Everlit FIRST AID Kit: Grunt Proof or GARBAGE?

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024

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  • @cantstartafire
    @cantstartafire Před 3 lety +71

    Argggggg.... It's.... So... Hard.... not to be a jackass when I see kits like this. I've been in health care for over 20 years both military and civilian and I have a hard time not being pushy with my opinions on pre-made first aid kits. But since you ask "is it any good" I guess I can howl a bit, I really think you need to build your own so you know what's in it and how to use it however I do like the bag itself and maybe the trauma sheers. 1. Buy great (not good) bandaids. 2. You're not doing rescue breaths on an adult. 3. Two tourniquets 3. Get a good ACE wrap. 4 Get Kerlix gauze rolls, at least two. 5 Tape. 6. Coban self adhesive wrap. 7 Gauze pads. 8. Neosporin 9. Alcohol pads. 10. Blister tape/mole skin. 11. Telfa non-sticky dressings. I could go on.. and on... and on. But this is the stuff I've found to be helpful. All of this is less than $25 at Wal-mart. (tools = sheers, tweezer, scalpel or scalpel blade, syringe and needle)

    • @psykotedy
      @psykotedy Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you for this list. As I haven't been putting someone back together nor trained in doing so, I've always heard the "put together your own because that's the best" without any direction at all (with the notable exception being Shawn Ryan's trauma kit video).

    • @cantstartafire
      @cantstartafire Před 3 lety +4

      @@psykotedy IMHO I've found that Gauze, tape and pressure handle most simple bleeding issues. Being able to treat blisters to increase mobility, the ability to prevent or treat sun burns, having a way to deal with sprains/strains (ace wrap and a cold pack) and having a way to deal with bites and stings (add lidocaine cream, steroid cream and oral Benadryl to your kit) is 90% of what I end up helping people with.

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes!

    • @Heywoodinator
      @Heywoodinator Před 3 lety +3

      What is the opinion on SAM splints? I feel like they are the one item most often left out of kits, but could be one of the most frequently needed. Isn't mechanical injury one of the most common?

  • @drewdavis5197
    @drewdavis5197 Před 3 lety +12

    Anyone else subscribed to the channel but not getting Grunt Proof videos to show up in the subscription box?

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před 3 lety +1

      seems to be a common issue

    • @johnburgin7478
      @johnburgin7478 Před 3 lety +2

      This is the third one that I know of

    • @rob4272
      @rob4272 Před 3 lety +3

      yes also the third one not to publish right? or not even showing up in my sub list

    • @psykotedy
      @psykotedy Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah, I'm getting this issue, but I scroll through my subs, ignoring the notifications anyway because I'm a dumb gorilla that can't use interfaces as they're (mis)designed to be used.

    • @babyseals4872
      @babyseals4872 Před 3 lety +1

      yep, last few havent been in my subscription box. im suuuuuuuuuuuure it's just a glitch

  • @psykotedy
    @psykotedy Před 3 lety +5

    Oh, man, when the "Loading..." came up I fully expected you to come back with 3 things that you weren't able to get back into the pack. The fact that you did get everything packed back up is impressive, and while you give credit to the pack itself I was prepared to ask you to teach us this magic.
    I'm always wary of Amazon FAKs because of the potential for getting crappy contents and/or a sorely under-equipped kit. It's good to know that there is still some rays of competence out there. Thank you for rolling the dice and making this review.

  • @babyseals4872
    @babyseals4872 Před 3 lety +5

    "Silence of the lamb's this dudes face!" lol

  • @carlbowman3366
    @carlbowman3366 Před 3 lety +5

    It doesn't matter what's in it as much as it matters if you have the training to use it

  • @Heywoodinator
    @Heywoodinator Před 3 lety +7

    Great video, thanks for making it. I would watch more like this. Also, just want to point out that with any of these kits, you are really reviewing the pouch itself, since I think most people buying this style of kit are going to re-pack it anyway, our guiding question should really be, which bag is best? Would love to see you review the old M-3 tri-fold style medical kit, but the new one with the molle webbing Also, along with that review would like to see a small first aid kit, paired with that. I would be curious to know how would stage the tri-fold kit. I would expect a kit like this to have: Trauma shears, 2 CATs, Quick clot, an Isreali bandage, 2 chest seals, an NPA, 2 Kerlix rolls, compressed gauze and some tape. I would of course throw some more items in there too but at least that. The small first aid kit should hold all your bandaids and stuff that is non-critical, like topicals and meds.

