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We
compare some First Aid Kits
An overview with pictures
We had a chance to look over some first
aid kits. We took pictures and posted them
here. These might help you decide what to put
in your first aid kits and show you some various
bags and pouches

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Combat
Casualty Response Kit
by North
American Rescue Products
Here
is one of the larger kits. it's worn
dropped from a utility belt. This kit
is large enough to hold plenty of equipment.
I'm told this one is an Air Force issued
kit

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Quick Clot,
an ACS, Emergency Bandage, Moist Burn
Pad Petroleum Gauze, gloves and a tourniquet

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This bag
is a great size, very well made and has
good pockets. Made by North
American Rescue Products. 'Products with a mission'
These retail for around $60 for the bag
alone

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Blowout
Pouch Bravo
Modular Scissor Pouch,
Modular Tourniquet Pouch
This one
is smaller in a coyote color. It's built
with Molle straps on the back. It zips
open but has a retaining strap that keeps
the pouch from opening all the way and
dumping out the contents. Although there
are plenty of straps and pockets to keep
supplies secured

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- Trauma
Shears
- McMillan
Tourniquet
- 110
and 100 mm Oral Pharyngeal airways
- 32f
and 36f Nasal Pharyngeal airways
- Asherman
chest dressing
- 2 rolls
of Kerlex gauze
- 5in
x 9in ABD dressing
- 4in
Israeli dressing
- 5 1in
x 3in Bandaids
- 4 providone-iodine
pads
- 1 pair
large Latex free exam gloves
- 2 OB
Tampons
- Camovat
Cravat
- #11
scalpel blade
- 2 ft
Plastic Wrap

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There
are pouches for tourniquet and EMT sheers
on the front, and Molle straps on the
back made by CSM these
retail for around $150 stocked or $70
for the pouch alone

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BattleLab
Intervention Response Kit (B.I.R.K.)
The
Intervention
Response
Kit
was
designed
as an operator blowout kit. Includes:
- 5"X9" Combine
Dressing, qty. 1
- Bloodstopper Dressing,
qty. 1
- Krinkle Gauze Roll, qty.
1
- 4"X
5 YD Swift Wrap Elastic, qty. 1
- 37" Triangular Bandage,
qty. 1
- Antimicrobial
Wipes, qty. 1
- Pr. OF 7 1/2" EMT
Trauma Shears, qty. 1
- Pr.
of Nitrile Gloves, qty. 1
- 6x6 Plastic Bag, qty. 1
- Emergency
Fast Action Card, qty. 1
- Angiocath (16 ga), qty. 1
- Tourniquet,
qty. 1
- ASHERMAN
CHEST SEAL, qty. 1
Size:
5 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 2
These retail for around $40 |
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Pocket Survival
Pak
by Adventure Medical Kits
OK this is
a survival kit, but it was here when
we took the pictures, so here's a look
inside..
- 1..... Signal
Mirror, Rescue Flash™
- 1..... Spark-Lite™ Fire
Starter
- 4..... Tinder
Quick™ Firestarter
- 1..... Whistle,
Rescue Howler™
- 1..... Waterproof
Survival Instructions
- 1..... Duct
Tape, 2" x 26"
- 1..... Scalpel
with Handle, Sterile, Disposable,
#22 Blade
- 1..... Compass,
Button, Liquid Filled
- 1..... Aluminum
Foil, Heavy Duty, 3 Sq. Ft.
- 1..... Waterproof
Paper
- 1..... Fresnel
Magnifier
- 6..... Safety
Wire, Stainless Steel, (6 ft of 0.020")
- 1..... Sewing
Thread, Bobbin #69, Nylon
- 10.... Nylon
Cord, #18, Braided, (10 ft. 100lb
test)
- 1..... Sewing
Needle, #18, Chenille
- 4..... Fish
Hook, #10
- 2..... Split
Shot, Lead B
- 1..... Snap
Swivel, Size 12
- 1..... Pencil
- 1..... Pocket
Survival Pak Contents List
- 4..... Safety
Pin
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A pocket survival
kit that really could save your life!
The Pocket Survival Pak™ contains
a collection of survival tools for when
you find yourself abandoned, stranded,
or lost in the outdoors. Keep it in your
pocket, or on your person, because, “If
it isn’t with you, it can’t
save you.” The Pocket Survival
Pak™ is for backpackers, hunters,
pilots, snowmobilers, hikers, or anyone
who enjoys the great outdoors! Designed
by Doug Ritter, Executive Director of
the Equipped to Survive Foundation.
WEIGHT: 3.9 oz
SIZE: 4" x 5" x 0.652"
These retail for around $33

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JIC™ 500® Mariner
Introducing
the new JIC™ (Just In Case) from
Mossberg. Whether it’s survival
in the backcountry or hurricane season
on the coast, one can never be too
prepared for the unexpected. And for
those who don’t assume that someone
will always be there to defend what’s
important, this new all-in-one package
fits the bill.
The
heart of the JIC™ package is
the venerable 12 gauge Mossberg® 500® Pump-Action
Shotgun. Fitted with a compact 18-1/2” barrel
and rugged synthetic pistol grip and
forearm, this item is the Mariner®,
featuring Mossberg's proprietary Marinecote™ finish
for employment in or around harsh marine
environments. It is sealed in re-sealable
clear bag, and is packaged in a heavy-
duty, waterproof synthetic carrying-tube
complete with re-sealable top and nylon
carrying strap. You’ll also find
convenient accessories including the
durable multi-tool and serrated lock-back
knife combo pack with cordura case
(available with Mariner® model
only).
kit includes:
- 500® Mariner® 12 gauge
pump-action 6-round capacity, 18 1/2" barrel
bead sight, proprietary Marinecote™ metal
finish * Heavy-duty multi-too, serrated
blade lock-back survival knife and
cordura carrying case
- Floating synthetic
carrying tube with shoulder strap (tube
includes a heavy-duty synthetic seal,
factory tested to be air-tight and
waterproof to a minimum of 17psi or
40' when properly installed)
- Gun
lock
- Swivel studs
- Owner's Manual
- Contents packaged in heavy-duty re-sealable
bag
- Gun Weight (lbs.):
6-3/4
These retail for around $450
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