoyable, FUN. HOOYAH and God Bless, Nutn!
While I agree that there's a bit of wait for him to actually get into the kit itself, I enjoyed the video immensely and feel that it injects a lot of personality and personal philosophy into it, I like the personal touch. You can always skip around it if you want just the bare bones assessment (and there's nothing wrong with wanting that). Good work Nutn.
Even though you are quite blunt, I agree with 70% of your statements. I am only 23 but I already know it. Good thing is there is the GOOD people that will rise and balance it out and we are getting good training. Watching those vids is like going to Harvard of survival and self-sufficiency.
Great vids Nutn'... love your stuff! This may be touched on in the other parts of this series (or comments) but a great way to make a first aid kit complete and of quality stuff without the huge out of pocket expense is an FSA account. Nearly everything in Nutn's kit is covered by my FSA and the money you put in there is income tax free. You can spend $2-300 on bulk, quality supplies without any out of pocket expense (depending on how your FSA works). Keeps it affordable to be safe.
If I was you for that brigade quartermaster bag you cant see whats in those compartments and since you cant see it and you might not be the one to grab it id sharpie those compartments. Maybe label on bleeding control ect. what ever works for you may even help yourself out cause I don't toy around with my kits after they are made to often. So for me personally if i cant see into a compartment I tend to forget whats where when I need it so simple labeling went far for me or who ever may grab my kit to maybe use it on me, meaning a little less stress in a stressful situation.
Just wanted to add that the 5.11 rush 24 hr pack is a good one. There are mesh pockets inside that can be used for first aid supplies. It you didnt want to go that route there is also molle webbing on the outside so you may run a medical pouch there for easy access too. Also price is better than $300..... only $99. I use it everyday as an emergency responder in a busy city..... 2 cents
Actually the plastic bag is the way to go for the Level 1 kit. It can compress a bit in tight spaces. It will open up enough for access too. See the Level 1 vid for the type of plastic bag I rec'. Peace.
I'm not sure if this was noted in this video but when it comes to outdated medicine, or food for that matter. The expiration date does NOT mean it's no longer any good. It is simply a sale date. Milk is a common example, a sealed container of milk, free of outside bacteria and cold, generally stay longer then the expiration date. The expiration date on most things is nothing more then a guide line for how long it'll last. Most medicines will last at least 6 months after the expiration
I'm an AEMT with a pro level kit and lifepak 10 monitor defibrillator...working on oxygen. But your concept is good. It has supplies to stabilize until we arrive (whether just passing by and see or on an ambulance)
At the hospital I work at we have intubation boxes all over the hospital. We put a sticker with the name and date of the item that expieres first on the outside of the box so that we dont have to go through the entire box every month to see what has gone bad. That might help with the expiered med problem.
Hey nutn used your kits as a model for my own and they have done well on quite a few occasions. But the last time one was used it was not by me nor was I present. After spending a while breaking down the kit to see what was used. I have now added an ingredients check list and marker and a primitive numbering system in the kit Now when Im out for a while I can keep track of what was used and what I still have left and when I get back I can know what I need to buy to restock just a thought
From my first aid instructor: epipens are prescribed to people for the simple but important fact that they are made for each person. Dose for certain body weight and medical background.
for your med's if you keep them in a separate air tight bag you can add a oxygen absorber and moisture absorber and greatly increase the shelf life of your stuff..Actually if you but absorber in level 1 kit then vacuum pack the whole thing with a foods saver will compact and preserve your kit
if i can suggest an addition to your level 1 kit, i would recommend a good tourniquet life the sof-t tourniquets, especially when you are doing wood processing with large knives or axes. they are somewhat bulky but if you miss, and slice your leg or arm open, it can be a life saver. but defiantly add one or two to what kit you take shooting, if you dont already
Thanks for these videos man, I'm learning so much about things I would have never thought about while in the great outdoors- especially this medical series. I love how down-to-earth and practical you are without having to be idiot proof (Like my lifeguarding first aid class, 'be careful unconscious diving victims may be injured'. Yeah no duh Shurlock!) If you ever organize all your videos into DVD's let me know and Ill buy em!
where do you get the supplies. It would great to see a list of supplies and venders under the show more section. Maybe already somewhere I have not seen. Like to know where to get plastic bags, canvas first aid bad, etc
+nutnfancy, as a security guard we had 4 duffle bag first aid kits, located at certain locations throughout the site. We had agreements w the local fire/ems to get reimbursed from them for our used supplies. ( used three gauze pads, ice, and a wrap. They would say okay "here you go" and resupply us) its a good idea to have agreements w/ other you work with.
