the tincture of Benzoin is used as an adhesive helper it causes a bond between the adhesive and the skin.its main use is with those Steri-strips. you apply the Benzoin to the skin wait for it to dry then apply the Steri-Strips its used a lot in surgery to close up small wounds. I've used this stuff for years when I was a Advance EMT-IV with NYC-EMS before the NYFD took it over.
My main use of Tincture of Benzoin is with the use of Gaffer tape/Duct Tape on hot spots on my feet. Never cared for mole skin, and the duct tape is super thin. The benzoin first applied to the skin and allowed to get tacky, the apply the duct tape. It will not move on the skin all day long and when you take it off, there is noe residue left behind. Sweet.
Great video...my only advice would be to add non-adherent gauze pads to match the various soaker pads as the soaker pads will be "glued" to the wound when the blood dries into the gauze...you'll cry like a little baby when they have to pull it off once you get to the ER!!! Just put the non-adherent pad between the wound and soaker pad and you are golden... The pouch is a fantastic idea IMHO!!!
The absolute best first aid hiking kit I have ever seen on RUclips. I am going to build my kit exactly as you have yours, except I'll carry a few more pairs of gloves. Gloves can be used for more then just covering your hands.
Great vid. On the vinyl gloves. They don't have the protection against treating someone with an infectious disease like HIV or AIDS. Nitrile gloves do have that protection. If your allergic to nitrile gloves put on the vinyl first then the nitrile over and you'll be protected. Last thing you want to do is contract something for helping someone.
My suggestion for your IFAK would be to change the fragile vinyl gloves for NAR Bearclaws. They are super strong, and you can stretch them over your clothings. In my country I only get them in packs of 25 pairs, but then you have spares, or you can donate some to friends. I also can recommend the H&H compressed bandage. A lot of gauze in a small format.
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This is a great video. Not only do you stress the contents but also describe testing their fit for your situation and most importantly the need to be competent in their use (e.g torniquet). I know this is an older video but these principles are timeless.
Great vid... I would add pepcid (just the regular package dose) to accompany the benadryl. One is an h1 and the other an h2 blocker and for someone having an allergic reaction it'll really help. Additionally, remember the mantra "the solution to pollution is delusion". Iodine is great but flush is large amounts of clean water first
Excellent set up Aaron. While I can certainly find no fault with any of your selections, there are a few items I would suggest adding to any first aid kit. 1) SNAKE BITE KIT!!! I have yet to see anyone on you tube carry one. Snakes are prevalent even in urban areas. 2) Orajel : aside from it's obvious use, it is suitable for pain relief on any open wounds on the body. 3) Castor oil: we (aircraft mechanics) were issued small bottles of castor oil in the event of chemical s or particles getting in our eyes. Even with eye protection, something I always wore, hydraulic fluid under high pressure knocked my safety glasses off and I got a face full of Skydrol. The castor oil floated off the chemicals better than water or glycerine. Also excellent for removing particles from the eyes. Normally, I would add Crazy glue here for sealing up open wounds, but you covered that with the Wound Seal. Anyway, great video as always and keep them coming.
I did not read through all the comments and someone may have already suggested this but you could add 5x9 vaseline gauze pads which can be used as an occlusive dressing for a puncture wound or chest seal. One of the corners of the seal can be lifted to create a vent. They cost about a third of what you pay for name brand chest seals.
Excellent! Nice kit! I would recommend a tic-tweezer, specific for tic-removal. And maybe a syringe? Anti-diarrhea pills are also a must in emergency situ: Immodium or norrit?
I have added a mirror to my kit to help address wounds on my face or in areas that are hard to see. Plus it doubles as a signaling device if I want to be found.
About the wound seal, I've been seeing a lot of videos where they've spoken with doctors and EMT's. In those videos, they recommend against the granule type of clotting agents (like Wound Seal) because they have to debride the wound before they can fix it. In other words, they have to dig out the wound seal first, before stitching it up.
That's a nice kit you've put together. Nice organization and I'll def be updating my kit based on your video. I do carry somethings I didn't see in your kit that might be of interest. 1) Aspirin - you might not travel with folks old enough for this to be an issue but, aspirin tabs can be a life save if someone's having a heart attack. Be careful with possible stroke victims. 2) CPR mask - not the barrier but, a mask. 3) Quick Clot Sponges instead of powder - some say the powder can cause embolisms if it gets in the blood stream. I haven't seen powder in a while - just sponges, which are probably better in puncture situations. 4) I like the eye wash and, I'll be adding that... I see you were using a generic Visine equivalent which is not exactly a wash but, probably works when you need it. Maybe its better than saline? Nice job on the video!
I commend you for having the smarts to pull together a good first aid kit. Just a couple comments and some suggestions for adds....That isn't an ACE bandage it's a cohesive bandage. They're sorta similar but an ACE is more robust as it's made out of fabric. And I'm not saying you should get an actual ACE. I think what you've got is the right choice for that kit (and if I'm wrong on this, my apologies. But it didn't look like an ACE from the video). Tincture of Bezoin can be used on minor cuts as a styptic or antiseptic but it's often used when securing larger wounds with steri strips as it helps the strips/bandages better adhere to the skin. To that end, a pack or two of steri strips would be another really good add for your kit as they take up very little room. You might also want to consider a pack of Quick Clot for serious arterial bleeds where a tourniquet can't be applied, an Israeli Bandage, and a couple HyFin vented chest seals. I realize space is a concern in a kit that size but you can likely get some of these things in. You'll have to decide what's most important and/or if the Israeli Bandage can replace, say, the 5x9 pad, etc.
