As a gastro-intestinal surgeon, I was cringing half way through this video. You always need to identify where the blood lost is coming from. And that's what you would suture. And open wound that needs stitches. And your miles in. Use a pressure bandage and seek medical attention. That would suffice for a gapping would. You can do more damage suturing if you don't know what your doing. Most people would easily go too deep in closing a wound. Now you're going to cause nerve damage. As for those quick clot bandages. They have a purpose. I wouldn't suggest using. As surgeons hate when people use them in the field. For, it works. but acts like you put a bunch of super glue on the wound. Now, I have to do a dissection and hopefully a resection of the body tissue that has this clotting agent on it. If you can locate the bleeder, us a hemostats instead. If it's an artery, well you don't have much time. I would highly recommend if people are going to assist with major to minor trauma. Then take a medical assistance course. Most medium to large teaching hospitals will offer courses such as this. One thing I noticed in last suspects accident video. Not ONE PERSON did a brain injury assessment. The leg wound was not serious. Was apparent last suspect was fine in the breathing dept. However, due to a motorcycle accident. No one asked if last suspect was feeling Nausea. After a hard fall especial with the head region. If a person feels sick like they want to vomit, dizzy, nausea. That's a huge indication of brain trauma. Which could be a concussion to actually bleeding in the brain. I could on. but I think I get what I'm trying to convey.
So these are your recommendations based on your experience doing colonoscopies, appendectomies and EGD's? Shut the hell up. If they are able to speak to him, they can extrapolate neurological status. He's getting a head CT when he gets to the hospital, anyway -- what else are they going to assess other than his A/O level and that he's moving all extremities? Stick to your ass-to-mouth specialty, not that I even believe that you're a "gastro-intestinal" surgeon.
Let's try and be more respectful, Rick is sharing good advice based on his experience as a surgeon. Thanks for the points Rick. Presumably if he was showing signs of neurological distress the EMTs should evacuate him more quickly to the hospital? Maybe call a chopper in if its a long way?
Quickclot works. I honestly don't care if the surgeon "doesn't like" having to deal with the repercussions of it being used. That said, I'm not sure what kind of gastrointestinal injuries would involve quickclot, so I'm not really sure why your opinion on the subject matters more than the janitor in a hospital.
Thanks for your input. I value the input of a medical professional, but dude you need to take a grammar/writing class. Your comment was difficult to read. It would benefit us more if you cleaned it up.
Varaldarade His experience as a surgeon is largely worthless in the field. Surgeons work in a sterile field in a hospital with a staff that hands them whatever they need. The best piece of advice he gave was that suturing by someone who doesn't know what they're doing could be (and probably is) dangerous. I don't buy he's a surgeon one bit, which is why I wasn't cordial. If I'm wrong, I apologize.
Glad to hear your son is doing good. As a father of a young son, I can only imagine the emotions you went through watching your son get hurt on a motorcycle. I applaud you on your ability to stay cool in the situation. I know how that can be. Good Job!
Hey Nutn, I appreciate the first aid updates. You never expect to use it and when something happens- guess who's really prepared, all of us fellow TNPers. Thanks for ALL of your vids and keep up your great works! Your fans in Chandler,Az
I started watching you years ago and one of my biggest takeaways was to build my own large "nutnfancy" style first aid kits. I have used this kit for me, my family and people I meet (strangers) for so many accidents big and small, that I can't begin to count. God Bless You, for all that you have done to raise awareness, and thank you. Keep up the good work. P.S. for all the haters please go away, cause you bring nothing to the table.
I love the guns ad gear Nutnfancy videos, but the first aid videos have mad the biggest impact in my life. After seeing his original first aid videos, I decided to make a great level one aid kit and I got some medical training. Wow, these videos and my training REALLY paid off. I was accidently shot by a fellow shooter in the middle of the woods. With my kit and training, I stopped the bleeding, stabilized myself, and got to the hospital. Two days ago, I sliced my finger open severely. I mean, it was down to the bone "actually broke the bone" and the slice was around my finger in a letter "C" type of fashion. It I basically guillotined my index finger with a large piece of sheet metal. I looked down, I could SEE BROKEN BONE! Ugh, it was nasty. But, thanks to the videos, I got to my level 1 kit, wrapped it up and got myself to the hospital. I call it my "Nutn Kit" since he gave me the idea to create one and get training. I've also have helped my family with minor cuts/scrapes/burns using my Nutn Kit. So thanks, Nutnfancy! Without your videos, I'd be another jerkoff in society that is medically unprepared to stabilize my own injuries until I can get real help. Really, thank you "and your sons" very much.
There is good first aid kits out there one that comes to mind is called MedPak by a company called LIMBX Medical that is somewhat similar in concept to what nutn is showing. Although those medpaks seem to have more stuff in them...all our group leaders were carrying them in Antarctica along with some time of blizzard kit. You can find them on Amazon i think
Great job reiterating one of the most(i feel) overlooked and critical components in anyones preparedness and everyday arsenal. Helped remind me to go through and update my gear which is probably a year past due.
The container I use for my level 1+ backpacking kit is a Nalgene bottle. It's a little bulky but is waterproof and crush proof and is dual use container if needed. Can't really organize stuff in it much but if you get the clear bottle you can at least see what's in it. Just my 2 cents. Great video. Gets me thinking.
Great video, people often make fun of those that are prepared. Like the old story of the Ant and the Grasshopper. If you spend your time and resources to be prepared, you can live well, and also help others.
Great Video - as a primary care doc - i'm always look at better ways to carry gear. BTW that BandAid Brand first Aid wash that you showed (blue bottle) is worth gold in my opinion. It has a numbing component in addition to the antibacterial action. It's my go to antiseptic for all cuts and scrapes in the office. You can squeeze it to get a high pressure flush in deeper wounds, relatively pain free. Great on the trail!!! Thanks for the video!!
You said exactly what I was thinking at 501 about adding a small tarp to dump it all out on to! Another great vid Nutn! Glad to hear Suspect is doing well.
Thanks for sharing this Very important info Nut'n . I already have several kits and this information will me Greatly to continue too upgrade and manage All of my First Aid Kits . Both Big and small.
I believe that was a sanitary pad -- not a tampon. Both are very absorbent and are great additions to a first aid kit though. I like that you date everything.
Hey Nutn, I use contact lens cases to hold pills in my kits. They are strong,light, and thin so they fit well in the kits. And it lets you carry a couple different types of medication.
I'm new enough to this channel that I just finally made up a few level 1 FAKs Now this is up there and I appreciate it. Need to get a level 2 going I think but due to SAWC on my wallet it'll have to wait for now. HOWEVER I am much much much more ready for a first aid situation away from the house than I ever was before thanks to your original level 1 video series. Despite my training. Good work dude.
Couple of quick suggestions; 1) wash bags/kits make good fak containers. Reasonable size, good compartmentalisation and organisation, usually waterproof, most have a hook to hang them from and some even integrate a small mirror. Plus they are cheap!! 2) Altoid mini tins are handy to stop your mess getting crushed. Small, strong and lightweight.