One choice could be to have some small size led light, even those cheap keyring one's would be useful. If something with more quality feels safer choice, Petzl has pretty nice ones.
Thanks again TNP! Time to get started on my kits. My 2 cents--the DoD standard, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), may be useful for WROL or Close To Engage scenarios. Lots of TCCC info on the naemt website. I will develop my kits based on the NUTNFANCY vids and the TCCC Skill Sets up thru Combat Lifesaver. Training too, at least a Red Cross refresher but also live tissue if I can afford it (since I didn't get it on the road to the ski slopes).
Thank you "kangaroo303"... less discussion on my background is always preferred. It stirs up complications for me if we dwell on it and video production will suffer.
@coderedstudiosYT Err..sorry thought of your comment while re watching the vid. I think your referring the the green pack with pouches that roll up. Thats an army CLS (Combat Life Saver) bag. Those should be available at many military surplus stores, or online. Though the style he has is the older style, the newer style is basicly the same except its a little bigger and has a more boxy shape when rolled up. The new style bag might also be called a T3C Bag.
Trying to find that mylar bag is damn near impossible, if you could have a link as to where to find those document bags that would be great. Really enjoying these vids.
Nutnfancy, we absolutely NEED you to show us your bug out bag, man. Most of us want to be prepared but have NO idea how to prepare one. I've done my best with the limited resources I have, but I know I could do better with some seasoned experience. In my estimation, a bug out bag is ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE more important than knives or guns. If you don't have the gear to survive, your armaments won't do you one bit of good. Am I right?
i made a level 1.5 kit pretty cheep. most stuff i got i picked up from hospitals after surgeries. its got tons of gauze, tape, wraps, ternacits (dont know how to spell it), bandaids, prescription strength anti bacterial meds, pain meds, soap ear stuff, and a lot more and its only slightly bigger than yours and its only 13 oz
@BrandonEclipse That said, I'm in the process of making a custom pouch once my kit contents are more equal to Nutnfancy's kit. That Blackhawk pouch is nice, but I don't like how he has to stuff similar items all over the place; I think each panel, or pair of panels, should be dedicated to a type of first aid, or a step in the first aid process. And apologies for not seeing your question sooner!
i agree with using the medicine after its experation i was told sometime and correct me if i'm wrong i was told that the fda requires them to put an experation date but it still works up to 10 years after its expired
Maybe you could put an inventory sticker on each pouch of the army med bag so you wouldn't have to search through all of those zippered compartments? Just a thought.
Good vid, sir. You have inspired me to step up and keep some good kits around the home and cars. Though, I have not tried to find opportunities to use them, they have just kind of happened lately. I've also considered packin a L1K in a molle webbed bag for on the range....anyways, good vids and cheers!
@coderedstudiosYT Its not a Brigage QM pack, its called a Blackhawk Medic Roll. Just googled it and found it selling in several places. Hope that helps
i like your videos. Saw the one about the accident near Sundance, and it got me wondering. Are you a paramedic or fire fighter at all? Or did you just run to help and have no experience at all? And are you now any of those things?
Nice vid, looking forward to the rest of the series. Dude...random question, have you ever had to perform a Tracheostomy on anyone? keep those vids comming. *****
To backup your expired meds. the meds on our ambulance when they are past there date get pulled out of service and sent to Mexico were they are used for a couple more years.
Its because of you that I carry a first aid kit in my backpack with me everywhere I go. My older sister always thought it was weird but the other day she cut her hand really bad and didn't know what to do, luckily i was home and stopped the bleeding. She doesn't think it's weird any more...
