Rat tourniquets are great. You can use them to tie down a Christmas tree to your roof, or maybe clean up some messy wires behind your computer. I think a rats is as good or better than Home Depot twine.
Serious question, what is the reason people knock the RATS? I have a couple and tested them out and confirmed I don't get a pulse when they're applied. I carry both CATS and RATS in my EDC bag. I really would like to know what arguments there are against them so I know if I have to throw them out.
Come off with patient movement, difficult to apply, especially when saturated with blood, high occlusion pressures which cause more tissue damage and pain then others on the market, loosens over time, no appreciable advantage over CATs which can fit on an extremity 5cm around (smaller limbs then that can be managed with a pressure dressing due to lower blood pressures in pediatric populations). K9TECC recommends the SWAT-T, not the RATs.
@@GenoMartinez93 apply one to yourself. Full pressure. I’m rather sure you feel immediately what makes them bad. TQ are always painful. No need to intensify that. Better use SWAT-T and CAT. I have both, use both. Swat-t best for pediatric and K9. Or they double as pressure bandage or to apply a splint or so or stabilize an ankle. No need for Rats.
Thank you guys for the info! I spent some time doing a little more digging around and finding out other issues with RATS. I'm definitely retiring them. It's a shame that the marketing is so effective and there's so many people pushing these. Seriously, thank you!
Din’t know how you find the time and energy, but you are producing amazing amounts of great/unique content, and clearly have the breadth/depth of knowledge experience to address the use of each kit/item and to break everything down for the general public.
High occlusion pressures that cause more tissue damage and pain, routinely comes off during patient movement, proven less effective then every CoTCCC TQ on the market, proven longer application times, K9 TECC recommends the SWAT-T and children who don’t fit in a CAT don’t need a TQ because of their low BPs
I post this on every IFAK video I remember to. If youre not in a warzone with people who have already been screened and denied over diabetes... you need glucose gel in your med kit. Glucose gel comes in packets with 15g of glucose. 15g of glucose is the suggested dosage for hypoglycemic diabetic shock. And gel (unlike tablets) can be administered to an unconscious patient. Add glucose gel packets to your med kit. You will be around more diabetics than GSWs anywhere outside the military.
Trail Recon's channel reviewed the smaller condor style pouch version of this kit. Also, regarding the hard to find because of all the pockets, always look in your kit! Get to know where things are, see if anything is missing, and/ or add or replace items.
Also, the great thing about kits like this is that you could rearrange and customize the setup (e.g., move MARCH-E all up front and to one side and move the rest of the kit to the other side). Also one thing you would want to do with this kit is situate anything relating to trauma with the trauma gear (i.e. tape the lube to the npa package, move the gloves to a more accessible area, etc.). Like you said, always got through your kit and set it up for the simplest ease of use in emergency situations
Pretty nice basic kit. It covers a lot of areas and would be good for an average person to keep in the car and/or take it camping, etc. The one downside that I see, and you touched on it, is they use their own "home brand" materials. I have certain personal preferences for items like HyFin chest seals, SAM splints, SOFT-W or CAT tourniquets, H&H H bandage pressure dressings, etc. Some items I'm willing to pay for the peace of mind of what I consider quality items. And the price for this set-up is a little more than I would be willing to pay for a kit filled with other than optimum (IMO) materials. Good, honest review. Peace.
So you can buy the bag only (there’s a discount for first responder/military) and fill it with your own stuff. www.mfasco.com/ this website actually has an incredible tool for restocking bags. And it tells you at the top how much you have invested so far according to what you’ve added to your “Kit”
I'd love to get their largest kit. It'd be a good thing to review and see what you'd change. I'd also need training on how to properly use everything and different situations wherever I'd go for that but it'd be worth it
To be honest I wish that you were able to just buy the pouch by itself and stock it with your own items but they make it to where you have to buy it with their stuff.
I have the small IFAK from My Medic in the basic form. I was able at the times to get a CAT tourniquet. I haven’t had to use it but I take it with me when I go with my mother to her second house in the country.
Hey Sam I was wondering if you could review the MyMedic kit called The Medic? It’s huge and at $1250 not cheap. I haven’t seen any video reviews about it. In your opinion does the kit justify the price?
So I pulled the trigger on the regular MyFAK Large, and just spent an extra $100.00 or so dollars on stuff for the MARCH acronym. I also found a pocket BVM, that I saw in one of your other videos.
The Recon has the exact same supplies as the MyFak Large. The only difference is the actual pack. I was debating between the two and surprised the had the same contents in both. No difference.