You can put a list in you bag of what you actually have in your kit. That way it makes it easier for you to know what you used, if you forget to write it down after you use it. Because, you can check the actually contents against the list to make sure it's all there each time before you take the kit with you again.
As a new subscriber and an 8 year medic, that is a fairly well stocked, sorted kit with decent medical knowledge to back it up. Only thing I'd recommend is drop the iodine as some people are allergic to shellfish and maybe add a CAT tourniquet for severe arterial bleeds. Even the bags could be used as an occlusive dressing for GSWs.
No thumbnail on uploads again. Something is wrong with RUclips. Thanks for the video Nutn. Watching it now. This must be the video you told me about when I got gear checked a couple of weeks ago. :-)
I had a small amount of training for this type of first aid and kits. The instructor mentioned using a gasketed plastic ammo box for the level 2 or 2+ type kit. I love it! No worries with durability and they are cheap and waterproof. Just a tip I thought might help someone else.
I've made my own and carried one since "A Story of First Aid". I've used it more on other people than myself. Bought all my supplies in bulk and made kits for car, bags, family, etc. I really don't like the store bought kind but if it gets someone carrying something... feels so much better carrying something you've put together yourself and used your own prior experience with problems you've come across to stock it. Haven't had much go out of date without using it. If i'm going to an event and cant carry a bag i'll throw some supplies in an aloksak and throw it in a cargo pocket. Even if it's only someone wanting a bandaid to stop their shoe rubbing its all good :) P.S. I carry different sized instant cold packs depending on the size kit and they get used probably second to chlorhexidine irrigation tubes. Can't put a number on how many i've given to mums whose kid has just fallen over and grazed a knee or elbow, really helps calm them down.
As others have previously pointed out, you have a bit of extra stuff in these kits. After some minor military experience, my personal kit has 1) Israeli bandage or similar emergency bandage for large bleeding, 2) a couple of wound pads + athletic tape + antiseptic wipes for small cuts, 3) some tape/gauze/cord for making an improvised splint, 4) small amount of painkillers, diarrhea pills etc. and 5) a tourniquet, when hanging out in places where people tend to suddenly lose a limb. Everything else, you can get from the friendly people at emergency services. Cheers!
Yes... I love first-aid and medicine and have been waiting for a first-aid update!!!! I always keep my 0.5 kit in my pocket, a lvl 1 in my bags, and a lvl 2 in my car. I am starting a business soon and will make quality medical products that will not be reiterated boo-boo boxes. They are modeled after experience, RUclips videos, and other professional advice.
The most important thing here is not what you have in your bag, it is can you use it? does it help to have a bandage with you if you can't apply it to it's full potential? Training in what you can do as a 1st aid helper is important so you don't make people worse, and keeping it up to date. So take that 1st aid class. Medication if you as a person need it, have it on your person, if not don't bring it. You don't know if the person is allergic to it, it could have a side effect that puts the person in a worse state, medication is for professionals, or trained personnel. And if you have known allergies to medication were a bracelet necklace or what ever so when a paramedic comes to your aid knows it. I see a lot of disinfections here and you don't need it per say, the reason a paramedic or a field medic puts gloves on, is to protect themselves from diseases.If you have a bleeding it's more important to stop the bleeding than keeping it clean. Then get them to a hospital and/or the paramedics, and when they pick up the "casualty" , tell them what happened and what you have done. When thats said if it is to get a better adhesive surface alcowipes is a good option and don't burst under pressure and are more compact, and are fairly cheap. I have 100 hours + course behind me from the army. A combat medic bag contains 80-90% of bandage, because 90% of the time that is what you use, fruit for thought and mostly 1 or 2 types of medication and is pain relief that requires special training to use.
There's like 350 comments on here, so somebody probably already touched on this. A couple of thoughts from a Paramedic: I think you can lose the Benzoin. If your only purpose is to clean an area for the Tegaderm, in my experience the alcohol preps you have will suffice. Tegaderm is a good product, but for high traffic areas like the hand you should consider it a very temporary measure at best. It's a reasonable option for a quick, on-the-spot, wound cover with the intent of dressing it properly ASAP. It also works reasonably well as an occlusive dressing for an open chest wound. Again, it's a fast and easily deployable measure for a problem that needs more attention than first aid. I'm not sure what your purpose is for the scalpel other than maybe digging out ingrown toenails or the like, but it's small so whatever. A decent pair of EMS style trauma shears are great and can cut through lots of stuff, but if you don't like them and need to cut clothes off a person, then Benchmade makes a small gut hook style blade that works rather well and packs easily. Lose the elastic tourniquet. You're not stopping any bleeding with that thing. Get a CAT tourniquet or something similar. Better yet, get two. One is often not enough to stop severe bleeding from a major artery. It's also helpful in those cases of multiple trauma where more than one artery was injured. I like that you carry anti-diarrheal meds in your FAK, but I also carry a few doses of Benadryl, and some rudimentary pain meds like Tylenol and Motrin. You mentioned you are not carrying any splints, and I don't generally carry splints either. I spend most of my "adventure" time in the woods or mountains on the east coast. I generally have plenty of sticks with which to fashion a splint. If you decide to carry a splint, there is an easily packable and very versatile splint called the SAM splint that I have used in the past for work. Anywho, excellent video. Love what you do. Please, don't stop. Ever.
Thanks for the tips nutn this video made me take another look at my get home bag in my car and restock my i.f.a.k. My burn gel leaked all over inside and had to replace stuff. It's been years since its been opened so I'm glad this video made me check stuff out.
I carry my old combat lifesaver bag in my family SUV. I bought a VooDoo tactical ready made first aid kit. It's in a decent little case, that had room for more stuff. I added ziplock bags to put stuff in, more tape, more blood stopping stuff, a sharpie to mark times, and mole skin, which I handed out left and right in my LEO classes over the summer. I also have glucose gel, because my dad is diabetic, and we hang around together a lot.
Instead of throwing everything on the ground, why not get a roll out bag with see through or mesh pockets. Can see and find everything and the bag doubles as a floor mat...
+Timmy Tight Pants Yeah that works great for a car kit but not so good for a bug out bag or backpacking situation. ZipLock Pouches are still the most efficient in terms of space and weight
Great vid! i have been in the process of putting together some of these kits for myself. I.E. house, car, range bag ect. I was originally going to buy a pre-made kit for the car/truck. Now i'm wanting to put one together just like this. Thanks again for the great content and keep it up!
In my 20+ years of every day preparedness I have found tool pouches work very well. In the last ten years I've carried my fak in a tool pouch purchased from walmart. It's the same style, size, much cheaper, easily found, and available in many different colors(specially red for my fak) I also use the to organize my usk and edc pack. Not trying to knock Klyne tools but there is an option. Thanks for the vid nutn!