Thanks for all the hard work Nutn! Keep on going strong!
I've now watched both the Level 1 and Level 2 series. For those of you just discovering these videos, get a pen and paper ready. You're going to want to take some notes. This is great stuff.
I have a pretty different POU than Nutn does, so my kit is correspondingly different. He has stuff in there that I'm not comfortable using, like sutures and other things you'll see in the videos. But the core supplies and equipment are all there.
I really like the roll-up kit idea, but I went with a 12 Survivors version, which has zippered mesh pockets rather than the Black Hawk's pull-out plastic ones. It's pretty much a one-handed operation getting stuff out. I've been in a few situations where one hand was all I had available. The other was doing something else.
Finally, all the equipment & supplies in the world won't do any good if the person using them doesn't know what to do with them. Get some training. Someplace.
Thanks, Nutn!
Hey Nutn. I just wanted to say after all these years being a TNPr, this is still the video I show people most when they ask me about my FAK. There is not a more thorough review of a kit like this on youtube. I very much appreciate your videos. With the guidance of your videos, my level one and two FAKS, and my USK have gotten me out of some sticky situations. Much appreciated. Keep doing what you're doing!
As anyone can see, nutn has been doing this his whole life. Def someone I trust for advice. Great vids!
I'm a lifeguard in Atlanta and my fellow guards are very grateful of the First Aid Kit (level 3) I put together - thanks Nutn!!
I first saw this long ago. Today I witnessed a Harley wreak and out of about 10 people who stopped, I was the only one with any first aid gear. I had a Blackhawk "first aid roll" like the one in the vid. The lady had a huge gash in her arm and I was able to patch her up till the ambulance showed up. I am an Eagle Scout and a US Army Infantryman but this vid motivated me to keep a kit in my truck and today it sure did come in handy. Thanks Nutn for leading the way
I'm a paramedic, and you have a very good point... medicine's DO have expiration dates, however... MOST are at least 80% effective up to 10yrs after their expiration dates. So no worries, in a survival situation, you will be plenty covered. Thanks again for all your videos, I admire your dedication and the sharing of your knowledge. Stay safe and stay prepared!
Probably the best intro to his videos I have seen.
And I know that song all to well.
I'd be only a few years older than Nutin'
It has that feeling of a trip down memory lane.
pretty sure that song's before my time, but i was kinda diggin it...
I also like how you are open to everything... like you said you learn from viewers and so on. I highly admire you ... I would deffinatly trust going on a camp or hike or adventure with you because you are so well prepared.
Hey Nutnfancy, Thanks so much for all the videos and your real life attitude. Your first aid series has been very informative. I have tried to tell my husband some of the very same things you mention and he did not believe me until he started reading and studying. Now he realizes what I have said, and even more of what you have said, is important. Thanks. And I always enjoy seeing Allie the Mountain Dog.
nutn', I would like to thank you for all the effort you go through to put these vids together. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that somehow, someday, the information contained in your vids will save sombody's life. (If it hasn't already) This is the kind of stuff (first aid) that most people just don't take seriously enough, and when the shtuff hits the fan and all hell breaks loose, most just aren't ready for it. I like your WROL prep theory. I like what you do. Keep it up. Thanks
I really like how you touch on the training. Training in your equipment is SO important. As and EMT I can say that if you don't know how to use it you don't need it and frankly have no place having it. Great vid! All inclusive!
Thanks Nutnfancy! Came across a cyclist that took a tumble today, he was disoriented, had a decent bleeder on his forehead and busted out a couple teeth. I pulled out my car kit and gave assistance until medics arrived on scene. My kit is a homemade 'level 1' used for all my activities (biking, hiking, camping, shooting, ect...) when not out and about its tossed in the back of my car. It served me well for basic first aid (cuts, scrapes, and such) but being faced with a more serious injury I realized my kit is dated& lacking supplies in some areas. Bottom line... Time for a total overhaul. (Im glad I wasn't way out in the backcountry when figuring that out) Im now going to put together a solid 'level 2' for my car and a 2nd for the home, plus a couple solid 'level 1's'
When I searched youtube to research more modern kits, and saw a Nutnfancy video and I knew what I was about to get myself into.... A video packed with tons of honest, no BS, helpful info.