@@RexPatricius the kit that covers much more of the minor scrapes and the like is the Bear Independent adventure kit vs the IFAK. Much in the same manner of comparing different kits need to compare the similar purpose kit to each other. It would be like comparing this MyMedic pack to a mass casualty respone kit and realizing that this kit barely covers enough for a single victim let alone a 2+ victim incident.
Do you rather the SWAT-T instead of the Rat tourniquet? I find the RAT is a nice backup option when you cant carry a full size tourniquet but im no pro by any means.
*I have both the SWAT-T and the CAT in my kids.* *To be the SWAT-T is a secondary tourniquet, great to apply to someone else, but not the best option for self-aid.* *You don't have to limit yourself to just 1 tourniquet or 1 style.*
**PrepMedic** ... I'd love to see a budget priorities video. For those on a tight budget were to save and were to invest as priority? I've seen a pen, keyring and cotton bandana used as a successful improvised tourniquet for example... Which frees up $$$ for other priorities. PPE seems important.. But potentially a place to pick up freebies/giveaways/inexpensive ideas... Gloves, resuscitation masks etc. Can a resuscitation mask with duct tape or similar be improvised as a chess seal? Is it worth buying sterile non stick dressing and than wrapping in a clean Tshirt upcycled to back bandaging? Are disposable female sanitation pads suitable as a non stick dressing (they are not sterile, however should be clean as often individually wrapped)? Basically if you had only $20 or less per month to work with, how would you priorities building your kits? From edc kit on person to car kit, to sport/camping /range etc? What everyday household items can be added to medical? (eg: cling wrap/plastic wrap for burns)
*Improvised tourniquets are the worst options, people get killed by those.* *Get a real commercial grade tourniquet.* *You only start improvising tourniquets once you used all your commercial grades ones.*
@@JoeDurobot clearly you've never struggled financially and needed to make difficult decisions. Improvised tourniquets can be effective, with prior knowledge and practice. While a proper on is worth the investment, it isn't the greatest financial priority when on a tight budget.
They are not effective and there is data to prove it. With the lack of a commercial TQ and regular practice in improvised the best thing you can do is pack the wound and hold direct pressure
@@PrepMedic the issue I have with the data is it combines all improvised tourniquets to my awareness. So effective, skillfully applied ones get blended statistically with fear, panic and lack of knowledge attempts at making an improvised one. Quality made one's are definitely preferable. The issue is money. To be an effective, tight budget first aider has additional challenges.
I just want to say I love your channel! It creates such a great environment for all providers. I must ask though where did you get your quaterzip? I’ve seen it in a few of your videos.
Hey Sam I am a new father and I'm getting more and more interested in the medical field so i can be prepared to save my daughter's life could you please do a "no one is coming to help" "the helio went down en route" or "stabilize then perform surgery in the suv" kit/list I need to know what I need for beyond first aid
@@bigredwolf6 Incroyable. Covers the basic needs. I would try to get the supplies to cover MARCH algorythm, intravenous solutions and burned patients supplies.
Thank you for work educating us! What do you recommend for general pain relief. Also I’m mountain alpinist. I think I should have some pain relief shot, any recommendations?
Depends on your definition of General pain. Obviously, APAP and Ibuprofen are the two standards and work well alone or in conjunction with each other. If you want more, the next step is a hydrocodone/combo drug with either APAP or IBU. As for a shot, Morphine is your old time, best drug to use. Although I have been forced to use Fentanyl occupationally, I am a firm believer in the use of Morphine.
Great videos. Very informative. Do you have any videos reviewing empty trauma or medical bags for carrying essential items (CATs, Chest seal, dressings, SAM splints, ETC.) I want to make my own bag.
*follow up* I contacted mymedic and they replaced the RAT TQ with a CAT TQ prior to it getting shipped out for the difference in cost. So points to them for that, but they shouldn't be using the RAT TQ at all.
@@PrepMedic in the email I sent I linked a study showing the effectiveness of the CAT, SOF-T, SWAT-T, and RAT.... Hopefully with enough pressure they will drop the product for their line-up.