I am a former Army Medic, Wilderness EMT, and Paramedic Student. Veterinary supplies is better than Amazon. Horse wrap is like a dollar VS 5 bucks for Coban. It is the same thing. So you can get really good supplies cheap. Keeping a Sam Splint in your level 1 will help with the compression factor. They have multiple uses. I would also pack the least urgent items on the bottom. Your massive bleeding supplies would be on the exterior pouches. What also works well for level 2 kits is Camera Bags and shower caddies. Some things to add. Safety Pins. (million uses) A lighter to field sterilize equipment. EMT shears are useful for cutting clothes SAFELY. Remember do no harm. I would also pack a tourniquet. If you need to use one you need to use it quickly and you shouldn't waste time trying to make one on the fly. I recomend the SOF-T. Steri Strips are way better than suturing supplies in the back country not only for the SWC because sutures is so invasive it will cause more problems then it will solve in the back country. Cravats are important too. They have a million and one uses. Sharpies too. Your note cards might go to shit. Sharpies can write patient care information on them. Out side your kit water is important to have on hand. Flushing wounds, eyes, ect are important. Now if you are going way out in the woods one thing I would keep in your car is a deer sleed. They roll up. If they are meant to take a deer out of the back country they will work on humans too. Trying to carry someone with an improvised litter a few miles over rough terrain is not going to be fun.
for my "level 1" kits i love the Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Specter Set. very light and durable. I've used one for 5+ years now backpacking and many other outdoor adventures. my other 2 cents is that i love how you have labeled the individual bags for trauma and such. i would recommend including an very basic instruction card with each sub kit (maybe written on the back of the label card) because just because you are they guy carrying the first aid kit doesn't mean you will be the one using it and it could possibly being used on you.
Found you after purchasing the Blackhawk medical roll. Saw that you do alot of trail riding. I rida a BMW 1200GS (not hatin on the KTM). Lookin forward to more vids. SUBSCRIBED!
I love your videos. My husband and I learn so much. We are always excited for new videos. I do want to drop a line of help though. The "tampons" you are carrying in this video aren't tampons. Those are pads. Work wonders for open wounds and bleeding. Just make sure you don't buy the ones with deodorant. Those will burn. Thank you for all your info!!! ~Samantha~
Nutnfancy, I've watched all of your videos on first aid kit and as an EMT-B and combat veteran I believe you are missing several crucial pieces of equipment in your medical kits. The most important tool in a serious trauma, especially a gunshot wound, is a tourniquet. They sell military grade tourniquets at very reasonable prices, see CAT tourniquet on amazon. The other serious trauma equipment is a ready made pressure bandage, also known as an israeli bandage. These two pieces of equipment are rarely needed, but in serious arterial bleeds, these two pieces of equipment are life savers when a serious bleed can kill in minutes. Both are reasonably priced. The other thing i believe are very valuable are Benadryl and aspirin. Benadryl can counteract an allergic reaction, and aspirin can save a life in a heart attack. These two medications are good for everyday ROL situations, as well as WROL. Hope you didnt already address these things in another video. -Keep up the good work
Dude I was JUST thinking he needed a tourniquet or two. Arterial bleeds doesn't stop with direct pressure. You need a TQ for that in my experience as an EMT
Recommend the saline pods for irrigation of eyes and wounds, better option over the water as you can squeeze them to get a jet of water. Also a few large syringes for irrigation. Do you carry CPR masks in your kits?
Very important video. Thanks for your candid remarks and willing heart. In your quest to constantly trim down your FAK's, it can be argued that you were ultimately putting yourself and others at risk in the past by jamming items in so tight, and layering them on top of each other, that the items you were so counting on to help you in your greatest time of need (particularly the pouches/packages with gel, fluid, etc) were rendered useless and contaminated, having been ripped open by pressure or excessive wear. SAWC must be balanced with the level of RISK one is willing to accept while out and about, much like comparing two more of your tenets: FIREPOWER versus MOBILITY. I may be bias, but I like the direction you're going with your FAK's: a little more room, lots of labels, and more capability without carrying a hundred different little things. Personally, I find it easy to get carried away and start stuffing anything/everything in my kit, and before you know it, I can't zip up the bag anymore. You're right, and it's important to stress it again: This is a level 1 or level 2 kit, not a replacement for an EMT or the doctor's office.
I like the inclusion of hibiclens. I may have missed it but a surgical brush would be a beneficial addition. Proves very useful when cleaning wounds or if you are needing to be aseptic.
Thanks for going over this subject. If you can let me know when those bags hits your store (if they are not gone already). They would be great to reorg my med kit. Thanks
Awesome information Nutn. I have a decent level 1+ kit but definitely need a better container as right now I'm using heavy plastic bags which pretty much suck. Thanks for all you do for the TNP-N (TNP Nation that is.)
For my hiking bag, I have a small Exped First Aid dry bag. Bright red with a first aid symbol and label, it keeps things dry and compact while being lightweight and durable enough. The best option in my opinion for hiking/backpacking and would work great for mobile lightweight compact EDC as well.
Hey Nutn, in my level I, I try and wrap like items in strips of coban, made into a pouch of sorts that allows you to dispense items and keep them together at the same time. The coban not only keeps them together because it's a compression bandage material, but the strips can also be used in certain scenarios as well. It's not the end all be all of intra-kit sorting, but it works well in my POU.
The best pouch for first aid I've found is made by survivalmetrics. It's silicon-impregnated ripstop nylon with waterproof zippers. Super light weight and strong enough if you care at all for your gear.
Sweet vid. I use my Eagle Creek toiletry bag as a make shift med kit container. Good compartmentalization, and even has a small mirror attached inside. I think its called the Wallaby.
+Nutnfancy As far as the topic at hand, I'm in the middle of watching your first aid kit vids, and I'm not sure yet if you've covered this, but having a laminated manifest/packing attached somewhere on the front can stop somebody who doesn't know what is in the kit from wasting their time looking for stuff you don't have (maybe somebody treating YOU). Just a detail. Not sure if you've already covered that, if you have, sorry. Anyway, I love your videos. I'm a 28 year old Army Infantry vet who has been spinning my wheels since I got out, and your philosophy videos have TRULY helped me. And your gear reviews have truly cost me money lol! Thank you for what you do Sir.
Cumberland Concepts sells different size bags in many different colors. They are built the same way. I have used them for years (some as first aid bags) and have yet to have one fail.
Hey Nutn...have you ever considered the inserts that come with the soft case fishing tackle bags? That is what I use...they are like a strong zip-lock with some holes for mounting.
Nutn Your vids I always make time for. This one, for some reason, hits the mark a little differently for me. Keep it up man! Thanks for the T&E expended on the project. Lt D Outski
Nutn I'm sure someone has mentioned it but I try to integrate a tourniquet into all my med kit. Awesome idea with the Klein bags, I use them at work to hold tools they are pretty damn tough.
Nutn...Thanks for the great videos. I love em. Great info and never internet crazy. I went to the dollar store to get items for my safety kits. They have aspirin, Tylenol, advil, in little storage bottles for a buck. those little storage containers are great for storing other items and dump the original contents to a bigger container. Keep up the great channel...