I watch your reviews/videos regularly and if the time stamp is over 20min and being part 1 of a series, I know I need to bust out a note pad and pay attention.
Can't get enough of your videos, been watching them for a couple years now and they've helped me with several purchases of knives & firearms, not to mention my extremely long 'to buy list'
Your insight is a great resource and I will continue being a faithful follower/watcher. Keep doing what you do!
Thanks Again!
I was introduced to first aid kits over thirty years ago on my first backpack trip into the Bob Marshall wilderness. Since then, (like NutN) I've been learning and growing my first aid kits and knowledge. It's an evolving process and he's right it's expensive. But it is gratifying when you can fix someone up who needs a bit of first aid. Great video Nutn!
I like your POU and philosophy concerning the setup and use of your FA kits. Having been in EMS since 1978, and your comments upon restocking kit is essential. when it's gone, you'll need it. As for the expiration dates on meds and supplies, the USAF did a long tern study on efficacy of meds found that they were at 90% strength after 15 years of storage, so, IHMO, take expiration dates as a guide, like you said about funds, etc. Bravo, Nutn.
I have been waiting for this, thank you so much for putting the time and effort into these videos! It's much appreciated.
Nutnfancy, I said it once and I'll say it again (and again): You ROCK, fella! Thanks for producing this stuff! We owe you!
How cool is that intro.... I admire your short vintage look back in"the good ol times"
It looks like you had a pleasant childhood.
A very nice peek into your childhood past. Very nice in deed.
Best Regards from Bavarian Germany.
Flo
Just wanted to say, I really loved the intro. Brought up some of my own childhood memories, and I really agree, family photos of growing up have great personal value. Thanks for sharing!
I've watched this video since the first day it was published. I come back for supply reference because I am my troops medic and I spend about 80$ a year on resupplying. It gets expensive so I ask scouts to carry smaller IFAK's so I don't have to use my supplies on smaller ordeals. I've probably spent 1000$ total in all my life patching people up and I've only been around 15 years. Buy smart.
I really dislike how expensive first aid supplies are... Even if you find a good deal somewhere it's still fairly costly.
Ikr. I've spent over a thousand so far for first-aid supplies. It's expensive but worth it.
Jake Haberman just like gasoline, if YOU need it, its gonna cost ya. It sucks
The "First Aid Kit Review" series is kinda old but I just came across it (and YOU nutn!) and I am very grateful for you making it. Thank you for your great work!
Dude, I can't thank you enough~ I'm a pilot and sport shooter, I have done my best to build up a lvl 1 and lvl 1.5 kit~ I'm working on getting to the point where you are! GREAT info man.. NO BS, just the truth from experience! LOVE it, along with my Glock 30SF and Beretta 950 Jetfire!!! Waitin' for the WROL vids and survival kit vids!!! THANKS!!!
Of course, I love the first pics of old times..a great trip down memory lane. Keep the good videos coming, Love you!
Nutnfancy, when I was 8n the military I was issued one of those combat lifesaver/medic kits and in the large pouch there was a metal soap dish style container. it worked well to keep things organized. I use it still today as it came with me when I left the Army.
Every time I wTch this vid, i always watch the intro at least twice. Love it.
Nice...We were waiting for this one Nutn, well done. Hate to beg but we are going to need that Bug out Bag Series!...Earthquakes, Katrina, Tornados...other. Everyone should be prepared to help themselves, family and others. Thanks again!
Thanks again for another great series! Got a motorcycle trip and your vids got me to finally put together a kit. Thanks again for all the advice... good stuff!
I love this. I am going to Africa for 6 months doing lots of different work, construction, computer networking....etc. You should seriously consider selling those level 1 kits on your website. FREAKIN AWESOME. I would buy at least 3. Just a thought, keep the vids comin man, love e'm!
That was an awesome intro with all those pictures. Looked like some good times.