Looks good, but based on your own experience it looks as if a bit of colour coding (on pocket hems, or just fabric tabs) would help speed of locating specific items.
accidentally found the site literally after watching this video and I plan on getting this pack and some other medical supplies before heading to Ukraine
Dont get me wrong, i completely agreed that in the case of a wounded adult, the ideal choice should be a CAT. that being said. I am a father of a 3 year old who can be hell on wheels. if in the event that i need to apply a TQ, a CAT wont fit my 3 year old upper appendages. the plate under the windless is just large enough that trying to get proper fit is almost impossible. this is why I carry both a CAT and a RAT TQ. I can put a RAT on my kid and guarantee it will work though I pray I never have to
I like the idea of this kit, but my main worry is the RATs and the mymedic branded chest seal. I'm sure most if not all the other mymedic stuff is fine, but with something like a chest seal, and tourniquet it's one of those things you don't wanna test, only to find out it sucks when there's someone dying on the ground. Of course it's all replaceable, just feels like it defeats the point of the kit, at least a little bit
Great video! Personally, there are a few things I’d like to add to this kit. Those being benzoin tincture, tegaderm, plastic eye shield, and safety glasses.
Amazing work the people at mymedic do, paramedic here with a side set medic job. Any of what they offer here is going to make a welcome addition to my personal response kit.
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW!!! i have looked at these guys before, and i have had several questions that i could not find answers to. you answered a few here today, again, THANKS for that! the biggest question remaining is where are they made? i assume most stuff comes from China, but where are the packs assembled? beyond wanting to know that kind of stuff, i have been wanting a kit bag about this size for my truck, and have often wondered what you or SkinnyMedic would put into it. i like Rescue Essentials stuff, they seem to make a good pre-built kit. like i am not really into the tactical side of things ( although i do have some things that lean that way ), i am looking for more the basic everyday life stuff. something that could handle issues from a mild headache to maybe a broken wrist. it looks like this pack could. but i still have my doubts.
I have their myfak and I got it because I really needed something to fill in the gap between electrical tape and a CAT tq because that’s what I had before hand and where I already have CAT tq on my bags and in my vehicle I didn’t see it as a negative that it came with the RATS
I‘d use it as expansion to the mandatory First Aid Kit so I won’t use the mandatory Kit and it will still be in shrinkwrap she I‘m in a Trafficstop and the Police won’t check every single Item for the date of expiration.
@@PrepMedic Interesting. I just got a recon a few months ago and of course added a CAT and raptors on the outside and replaced the chest seal with 2 hyfin vents. I also tossed in a stethoscope, pulse ox, headlamp, some biohazard bags, and a sharpie.
agreed! i too am getting tired of everything being tacticool, and would like to see something with more visibility like orange, red, blue, heck even yellow or a bright green. maybe even have a great big star of life printed on it or a red cross, just to let everyone know what it is, so if someone else is sent to my truck to grab it, it would stand out.
Pretty sure anyone with EMS experience/training has their own opinions with every type of tourniquet. They each have a use (obviously some more useful than others). But the RATS has been credited with saving over 1000 Afghan military/police lives. Thank you for the review. Get some.
anyone know an *empty* comparable bag? The bag with its molle/velcro attachment, its many subdivision pockets and its overall size and design looks perfect for my needs but I already got most items from inside. Great vid, many thanks for introducing me to that cool thing!
Question. Is there a company where you can buy just the bag and make your own first aid/trauma kit. If not do you recommend something. Ive thought about just buying one of the kits and then just using it and just taken things out or adding things that I want.
Dear mister Sam, I have a question a lot of swat members from different units/organisations don't wear balaclava's/face mask's in Amerika. Is there a reason for that. Because in most European countries the operators wear balaclava's or any type of face shield to hide their identity. Greetings Sven. P.S. I really like your videos.
I bought their standard myfak and added to it a pack of quickclot, hyfin Chest seals, CAT Tourniquet, nasalpharangeal airway, and a handful of normal bandaids their advanced version is a rip off
I requested to buy just the bag. They charge $120 for the basic version with the supplies... the bag was $40 all the stuff I use costs way less than what they charge
@@rjnottingham4577 yeah I know I got 30% off though and didn’t really have any first aid kit so it was worth it to me but since I’ve used a couple things I buy the bulk packs to replace stuff and have been thinking about spending the time of planning out and buying the boxes of every component and building like 5-10 kits for the price of 1-2 not sure what I’ll use for a bag/container yet
Curious where your opinion is on the My Medic Large vs LT Creed Get Home alive pack. These are the two I am considering. would love anyones opinion. thanks.
Why do you not like the rats tourniquet? About a year ago I got a four pack to keep in different places. I thought it a good idea as I carry every day. I found out about them on recommendation by John Lovell with Warrior Poet Society. I took him on his word as he’s former army Ranger.
It has high occlusion pressures, comes off with patient movement, and is objectively less effective then other COTCCC options on the market. John is a very capable dude and has a ton of experience but ultimately medical isn’t his main wheelhouse.