Tip!; Write a list of the supplies you have BEFORE you use them, and after you use some of them, just throw everything out after the battle, and check whats missing from the starting point, and replace those items! ( I keep my list in a sunglasses pocket ontop of my medical backpack.) I do this all the time with lots of thing!
Condor makes a molle "rip away" pouch that I recently picked up. It's probably big enough for a 1+ kit and has some good organization to it. I only just got it this week, so I haven't had much time with it but I'm liking it so far. I picked up in ACU one on clearance for $12. Amazon has them for $22.
I'm still rocking my blackhawk roll up kit. Good stuff! Also I have transferred my level 1 kits to a similar bag to that tool bag. Walmart $3 large pencil bag looks very similar to the tool bag and works great!
Have you checked out the Vanquest FatPack? It looks perfect for a level 1 plus kit. I really like how everything lays out and is organized when it's open.
As far as durable cases goes, I remember my mom had to do money drops at the banks, and the deposit bag was a reinforced plastic coated bag that had durable locking zipper. Another idea against rain protection is to pre-treat the bag with some of the Rustoleum water repellant or maybe Thompson's Waterseal? Still have the plastic bags inside, but just another layer of protection. Like Dr Rick suggested, keeping some hemostats and rubber gloves in case you need to clamp or grab hold of something in the wound? Depending on size an weight contraints, perhaps moving to a plastic case? The type that many pistols come in nowadays? Just remove the foam. Plenty protection and positive locking. For a car or motorcycle (with luggage compartments) trip might work well too.
I have similar kits for different levels. Would be interested to know more about those 6mil resealable bags - Those seem waay better than my quart size ziplock freezer bags. For my level 1/1+ I use a small tie-top stuff sack - It's very light weight and does what it needs to - hold all my individual parts in one spot. Thanks for the update to the original vid. Keep up the good work.
I worked on Ski Patrol in NC, was a Wilderness 1st responder up on Mt. Washington, NH. I carried small square .5" Hard ware cloth fencing in my fanny pack/1st Responder kit. You can fold it up and its flexible. I used and reused it for broken limbs. Just make sure you cut the edges or ducktape them so they don't catch. No kit is complete without it!
This is exactly what I use as my first aid kit container. Mine aren't Klein bags, but are a Walmart version and although they aren't waterproof, they do have a plastic inter coating. They work great and are less than $5.00.
Hey nutn, something that i have been using in my EDC backpack is a tiny tube of Advil but when they run out i repurpose them for holding other meds. You could use one of them for the meds that you have in your level one plus kit. Just a thought.
I love all these responses by people claiming to be "medical professionals". They are so quick to judge, yet none of them are willing to make a video of a kit that they think is better. Thanks TNP, your kit is helpful even if the keyboard warriors in their mothers basements like to pretend otherwise; as far as I'm concerned, having something is better than having nothing.
14:30 "Everyone knows what that is" Jep but they probably will expect a Swiss Army knife or a SIG in it, if a Swiss Airforce-Cross is on it.. :P Awesome vid btw i totally digg these FAK/System Reviews!
Tagiderm is supposed to be used in conjunction with 2x2s or 4x4 gauze, and to hold Iv catheters in, I work on an ambulance and I love that stuff but like you say your mileage may very. Thanks for the video, keep up the good work!!
Hey Nutnfancy, Been watching our vids for a while and they are definitely some of the best, I just had one question Is the ESEE 5 with buying and what are our thoughts in it Thanks Chas
FF/EMT-B of 9 years, 4 years air medical experience here: Just wanted to say that the Adventure Medical Kits are great foundation kits for most people to build on, and add a few things to. You can get the 1.0 kit for around $14 and it is pretty close to what you have in your level 1 kit in the video. Just stuff for people to consider.
hey nutn just a quick thought if you could throw in a triangle bandage, it takes up no space and becomes really handy as a arm splint if your ever out in the woods n ems would be difficult to reach you
Have you looked into mastisol vials as an alternative to the benzoin tincture? I use it in sports medicine in order to hold our steri-strips and other bandaging. The vials hold up well in fanny packs that get bumped and smashed around. Ever think of adding a self adherent tape such as powerflex? Holds up in wet environments and applies some compression. Other nice things are adaptic non-adherent dressing and cosmopore or coverall
Hey nutn. Im not sure. Maybe someone mentioned this already but you could possible have a premade list in your 1st aid kit and just cross things off as you use thdm so you will know to replace them.. just thonking it may save a few seconds in the feild.
Maxpedition makes incredibly tough bags, I've haven't worn out any of mine yet. I'm sure there are cheaper options, but this is a serious topic - and warrants serious gear.
Just a small piece of advice: It might be a good idea to label stuff like the iodine and peroxide in the case that someone else is using your kit like what happend in the bike crash or if you are incapacitated and someone else is treating you
Excellent once over on some kit info. would like to see some sort of break-down on kit type=content list at some time. I will do a search and hopefully you have already touched on this. Thanks for the update on some 'container' news.
32 mins well spent, thanks! :) I would be careful what you are advising, and maybe say at the end of your first aid kit videos 'I suggest you take a course' and be explicit that you are not giving medical advise. You gotcha self a new subscriber though :)
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As a gastro-intestinal surgeon, I was cringing half way through this video. You always need to identify where the blood lost is coming from. And that's what you would suture. And open wound that needs stitches. And your miles in. Use a pressure bandage and seek medical attention. That would suffice for a gapping would. You can do more damage suturing if you don't know what your doing. Most people would easily go too deep in closing a wound. Now you're going to cause nerve damage.
As for those quick clot bandages. They have a purpose. I wouldn't suggest using. As surgeons hate when people use them in the field. For, it works. but acts like you put a bunch of super glue on the wound. Now, I have to do a dissection and hopefully a resection of the body tissue that has this clotting agent on it. If you can locate the bleeder, us a hemostats instead. If it's an artery, well you don't have much time.
I would highly recommend if people are going to assist with major to minor trauma. Then take a medical assistance course. Most medium to large teaching hospitals will offer courses such as this. One thing I noticed in last suspects accident video. Not ONE PERSON did a brain injury assessment. The leg wound was not serious. Was apparent last suspect was fine in the breathing dept. However, due to a motorcycle accident. No one asked if last suspect was feeling Nausea. After a hard fall especial with the head region. If a person feels sick like they want to vomit, dizzy, nausea. That's a huge indication of brain trauma. Which could be a concussion to actually bleeding in the brain. I could on. but I think I get what I'm trying to convey.
So these are your recommendations based on your experience doing colonoscopies, appendectomies and EGD's?
Shut the hell up. If they are able to speak to him, they can extrapolate neurological status. He's getting a head CT when he gets to the hospital, anyway -- what else are they going to assess other than his A/O level and that he's moving all extremities?
Stick to your ass-to-mouth specialty, not that I even believe that you're a "gastro-intestinal" surgeon.
Let's try and be more respectful, Rick is sharing good advice based on his experience as a surgeon. Thanks for the points Rick. Presumably if he was showing signs of neurological distress the EMTs should evacuate him more quickly to the hospital? Maybe call a chopper in if its a long way?