  • @packpacker4373
    @packpacker4373 Před 3 lety +4

    Great video. Thank you. The kit was actually better than I expected. I‘m looking forward to you testing that stuff.

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks! I'll put it through the Grunt Proof ringer

  • @johnbrandonberg4257
    @johnbrandonberg4257 Před měsícem

    I have had this in my work for about 3 years and I have used it twice so far. Both times were just for little cuts but the Alcohol Patches and Band Aids have done the job. The Band Aids Stick Really Well.

  • @robertgolden1080
    @robertgolden1080 Před rokem

    Hi. I’m a retired Army guy. Great review awesome no B.S. video. I have these in all my vehicles. The bag is good. I just use it as a starting point and supplement it with what else I want in them. Tourniquet, better tape, steri-strips ect. The price isn’t to bad, all things considered and they don’t take up to much more in the cars and SUV’s. Personally I would rather have it and not need it. Then to need it and not have it.

  • @annettemalaski1967
    @annettemalaski1967 Před rokem +1

    I have seen one like this for 49.99 . It had a shovel, bellows and a small hammer mulit-tool. But a lot of the stuff was crap.
    This on the other hand is quite useful! The case seems well built! I wish the first-aid items were a little more packed to together in one area!

  • @threeroundslv
    @threeroundslv Před 2 lety

    Picked one of these up and I'm happy with it, that being said about half the contents came out and went into my camping bag, which made room for a N.A.R. trauma refill kit,a CAT and some other essentials, but for a base to build an IFAK off of it's not bad, and has lots of little wilderness survival stuff I've been good about forgetting in the past. I bought it as a cheap starting point towards something better and it filled the role decently. The molle attachments held up to a day of running hanging off the back of my belt. Feels like you get your money's worth

  • @jeffrichards5106
    @jeffrichards5106 Před 3 lety +2

    Doesn't look all that bad for the price and lots of room for other items to customise it yourself. Thanks for the video.

  • @savage22bolt32
    @savage22bolt32 Před 3 lety +2

    Not the best for my serious bug out bag, but great for a day hike or overnight camp in case something goes wrong. And you can never have too much tape!

  • @markottinger
    @markottinger Před 3 lety +2

    Better than I was expecting too! Definitely not the best but better than most.
    At least it wasn't one of those kits with 100 band aids in a 105 piece kit

  • @stewartrv
    @stewartrv Před 3 lety +4

    I predict bag OK contents crap. Looks like a generic Chinesium bag, probably OK if you refill with additional appropriate stuff.

  • @indycharlie
    @indycharlie Před 3 lety +1

    Well , IMO. The contents in that bag is worth the $40 . But , there are some glaring exceptions for a " first aid kit " to treat even minor wounds . Three things for sure it needs are , bacitracin and Neosporin , and some butterflies . But , I can see them getting $20 for the pouch and $19 or so for the striker . Yeah , for sure the "contents " are worth the price . Hell , its actually a amazing price . Stay safe out there .. gubs

  • @IMDARKFIRE007
    @IMDARKFIRE007 Před 3 lety +2

    I dunno, I personally wouldn't carry any medkit that didn't have some Peroxide. Let's be real here, most people hiking or camping (who will benefit from a medkit) will have minor or mediocre wounds right? The first thing you do is disinfect...THEN you bandage and tape. I don't know too many people who would use those alcohol pads for disinfecting haha. I would also say some triple antibiotic ointment should be in there. I also always add some Vaseline, good to stop the bleeding while you prep, been used in boxing for decades. Ah, and one of those cotton balls with some Vaseline is also a decent fire starter.