I realy realy like that FAK ! 👍 I work as a Paramedic & Firefighter, is it possible to get that pouch without the medical equipment?? greetings from germany 👍🇩🇪
anyone know any good British brands that provide the same service as this because I want something but there not as much choice when it comes to it over here.
Im new to first aid stuff I use the rat in my edc for little kids I was told the rat tourniquet company was getting the certification for military use plz advise
They're not TCCC approved and don't really work. Also engaged in some mildly sketchy business practices. If you carry one for a kid the bleeding can most likely be controlled by direct pressure
Hey, He did a video on a bunch of well known COTCCC approved tourniquets awhile ago. In the same video he explained his views on the RATs tourniquets, and STAT tourniquet. I believe he talks about them around the 20 minute mark: czcams.com/video/M16tp4tOR_w/video.html
I did a good bit of searching on there a while back. There's nothing good there. If you want a ready made one, my favorite company is the high threat innovations trauma pak. If you wanna build it yourself, and amazon is the only option, there's a good bit of medical equipment on there, take a look at a list that's on one of those trauma paks, or any other trauma kit, and buy the parts individually, and get a bag that suits your needs. It's not recommended to buy medical supplies on amazon, but as long as you look at the seller, and they're reputable, you should be fine. Just make sure to check for fakes
Rat tourniquets are great. You can use them to tie down a Christmas tree to your roof, or maybe clean up some messy wires behind your computer. I think a rats is as good or better than Home Depot twine.
Lol you got me at first
Serious question, what is the reason people knock the RATS? I have a couple and tested them out and confirmed I don't get a pulse when they're applied. I carry both CATS and RATS in my EDC bag. I really would like to know what arguments there are against them so I know if I have to throw them out.
Come off with patient movement, difficult to apply, especially when saturated with blood, high occlusion pressures which cause more tissue damage and pain then others on the market, loosens over time, no appreciable advantage over CATs which can fit on an extremity 5cm around (smaller limbs then that can be managed with a pressure dressing due to lower blood pressures in pediatric populations). K9TECC recommends the SWAT-T, not the RATs.
@@GenoMartinez93 apply one to yourself. Full pressure. I’m rather sure you feel immediately what makes them bad. TQ are always painful. No need to intensify that. Better use SWAT-T and CAT. I have both, use both. Swat-t best for pediatric and K9. Or they double as pressure bandage or to apply a splint or so or stabilize an ankle. No need for Rats.
Thank you guys for the info! I spent some time doing a little more digging around and finding out other issues with RATS. I'm definitely retiring them. It's a shame that the marketing is so effective and there's so many people pushing these. Seriously, thank you!
Din’t know how you find the time and energy, but you are producing amazing amounts of great/unique content, and clearly have the breadth/depth of knowledge experience to address the use of each kit/item and to break everything down for the general public.
Oh Thank God Bro! As a fellow Paramedic, I wouldn't tie my boots with a RATS TQ. Great video as always
Why is that? I'm curious cause I carry one but I am looking to go to a Sof T Wide
High occlusion pressures that cause more tissue damage and pain, routinely comes off during patient movement, proven less effective then every CoTCCC TQ on the market, proven longer application times, K9 TECC recommends the SWAT-T and children who don’t fit in a CAT don’t need a TQ because of their low BPs
I post this on every IFAK video I remember to.
If youre not in a warzone with people who have already been screened and denied over diabetes... you need glucose gel in your med kit.
Glucose gel comes in packets with 15g of glucose. 15g of glucose is the suggested dosage for hypoglycemic diabetic shock. And gel (unlike tablets) can be administered to an unconscious patient.
Add glucose gel packets to your med kit. You will be around more diabetics than GSWs anywhere outside the military.
I’m from Mexico, thanks for all your videos, are very didactic and easy to understand.
Thanks for the review. Very nice. I just used the discount. Saved me $50. Thanks a bunch!
Trail Recon's channel reviewed the smaller condor style pouch version of this kit.
Also, regarding the hard to find because of all the pockets, always look in your kit! Get to know where things are, see if anything is missing, and/ or add or replace items.
Also, the great thing about kits like this is that you could rearrange and customize the setup (e.g., move MARCH-E all up front and to one side and move the rest of the kit to the other side). Also one thing you would want to do with this kit is situate anything relating to trauma with the trauma gear (i.e. tape the lube to the npa package, move the gloves to a more accessible area, etc.). Like you said, always got through your kit and set it up for the simplest ease of use in emergency situations
I added a CAT tourniquet and more Dynalube to my kit. All in all I'm satisfied with it.