Quickclot works. I honestly don't care if the surgeon "doesn't like" having to deal with the repercussions of it being used.
That said, I'm not sure what kind of gastrointestinal injuries would involve quickclot, so I'm not really sure why your opinion on the subject matters more than the janitor in a hospital.
Thanks for your input. I value the input of a medical professional, but dude you need to take a grammar/writing class. Your comment was difficult to read. It would benefit us more if you cleaned it up.
Varaldarade His experience as a surgeon is largely worthless in the field. Surgeons work in a sterile field in a hospital with a staff that hands them whatever they need. The best piece of advice he gave was that suturing by someone who doesn't know what they're doing could be (and probably is) dangerous.
I don't buy he's a surgeon one bit, which is why I wasn't cordial.
If I'm wrong, I apologize.
Glad to hear your son is doing good. As a father of a young son, I can only imagine the emotions you went through watching your son get hurt on a motorcycle. I applaud you on your ability to stay cool in the situation. I know how that can be. Good Job!
Hey Nutn,
I appreciate the first aid updates. You never expect to use it and when something happens- guess who's really prepared, all of us fellow TNPers.
Thanks for ALL of your vids and keep up your great works!
Your fans in Chandler,Az
I started watching you years ago and one of my biggest takeaways was to build my own large "nutnfancy" style first aid kits. I have used this kit for me, my family and people I meet (strangers) for so many accidents big and small, that I can't begin to count. God Bless You, for all that you have done to raise awareness, and thank you. Keep up the good work. P.S. for all the haters please go away, cause you bring nothing to the table.
I love the guns ad gear Nutnfancy videos, but the first aid videos have mad the biggest impact in my life. After seeing his original first aid videos, I decided to make a great level one aid kit and I got some medical training. Wow, these videos and my training REALLY paid off. I was accidently shot by a fellow shooter in the middle of the woods. With my kit and training, I stopped the bleeding, stabilized myself, and got to the hospital. Two days ago, I sliced my finger open severely. I mean, it was down to the bone "actually broke the bone" and the slice was around my finger in a letter "C" type of fashion. It I basically guillotined my index finger with a large piece of sheet metal. I looked down, I could SEE BROKEN BONE! Ugh, it was nasty. But, thanks to the videos, I got to my level 1 kit, wrapped it up and got myself to the hospital. I call it my "Nutn Kit" since he gave me the idea to create one and get training. I've also have helped my family with minor cuts/scrapes/burns using my Nutn Kit. So thanks, Nutnfancy! Without your videos, I'd be another jerkoff in society that is medically unprepared to stabilize my own injuries until I can get real help. Really, thank you "and your sons" very much.
There is good first aid kits out there one that comes to mind is called MedPak by a company called LIMBX Medical that is somewhat similar in concept to what nutn is showing. Although those medpaks seem to have more stuff in them...all our group leaders were carrying them in Antarctica along with some time of blizzard kit. You can find them on Amazon i think
Great job reiterating one of the most(i feel) overlooked and critical components in anyones preparedness and everyday arsenal. Helped remind me to go through and update my gear which is probably a year past due.
The container I use for my level 1+ backpacking kit is a Nalgene bottle. It's a little bulky but is waterproof and crush proof and is dual use container if needed. Can't really organize stuff in it much but if you get the clear bottle you can at least see what's in it. Just my 2 cents. Great video. Gets me thinking.
Great video, people often make fun of those that are prepared. Like the old story of the Ant and the Grasshopper. If you spend your time and resources to be prepared, you can live well, and also help others.
Great couple and awesome instructions Nutn!!! And great group at the end!!!
THANK YOU FOR UPDATING THIS VIDEO. WHAT I'M LEARNING FROM YOU IS MAKING MY LIFE BETTER! KEEP THEM VIDS COMING!
Great Video - as a primary care doc - i'm always look at better ways to carry gear. BTW that BandAid Brand first Aid wash that you showed (blue bottle) is worth gold in my opinion. It has a numbing component in addition to the antibacterial action. It's my go to antiseptic for all cuts and scrapes in the office. You can squeeze it to get a high pressure flush in deeper wounds, relatively pain free. Great on the trail!!! Thanks for the video!!
You said exactly what I was thinking at 501 about adding a small tarp to dump it all out on to! Another great vid Nutn! Glad to hear Suspect is doing well.
Thanks for sharing this Very important info Nut'n . I already have several kits and this information will me Greatly to continue too upgrade and manage All of my First Aid Kits . Both Big and small.
This is perfect. I just re watched your original series. Awesome timing!
More great ideas and things to think about in my own systems. Thanks, Nutn!
I believe that was a sanitary pad -- not a tampon. Both are very absorbent and are great additions to a first aid kit though. I like that you date everything.
Hey Nutn, I use contact lens cases to hold pills in my kits. They are strong,light, and thin so they fit well in the kits. And it lets you carry a couple different types of medication.
I'm new enough to this channel that I just finally made up a few level 1 FAKs Now this is up there and I appreciate it. Need to get a level 2 going I think but due to SAWC on my wallet it'll have to wait for now. HOWEVER I am much much much more ready for a first aid situation away from the house than I ever was before thanks to your original level 1 video series. Despite my training. Good work dude.
Couple of quick suggestions; 1) wash bags/kits make good fak containers. Reasonable size, good compartmentalisation and organisation, usually waterproof, most have a hook to hang them from and some even integrate a small mirror. Plus they are cheap!! 2) Altoid mini tins are handy to stop your mess getting crushed. Small, strong and lightweight.
You can put a list in you bag of what you actually have in your kit. That way it makes it easier for you to know what you used, if you forget to write it down after you use it. Because, you can check the actually contents against the list to make sure it's all there each time before you take the kit with you again.
As a new subscriber and an 8 year medic, that is a fairly well stocked, sorted kit with decent medical knowledge to back it up. Only thing I'd recommend is drop the iodine as some people are allergic to shellfish and maybe add a CAT tourniquet for severe arterial bleeds. Even the bags could be used as an occlusive dressing for GSWs.
No thumbnail on uploads again. Something is wrong with RUclips. Thanks for the video Nutn. Watching it now. This must be the video you told me about when I got gear checked a couple of weeks ago. :-)
I noticed that your ringtone is 'the day that never comes', very appropriate, brownie points!
Thanks
Looks like a Google Chrome issue. The thumbnails are fine in Internet Explorer.
I also noticed this. The thumb nails have always been just fine till the last 2 or 3 vids. Now they are not showing up for the videos's.
I had a small amount of training for this type of first aid and kits. The instructor mentioned using a gasketed plastic ammo box for the level 2 or 2+ type kit. I love it! No worries with durability and they are cheap and waterproof. Just a tip I thought might help someone else.
