ITS Tactical has introduced an Every Day Carry Trauma Kit. It’s a great idea. Second only to training, I’d say that kit and ease of carry size is the biggest hurdle to getting folks to have medical supplies on hand when needed.
As you can see, it’s compact enough to always have close at hand. The EDC Trauma Kit is designed to stop the bleeding and is the size of an average wallet and weighs a mere 6 ounces.
The contents are latex-fee and all are Made in USA! except the gloves. Contents have a 3-Year Shelf Life.
-Combat Gauze LE (1)
-SWAT-T Tourniquet / Pressure Bandage (1)
-Pair of OD Nitrile Gloves (1)
-Pouch (1)
The Combat Gauze LE is a great product to use to start getting hemorrhaging under control. It is a soft, white, sterile, nonwoven 3†by 4 yds z-folded gauze impregnated with kaolin, an inert mineral that does not contain animal or human proteins or botanicals. It is recommended as the number one hemostatic agent by the COTCCC (Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care).
Additionally, I am a big fan of the SWAT-T which is an occlusive bandage that can be used as a tourniquet. Think of it as the product of the crossbreeding of an ace bandage and a bicycle innertube.
Naturally, we urge EVERYONE to seek out basic first-aid training and to train with the equipment you will be using. On top of that, gather the supplies you will need, based on your mission and have them available. Whether it’s from this kit, another brand, or something you put together yourself, do it.
You can get your ITS EDC Trauma Kit at www.itstactical.com. It is available with a Coyote or Black protective pouch.
Note: Due to Z-Medica policy ITS cannot ship QuikClot Combat Gauze outside the US to non APO/FPO addresses. Any International non APO/FPO orders are not allowed on ETA Kits.