Just a suggestion for an addition to your kit: If it would fit (you'd probably have to move the cloth tape to the side), I suggest moving the SAM splint into the back pocket and getting an Israeli bandage to put in the elastic strap in the middle. They not only work great as intended for a pressure bandage, but are large enough to also be used as a sling if you break your arm if you can't get to a hospital immediately.
idk if anyone has told you but you have to store iodine in a uv protectant 'GLASS' bottle. that's why they always sell it in the brown bottles. you can definitely store iodine like how you have it, as long as you protect it from sunlight and pay close attention to the cap they always seem to corrode and eventually leak. glass is a neutral container for corrosives
Great video. Getting a sewing kit would probably be a good idea. It's obviously a multi purpose item. U can stitch clothing or ur bug out bag or medical bag if it happens to rip. And u can obviously use it to stitch somebody up if they get hurt and need stitches especially if u run out of ur liquid stitch!
I've noticed in multiple videos you've called abdominal pads "ABD pads." ABD is an acronym for abdominal or abdomen. Just a PSA man. Love the videos. My only real suggestion is to dump the quik clot and replace it with a hemostatic dressing. No one uses quik clot anymore, even the military. Hemostatic dressings are dressings with that chemical hemostatic agent laced into them. They're much more effective and act as both agent and dressing. Not sure if you're an EMT or higher echelon, but I'd suggest education over gear as well. Great video man!
Really well organised bag and very good FIK! I might add a small mirror, a pair of gloves and an emergency "blanket"! Thanks for the video presentation! :)
Hey, nice kit, but i have few suggestions.. 1) I would recomend 1 real pressure bandage instead of 2 small bandages (useless in case of big bleeding in my opinion) or atleast some compressed gauze (H&H), 2) add chest seals (twin pak; very handy in case of penetrative gunshot wound) or at least some oclusive dressing (petroleum gauze), 3) wound seal is nice, but just in case of minor cuts, in case of more serious cuts i would recomend consider to add combat gauze or celox (hemostatic agents), 4) also, its nice to have pen light in kit, 5) add mylar rescue blankets (in case of shock), 6) maybe I would add NPA as well. It's great u have your personal 1st aid kit, not many people have.. Feel free to ask if u have questions..
Very nice gideonstactical. A well thought out well organized medical kit in my opinion. The only addition to your kit I carry in my kit is an epipen. The vanquest fat pack looks very interesting. I may have to try one out. Thanks for posting.
I'm using a Maxpedition First Aid pouch, After seeing the Vanquest I think I'm going to switch. I used to carry a SAM but it's always been bulky and I pulled it. Didn't think about cutting a 36" in half and folding it. Thanks for the suggestions in your video!
Great video, loved the quality and delivery. One item of clarification though, the item you are referring to as an ACE bandage (wrap) I believe is actually what we call Coban tape in the medical world. This tape does have some of the same qualities as an ACE bandage, but it does not have the same compression qualities. The Coban tape may work completely fine for your application, ie. holding a SAM splint in place, but would not work well for wrapping a sprained ankle. Just an observation, not trying to sharp shoot you. :) Oh also we used Benzoin tincture to inject into a drained blister in long roadmarches/field problems. Once you drain the blister, just take a syringe and needle a small amount of Benzoin and inject it into the blister, it adheres the skin back down. Word of warning, this is very painful for about a minute or so, but you won't have a blister in that spot again for a good while. ;) Again, great video, you have a great delivery and an easy voice to listen too, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Great video! One of the better packs that I've seen for the size, very practical for most civilians and casual outdoorsman. Anything more complete would definitely need a larger pack. Keep'em commin'
UP-Graded to two (2) kits: a Trauma IFAK and a general First Aid Kit. The Trauma Kit is to stop major bleeding and stabilize the patient. And the general First Aid Kit is for general Boo, Boo's and help the victim feel better... Thank you for the video ! tjl
Good kit Aaron. I need to add that splint to my first aid kit. I would say maybe add a couple small 2"x1" jewelry ziplock bags with ibuprofen and asprin. Asprin can be a life saver.
I'm am an EMT Advanced in Idaho. good kit. like a mini trauma kit. Just a thought, i carry an Epi Pen with me even though im not allergic to anything out in the wilderness myself... its pretty terrifying when someone who is gets stung in the face / throat 7 Miles out, even benadryl will help.
I only have experience with povidone-iodine from being around horses, but I highly suggest you buy the betadine brand solution. The reason for this is because you need a visual cue to dilute it properly. For cleaning the area around the wound, dilute it to the color of weak tea. You also need to store away from light exposure. Hope this helps
Use saline solution in a syringe to flush a wound. Although povidone iodine, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine and alcohol kill bacteria, they also slow healing by damaging healthy cells. Hope this helps... and I hope I don't sound like a know it all!
I carry the RE Factor Tactical R.A.T.S. tourniquet in my med kits. It's compact, well built, easy to use, and only $16. Not sure if you've come across it before. May be a good item to review. Added bonus for dog owners and parents - the design allows for it to be used on smaller extremities. Check out RE Factor's other gear too. Great stuff. Thanks for the videos! I always enjoy your reviews.