Pretty nice basic kit. It covers a lot of areas and would be good for an average person to keep in the car and/or take it camping, etc. The one downside that I see, and you touched on it, is they use their own "home brand" materials. I have certain personal preferences for items like HyFin chest seals, SAM splints, SOFT-W or CAT tourniquets, H&H H bandage pressure dressings, etc. Some items I'm willing to pay for the peace of mind of what I consider quality items. And the price for this set-up is a little more than I would be willing to pay for a kit filled with other than optimum (IMO) materials. Good, honest review. Peace.
So you can buy the bag only (there’s a discount for first responder/military) and fill it with your own stuff. www.mfasco.com/ this website actually has an incredible tool for restocking bags. And it tells you at the top how much you have invested so far according to what you’ve added to your “Kit”
I'd love to get their largest kit. It'd be a good thing to review and see what you'd change. I'd also need training on how to properly use everything and different situations wherever I'd go for that but it'd be worth it
Take an emt class we learn how to use basically everything in there
To be honest I wish that you were able to just buy the pouch by itself and stock it with your own items but they make it to where you have to buy it with their stuff.
if you go to the site and go to essentials, bags and cases, you can buy the pack separately.
mymedic.com/collections/bags-cases
You can buy the backpack by itself it’s just usually $200
I have the small IFAK from My Medic in the basic form. I was able at the times to get a CAT tourniquet. I haven’t had to use it but I take it with me when I go with my mother to her second house in the country.
Thank you for reviewing this kit. I've been viewing it for months.
You can only customize the TQ selection with their MedPacks line, I believe. Kind of weird you can't choose the CAT with their larger kits.
Hey Sam I was wondering if you could review the MyMedic kit called The Medic? It’s huge and at $1250 not cheap. I haven’t seen any video reviews about it. In your opinion does the kit justify the price?
I agree, 'mymedic' should send him one so we can get a genuine review :)
*Good stuff for the price and great size for their kit.*
*I would like to see a review of their Medic advanced bag ($1,250).*
So I pulled the trigger on the regular MyFAK Large, and just spent an extra $100.00 or so dollars on stuff for the MARCH acronym. I also found a pocket BVM, that I saw in one of your other videos.
Any chance of doing a review of the Recon or "The Medic" kits from MyMedic?
The Recon has the exact same supplies as the MyFak Large. The only difference is the actual pack. I was debating between the two and surprised the had the same contents in both. No difference.
Im going to have to say THE BEAR INDEPENDENT IFAK is a killer deal and comes with a lot for the money! Different sizes as well!
That's a good kit but it lacks a lot of the minor stuff.
@@RexPatricius the kit that covers much more of the minor scrapes and the like is the Bear Independent adventure kit vs the IFAK. Much in the same manner of comparing different kits need to compare the similar purpose kit to each other. It would be like comparing this MyMedic pack to a mass casualty respone kit and realizing that this kit barely covers enough for a single victim let alone a 2+ victim incident.
2nd let's go. Finally this product keeps popping up in my feed so finally a review
Do you rather the SWAT-T instead of the Rat tourniquet? I find the RAT is a nice backup option when you cant carry a full size tourniquet but im no pro by any means.
Swat tourniquets are good but they’re still not the best option. Better then a RATS though.
The SOFFT tq is the only substitute for the CAT imo
*I have both the SWAT-T and the CAT in my kids.*
*To be the SWAT-T is a secondary tourniquet, great to apply to someone else, but not the best option for self-aid.*
*You don't have to limit yourself to just 1 tourniquet or 1 style.*
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**PrepMedic** ... I'd love to see a budget priorities video.
For those on a tight budget were to save and were to invest as priority?
I've seen a pen, keyring and cotton bandana used as a successful improvised tourniquet for example... Which frees up $$$ for other priorities.
PPE seems important.. But potentially a place to pick up freebies/giveaways/inexpensive ideas... Gloves, resuscitation masks etc.
Can a resuscitation mask with duct tape or similar be improvised as a chess seal?
Is it worth buying sterile non stick dressing and than wrapping in a clean Tshirt upcycled to back bandaging?
Are disposable female sanitation pads suitable as a non stick dressing (they are not sterile, however should be clean as often individually wrapped)?
Basically if you had only $20 or less per month to work with, how would you priorities building your kits?
From edc kit on person to car kit, to sport/camping /range etc?
