I always look for ways to add to and improve my preps, and while food is most important, right after are my first aid supplies.
Every Day Carry
I have in my lunch box a very small first aid kit that has various band aids, triple antibiotic, and Tylenol. In a separate zip lock bag is Advil, aspirin, gauze pads and QuickClot. After an employee cut himself on some metal strapping this week, I decided it was time to look for a better way to carry more and better gear. I'm exploring several different options for keeping gear close to me (which means future blog posts on this subject), but this is my first step to improving things.
Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pak
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This kit was mentioned by both Erin and myself in the $30 First Aid Kit Challenge prompted by this post from Chaplin Tim.
I really like the fact that it is sealed in a very sturdy plastic(?) bag and also has a zip lock seal to close it up after you open it the first time. Erin and I both really like what is included.
Since I really like this kit, it made sense to me to look at what else might be available from Adventure Medical Kits.
This is what I found:
Adventure Medical Kits Professional Series Trauma Pak Pro
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The Pro is similar to the regular pack; however, it includes a SWAT-T tourniquet and loses some of the gauze pads. I'm good with trading some gauze for being able to stop serious bleeding.
From the Amazon listing for the Trauma Pak Pro:
- Stops Bleeding: The Advanced Clotting Sponge uses zeolite, a common mineral, to help blood clot up to three times faster than blood on its own.
- Critical First Aid Information: Instruction sheet with information on managing life-threatening and traumatic injuries.
- Made for Tactical First Response: Designed for fast deployment in critical situations; fits in BDU pocket.
- Personal Protection: Nitrile examination gloves plus biohazard disposal bag.
- A Tourniquet Anyone Can Safely Use!: The SWAT-T is easy for anyone to use without advanced training. Instructions are printed directly on the SWAT-T.
Luckily, the injury to the employee didn't require the use of a tourniquet, but I don't know when I may need one.
The slight downside to the Trauma Pak Pro is everything isn't in a sealed package but in a woven pouch. All of the critical gear appears to be contained in waterproof and sterile packaging, so those items won't be ruined by water, but the pouch itself could get knocked around some in my lunch box. If worst comes to worst, I'll put it into a zip lock bag like I've done to my existing gear that could be ruined by water.
The Takeaway
- Improvements to my gear come in tiny steps as I am able to afford it.
- If bleeding can be controlled, the chances of survival until expert medical care arrives is increased.
The Recap
- To be ordered: one Adventure Medical Trauma Pak Pro from Amazon, $39.53 with Prime.
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NOTE: All items tested were purchased by me. No products have been loaned in exchange for a favorable review. Any items sent to me for T&E will be listed as such. Suck it Feds.
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