Great video. As always.
Thanks for the review! I finally got my level 2 kit going. Still working on building it and went with the Blackhawk Medical Roll. Very happy with it! I am going to have to rewatch this series now.
"wow....you have hair before ;-)" The good ole days.
00:22 ...Even back then you knew what you wanted to be when you grew up! So very rare to see in youngsters these days....you, sir are true piece of Americana.
Very awsome video ... im an also a certified emt and currently taking the paramedic course... your kits a very well thought out and will be very useful when the time comes. I enjoy all of your videos and find them very useful id like to take this time to thank you and keep all your videos coming
That shower caddy is a FANTASTIC idea. I am getting one!
good job nutnfancy cant wait for part two..keep up the great work
sgtower
wow really was nice to see your intro with your child hood wish i could have those good times
Nutn -
Well done as always! I appreciate your level of attention to detail. Good stuff . . . keep the vids coming!
Hi Nutn. The FDA did a research project for the US Military regarding expiry dates on medications (you can imagine the mountains of expired medications they have). The FDA found everything they tested that was 15 years out of date was perfectly still safe and at least 90% effective.
+Mark Dancer generally speaking, non-prescription ( tylenol, anti-diarrhetics etc) meds are still perfectly safe and they only lose effectiveness but prescription (xanax, antibiotics etc) should be thrown away after the expiration date for maximum safety same as epi-pens.
For those of you just starting out, a good way to go is to get a ready made first aid kit with the size and compartment arrangements that you like, and then add to it as money allows. You can upgrade the carry system once you outgrow the first...
while the contents of the kit are important i feel the REASON those items were chosen should also be listed. For those of us just starting out it prevents us from learning things the hard way. So Kudos to Nut'n you are helping the rest of prepare! so our family of 4 thanks you for helping us save time and MONEY!!!!
Waiting for this one...great info and honesty again...great stuff
So I buy the Chinese repro of the M3 Medic Bag. I come here ( as usual :) ) to get some good information on how to build my F.A.K. I see the big old bag in the beginning, immediately thinking DARN IT! THATS what I should have gotten! Then you break away from the Mother Ship... and I see the exact same bag in front of you. My day has been made, thank you LtCol. as usual for an outstanding series of vids. Educational, enjoyable, FUN. HOOYAH and God Bless, Nutn!
While I agree that there's a bit of wait for him to actually get into the kit itself, I enjoyed the video immensely and feel that it injects a lot of personality and personal philosophy into it, I like the personal touch. You can always skip around it if you want just the bare bones assessment (and there's nothing wrong with wanting that). Good work Nutn.
The expiration dates are there for the profit of the manufacturers. They are usually good long after the expiration date.
Even though you are quite blunt, I agree with 70% of your statements. I am only 23 but I already know it. Good thing is there is the GOOD people that will rise and balance it out and we are getting good training. Watching those vids is like going to Harvard of survival and self-sufficiency.
When is TD gonna do a review of his first aid kits?
Cool to see you as a kid, things looked so much better back then..
Great vids Nutn'... love your stuff!
This may be touched on in the other parts of this series (or comments) but a great way to make a first aid kit complete and of quality stuff without the huge out of pocket expense is an FSA account. Nearly everything in Nutn's kit is covered by my FSA and the money you put in there is income tax free. You can spend $2-300 on bulk, quality supplies without any out of pocket expense (depending on how your FSA works). Keeps it affordable to be safe.
If I was you for that brigade quartermaster bag you cant see whats in those compartments and since you cant see it and you might not be the one to grab it id sharpie those compartments. Maybe label on bleeding control ect. what ever works for you may even help yourself out cause I don't toy around with my kits after they are made to often. So for me personally if i cant see into a compartment I tend to forget whats where when I need it so simple labeling went far for me or who ever may grab my kit to maybe use it on me, meaning a little less stress in a stressful situation.
Nutn, your vids keep gettin better man.
I love saying nomenclature, a word from my college days. I work in a hospital and find it useful to carry a first aid kit. Great vid!