What everyday household items can be added to medical? (eg: cling wrap/plastic wrap for burns)
*Improvised tourniquets are the worst options, people get killed by those.*
*Get a real commercial grade tourniquet.*
*You only start improvising tourniquets once you used all your commercial grades ones.*
@@JoeDurobot clearly you've never struggled financially and needed to make difficult decisions.
Improvised tourniquets can be effective, with prior knowledge and practice.
While a proper on is worth the investment, it isn't the greatest financial priority when on a tight budget.
They are not effective and there is data to prove it. With the lack of a commercial TQ and regular practice in improvised the best thing you can do is pack the wound and hold direct pressure
@@PrepMedic thankyou, pressure is definitely my first move.
@@PrepMedic the issue I have with the data is it combines all improvised tourniquets to my awareness.
So effective, skillfully applied ones get blended statistically with fear, panic and lack of knowledge attempts at making an improvised one.
Quality made one's are definitely preferable. The issue is money. To be an effective, tight budget first aider has additional challenges.
I just want to say I love your channel! It creates such a great environment for all providers. I must ask though where did you get your quaterzip? I’ve seen it in a few of your videos.
one thing i would definitely add is a couple common sized OPA's since you shouldn't use a NPA if there is any head trauma involved
Not using NPAs in head trauma is actually no longer a contraindication.
Hey Sam I am a new father and I'm getting more and more interested in the medical field so i can be prepared to save my daughter's life could you please do a "no one is coming to help" "the helio went down en route" or "stabilize then perform surgery in the suv" kit/list I need to know what I need for beyond first aid
@@bigredwolf6 Incroyable.
Covers the basic needs. I would try to get the supplies to cover MARCH algorythm, intravenous solutions and burned patients supplies.
I contacted them after my order regarding the RATs TQ. Hopefully they will let me swap it out for a CAT TQ.
If those pressure bandages are any good I definitely like that they're flat packed.
Thank you for work educating us! What do you recommend for general pain relief. Also I’m mountain alpinist. I think I should have some pain relief shot, any recommendations?
Depends on your definition of General pain. Obviously, APAP and Ibuprofen are the two standards and work well alone or in conjunction with each other. If you want more, the next step is a hydrocodone/combo drug with either APAP or IBU. As for a shot, Morphine is your old time, best drug to use. Although I have been forced to use Fentanyl occupationally, I am a firm believer in the use of Morphine.
Great videos. Very informative. Do you have any videos reviewing empty trauma or medical bags for carrying essential items (CATs, Chest seal, dressings, SAM splints, ETC.) I want to make my own bag.
*follow up*
I contacted mymedic and they replaced the RAT TQ with a CAT TQ prior to it getting shipped out for the difference in cost. So points to them for that, but they shouldn't be using the RAT TQ at all.
I am glad they switched that for you! Unfortunately I learned that MyMedic bought out RATS pretty recently, hence the inclusion in all their kits.
@@PrepMedic ah.... Bad move on their part. I wish they had the option with their products to change that before you buy.
I mentioned that to the rep I talked to. She seemed receptive and indicated that a lot of people were asking about that.
@@PrepMedic in the email I sent I linked a study showing the effectiveness of the CAT, SOF-T, SWAT-T, and RAT.... Hopefully with enough pressure they will drop the product for their line-up.
Looks good, but based on your own experience it looks as if a bit of colour coding (on pocket hems, or just fabric tabs) would help speed of locating specific items.
accidentally found the site literally after watching this video and I plan on getting this pack and some other medical supplies before heading to Ukraine
i like your jacket. what jacket is that?
Dont get me wrong, i completely agreed that in the case of a wounded adult, the ideal choice should be a CAT. that being said. I am a father of a 3 year old who can be hell on wheels. if in the event that i need to apply a TQ, a CAT wont fit my 3 year old upper appendages. the plate under the windless is just large enough that trying to get proper fit is almost impossible. this is why I carry both a CAT and a RAT TQ. I can put a RAT on my kid and guarantee it will work though I pray I never have to
I like the idea of this kit, but my main worry is the RATs and the mymedic branded chest seal. I'm sure most if not all the other mymedic stuff is fine, but with something like a chest seal, and tourniquet it's one of those things you don't wanna test, only to find out it sucks when there's someone dying on the ground. Of course it's all replaceable, just feels like it defeats the point of the kit, at least a little bit
Great video! Personally, there are a few things I’d like to add to this kit. Those being benzoin tincture, tegaderm, plastic eye shield, and safety glasses.
Awesome kit , it's a must for off-roaders
Thank you for another great review. What is your recommendation on the best iFAK available on the market?