Awesome kit! If you can fit it, you might think about putting a stress ball or some other squeezable item in there. often having something to squeeze helps with pain, especially for kids.
The vanquest FAT Pack really is the best first aid pouch out there. Thanks for the tip about cutting the longer SAM splint into two smaller splints to save money.
may I ask please once that wound seal powder was applied on a bleeding wound, and sealed it, whats next? That seal stays there for how long ? I mean, what happens to the wound? As far as I know for instance hemostatic gauze requires removal of a gauze ONLY by a medical professional in a hospital setting and bleeding recurs after 24 hour time frame so if there is no definitive help in the vicinity then it is not an appropriate option. I am just regurgitating what the brands that sells hemostatics says in their guidelines. Does it work the same way?
Instead of the WoudSeal, try cayenne pepper. I believe this is the main ingredient in WoundSeal and is also an anti-microbial. It'll stop the bleeding in seconds, and you can't get more natural or inexpensive.
I would recommend quickclot gauze over the other product you have to control bleeding. The design allows the product to be in the gauze and no longer causes the thermal burns. The product is amazing and will stop bleeding. Love the simple design and I would only suggest raptor EMS shears over a lesser ser. I also would recommend a tampon used for shots or penetrating rounds thanks for sharing your design
2:40 Just a suggestion on the readiness of your tourniquet. Don't have your windlass strap pulled over the windlass clip. If you have an injury that renders one of your arms useless, and have to apply the tourniquet to yourself with one hand, that Velcro strap is a pain to fumble with, especially under high stress situations. You will end up turning your windlass and forgetting that your Velcro strap in covering the clip for the windlass rod.
Mate! Great kit! Must say you are missing the foil blanket! The thin silver ones for hypothermia! I always bring a similar,including this blanket when mountainbiking!
good video, when i was looking to up grade my medical kit to something a little bit larger i think your video is where i found Vanquest. more expensive on amazon though, i went straight to their site instead.
I would suggest changing out the iodine for sterile water. You never want to flush out a wound with iodine as it will cause tissue damage. Same goes for alcohol. Just flush with water or water with a tincture of benzoin.
They deffinitely fit in one of those packs. It acts as a trauma dressing, can be used with the splint to immobilize bones and can even be used as a tourniquet. If there's one thing to go in a kit, Its an Israeli Bandage.
Great stuff man! As a former Army Medic I always include stuff for a sucking chest wound in my kit. A little bit of plastic and some duck tape goes a long way. In my experience medical tape goes to hell quick in the field, get the duck tape. I would probably do away with the SAM splints and improvise to cut down on weight.
If you had or could make space in the kit, and israeli bandage wouldn't be a bad idea. Good for wounds that aren't worthy of a tourniquet, but still require some pressure. Just picked one up for my kit.
Very good kit Aaron! I usually just pack a small med kit in my pack. I would pack a larger one if Im going off to deer camp or over an hours drive away from the closest town. Since Im not usually more than 15 minutes from town, the small one works great. My kids make more use out of it than me, go figure. Lol...
Dehydration is one of the most commonplace first aid situations I've seen so I would include some sort of powdered electrolyte replacement. Also, I would get some of those quick clot infused dressings rather than those powder packets. The powdered version has been discontinued by the military because it can enter the blood stream and kill you.
Kit videos are my weakness, I watch way too many. That said, as always very good video and thank you for taking the time to bring content to the community.
Good kit. I would add a 3.5 inch, 14 gauge decompression needle and learn where to put it in an emergency. Glow sticks rock in situations like this for a million reasons, and they take up little room. I live in Colorado, so I legally can carry a big, fat joint in my kit for pain and anxiety; I just can't smoke any because I work in the medical field, so when I say you have a well thought out, compact kit, I aint joking friend.
nice kit, this is really something that I need to get squared away, my buddy has been making a few videos on 1stAid kits lately and it's really lighting a fire under my bum to get moving and get it sorted. Not just having the kit, but the necessary skills got go with it :)
I just heard recently,that cayenne pepper can be used for staunching light to medium blood flow. maybe raid your wife's spice cabinet and fill s small plastic bottle with some to replace your wound seal ???
Safety blade looks like a cool idea for my pack, and i like that you saved space by making the iodine as irrigation media and disinfectant instead of saline and iodine. I'd add just a few items to your pack: sutures and either lidocaine cream (lmx 5% on amazon is perfect for minor wounds) or lidocaine/syringe/18g needle, epipen, moleskin, and you will probably start seeing in CVS and all major pharmacy stores is an excellent surgical antiseptic/analgesic called Manuka Honey wound dressing. I would go with a molle compatible leg drop quick rip-away pack. Our local police, sheriffs and state troopers are switching over to the pack I have since its easy to pull away, organizes and deploys horizontally/vertically very well, and a leg drop system takes weight off of your back.
+AJ Usog What would you use, if you had to irrigate an eye then? Decompression needles and epipens should not be carried around by non educated personell. Neither should sutures for that matter.
+Jan Hajzman Thats why my epipen comes with training device, AMA protocols and certs. Wouldnt have it if I wasnt trained to use it, but the first jab is always the hardest. And yes, it isnt free, but the again nothing is free if its worth having. 18g needle for uptake, 22-23g for injection.