I've made my own and carried one since "A Story of First Aid". I've used it more on other people than myself. Bought all my supplies in bulk and made kits for car, bags, family, etc. I really don't like the store bought kind but if it gets someone carrying something... feels so much better carrying something you've put together yourself and used your own prior experience with problems you've come across to stock it. Haven't had much go out of date without using it. If i'm going to an event and cant carry a bag i'll throw some supplies in an aloksak and throw it in a cargo pocket. Even if it's only someone wanting a bandaid to stop their shoe rubbing its all good :) P.S. I carry different sized instant cold packs depending on the size kit and they get used probably second to chlorhexidine irrigation tubes. Can't put a number on how many i've given to mums whose kid has just fallen over and grazed a knee or elbow, really helps calm them down.
As others have previously pointed out, you have a bit of extra stuff in these kits. After some minor military experience, my personal kit has 1) Israeli bandage or similar emergency bandage for large bleeding, 2) a couple of wound pads + athletic tape + antiseptic wipes for small cuts, 3) some tape/gauze/cord for making an improvised splint, 4) small amount of painkillers, diarrhea pills etc. and 5) a tourniquet, when hanging out in places where people tend to suddenly lose a limb. Everything else, you can get from the friendly people at emergency services. Cheers!
Yes... I love first-aid and medicine and have been waiting for a first-aid update!!!! I always keep my 0.5 kit in my pocket, a lvl 1 in my bags, and a lvl 2 in my car. I am starting a business soon and will make quality medical products that will not be reiterated boo-boo boxes. They are modeled after experience, RUclips videos, and other professional advice.
Sounds good. You got a website or anything?
Hopefully before 2015. I will showcase them on my channel and I am working on a website.
Sealkid6 Keep it up. What you are doing is hard and takes sacrifice. Good luck to you!
The most important thing here is not what you have in your bag, it is can you use it?
does it help to have a bandage with you if you can't apply it to it's full potential?
Training in what you can do as a 1st aid helper is important so you don't make people worse, and keeping it up to date. So take that 1st aid class.
Medication if you as a person need it, have it on your person, if not don't bring it. You don't know if the person is allergic to it, it could have a side effect that puts the person in a worse state, medication is for professionals, or trained personnel.
And if you have known allergies to medication were a bracelet necklace or what ever so when a paramedic comes to your aid knows it.
I see a lot of disinfections here and you don't need it per say, the reason a paramedic or a field medic puts gloves on, is to protect themselves from diseases.If you have a bleeding it's more important to stop the bleeding than keeping it clean. Then get them to a hospital and/or the paramedics, and when they pick up the "casualty" , tell them what happened and what you have done.
When thats said if it is to get a better adhesive surface alcowipes is a good option and don't burst under pressure and are more compact, and are fairly cheap.
I have 100 hours + course behind me from the army.
A combat medic bag contains 80-90% of bandage, because 90% of the time that is what you use, fruit for thought and mostly 1 or 2 types of medication and is pain relief that requires special training to use.
"I need more whip sound!" Lolol!!! Right up there with the classic "I need more cowbell!" Lolol! :D
I can do that for you.. My tnp nation!!
I second that
It's my favorite TNP sound effect.
Need a whip sound sticker/patch
Raven Moon That would be cool! The TNP owl with the Devo hat used in the "Whip It" video! Lolol!! TNP "Cracking Dah Whip". Lol!
There's like 350 comments on here, so somebody probably already touched on this. A couple of thoughts from a Paramedic: I think you can lose the Benzoin. If your only purpose is to clean an area for the Tegaderm, in my experience the alcohol preps you have will suffice. Tegaderm is a good product, but for high traffic areas like the hand you should consider it a very temporary measure at best. It's a reasonable option for a quick, on-the-spot, wound cover with the intent of dressing it properly ASAP. It also works reasonably well as an occlusive dressing for an open chest wound. Again, it's a fast and easily deployable measure for a problem that needs more attention than first aid. I'm not sure what your purpose is for the scalpel other than maybe digging out ingrown toenails or the like, but it's small so whatever. A decent pair of EMS style trauma shears are great and can cut through lots of stuff, but if you don't like them and need to cut clothes off a person, then Benchmade makes a small gut hook style blade that works rather well and packs easily. Lose the elastic tourniquet. You're not stopping any bleeding with that thing. Get a CAT tourniquet or something similar. Better yet, get two. One is often not enough to stop severe bleeding from a major artery. It's also helpful in those cases of multiple trauma where more than one artery was injured. I like that you carry anti-diarrheal meds in your FAK, but I also carry a few doses of Benadryl, and some rudimentary pain meds like Tylenol and Motrin. You mentioned you are not carrying any splints, and I don't generally carry splints either. I spend most of my "adventure" time in the woods or mountains on the east coast. I generally have plenty of sticks with which to fashion a splint. If you decide to carry a splint, there is an easily packable and very versatile splint called the SAM splint that I have used in the past for work. Anywho, excellent video. Love what you do. Please, don't stop. Ever.
Thanks for the tips nutn this video made me take another look at my get home bag in my car and restock my i.f.a.k. My burn gel leaked all over inside and had to replace stuff. It's been years since its been opened so I'm glad this video made me check stuff out.
I carry my old combat lifesaver bag in my family SUV. I bought a VooDoo tactical ready made first aid kit. It's in a decent little case, that had room for more stuff. I added ziplock bags to put stuff in, more tape, more blood stopping stuff, a sharpie to mark times, and mole skin, which I handed out left and right in my LEO classes over the summer. I also have glucose gel, because my dad is diabetic, and we hang around together a lot.
Instead of throwing everything on the ground, why not get a roll out bag with see through or mesh pockets. Can see and find everything and the bag doubles as a floor mat...
He recommends a blackhawk medic roll in his other videos on first aid, for his level 2 kit.
+Timmy Tight Pants Yeah that works great for a car kit but not so good for a bug out bag or backpacking situation. ZipLock Pouches are still the most efficient in terms of space and weight
Great vid! i have been in the process of putting together some of these kits for myself. I.E. house, car, range bag ect. I was originally going to buy a pre-made kit for the car/truck. Now i'm wanting to put one together just like this. Thanks again for the great content and keep it up!
In my 20+ years of every day preparedness I have found tool pouches work very well. In the last ten years I've carried my fak in a tool pouch purchased from walmart. It's the same style, size, much cheaper, easily found, and available in many different colors(specially red for my fak) I also use the to organize my usk and edc pack. Not trying to knock Klyne tools but there is an option. Thanks for the vid nutn!
Been looking forward to this one for a long time. Thanks Nutn!