Thank you for making this video!
I agree with you about the tourniquet. Do you prefer this kit to their "Recon" model?
I like the pack. Unfortunately can’t use the kit contents here in Europe. Too bad. Keep on, great videos. Best regards from a German college
Im curious to know the thought process of the person who decided putting a rats in that kit was a good idea
Be a good step forward if you can start teaching or showing practical use of these products. Wound packing, splints, etc....... how to
Already have videos on all of that, go to my first aid playlist.
I have had my eye on a Mymedic kit for a while, but the RATS being included always have me pause.
Rats are good for a lot of applications . I wound pack before tq anyways
Amazing work the people at mymedic do, paramedic here with a side set medic job. Any of what they offer here is going to make a welcome addition to my personal response kit.
Can we get a micro-mend review first I think its awesome and want to see what you think before picking one up. Love my vertex gamut btw!
On there website for this product there is a standard kit and a pro kit. Buy looking at them I’d say this review is on the pro kit
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW!!! i have looked at these guys before, and i have had several questions that i could not find answers to. you answered a few here today, again, THANKS for that!
the biggest question remaining is where are they made? i assume most stuff comes from China, but where are the packs assembled?
beyond wanting to know that kind of stuff, i have been wanting a kit bag about this size for my truck, and have often wondered what you or SkinnyMedic would put into it. i like Rescue Essentials stuff, they seem to make a good pre-built kit. like i am not really into the tactical side of things ( although i do have some things that lean that way ), i am looking for more the basic everyday life stuff. something that could handle issues from a mild headache to maybe a broken wrist. it looks like this pack could. but i still have my doubts.
I just looked it up and they’re assembled in Salt Lake City
@@Frischarley thanks!
Very Nice pack Sam, TKS 4 share! Hugs from Brazil
I’ve actually used Sam splints to help secure positional IVs, don’t know if I’m the only one who does this..
I have their myfak and I got it because I really needed something to fill in the gap between electrical tape and a CAT tq because that’s what I had before hand and where I already have CAT tq on my bags and in my vehicle I didn’t see it as a negative that it came with the RATS
I‘d use it as expansion to the mandatory First Aid Kit so I won’t use the mandatory Kit and it will still be in shrinkwrap she I‘m in a Trafficstop and the Police won’t check every single Item for the date of expiration.
Have you heard about TSAMPA???
TSAMPA and water should always be in your EDC.
Lost all credibility with the RATS twine. Just make your own. So much cheaper and more cost effective. Go through Medical Gear Outfitters
"Due to covid they are out of finger splints"......um how?
Manufacturing shutdowns.
@@PrepMedic Interesting. I just got a recon a few months ago and of course added a CAT and raptors on the outside and replaced the chest seal with 2 hyfin vents. I also tossed in a stethoscope, pulse ox, headlamp, some biohazard bags, and a sharpie.
Can we have a link to the pouch plz
Will prob be buying on of these and the smaller ifak for camping. Just needed to know if it’s as good as the NAR kits.
Nice overview. Is this the standard or pro kit?
nice review
Where did you find a good Molle panel to attach to a vehicle seat? To keep a MyMedic kit from rolling about.
Interesting option. Just wish the display model was a little less 'tact-A-cool' i.e. red/orange.
agreed! i too am getting tired of everything being tacticool, and would like to see something with more visibility like orange, red, blue, heck even yellow or a bright green. maybe even have a great big star of life printed on it or a red cross, just to let everyone know what it is, so if someone else is sent to my truck to grab it, it would stand out.
Pretty sure anyone with EMS experience/training has their own opinions with every type of tourniquet. They each have a use (obviously some more useful than others). But the RATS has been credited with saving over 1000 Afghan military/police lives. Thank you for the review. Get some.
Are any of these supplies sensitive to heat or cold if you were to keep them in a vehicle for any length of time?
anyone know an *empty* comparable bag? The bag with its molle/velcro attachment, its many subdivision pockets and its overall size and design looks perfect for my needs but I already got most items from inside. Great vid, many thanks for introducing me to that cool thing!
I am pretty sure you can buy this bag empty from MyMedic. Shoot them an email and ask.
Question. Is there a company where you can buy just the bag and make your own first aid/trauma kit. If not do you recommend something. Ive thought about just buying one of the kits and then just using it and just taken things out or adding things that I want.
please tell what plate carrier set up is directly behind you ..