Just wanted to add that the 5.11 rush 24 hr pack is a good one. There are mesh pockets inside that can be used for first aid supplies. It you didnt want to go that route there is also molle webbing on the outside so you may run a medical pouch there for easy access too. Also price is better than $300..... only $99. I use it everyday as an emergency responder in a busy city..... 2 cents
Actually the plastic bag is the way to go for the Level 1 kit. It can compress a bit in tight spaces. It will open up enough for access too. See the Level 1 vid for the type of plastic bag I rec'. Peace.
I'm not sure if this was noted in this video but when it comes to outdated medicine, or food for that matter. The expiration date does NOT mean it's no longer any good. It is simply a sale date. Milk is a common example, a sealed container of milk, free of outside bacteria and cold, generally stay longer then the expiration date. The expiration date on most things is nothing more then a guide line for how long it'll last. Most medicines will last at least 6 months after the expiration
I'm an AEMT with a pro level kit and lifepak 10 monitor defibrillator...working on oxygen. But your concept is good. It has supplies to stabilize until we arrive (whether just passing by and see or on an ambulance)
At the hospital I work at we have intubation boxes all over the hospital. We put a sticker with the name and date of the item that expieres first on the outside of the box so that we dont have to go through the entire box every month to see what has gone bad. That might help with the expiered med problem.
Hey nutn used your kits as a model for my own and they have done well on quite a few occasions. But the last time one was used it was not by me nor was I present. After spending a while breaking down the kit to see what was used. I have now added an ingredients check list and marker and a primitive numbering system in the kit
Now when Im out for a while I can keep track of what was used and what I still have left and when I get back I can know what I need to buy to restock
just a thought
From my first aid instructor: epipens are prescribed to people for the simple but important fact that they are made for each person. Dose for certain body weight and medical background.
A good idea for the Black Hawk would be sew on some reflective strips so it is easy to find in the dark with a flashlight.
for your med's if you keep them in a separate air tight bag you can add a oxygen absorber and moisture absorber and greatly increase the shelf life of your stuff..Actually if you but absorber in level 1 kit then vacuum pack the whole thing with a foods saver will compact and preserve your kit
if i can suggest an addition to your level 1 kit, i would recommend a good tourniquet life the sof-t tourniquets, especially when you are doing wood processing with large knives or axes. they are somewhat bulky but if you miss, and slice your leg or arm open, it can be a life saver. but defiantly add one or two to what kit you take shooting, if you dont already
Great beginning, really well done!
Good onya mate I love ya vids.
Thanks for these videos man, I'm learning so much about things I would have never thought about while in the great outdoors- especially this medical series. I love how down-to-earth and practical you are without having to be idiot proof (Like my lifeguarding first aid class, 'be careful unconscious diving victims may be injured'. Yeah no duh Shurlock!) If you ever organize all your videos into DVD's let me know and Ill buy em!
awesome intro.
lol... 'no hall monitors'.
great video, ill be waiting for part 2.
You should sell your level 1 kits online
yea nutn^^^^
where do you get the supplies. It would great to see a list of supplies and venders under the show more section. Maybe already somewhere I have not seen. Like to know where to get plastic bags, canvas first aid bad, etc
thanks for the video Nutnfancy :) I just figured out that I should take more pics of my adventures....
thank you.
+nutnfancy, as a security guard we had 4 duffle bag first aid kits, located at certain locations throughout the site. We had agreements w the local fire/ems to get reimbursed from them for our used supplies. ( used three gauze pads, ice, and a wrap. They would say okay "here you go" and resupply us) its a good idea to have agreements w/ other you work with.
Awesome video! Would love to see more first kit stuff!
One choice could be to have some small size led light, even those cheap keyring one's would be useful. If something with more quality feels safer choice, Petzl has pretty nice ones.
Its David Dundas singing "Jeans On"...waaay old, too! Its a great song though. I think Keith Urban did a version too. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
Love your vids. You're a great American and global citizen. Keep it up!
That picture for the hall monitor was really cruel. I love it.