+Jan Hajzman Oh man, you had me going there. I went to your youtube profile a d saw a bunch of rpg videos. I thought you were an emergency room tech or some medical professional. You had me going.... lol. BTW, Hopkins trained me on ALOT more than just a needle and an epipen.
hey Gideonm, this is a really cool pack! I woudl recommend adding a decompression pen and clove oil. But this is absolutely some of the best basic emergency packs I have seen in this small size. If you wanna compare check out my hospital bag (hahaha) for the large group-sized pack, or the Maxpedition Versapack Big boy video I made. Is always cool to compare these things. As soon a sI have some extra cash I will make one like this too. Really very helpful!
Maybe you should add some medical masks to that bag you never know might come in handy. if you're dealing with infected blood or having to create a sterile environment. they don't take up any room at all you could easily throw them that waterproof phone case.
Tab the velcro windless lock on your torniquete to one side, leave it open. Good luck trying to unhook it under stress, one handed, or covered in blood.
My wife is an RN and she's put together a medical kit for camping, car use, home use, her purse, and the diaper bag haha. They are important though, nice vid.
One thing I would add is a CPR face mask if you're CPR certified, they're tiny and are great for if you need to perform CPR on a stranger or someone you're not too close to.
Make sure you get your TQ from a reputable dealer. Don’t want to end up with a cheap knockoff or airsoft version. (I removed the link because I’m assuming the channel gets a referral link up under the video details. But North American rescue is regarded as a reputable dealer, fyi)
I'm no doctor, but from what I read, you should not use iodine or other strong disinfectants to flush out wounds. Iodine should only be used as a topical disinfectant.
I really like the CAT tourniquet and the design is has but I prefer to carry a SWAT tourniquet simply because it has the option of being applied to a torso while a CAT is not long enough to do that (to my knowledge.)
Really cheap and great option for keeping some stuff waterproof...breast milk bags. Seriously. They are really thick plastic and have a double ziplock seal and can hold a decent amount of stuff. I have a mini 1st aid kit in my car that's sealed up in one. Basically a booboo kit for the kids plus a few extra things in case of a slightly more serious cut or abrasion. I think it was maybe $5 for a box of like 10 and they last a very long time if you aren't getting in and out of them often.
Great vid, as usual! I really liked the Joto case idea. That's something I need to add...or perhaps a cell phone-sized dry bag. Ever think of adding an Israeli bandage to go with the CAT? dcr
Hey there great job on the video. Love the dog. you should also add a surgical scrub in case you need to cut some one open or just working on someone that has a large open wound.
the tincture of Benzoin is used as an adhesive helper it causes a bond between the adhesive and the skin.its main use is with those Steri-strips. you apply the Benzoin to the skin wait for it to dry then apply the Steri-Strips its used a lot in surgery to close up small wounds. I've used this stuff for years when I was a Advance EMT-IV with NYC-EMS before the NYFD took it over.
My main use of Tincture of Benzoin is with the use of Gaffer tape/Duct Tape on hot spots on my feet. Never cared for mole skin, and the duct tape is super thin. The benzoin first applied to the skin and allowed to get tacky, the apply the duct tape. It will not move on the skin all day long and when you take it off, there is noe residue left behind. Sweet.
Great video...my only advice would be to add non-adherent gauze pads to match the various soaker pads as the soaker pads will be "glued" to the wound when the blood dries into the gauze...you'll cry like a little baby when they have to pull it off once you get to the ER!!! Just put the non-adherent pad between the wound and soaker pad and you are golden...
The pouch is a fantastic idea IMHO!!!
The absolute best first aid hiking kit I have ever seen on RUclips. I am going to build my kit exactly as you have yours, except I'll carry a few more pairs of gloves. Gloves can be used for more then just covering your hands.
Great vid. On the vinyl gloves. They don't have the protection against treating someone with an infectious disease like HIV or AIDS. Nitrile gloves do have that protection. If your allergic to nitrile gloves put on the vinyl first then the nitrile over and you'll be protected. Last thing you want to do is contract something for helping someone.
Right!
What thing in the glove makes them protective? I thought just not getting blood on your hands is enough protection, am i wrong or missing something?
My suggestion for your IFAK would be to change the fragile vinyl gloves for NAR Bearclaws. They are super strong, and you can stretch them over your clothings. In my country I only get them in packs of 25 pairs, but then you have spares, or you can donate some to friends. I also can recommend the H&H compressed bandage. A lot of gauze in a small format.
Small mirror. If you have ever gotten a facial cut or injury and no one to help you, it is invaluable.
George W you can also use it to see if somebody is breathing by using the condensation in their breath
@@lucascurrah6010 ...or just use a stethoscope ...
The quality of your reviews is far superior to others on YT. I've watched for a long time and just thought I would let you know I appreciate your videos a lot.
Thank means a lot! Thanks!
This is a great video. Not only do you stress the contents but also describe testing their fit for your situation and most importantly the need to be competent in their use (e.g torniquet). I know this is an older video but these principles are timeless.
