Many of you know Thermacell insect repellers from hunting. At OR, Thermacell just introcduced the new Backpacker model which uses a standard campuing gas cartridge rather than the proprietary butane cartridges used with their other repellers. The gas cartridge will provide 160 hours of 15′ X 15′ of odorless coverage from misquitos, black flies and noseeums. The repellent mats comes in two sizes, 4-hour and 12-hour.
The Rapid IFAK Deployment (RID) pouch was specifically designed to support post assault operations when dealing with an active shooter. The pouch is designed to hold 7 x Phokus Research Group “Shield Kits” for immediate care as well as a MATBOCK J-LIFT or 5 Shield Kits and an S-LIFT (internal products sold separately).
It can be worn as a stand-alone fanny pack or cross chest attachment, MOLLE or mounted to an operator’s belt. The versatile design allows for endless possibilities to support the operators needs.
The Shield Series was originally developed for individuals who carry a gun but do not wear body armor. The Shield Trauma Kit is a versatile pocket-sized bleed kit.
SHIELD TRAUMA KIT (STK) Includes:
Combat Gauze®, SWAT-T Tourniquet, and Medical Tape (each weigh 8oz)
RID Pouch Weighs: 7oz
www.matbock.com/products/rid-pouch
At Warrior East, I found out that ADS Inc, Phokus Research Group and Cardiac Science have teamed up to offer an AED and Bleeding Control Pack solution for wall mount installation. Not that many years ago, Automated External Defibrillators were only used by medical personnel and it was rare to find one outside of a medical facility. Today, they are more sophisticated and found everywhere. They are used to restart the heart after a sudden cardiac arrest which can strike those with a variety of conditions.
Unfortunately, mass casualty events such as mass shootings have become more common over the past few years so it seems obvious to combine a Cardiac Science AED with Phokus Research Group’s bleeding control packs.
In addition to the Cardiac Science AED, the box also contains a kit filled with Individual Bleeding Control Kits consisting of Quickclot dressing, Tourniquet, Z-fold sterile frog gauze, chest seals, medical frog tape, nitrile gloves and a rescue blanket. What’s more, the wall mounted boxes can be alarmed to alert medical and security personnel when they are used.
Available for agency and unit purchase through ADS Inc.
Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring the team from MATBOCK during our MATBOCK Monday series. The two founders Zach Steinbock and Sean Matson, have been in the industry for years and continue to find ways to innovate. MATBOCK is a Virginia Beach small business and we are excited to see where this featured series is going to lead us.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the MATBOCK team and they shared with me a new product that was sitting on their work table (fun fact: the tables in their shop are over 40 years old. They were in Sean’s grandmother’s custom drapery shop), the Jungle LIFT (J-LIFT). The J-LIFT is the latest product to join the family of products in the LIFT System. Developed to enhance the capability of the LIFT System, but also support a South American military unit.
The Jungle is a tough environment and this litter is equally as tough. Made from neoprene coated nylon, it will not absorb water and strong enough to carry over 400lbs. Additionally, the litter can double as a hammock; however, we would recommend a bug net on the bottom and top. Lastly, the J-LIFT is compatible with the Combat Carbon Poles.
3.5” Wide x 14 “ Long while stowed
26” Wide x 78” Long when deployed
Weight: 1.6lbs (with carrier)
Weight with poles: 4.1lbs
www.matbock.com/collections/medical/products/j-lift
Dark Angel Medical is holding an upcoming Direct Action Response Training course at Über Group headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, October 22nd through 23rd. The course is designed to introduce students, particularly those with little to no medical training or background, to classroom and practical instruction in on-scene medical treatment. Students will be provided with a Dark Angel D.A.R.K. Medical Kit of their choice, the materials in which are referenced within the instruction of the course. Additionally, proceeds from the course will be donated to the Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F).
Check out the link below for more info, and to sign up.
darkangelmedical.com/direct-action-response-training-uber-group-atlanta-ga-22-23-oct-2016
The Elk Institute is in need of donations to sustain their free services for our active duty and veterans. Dr Carrie Elk has been doing some phenomenal work with Veterans suffering from PTSD at the Elk Institute. She has even been known to make trips to military bases in order to reach those who can’t travel. If you give to Combined Federal Campaign, consider this charity. If not, visit their website, learn more, and help them help our men and women.
I stopped by MATBOCK yesterday and they showed me this new J LIFT. Designed at the request of a South American military, this litter weighs 1.5 lbs and won’t absorb water.
For more than five years, ITS has provided industry leading Medical Trauma Kits for Prepared Civilians, First Responders, Military and Law Enforcement Personnel. In addition to our professionally vacuum sealed kits, which have been optimized to provide essential lifesaving emergency medical equipment for nearly any situation, we also offer a full line-up of pouches that can handle a wide variety of carry options.
Today, we’re proud to announce a redesigned EDC Slimline Pouch that’s optimized for our recently updated EDC Pocket Trauma Kit containing a full size SOFTT-W Tourniquet. We’re also launching three widely requested colorways for our popular ETA Trauma Kit Pouches in Tallboy and Fatboy configurations. These pouches are now available in Desert Digital, Wolf Grey and Ranger Green, in addition to the previously available MultiCam, Coyote Brown and Black colorways.
For more information and to see our complete line of Medical, Trauma and First Aid Kits, please visit store.itstactical.com/medical