Thanks again TNP! Time to get started on my kits. My 2 cents--the DoD standard, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), may be useful for WROL or Close To Engage scenarios. Lots of TCCC info on the naemt website. I will develop my kits based on the NUTNFANCY vids and the TCCC Skill Sets up thru Combat Lifesaver. Training too, at least a Red Cross refresher but also live tissue if I can afford it (since I didn't get it on the road to the ski slopes).
you can also add supper glue. works like stitches
Thank you "kangaroo303"... less discussion on my background is always preferred. It stirs up complications for me if we dwell on it and video production will suffer.
@coderedstudiosYT
Err..sorry thought of your comment while re watching the vid.
I think your referring the the green pack with pouches that roll up.
Thats an army CLS (Combat Life Saver) bag. Those should be available at many military surplus stores, or online.
Though the style he has is the older style, the newer style is basicly the same except its a little bigger and has a more boxy shape when rolled up.
The new style bag might also be called a T3C Bag.
very awesome video!, gonna watch all of them in this series. thanks for the efforts.
Trying to find that mylar bag is damn near impossible, if you could have a link as to where to find those document bags that would be great. Really enjoying these vids.
DUDE! we had the same boat growing up. My dad one turn it around and raise the till and spray everyone on the beach! Thanks...
Nutnfancy, we absolutely NEED you to show us your bug out bag, man. Most of us want to be prepared but have NO idea how to prepare one. I've done my best with the limited resources I have, but I know I could do better with some seasoned experience.
In my estimation, a bug out bag is ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE more important than knives or guns. If you don't have the gear to survive, your armaments won't do you one bit of good. Am I right?
I like it Nutn. Way to support my home town with the ibuprofen.
i made a level 1.5 kit pretty cheep. most stuff i got i picked up from hospitals after surgeries. its got tons of gauze, tape, wraps, ternacits (dont know how to spell it), bandaids, prescription strength anti bacterial meds, pain meds, soap ear stuff, and a lot more and its only slightly bigger than yours and its only 13 oz
@BrandonEclipse That said, I'm in the process of making a custom pouch once my kit contents are more equal to Nutnfancy's kit. That Blackhawk pouch is nice, but I don't like how he has to stuff similar items all over the place; I think each panel, or pair of panels, should be dedicated to a type of first aid, or a step in the first aid process. And apologies for not seeing your question sooner!
i agree with using the medicine after its experation i was told sometime and correct me if i'm wrong i was told that the fda requires them to put an experation date but it still works up to 10 years after its expired
NIce AMC Jav at 2:41. Great vids in this series.
Maybe you could put an inventory sticker on each pouch of the army med bag so you wouldn't have to search through all of those zippered compartments? Just a thought.
Good video brother. I'm soaking it all in. Keep 'em comin'.
Good vid, sir. You have inspired me to step up and keep some good kits around the home and cars. Though, I have not tried to find opportunities to use them, they have just kind of happened lately. I've also considered packin a L1K in a molle webbed bag for on the range....anyways, good vids and cheers!
David Dundas and First Aid!!!! What a combo!
Excellent video nutnfancy!
@coderedstudiosYT
Its not a Brigage QM pack, its called a Blackhawk Medic Roll.
Just googled it and found it selling in several places.
Hope that helps
i like your videos. Saw the one about the accident near Sundance, and it got me wondering. Are you a paramedic or fire fighter at all? Or did you just run to help and have no experience at all? And are you now any of those things?
@billtwistedracing black-hawk, and 511 have tactical gear you may like, using the webbing for attachments.
As a Father of two I couldn't agree more with your POU
Nice vid, looking forward to the rest of the series. Dude...random question, have you ever had to perform a Tracheostomy on anyone? keep those vids comming. *****
To backup your expired meds. the meds on our ambulance when they are past there date get pulled out of service and sent to Mexico were they are used for a couple more years.
cyan pepper is an excellent homeostatic agent.
Sir, i believe you confused Hemostasis with homeostasis.
That isn't something you want to get confused on
Where do you get your pouches for putting together my kits?
Yo Nuthinfancy i dig these videos. you think you could do some how to for us lesser experienced outdoorsman