Great vid... I would add pepcid (just the regular package dose) to accompany the benadryl. One is an h1 and the other an h2 blocker and for someone having an allergic reaction it'll really help. Additionally, remember the mantra "the solution to pollution is delusion". Iodine is great but flush is large amounts of clean water first
Excellent set up Aaron. While I can certainly find no fault with any of your selections, there are a few items I would suggest adding to any first aid kit.
1) SNAKE BITE KIT!!! I have yet to see anyone on you tube carry one. Snakes are prevalent even in urban areas.
2) Orajel : aside from it's obvious use, it is suitable for pain relief on any open wounds on the body.
3) Castor oil: we (aircraft mechanics) were issued small bottles of castor oil in the event of chemical s or particles getting in our eyes. Even with eye protection, something I always wore, hydraulic fluid under high pressure knocked my safety glasses off and I got a face full of Skydrol. The castor oil floated off the chemicals better than water or glycerine. Also excellent for removing particles from the eyes.
Normally, I would add Crazy glue here for sealing up open wounds, but you covered that with the Wound Seal.
Anyway, great video as always and keep them coming.
Thanks for the feed back!
gideonstactical ; you are very welcome and I hope I didn't't come across as a "know-it-all".
I did not read through all the comments and someone may have already suggested this but you could add 5x9 vaseline gauze pads which can be used as an occlusive dressing for a puncture wound or chest seal. One of the corners of the seal can be lifted to create a vent. They cost about a third of what you pay for name brand chest seals.
This is the best and most concise first aid kit video I have seen.
glad to hear that, thanks for watching.
Excellent! Nice kit! I would recommend a tic-tweezer, specific for tic-removal. And maybe a syringe? Anti-diarrhea pills are also a must in emergency situ: Immodium or norrit?
I have added a mirror to my kit to help address wounds on my face or in areas that are hard to see. Plus it doubles as a signaling device if I want to be found.
Wow, 99k subscribers. Soo close to the 100k mark and the RUclips silver play button. Congrats in advance. I'm sure you'll hit it in no time in 2018.
One thing that you're missing that I would put in there would be a triangle bandage. Great to immobilize the elbow if needed to be.
About the wound seal, I've been seeing a lot of videos where they've spoken with doctors and EMT's. In those videos, they recommend against the granule type of clotting agents (like Wound Seal) because they have to debride the wound before they can fix it. In other words, they have to dig out the wound seal first, before stitching it up.
seen this too and thats why I like a few sugar packets i think they might work better and also would crystallize and be easier to remove later
That's a nice kit you've put together. Nice organization and I'll def be updating my kit based on your video. I do carry somethings I didn't see in your kit that might be of interest.
1) Aspirin - you might not travel with folks old enough for this to be an issue but, aspirin tabs can be a life save if someone's having a heart attack. Be careful with possible stroke victims.
2) CPR mask - not the barrier but, a mask.
3) Quick Clot Sponges instead of powder - some say the powder can cause embolisms if it gets in the blood stream. I haven't seen powder in a while - just sponges, which are probably better in puncture situations.
4) I like the eye wash and, I'll be adding that... I see you were using a generic Visine equivalent which is not exactly a wash but, probably works when you need it. Maybe its better than saline?
Nice job on the video!
I commend you for having the smarts to pull together a good first aid kit. Just a couple comments and some suggestions for adds....That isn't an ACE bandage it's a cohesive bandage. They're sorta similar but an ACE is more robust as it's made out of fabric. And I'm not saying you should get an actual ACE. I think what you've got is the right choice for that kit (and if I'm wrong on this, my apologies. But it didn't look like an ACE from the video).
Tincture of Bezoin can be used on minor cuts as a styptic or antiseptic but it's often used when securing larger wounds with steri strips as it helps the strips/bandages better adhere to the skin. To that end, a pack or two of steri strips would be another really good add for your kit as they take up very little room.
You might also want to consider a pack of Quick Clot for serious arterial bleeds where a tourniquet can't be applied, an Israeli Bandage, and a couple HyFin vented chest seals. I realize space is a concern in a kit that size but you can likely get some of these things in. You'll have to decide what's most important and/or if the Israeli Bandage can replace, say, the 5x9 pad, etc.
Just a suggestion for an addition to your kit: If it would fit (you'd probably have to move the cloth tape to the side), I suggest moving the SAM splint into the back pocket and getting an Israeli bandage to put in the elastic strap in the middle.
They not only work great as intended for a pressure bandage, but are large enough to also be used as a sling if you break your arm if you can't get to a hospital immediately.
You should add butterfly bandages or steri-strips! Great for holding wounds closed.
+Shaun Tan I have used them and they do not seem to cut it.
A couple of glow sticks.Accidents don't always happen when we're expecting them.Great job!
idk if anyone has told you but you have to store iodine in a uv protectant 'GLASS' bottle. that's why they always sell it in the brown bottles. you can definitely store iodine like how you have it, as long as you protect it from sunlight and pay close attention to the cap they always seem to corrode and eventually leak. glass is a neutral container for corrosives
Awesome vid. You reminded me to add supplies and check my expiration dates on my first aid kit and my trauma bag. Thanks man.
That is always important
Add a redundant firestarter and a space blanket and you got a outdoor OSK that you could survive with till rescued!
Great video. Getting a sewing kit would probably be a good idea. It's obviously a multi purpose item. U can stitch clothing or ur bug out bag or medical bag if it happens to rip. And u can obviously use it to stitch somebody up if they get hurt and need stitches especially if u run out of ur liquid stitch!
