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That’s a great thread!https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/ifaks-kit-list-and-information.6252836/
Assuming you have the training to use the kit …?
For archery elk hunts or other stuff like that I do, I just grab the one out of my wildland pack. It’s more set up for cuts, burns, sprains, strains, etcI have a couple different packs for different things I do. My GHB (get home bag) has a certain type of kit I made with things I could use in a “combat” style scenario to help me get home to my wife and kids (where my better stuff is). It has gauze, boring bandaids, chest seal set, TQ, quick clot, Israeli bandage, and a few other essentials. My wildland fire line pack has a different setup geared more toward the dangers of wildland fire. I couldn’t find a kit that had what I wanted without spending an arm and a leg and I found it easier to specialize my kit. Also, I have a small kit on the dead center of the back of a battle belt. A major thing is knowing how to use the stuff you have. It’s all useless garbage if a guy doesn’t know when and how to use the items and some items are for someone to use on you.
Just the lack of real world experience can be overwhelming for someone’s first time. I still remember going on my first call out. I said a little prayer on the way there: please god don’t let me screw this up.I have done a fair bit if teaching of docs, nurses, paramedics, and lay people and its surprising how many do great with book knowledge/testing and struggle with scenarios with just a little pressure/hysteria applied.
I remember attempting to stop the bleeding on a motorcycle rider that had his leg amputated by a car bumper. Zero training then. Tried using my belt without even knowing where to place it…. like I saw in some movie. It slightly slowed the spurting - long enough for the Fire Department to show up. It was an ugly scene.Just the lack of real world experience can be overwhelming for someone’s first time. I still remember going on my first call out. I said a little prayer on the way there: please god don’t let me screw this up.
I remember attempting to stop the bleeding on a motorcycle rider that had his leg amputated by a car bumper. Zero training then. Tried using my belt without even knowing where to place it…. like I saw in some movie. It slightly slowed the spurting - long enough for the Fire Department to show up. It was an ugly scene.
I’ve had a couple of “stop the bleed” courses since them, but it would still be an ugly scene. I still want more training.