First Aid Med Kit

This is the 5.11 6x6 Med kit. Unlike other first aid kits available, 5.11 chose to orient this pouch with two large, dump style, mesh zipper pockets. At the expense of organization as seen with most first aid pouches, 5.11's decision to implement zipper pockets allows for greater capacity and versatility. With a little forethought and planning; organizing emergency essentials closer to the top of the pouch negates the necessity of divisional pouches.
With the exception of a few questionable items, this first aid kit has everything needed to clean and dress wounds encountered in the field. Please keep in mind this is not intended to be a "combat wound" first aid kit. (Although with proper training and use of supplies this could be used for certain gun shot and knife wounds.)
The main contents of this pouch are aimed at dressing or covering wounds of all types. From minor abrasions to serious lacerations, this kit is able to control bleeding and prevent infection. In the way of serious wounds involving major hemorrhage, quick clot may be used to quickly activate clotting factors in the blood to control profuse bleeding. For basic wounds most likely encountered during hiking or camping, 4x4 gauze sponges may be used to cover wounds. With the included medical shears, the 4x4 gauze can be cut to the appropriate size and length of the wound. For very large wounds covering a greater surface area, abdominal pads may be used in an effort to spare the limited supplies. The abdominal pads also double as absorbent sponges for major bleeding. Stretch gauze rolls act as a wrapping bandage for large wounds covering a great surface area that would otherwise be unable to dress with the 4x4's. For example, large abrasions over an arm might be dressed with these. Standard bandages do well at covering and protecting small cuts and scrapes.
In the way of preventing infection, several items in the kit work to inhibit the growth of bacteria in wounds. All dressing, adhesive bandages and gauze alike, should have a moderate application of triple antibiotic ointment. To keep hands as clean as possible, antiseptic towels may be used, as well as the hand sanitizing spray. If sterility is a major concern, sterile latex gloves may be used. To cleanse deep penetrating or gaping wounds, the normal saline flush may be used to irrigate any debris. To ensure a wound is sterile prior to applying a dressing, use of the iodine swab sticks will kill any and all bacteria.
As far as medication is concerned, modest amounts of tylenol, benadryl and immodium have been added. For aches, pains, fever and swelling, tylenol may be used. For itching, sneezing, watery eyes, an antihystamine is best. To control symptoms of diarrhea use the immodium.
If burns are obtained with fire craft, using the first aid burn cream will alleviate pain thanks to the lidocaine ointment. Similarly, any scrapes or painful wounds may be alleviated with the first aid burn cream. If contact with poison ivy occurs, use of hydrocortisone may be used to alleviate itching and rashes. The ace wrap bandage may be used for splinting injured limbs or holding dressings in place. The tweezers would most likely be most used in this kit as splinters would be an inevitability. Ticks can also be dispatched with ease with these particular precision point tweezers.
As mentioned before, this kit is lacking a few questionable items. A suture kit for wounds requiring stitches may be a desired item for some as well as a tourniquet to control arterial bleeding.

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• medic
• medical
• gauze
• antiseptic
• Combat Medic
• Medicine
• dressing
• Dressing (medical)
• camping
• hiking
• survival

[agjr87]

what kind of containers are you using for the meds?

[dalemclmm]

@agjr87 I picked them up from REI for about 50 cents a piece. You can search their website for polyethylene containers.

[Krosandude]

Very nice review, definitely helped me consider buying one for backpacking/hiking/camping. Also whats the name of the song?

[WisconsinEric]

Good video and nice kit.....I need this in the FDE color to match my Rush 72

Hey, dont forget the toenail clippers, I just had my big toenail cut a hole in a $18 pair of SmartWool socks, and it also somehow cut all the way through the Gore-Tex lining of my $220 German-made Meindl boots!

Your feet are priceless when outdoors, and a clipper weighs next to nothing!