I've noticed in multiple videos you've called abdominal pads "ABD pads." ABD is an acronym for abdominal or abdomen. Just a PSA man. Love the videos. My only real suggestion is to dump the quik clot and replace it with a hemostatic dressing. No one uses quik clot anymore, even the military. Hemostatic dressings are dressings with that chemical hemostatic agent laced into them. They're much more effective and act as both agent and dressing. Not sure if you're an EMT or higher echelon, but I'd suggest education over gear as well. Great video man!
Really well organised bag and very good FIK! I might add a small mirror, a pair of gloves and an emergency "blanket"! Thanks for the video presentation! :)
Hey, nice kit, but i have few suggestions..
1) I would recomend 1 real pressure bandage instead of 2 small bandages (useless in case of big bleeding in my opinion) or atleast some compressed gauze (H&H), 2) add chest seals (twin pak; very handy in case of penetrative gunshot wound) or at least some oclusive dressing (petroleum gauze), 3) wound seal is nice, but just in case of minor cuts, in case of more serious cuts i would recomend consider to add combat gauze or celox (hemostatic agents), 4) also, its nice to have pen light in kit, 5) add mylar rescue blankets (in case of shock), 6) maybe I would add NPA as well.
It's great u have your personal 1st aid kit, not many people have.. Feel free to ask if u have questions..
Very nice gideonstactical. A well thought out well organized medical kit in my opinion. The only addition to your kit I carry in my kit is an epipen. The vanquest fat pack looks very interesting. I may have to try one out. Thanks for posting.
No problem
Celox or the newer quick clot do not burn. I like the way you presented the kit. Gave me some good ideas.
I'm using a Maxpedition First Aid pouch, After seeing the Vanquest I think I'm going to switch. I used to carry a SAM but it's always been bulky and I pulled it. Didn't think about cutting a 36" in half and folding it. Thanks for the suggestions in your video!
Great video, loved the quality and delivery. One item of clarification though, the item you are referring to as an ACE bandage (wrap) I believe is actually what we call Coban tape in the medical world. This tape does have some of the same qualities as an ACE bandage, but it does not have the same compression qualities. The Coban tape may work completely fine for your application, ie. holding a SAM splint in place, but would not work well for wrapping a sprained ankle. Just an observation, not trying to sharp shoot you. :) Oh also we used Benzoin tincture to inject into a drained blister in long roadmarches/field problems. Once you drain the blister, just take a syringe and needle a small amount of Benzoin and inject it into the blister, it adheres the skin back down. Word of warning, this is very painful for about a minute or so, but you won't have a blister in that spot again for a good while. ;) Again, great video, you have a great delivery and an easy voice to listen too, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you! Ordered the Vanquest and took down a shopping list :)
Great video! One of the better packs that I've seen for the size, very practical for most civilians and casual outdoorsman. Anything more complete would definitely need a larger pack. Keep'em commin'
UP-Graded to two (2) kits: a Trauma IFAK and a general First Aid Kit. The Trauma Kit is to stop major bleeding and stabilize the patient. And the general First Aid Kit is for general Boo, Boo's and help the victim feel better... Thank you for the video ! tjl
Good kit Aaron. I need to add that splint to my first aid kit. I would say maybe add a couple small 2"x1" jewelry ziplock bags with ibuprofen and asprin. Asprin can be a life saver.
I'm am an EMT Advanced in Idaho. good kit. like a mini trauma kit. Just a thought, i carry an Epi Pen with me even though im not allergic to anything out in the wilderness myself... its pretty terrifying when someone who is gets stung in the face / throat 7 Miles out, even benadryl will help.
Good idea
Jasper - I think that is a brilliant idea and I want to do the same, how do I go about obtaining one of those?
I only have experience with povidone-iodine from being around horses, but I highly suggest you buy the betadine brand solution. The reason for this is because you need a visual cue to dilute it properly. For cleaning the area around the wound, dilute it to the color of weak tea. You also need to store away from light exposure. Hope this helps
Use saline solution in a syringe to flush a wound. Although povidone iodine, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine and alcohol kill bacteria, they also slow healing by damaging healthy cells. Hope this helps... and I hope I don't sound like a know it all!
missing a Isreal bandage
man, great vid. you're getting better and better with these, keep up the good work!
+תמיר אסטרכן Working really hard to shorten the videos, bring the same level of info, and kick up the entertainment! Thanks for the support!
A nice first aid kit that is not posing as something more than it is. A pen light might make for a good addition.
I carry the RE Factor Tactical R.A.T.S. tourniquet in my med kits. It's compact, well built, easy to use, and only $16. Not sure if you've come across it before. May be a good item to review. Added bonus for dog owners and parents - the design allows for it to be used on smaller extremities. Check out RE Factor's other gear too. Great stuff. Thanks for the videos! I always enjoy your reviews.
Awesome kit! If you can fit it, you might think about putting a stress ball or some other squeezable item in there. often having something to squeeze helps with pain, especially for kids.
+Prep2Live24 I will think about lol
Recommend dog earring the elastic bandage. It is almost impossible to find the end when you smash the roll together.
I like the additions to your medical kit
Triangular bandage. Many uses
The vanquest FAT Pack really is the best first aid pouch out there.
