Really decent kit, not the most complete, but very good. One concern I initially had was the fact that I have to pull out my entire supply contents to get as say, an airway, but on second thought since it all comes out in one neat, organized working tray which I can see is very convenient after all. Again, a Quick Clot product and some sort of tension hemothorax shield would make this the best kit on the market. Again, my opinion only. Great job otherwise.
I run a pretty a 'thick' inventory in a trauma kit. The whole point of this kit is the ability to deploy it with one hand easily. With what I've got stuffed in it (and more importantly what I need from a pouch this size) the supply tray will not extract easily enough with shears in the back. Contents: 1 4" olaes 2 gauze sponges 1 pack S rolled gauze 1 muslin cravat 1 sharpie marker 1 triage card 1 cyalume 1 pr 5" trauma shears 1 NPA 1 14 ga IV cath 1 scalpel blade 1 15g celox 1 HALO seal
@igoswoop Are you sure you wouldn't have had the same issue with the original design though, with the same contents? I don't see that the back has changed much.
@TCINFL The way it seemed before, there was a second layer of fabric to keep the tray separate from where a lot of folks are putting shears. Trying to stuff them in behind the tray seems to bind up the extraction some.
The hook knife pocket bugs me the most I think because I bought that knife specifically for this pouch. I'll try dropping down to an izzy instead of the olaes to see if this works better.
The new Trauma Kit Now deletes the rescue knife pocket on the side and the back of the pouch's configuration is different so it precludes the ability to put a pair of trauma shears back there.
Basically 2/3 features I ordered this kit based on your good review for are now gone.
@igoswoop I had the same experience. I'm miffed they redesigned it & didn't call it the Mark II or whatever.
I don't see the issue with the shears, though. Slipping behind still seems to work for me - can you explain your issue?
As far as the hook, I guess now we're supposed to attach a 7 hook (8 is too long) on top using its included pouch. I guess I'd be OK with that if I hadn't already bought an 8 hook specifically for this pouch! All in all I think I'd be OK with the redesign if I'd known.
Really decent kit, not the most complete, but very good. One concern I initially had was the fact that I have to pull out my entire supply contents to get as say, an airway, but on second thought since it all comes out in one neat, organized working tray which I can see is very convenient after all. Again, a Quick Clot product and some sort of tension hemothorax shield would make this the best kit on the market. Again, my opinion only. Great job otherwise.
NavyMedicUSMC 10 months ago
i saw some SEABEE use this but he should've called it his get to his convoy snacks NOW! it helped him get to his hooah bar around his fatness.
thefamilyASTRO 1 year ago
It is pretty small for a trauma kit more like a first aid kit!!! Lol
Smurfs713 1 year ago
Your dog is Coyote Brown.
stevemcgee99 1 year ago
That Shit is Fuckin Cool
SSJSasuke777 1 year ago
What PALS webbing does this pouch cover?
USpatriot741776 1 year ago
igoswoop 1 year ago
@igoswoop Are you sure you wouldn't have had the same issue with the original design though, with the same contents? I don't see that the back has changed much.
Thanks
TCINFL 1 year ago
@TCINFL The way it seemed before, there was a second layer of fabric to keep the tray separate from where a lot of folks are putting shears. Trying to stuff them in behind the tray seems to bind up the extraction some.
The hook knife pocket bugs me the most I think because I bought that knife specifically for this pouch. I'll try dropping down to an izzy instead of the olaes to see if this works better.
igoswoop 1 year ago
It's not your fault at all but FYI:
The new Trauma Kit Now deletes the rescue knife pocket on the side and the back of the pouch's configuration is different so it precludes the ability to put a pair of trauma shears back there.
Basically 2/3 features I ordered this kit based on your good review for are now gone.
igoswoop 1 year ago
@igoswoop
Dood, that sucks.. I am sorry, but thanks for the feedback for others who might be thinking about this one
GearBuyersGuide 1 year ago
@igoswoop I had the same experience. I'm miffed they redesigned it & didn't call it the Mark II or whatever.
I don't see the issue with the shears, though. Slipping behind still seems to work for me - can you explain your issue?
As far as the hook, I guess now we're supposed to attach a 7 hook (8 is too long) on top using its included pouch. I guess I'd be OK with that if I hadn't already bought an 8 hook specifically for this pouch! All in all I think I'd be OK with the redesign if I'd known.
TCINFL 1 year ago
It looks like you could fit a could of other things in there too. Just sayin'..
Hiluxtaco 1 year ago
@Hiluxtaco
True, but in a trauma kit, you want a few things now, then a regular first aid kit takes care of the rest
GearBuyersGuide 1 year ago
Whomever is holding the camera is having much of your demonstration off-screen!
boomtao 1 year ago
I like that one. It does lack the EMS Professional FlightShears though.
FlightShears 2 years ago
this would be cool to have on my pack. who do you recommend to pick one up from?
Hoffa3381 2 years ago
I think you can get it from them directly try their website
GearBuyersGuide 2 years ago
on it thanks again...
Hoffa3381 2 years ago
Terrific piece of gear. Wish I could afford! Clearly the best individual trauma kit you can buy. Blue force also sells just the pouch and refils.
dasneal 2 years ago
I really like it too.. easier to get into and less bulky
GearBuyersGuide 2 years ago