  • @phild8095
    @phild8095 Před 3 lety +2

    Tactical? I was anticipating tourniquet, chest seals, maybe an instant cold compress, quick clot, eye wash, enough tape to splint a leg, you know, things that would make a difference when seconds and minutes counted, then get evacuated. I did not think tactical would mean neat stuff to add unnecessary weight to a backpack. How long does a five dollar folding knife stay sharp, and how well does it lock up? The tactical metal card tool, in a first aid kit? Nice size container, it can be adapted. Will the elastic straps last a summer?

    • @couchcamperTM
      @couchcamperTM Před 3 lety

      you mean my "paper tissues and duct tape" method is more tactical? at least it always worked and doesn't weigh much^^

    • @phild8095
      @phild8095 Před 3 lety

      @@couchcamperTM seriously. That package is a joke.

  • @mutstumbo
    @mutstumbo Před 3 lety +1

    Another great upload. I remember that you had a video about what to put into your bag. What was the protien shake that you recomended?
    Thanks

  • @zacmiller5562
    @zacmiller5562 Před 2 lety +1

    I have this kit and I’m happy with it. I of course added a lot more to it and as I did so I realized the importance of making your own. So I went on and built several more medkits from scratch. Trust me when I say this, build your own! You’ll save money and you won’t waste money on pointless products.

    • @zacmiller5562
      @zacmiller5562 Před 2 lety +1

      I was wrong, I actually have the IFAK medkit from this company. I bought the IFAK because it had everything I actually wanted especially the pouch. It was worth it.

  • @jessicapearson9479
    @jessicapearson9479 Před rokem +1

    Well, if you pay cheaply....... you get cheap stuff. Why not just buy their best kit? If you are going to get a medical kit for ANY reason you shouldn't be going with the cheapest option. That is kind of no brainer.

  • @sanctifiedsurvival
    @sanctifiedsurvival Před rokem +1

    4:42 the kit is listed as an IFAK and also a Trauma Bag, it's neither one of those. It's concerning some people buy these kits thinking they're IFAKs with no tourniquet, decompression needle, chest seal, nasopharyngeal airway, etc
    Please be wary of scams like this, we recommend building your own medkits and having multiples. 2 is 1 and 1 is none!

  • @MapesT
    @MapesT Před rokem

    Bought this as well. Kept most of the contents but added some too. The bag and zipper itself is pretty good but all of the straps dry rotted and tore like paper after a year or two!

  • @yahusrevus
    @yahusrevus Před 2 lety

    Wow, this is timely. (Even though I am a Year-Late-Andy here.) I've been considering "Everlit's" full IFAK lately and, by the looks of it from this video, the pouch itself seems decent enough to be worthy of reloading even if the supplies inside suck. So, thanks for this.

    • @frankgezzi5731
      @frankgezzi5731 Před 2 lety

      Condor sells the pouch. They also sell a smaller version called the emt lite. Great pouches. I have both.

  • @wanderlustandsparkle4395

    Any pre-made kit is garbage that said I have a small one myself 😂 but I go hiking a lot so I’ve put together my own too.

  • @danielmiller1676
    @danielmiller1676 Před rokem

    Btw the “quick saver” is key and most rescue breaths would be useless without it, although I recommend getting a better one. It should be called: big easy, seal easy, easy seal, etc

  • @texasman45
    @texasman45 Před 2 lety

    Great video, been thinking about buying one and just adding onto it to be more of a trauma kit on my plate carrier but was skeptical at best about the quality.

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před 2 lety +1

      It's not great quality but great for a home first aid kit

  • @MrEd8846
    @MrEd8846 Před rokem

    i went camping an didnt have a first aid kit so i got one of these. mainly because nobody camping had a very basic one. plus with this i could just put it on my bag for when i go hiking or rock hunting. all i was looking for was a very basic one. im not a medic and what little medical training i can even remember from years ago when i had to do it i figured if i was ever in a situation where we needed something more.... i would probably not be the right person for it. either way. im happy enough with it.

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před rokem

      The bag is tough at least. Most of the items are good for the price

  • @randymichael8583
    @randymichael8583 Před rokem

    Not a bad bag and contents, but the flip out pouch on mine after a year the mesh ripped and the zipper came off not happy at all. What is really disappointing is that I have never had to use anything and the company will not contact me back with a response.