Thanks for the tip about cutting the longer SAM splint into two smaller splints to save money.
may I ask please once that wound seal powder was applied on a bleeding wound, and sealed it, whats next? That seal stays there for how long ? I mean, what happens to the wound? As far as I know for instance hemostatic gauze requires removal of a gauze ONLY by a medical professional in a hospital setting and bleeding recurs after 24 hour time frame so if there is no definitive help in the vicinity then it is not an appropriate option. I am just regurgitating what the brands that sells hemostatics says in their guidelines. Does it work the same way?
Just wanted to say how much I love your videos/channel!
Great review. I like your paracord/550 cord idea for an additional place to grab the pack and pull it open.
Instead of the WoudSeal, try cayenne pepper. I believe this is the main ingredient in WoundSeal and is also an anti-microbial. It'll stop the bleeding in seconds, and you can't get more natural or inexpensive.
I would recommend quickclot gauze over the other product you have to control bleeding. The design allows the product to be in the gauze and no longer causes the thermal burns. The product is amazing and will stop bleeding. Love the simple design and I would only suggest raptor EMS shears over a lesser ser. I also would recommend a tampon used for shots or penetrating rounds thanks for sharing your design
Medic Man I vacuum seal several tampons to make space
Great video. Thanks! I would add a nasopharyngeal tube (super cheap and don’t take up space) and a forehead light.
love the idea of using the mini nite ize tie for the tape!
They rock
thanks for the ideas, had never heard of that splint material but I plan on upgrading to it
Glad to help my friend
2:40 Just a suggestion on the readiness of your tourniquet. Don't have your windlass strap pulled over the windlass clip. If you have an injury that renders one of your arms useless, and have to apply the tourniquet to yourself with one hand, that Velcro strap is a pain to fumble with, especially under high stress situations. You will end up turning your windlass and forgetting that your Velcro strap in covering the clip for the windlass rod.
Yeah, btw. SkinnyMedic has good videos about TQs and medical/trauma stuff.
Great practical med kit. Picked up some great tips to improve my own kit.
This is really well thought out. I will adopt all of this.
Super glad to hear it!
Mate!
Great kit!
Must say you are missing the foil blanket!
The thin silver ones for hypothermia!
I always bring a similar,including this blanket when mountainbiking!
good video, when i was looking to up grade my medical kit to something a little bit larger i think your video is where i found Vanquest. more expensive on amazon though, i went straight to their site instead.
I would suggest changing out the iodine for sterile water. You never want to flush out a wound with iodine as it will cause tissue damage. Same goes for alcohol. Just flush with water or water with a tincture of benzoin.
yep not to mention saline can be used as an eye wash, lots of potential for getting things in your eyes out in the wilderness.
two words: israeli bandage. i would 100% recommend picking one up
truetoinnerself But would it fit?
They deffinitely fit in one of those packs. It acts as a trauma dressing, can be used with the splint to immobilize bones and can even be used as a tourniquet. If there's one thing to go in a kit, Its an Israeli Bandage.
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Great stuff man! As a former Army Medic I always include stuff for a sucking chest wound in my kit. A little bit of plastic and some duck tape goes a long way. In my experience medical tape goes to hell quick in the field, get the duck tape. I would probably do away with the SAM splints and improvise to cut down on weight.
I will take that under consideration! Thank a ton
Add a couple of knuckle band-aids. In my experience, they are probably used the most. An Izzy dressing doesn't hurt, either.
Cool Add Eye pad and hard Eye cover also might consider sucking chest wound (Vaseline pad, cut glove material)
If you had or could make space in the kit, and israeli bandage wouldn't be a bad idea. Good for wounds that aren't worthy of a tourniquet, but still require some pressure. Just picked one up for my kit.
Very cool
Very good kit Aaron! I usually just pack a small med kit in my pack. I would pack a larger one if Im going off to deer camp or over an hours drive away from the closest town. Since Im not usually more than 15 minutes from town, the small one works great. My kids make more use out of it than me, go figure. Lol...
It always good to have what you need no matter where you are, thanks for watching
Dehydration is one of the most commonplace first aid situations I've seen so I would include some sort of powdered electrolyte replacement. Also, I would get some of those quick clot infused dressings rather than those powder packets. The powdered version has been discontinued by the military because it can enter the blood stream and kill you.
Kit videos are my weakness, I watch way too many. That said, as always very good video and thank you for taking the time to bring content to the community.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good kit. I would add a 3.5 inch, 14 gauge decompression needle and learn where to put it in an emergency. Glow sticks rock in situations like this for a million reasons, and they take up little room. I live in Colorado, so I legally can carry a big, fat joint in my kit for pain and anxiety; I just can't smoke any because I work in the medical field, so when I say you have a well thought out, compact kit, I aint joking friend.
nice kit, this is really something that I need to get squared away, my buddy has been making a few videos on 1stAid kits lately and it's really lighting a fire under my bum to get moving and get it sorted. Not just having the kit, but the necessary skills got go with it :)
Very important my friend. Did you get your package? Sent it about 10 days ago?
gideonstactical lol no not yet, probably sitting in a customs office :( I'm sure it'll show up in a few days :)
+Luke Morry Let me know when it does.