I never understand why they put sunblock in first aid kits
Nice kit
Dear mister Sam,
I have a question a lot of swat members from different units/organisations don't wear balaclava's/face mask's in Amerika. Is there a reason for that. Because in most European countries the operators wear balaclava's or any type of face shield to hide their identity. Greetings Sven.
P.S.
I really like your videos.
I bought their standard myfak and added to it a pack of quickclot, hyfin Chest seals, CAT Tourniquet, nasalpharangeal airway, and a handful of normal bandaids their advanced version is a rip off
I requested to buy just the bag. They charge $120 for the basic version with the supplies... the bag was $40 all the stuff I use costs way less than what they charge
@@rjnottingham4577 yeah I know I got 30% off though and didn’t really have any first aid kit so it was worth it to me but since I’ve used a couple things I buy the bulk packs to replace stuff and have been thinking about spending the time of planning out and buying the boxes of every component and building like 5-10 kits for the price of 1-2 not sure what I’ll use for a bag/container yet
Where can I get just the bag????
As a former paramedic, I would get a dry bag, and fill it with what is essential for my mission
Vacuum bags, because they are way cooler and I can see through them and tear them open when I need to.
Looks like a pretty good kit
Can you review the Pro model and tell us what you would add and/or take out?
Anyone know what the bag is (large one ) what make is the bag?
Rat tourniquets can be used for small adults or children and even K9s. So I would not get rid of it.
Curious where your opinion is on the My Medic Large vs LT Creed Get Home alive pack. These are the two I am considering. would love anyones opinion. thanks.
Personally I am partial to the LTC get home alive kit.
Is there a premade kit type setup that you highly recommend?
Price, haw mach only the bagpach,, no product , only bag pack ?. Thank you of spain
Why do you not like the rats tourniquet? About a year ago I got a four pack to keep in different places. I thought it a good idea as I carry every day. I found out about them on recommendation by John Lovell with Warrior Poet Society. I took him on his word as he’s former army Ranger.
It has high occlusion pressures, comes off with patient movement, and is objectively less effective then other COTCCC options on the market. John is a very capable dude and has a ton of experience but ultimately medical isn’t his main wheelhouse.
Have any of your videos covered dressing amputations?
I liked it but not the price.
I want the bag but not all the trash in it
I'm confused he likes it but change this change that don't use this I've never tested that ??????????
What is this opening system called?
Clam shell?
Ill say one thing AMP 3 outfitter
What are you actually saying?
I realy realy like that FAK ! 👍
I work as a Paramedic & Firefighter,
is it possible to get that pouch without the medical equipment??
greetings from germany 👍🇩🇪
Email their customer services. I’ve just ordered a MyFak Large, pouch only, without the med kit, which is being sent to EU.
Fo to their website. Go to bags
anyone know any good British brands that provide the same service as this because I want something but there not as much choice when it comes to it over here.
Damn does the discount code still work
do you know what size the gloves are?
Yeah that was biggest turn off was the RAT.
what is ur problem with rat tourniquets
Im new to first aid stuff I use the rat in my edc for little kids I was told the rat tourniquet company was getting the certification for military use plz advise
They're not TCCC approved and don't really work. Also engaged in some mildly sketchy business practices. If you carry one for a kid the bleeding can most likely be controlled by direct pressure
Hey,
He did a video on a bunch of well known COTCCC approved tourniquets awhile ago. In the same video he explained his views on the RATs tourniquets, and STAT tourniquet.
I believe he talks about them around the 20 minute mark: czcams.com/video/M16tp4tOR_w/video.html
thank you I was only asking due to I carry them to work if there not good ill have to repurchase something to carry thank you very much
@@MrGhost9640 A Gen 7 Cat or a SOF-T wide are the golden standard. Any TCCC approved tourniquet will do the job
I call BS on the discount code...not allowed on december 14, 2021
AWESOME AWESOME VID
Very popular and unnecessarily expensive.
Poikilothermic there’s a word I haven’t heard since college General ecology.
ballistic helmet setup???
What a good first aid kit that is accessible on Amazon.ca that I could just toss in my backpack and go?
I did a good bit of searching on there a while back. There's nothing good there. If you want a ready made one, my favorite company is the high threat innovations trauma pak. If you wanna build it yourself, and amazon is the only option, there's a good bit of medical equipment on there, take a look at a list that's on one of those trauma paks, or any other trauma kit, and buy the parts individually, and get a bag that suits your needs. It's not recommended to buy medical supplies on amazon, but as long as you look at the seller, and they're reputable, you should be fine. Just make sure to check for fakes
@@Tommymad1 thanks for the information
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