  • @puffyd58
    @puffyd58 Před rokem +1

    Unless I missed it, I didn't see any aspirin, Advil or any other type pain medication. I'm putting together my own kit now and will definitely include that.

    • @annettemalaski1967
      @annettemalaski1967 Před rokem +1

      Those items like asprin go bad sitting in packs. Get some single serving packs of those items to put in them and update when necessary!

  • @jamesbudd9900
    @jamesbudd9900 Před rokem +1

    I got one a few years back and ended up packing for someone and gifting it to them.

  • @chriscornelissen5075
    @chriscornelissen5075 Před 3 měsíci

    8:30 one way inlet? Sounds more like a emergency valve for a chest puncture wound to prevent lung collapse

  • @ninja5411
    @ninja5411 Před rokem

    Bought the EVERLIT Advanced Emergency Trauma Kit, CAT GEN-7 Tourniquet Mil-Spec Nylon Laser Cut Pouch with 36" Splint, Military Combat Tactical IFAK for First Aid Response Bleeding Control for Ukraine donations per a charity there

  • @jessicapearson9479
    @jessicapearson9479 Před rokem +1

    Also, that company is an American company and has far better medical kits.

  • @bentspoon1805
    @bentspoon1805 Před rokem

    what about plastic sheets and petrolium jelly. the plastic can be used on burns as it retains water and sucking chest wounds, since you can't put a Touniquet around your chest but knowing you americans you probely do

  • @Soulja4ChristWeAreAtWar
    @Soulja4ChristWeAreAtWar Před 2 lety +2

    Have you come into contact with the CZcams channel Bear Independent and his IFAK /Medical Supply /Medical Training company called Refuge Medical? He guarantees all of his products for life, better than military grade, and will replace the bags of broken and replace any contents used in a true life saved event. He has several different styles of IFAK and full squad kits. You should check him out and do a grunt proof review!! Last I knew, 35 verified lives saved with his kits around the world. Also, 100% made in USA.

  • @natashaball316
    @natashaball316 Před 2 lety

    Commercial kits are cheaply made. Profit is more important than real kit items that are designed for functional use. No CAT or pressure dressing. No hemostatic agents for active bleeding or chest seals for GSW's either... Let alone a burn dressing or quality sterile grade packaging. This kit is okay for Minor Cuts and Abrasions. The mylar blanket, trash bag poncho, knife and tiny flashlight is a strange compromise for good gear too. Thank you for the review!

  • @crash406
    @crash406 Před 2 lety

    4:12 ... a good way to test those kinds of shears (EMT shears) is to cut a penny.

  • @jamescrowe7892
    @jamescrowe7892 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazon, huh? We will leave that alone. The tape looks like plumbers tape. Add some real Band Aids, butterfy sutures, some antibiotic ointment, iodine, antihistamines and aspirin/tylenol/ibuprofen, a CAT tourniquet and it might make a good first aid kit.

  • @thatbostonguy8479
    @thatbostonguy8479 Před 2 lety

    I'm just looking for something basic to throw into my truck bag with no first aid knowledge is this just something I can open up and use if I ever need it?

  • @chriscornelissen5075
    @chriscornelissen5075 Před 3 měsíci

    Funny how this bag is packed with survival gadgets, people who need a kit like this mostly already have designated stuff for all of that (can openers knives ect.) I would say to the company…”lose all of that stuff and invest in some medical tape and maybe a proper tourniquet set.

  • @markusschaffer9712
    @markusschaffer9712 Před 2 lety

    The bag is worth the cost. The contents need some upgrades,but it’s a halfway decent edc first aid kit.

  • @18Wheeler-cf1mx
    @18Wheeler-cf1mx Před rokem

    Yeah, your old school. Great video.

  • @korriemoe2952
    @korriemoe2952 Před 2 lety

    What kind of batteries does the flashlight use

  • @Obsidian_Dad
    @Obsidian_Dad Před rokem

    How many tourniquets do you guys recommend to carry on your full gear setup

  • @richardcanfield2741
    @richardcanfield2741 Před 3 lety

    Really surprised too

  • @clems6989
    @clems6989 Před rokem

    No Link!

