I hate band-aids - they’re pesky, get in the way and finding one that allows you to continue complete dexterity while wearing it is next to impossible. They need to be replaced what seems like every 4 or 5 hours, they don’t stay in one place, you can’t get your hands dirty while … [Read more...]
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IFAK – What do you really need?
Let’s get started with a couple of combat medicine axioms that form the basis of all combat medicine dogma. Combat Medicine Axiom #1 “Sometimes, the best medicine is fire superiority.” Combat Medicine Axiom #2 “Good medicine at the wrong time is bad medicine.” Since … [Read more...]
Click here to win this MyMedic RangeMedic Kit that’s worth $150!
Chances are, you clicked this link because you could use a good quality medical kit (or just like free stuff). In either case, you're in the right place. MyMedic assembled their RangeMedic kits by compiling injury data associated with hunting accidents, shooting ranges, and … [Read more...]
When DIY is your only option: The Voodoo Tactical Minor Surgery Kit
For many of us, it’s our worst nightmare: someone in your group has a serious injury and you’re in an environment or situation that doesn’t permit a quick trip to the hospital. Maybe you’re in a foreign country you’re not supposed to be in, maybe you’re on the trail thirty miles … [Read more...]
Rad on Gear: How many times have you had a booboo? The Crate Club First Aid Kit
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad's talking about how to address injuries the crop up in the field. Whether you're trying to prevent invention in scrapes and cuts, need to ice down a sprained ankle, or are just looking for a bit of relief from your wind-chapped lips, this First … [Read more...]
Rad on Gear: Talkin’ RATS Tourniquets in Southern Utah
Contrary to the many misconceptions about tourniquets that took hold throughout the 90's and early 2000's, having a good quality tourniquet in your kit is an absolute must. When it comes to life saving gear, it's tough to beat the bang for your weight-carrying-buck offered by … [Read more...]
Three survival skills you learned from movies (that will get you killed)
We tend not to go to movies looking for realism. Even the movies we watch that are “based on” or “inspired by” true stories tend to bend the facts of the tale around a more logical (or marketable) narrative that audiences would be more likely to get behind, but some common tropes … [Read more...]
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