I am a former Army Medic, Wilderness EMT, and Paramedic Student. Veterinary supplies is better than Amazon. Horse wrap is like a dollar VS 5 bucks for Coban. It is the same thing. So you can get really good supplies cheap. Keeping a Sam Splint in your level 1 will help with the compression factor. They have multiple uses. I would also pack the least urgent items on the bottom. Your massive bleeding supplies would be on the exterior pouches. What also works well for level 2 kits is Camera Bags and shower caddies. Some things to add. Safety Pins. (million uses) A lighter to field sterilize equipment. EMT shears are useful for cutting clothes SAFELY. Remember do no harm. I would also pack a tourniquet. If you need to use one you need to use it quickly and you shouldn't waste time trying to make one on the fly. I recomend the SOF-T. Steri Strips are way better than suturing supplies in the back country not only for the SWC because sutures is so invasive it will cause more problems then it will solve in the back country. Cravats are important too. They have a million and one uses. Sharpies too. Your note cards might go to shit. Sharpies can write patient care information on them. Out side your kit water is important to have on hand. Flushing wounds, eyes, ect are important. Now if you are going way out in the woods one thing I would keep in your car is a deer sleed. They roll up. If they are meant to take a deer out of the back country they will work on humans too. Trying to carry someone with an improvised litter a few miles over rough terrain is not going to be fun.
You know i didnt expect this to be all that entertaining. But it was good times. And kind of a wakeup call....... I need to update my kit!
Thanks Nutn. As always you get me thinking. I have a cosmetic/kitchen bag I may convert to first aid. Thanks again
for my "level 1" kits i love the Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Specter Set. very light and durable. I've used one for 5+ years now backpacking and many other outdoor adventures. my other 2 cents is that i love how you have labeled the individual bags for trauma and such. i would recommend including an very basic instruction card with each sub kit (maybe written on the back of the label card) because just because you are they guy carrying the first aid kit doesn't mean you will be the one using it and it could possibly being used on you.
Cranking out the vids these days, Nutn. Loving it. KEEP EM COMING!!
Thank you sir! And I love Arnold!!
Hey Nutn, any hiking/camping adventure videos coming up? I'm missing those so much...
Thanx. You reminded me to update and check my FAK bag in my truck.
Found you after purchasing the Blackhawk medical roll. Saw that you do alot of trail riding. I rida a BMW 1200GS (not hatin on the KTM). Lookin forward to more vids. SUBSCRIBED!
Excellent update! My first aid kit is getting pretty ratty too. Thanks!
Thanks for the reminder Nutn. Need to go check my level 1 & 2 kits for completeness!
I love your videos. My husband and I learn so much. We are always excited for new videos. I do want to drop a line of help though. The "tampons" you are carrying in this video aren't tampons. Those are pads. Work wonders for open wounds and bleeding. Just make sure you don't buy the ones with deodorant. Those will burn. Thank you for all your info!!! ~Samantha~
Thanks for the reminder!
A couple of my first aid kits have the Boba Fett look. Use them all the time. Thanks Nutn!
Nutnfancy, I've watched all of your videos on first aid kit and as an EMT-B and combat veteran I believe you are missing several crucial pieces of equipment in your medical kits. The most important tool in a serious trauma, especially a gunshot wound, is a tourniquet. They sell military grade tourniquets at very reasonable prices, see CAT tourniquet on amazon. The other serious trauma equipment is a ready made pressure bandage, also known as an israeli bandage. These two pieces of equipment are rarely needed, but in serious arterial bleeds, these two pieces of equipment are life savers when a serious bleed can kill in minutes. Both are reasonably priced.
The other thing i believe are very valuable are Benadryl and aspirin. Benadryl can counteract an allergic reaction, and aspirin can save a life in a heart attack. These two medications are good for everyday ROL situations, as well as WROL.
Hope you didnt already address these things in another video.
-Keep up the good work
Dude I was JUST thinking he needed a tourniquet or two. Arterial bleeds doesn't stop with direct pressure. You need a TQ for that in my experience as an EMT
Recommend the saline pods for irrigation of eyes and wounds, better option over the water as you can squeeze them to get a jet of water. Also a few large syringes for irrigation. Do you carry CPR masks in your kits?
Very important video. Thanks for your candid remarks and willing heart.
In your quest to constantly trim down your FAK's, it can be argued that you were ultimately putting yourself and others at risk in the past by jamming items in so tight, and layering them on top of each other, that the items you were so counting on to help you in your greatest time of need (particularly the pouches/packages with gel, fluid, etc) were rendered useless and contaminated, having been ripped open by pressure or excessive wear. SAWC must be balanced with the level of RISK one is willing to accept while out and about, much like comparing two more of your tenets: FIREPOWER versus MOBILITY.
I may be bias, but I like the direction you're going with your FAK's: a little more room, lots of labels, and more capability without carrying a hundred different little things. Personally, I find it easy to get carried away and start stuffing anything/everything in my kit, and before you know it, I can't zip up the bag anymore. You're right, and it's important to stress it again: This is a level 1 or level 2 kit, not a replacement for an EMT or the doctor's office.
I like the inclusion of hibiclens. I may have missed it but a surgical brush would be a beneficial addition. Proves very useful when cleaning wounds or if you are needing to be aseptic.
Thanks for going over this subject. If you can let me know when those bags hits your store (if they are not gone already). They would be great to reorg my med kit. Thanks
Awesome information Nutn. I have a decent level 1+ kit but definitely need a better container as right now I'm using heavy plastic bags which pretty much suck. Thanks for all you do for the TNP-N (TNP Nation that is.)
Hey Nutn, do you have an ETA on when you will be getting more name tapes in your shop? Really want to get my hands on them.
Awesome thank you. Lots of good ideas. Mine def need updating
For my hiking bag, I have a small Exped First Aid dry bag. Bright red with a first aid symbol and label, it keeps things dry and compact while being lightweight and durable enough. The best option in my opinion for hiking/backpacking and would work great for mobile lightweight compact EDC as well.
Hey Nutn, in my level I, I try and wrap like items in strips of coban, made into a pouch of sorts that allows you to dispense items and keep them together at the same time. The coban not only keeps them together because it's a compression bandage material, but the strips can also be used in certain scenarios as well. It's not the end all be all of intra-kit sorting, but it works well in my POU.
I have used those bags for years. They are great.
The best pouch for first aid I've found is made by survivalmetrics. It's silicon-impregnated ripstop nylon with waterproof zippers. Super light weight and strong enough if you care at all for your gear.
"WATSHHHHHHH!" (whip sound) Classic Nutn, reason why I watch.
Sweet vid. I use my Eagle Creek toiletry bag as a make shift med kit container. Good compartmentalization, and even has a small mirror attached inside. I think its called the Wallaby.
I always walk around with my first aid kit,and I have had to use it time and time again:)
+Nutnfancy As far as the topic at hand, I'm in the middle of watching your first aid kit vids, and I'm not sure yet if you've covered this, but having a laminated manifest/packing attached somewhere on the front can stop somebody who doesn't know what is in the kit from wasting their time looking for stuff you don't have (maybe somebody treating YOU). Just a detail. Not sure if you've already covered that, if you have, sorry.
Anyway, I love your videos. I'm a 28 year old Army Infantry vet who has been spinning my wheels since I got out, and your philosophy videos have TRULY helped me. And your gear reviews have truly cost me money lol! Thank you for what you do Sir.
Wow, are you smoking crack, your incoherent. MrAdvantage1 is nothing but a lying 11 year old troll looking for attention.