Great vid but just a FYI..... Either get a front patch with a "Red Cross" or move to Switzerland
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I'm just discovering your channel - excellent presence and communication skills. You come off very professional. You should consider TV!
I just heard recently,that cayenne pepper can be used for staunching light to medium blood flow. maybe raid your wife's spice cabinet and fill s small plastic bottle with some to replace your wound seal ???
Thanks for this kit! Where did you find those little velcro strips? I searched around a bit and find lots of things that are NOT that. :)
Safety blade looks like a cool idea for my pack, and i like that you saved space by making the iodine as irrigation media and disinfectant instead of saline and iodine. I'd add just a few items to your pack: sutures and either lidocaine cream (lmx 5% on amazon is perfect for minor wounds) or lidocaine/syringe/18g needle, epipen, moleskin, and you will probably start seeing in CVS and all major pharmacy stores is an excellent surgical antiseptic/analgesic called Manuka Honey wound dressing. I would go with a molle compatible leg drop quick rip-away pack. Our local police, sheriffs and state troopers are switching over to the pack I have since its easy to pull away, organizes and deploys horizontally/vertically very well, and a leg drop system takes weight off of your back.
+AJ Usog Epipen isnt free to buy and could be very dangerous in case of wrong use, same with 18g needle (if u mean it as decompresation needle)..
+AJ Usog What would you use, if you had to irrigate an eye then? Decompression needles and epipens should not be carried around by non educated personell. Neither should sutures for that matter.
+Jan Hajzman Thats why my epipen comes with training device, AMA protocols and certs. Wouldnt have it if I wasnt trained to use it, but the first jab is always the hardest. And yes, it isnt free, but the again nothing is free if its worth having. 18g needle for uptake, 22-23g for injection.
+TacMed I hope you dont assume that this surg doesnt know how to use these devices.
+Jan Hajzman Oh man, you had me going there. I went to your youtube profile a d saw a bunch of rpg videos. I thought you were an emergency room tech or some medical professional. You had me going.... lol. BTW, Hopkins trained me on ALOT more than just a needle and an epipen.
I would advice some antiseptic cream for wound healing promotion and soothing pain relieving effects.
Very helpful! This was a very useful class in building a first aid kit. Thank you.
+Gina Tobar Glad you enjoyed it and it helped!
Never thought of crushing an ace bandage, thank you!
hey Gideonm, this is a really cool pack! I woudl recommend adding a decompression pen and clove oil. But this is absolutely some of the best basic emergency packs I have seen in this small size. If you wanna compare check out my hospital bag (hahaha) for the large group-sized pack, or the Maxpedition Versapack Big boy video I made. Is always cool to compare these things. As soon a sI have some extra cash I will make one like this too. Really very helpful!
Maybe you should add some medical masks to that bag you never know might come in handy. if you're dealing with infected blood or having to create a sterile environment. they don't take up any room at all you could easily throw them that waterproof phone case.
Where is the best place to get the small packets from I can get gauze and bandaids the the single use ones like sting stop or burn cream
Tab the velcro windless lock on your torniquete to one side, leave it open. Good luck trying to unhook it under stress, one handed, or covered in blood.
Nice. I just used your tip in Boyscouts. Thanks!
My wife is an RN and she's put together a medical kit for camping, car use, home use, her purse, and the diaper bag haha. They are important though, nice vid.
Sweet! Glad to hear it!
One thing I would add is a CPR face mask if you're CPR certified, they're tiny and are great for if you need to perform CPR on a stranger or someone you're not too close to.
Oh,just remembers!
A compas!
Simple cheap one from the outdoorshop!
Make sure you get your TQ from a reputable dealer. Don’t want to end up with a cheap knockoff or airsoft version. (I removed the link because I’m assuming the channel gets a referral link up under the video details. But North American rescue is regarded as a reputable dealer, fyi)
I'm no doctor, but from what I read, you should not use iodine or other strong disinfectants to flush out wounds. Iodine should only be used as a topical disinfectant.
This is a great kit! Thanks so much for sharing!
I really like the CAT tourniquet and the design is has but I prefer to carry a SWAT tourniquet simply because it has the option of being applied to a torso while a CAT is not long enough to do that (to my knowledge.)
why would you tourniquet a torso in the first place?
Really cheap and great option for keeping some stuff waterproof...breast milk bags. Seriously. They are really thick plastic and have a double ziplock seal and can hold a decent amount of stuff. I have a mini 1st aid kit in my car that's sealed up in one. Basically a booboo kit for the kids plus a few extra things in case of a slightly more serious cut or abrasion. I think it was maybe $5 for a box of like 10 and they last a very long time if you aren't getting in and out of them often.
didnt really see any stomach meds although your gear is meant to suit your needs
it sucks to have the runs outdoors
Great vid, as usual! I really liked the Joto case idea. That's something I need to add...or perhaps a cell phone-sized dry bag. Ever think of adding an Israeli bandage to go with the CAT? dcr
I just might
Why don't you replace the wound deal with C-lox it may be bigger but it's really effective
I would add a small basic snakebite kit even tho you have a tourniquet
Hey there great job on the video. Love the dog. you should also add a surgical scrub in case you need to cut some one open or just working on someone that has a large open wound.
A true "first aid" kit. Fine Job
Thanks!
Great bag for this purpose. Contents are well thought out. Thumbs up!
+Prepared Suburbanite Thanks!