  • @trident1012
    @trident1012 Před 3 lety +1

    For 39 bucks a lot of value there... even if the quality is not great. I guess with that you can get by... at least if the emergency is not serious... however, I wouldn't trust something like this kit. Indeed, I don't trust pre-made kits.

  • @brutalmorality5885
    @brutalmorality5885 Před 2 lety

    These already $50 om Amazon now.

  • @joecamel328
    @joecamel328 Před 2 lety

    If you tactically scrape your knee this might come in handy. I you were shot or blown up this is basically useless. I was at least expecting a pressure dressing or something. All that tactical molle, to keep a bag containing qtips and cotton balls.

  • @RicArmstrong
    @RicArmstrong Před 3 lety

    Can you test the IFAK's that are sold on amazon ?

  • @edwardwilliam6573
    @edwardwilliam6573 Před 2 lety

    Better than no kit

  • @viper071
    @viper071 Před 2 lety

    Anyone have knowledge about the "BEAR FAK"?

  • @cda7420
    @cda7420 Před 3 lety

    you can get the same bag from Wish for about $6...

  • @sekoushumba8115
    @sekoushumba8115 Před 3 lety +1

    Im not getting any notifications

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před 3 lety

      YT hates me right now 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @erlindaarmijo5876
    @erlindaarmijo5876 Před 2 lety

    I would add some beading wire and needles What called a house wife kit to it.

  • @kevendrover2442
    @kevendrover2442 Před 3 lety

    Great video thanks

  • @PrimePrepper1
    @PrimePrepper1 Před 7 měsíci

    God when I see medical tactical equipment I get a hard on 😊😊 I think since the army being a combat medic I just fell inlove on the medical side of preparing

  • @shaltamu
    @shaltamu Před 3 lety

    Where do we get this?

  • @robertevans8126
    @robertevans8126 Před 2 lety

    Sharing

  • @Mikeg6283
    @Mikeg6283 Před 2 lety

    These kits are kinda garbage. Ok as a booboo kit for a car or something maybe but nothing serious. I bought one before and returned it. The tear away feature is useless because the straps on the front of it are attached to the rear of the part that tears away, so it holds it in place unless you unclip it first. The bandages are fine I guess but the tools it comes with are useless. If you want to mount it on a plate carrier it's way too big. After returning this I bought a real kit from north american rescue. Has a TQ, needle decompression and better gauze. Much more streamlined and better products. For sure recommend building your own or buying from a reputable company.

  • @ricksmith3011
    @ricksmith3011 Před 2 lety +1

    Bear independence bear 🐻 Fack all kits are USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸💯

  • @joeygoguen1525
    @joeygoguen1525 Před 3 lety

    Still crap. No actual trauma bandages no tourniquet no gloves (unless I zoned out) and is way too big for what you can do with it. Medical kit with a small flashlight and knife (like a victorinox and mini maglite) seems like a good idea but as it is way too much junk for size. It's like a pseudo survival kit with bandages thats a briefcase but it's good for the money kinda.

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před 3 lety +1

      There are gloves. I have no investment in it but, to be fair, they do have a separate trauma kit with all that good stuff. I might get it to review as well. I'll test most of the stuff to see if it's any good. Thanks

  • @CigaretteTheChannel
    @CigaretteTheChannel Před 3 lety

    No

  • @oldtrooper8320
    @oldtrooper8320 Před rokem

    It’s a boo-boo kit, at best

  • @Grizzly907LA
    @Grizzly907LA Před 3 lety

    It looks like an over glorified ouch boo boo, kit. Your IFAK is better than this one, and most others on the market. This company should pay you, as an a consultant, on how to make an IFAK.

  • @concretecowboy4212
    @concretecowboy4212 Před 3 lety

    👍✌ 💯 🇺🇸

  • @joeygoguen1525
    @joeygoguen1525 Před 3 lety

    Crap.

  • @usernameisusername
    @usernameisusername Před rokem

    shilling

    • @GruntProof
      @GruntProof  Před rokem

      yea I mean sometimes they just send me bags of cash