Great video! My level 1 kit peroxide leaked and caused mold growth in the kit. Glad I checked it before I needed it. Thanks, Nutn.
Cumberland Concepts sells different size bags in many different colors. They are built the same way. I have used them for years (some as first aid bags) and have yet to have one fail.
EDC Trauma Kit
I was just about to make this same suggestion. Last time I bought some, they were $2.99 @ the evil Walmart.
Nice -- lots to think about and review your packs every now and then to make sure you know what you got and what to add or delete -- Thanks
Hey Nutn...have you ever considered the inserts that come with the soft case fishing tackle bags? That is what I use...they are like a strong zip-lock with some holes for mounting.
Nutn
Your vids I always make time for. This one, for some reason, hits the mark a little differently for me. Keep it up man!
Thanks for the T&E expended on the project.
Lt D
Outski
Nutn I'm sure someone has mentioned it but I try to integrate a tourniquet into all my med kit.
Awesome idea with the Klein bags, I use them at work to hold tools they are pretty damn tough.
Nutn...Thanks for the great videos. I love em. Great info and never internet crazy. I went to the dollar store to get items for my safety kits. They have aspirin, Tylenol, advil, in little storage bottles for a buck. those little storage containers are great for storing other items and dump the original contents to a bigger container. Keep up the great channel...
Nutn, where's your gloves man? You can whip em on in 2 seconds and they can keep you from catching nasty and permanent stuff.
Tip!; Write a list of the supplies you have BEFORE you use them, and after you use some of them, just throw everything out after the battle, and check whats missing from the starting point, and replace those items! ( I keep my list in a sunglasses pocket ontop of my medical backpack.)
I do this all the time with lots of thing!
Condor makes a molle "rip away" pouch that I recently picked up. It's probably big enough for a 1+ kit and has some good organization to it. I only just got it this week, so I haven't had much time with it but I'm liking it so far. I picked up in ACU one on clearance for $12. Amazon has them for $22.
I'm still rocking my blackhawk roll up kit. Good stuff!
Also I have transferred my level 1 kits to a similar bag to that tool bag. Walmart $3 large pencil bag looks very similar to the tool bag and works great!
Glad to hear LastSuspect is back up;)
Have you checked out the Vanquest FatPack? It looks perfect for a level 1 plus kit. I really like how everything lays out and is organized when it's open.
As far as durable cases goes, I remember my mom had to do money drops at the banks, and the deposit bag was a reinforced plastic coated bag that had durable locking zipper. Another idea against rain protection is to pre-treat the bag with some of the Rustoleum water repellant or maybe Thompson's Waterseal? Still have the plastic bags inside, but just another layer of protection. Like Dr Rick suggested, keeping some hemostats and rubber gloves in case you need to clamp or grab hold of something in the wound? Depending on size an weight contraints, perhaps moving to a plastic case? The type that many pistols come in nowadays? Just remove the foam. Plenty protection and positive locking. For a car or motorcycle (with luggage compartments) trip might work well too.
I have similar kits for different levels. Would be interested to know more about those 6mil resealable bags - Those seem waay better than my quart size ziplock freezer bags. For my level 1/1+ I use a small tie-top stuff sack - It's very light weight and does what it needs to - hold all my individual parts in one spot. Thanks for the update to the original vid. Keep up the good work.
I worked on Ski Patrol in NC, was a Wilderness 1st responder up on Mt. Washington, NH. I carried small square .5" Hard ware cloth fencing in my fanny pack/1st Responder kit. You can fold it up and its flexible. I used and reused it for broken limbs. Just make sure you cut the edges or ducktape them so they don't catch. No kit is complete without it!
This is exactly what I use as my first aid kit container. Mine aren't Klein bags, but are a Walmart version and although they aren't waterproof, they do have a plastic inter coating. They work great and are less than $5.00.
Hey nutn, something that i have been using in my EDC backpack is a tiny tube of Advil but when they run out i repurpose them for holding other meds. You could use one of them for the meds that you have in your level one plus kit. Just a thought.
I love all these responses by people claiming to be "medical professionals". They are so quick to judge, yet none of them are willing to make a video of a kit that they think is better. Thanks TNP, your kit is helpful even if the keyboard warriors in their mothers basements like to pretend otherwise; as far as I'm concerned, having something is better than having nothing.
14:30 "Everyone knows what that is" Jep but they probably will expect a Swiss Army knife or a SIG in it, if a Swiss Airforce-Cross is on it.. :P Awesome vid btw i totally digg these FAK/System Reviews!
Thanks for the update.
Nut'n PLEASE let me send you one of my KITS I owe you for all the KILLER vids over the years, I am seriously DYING watching this vid
Tagiderm is supposed to be used in conjunction with 2x2s or 4x4 gauze, and to hold Iv catheters in, I work on an ambulance and I love that stuff but like you say your mileage may very. Thanks for the video, keep up the good work!!
Hai nutn, what I miss in each set are triangular bandages, is there a reason you don't like or use them?
Keep up the good work, luv you all.
Hey Nutnfancy, Been watching our vids for a while and they are definitely some of the best, I just had one question Is the ESEE 5 with buying and what are our thoughts in it
Thanks
Chas
FF/EMT-B of 9 years, 4 years air medical experience here: Just wanted to say that the Adventure Medical Kits are great foundation kits for most people to build on, and add a few things to. You can get the 1.0 kit for around $14 and it is pretty close to what you have in your level 1 kit in the video. Just stuff for people to consider.
hey nutn just a quick thought if you could throw in a triangle bandage, it takes up no space and becomes really handy as a arm splint if your ever out in the woods n ems would be difficult to reach you
Have you looked into mastisol vials as an alternative to the benzoin tincture? I use it in sports medicine in order to hold our steri-strips and other bandaging. The vials hold up well in fanny packs that get bumped and smashed around. Ever think of adding a self adherent tape such as powerflex? Holds up in wet environments and applies some compression. Other nice things are adaptic non-adherent dressing and cosmopore or coverall
Hey nutn. Im not sure. Maybe someone mentioned this already but you could possible have a premade list in your 1st aid kit and just cross things off as you use thdm so you will know to replace them.. just thonking it may save a few seconds in the feild.
Maxpedition makes incredibly tough bags, I've haven't worn out any of mine yet.
I'm sure there are cheaper options, but this is a serious topic - and warrants serious gear.
Just a small piece of advice:
It might be a good idea to label stuff like the iodine and peroxide in the case that someone else is using your kit like what happend in the bike crash or if you are incapacitated and someone else is treating you
Thank you! Amazing as always!
Excellent once over on some kit info. would like to see some sort of break-down on kit type=content list at some time. I will do a search and hopefully you have already touched on this. Thanks for the update on some 'container' news.
32 mins well spent, thanks! :) I would be careful what you are advising, and maybe say at the end of your first aid kit videos 'I suggest you take a course' and be explicit that you are not giving medical advise. You gotcha self a new subscriber though :)
Thanks for reminding me to restock my level 2. It has not been in service since I burned my hand 2 months ago.