When it comes to personal preparedness in today’s world, one of the most highly recommended items that a person should carry is a tourniquet (TQ). Originally designed for use and application in the combat environment, the TQ has evolved to become easily accessible and usable by … [Read more...]
When it comes to being prepared for the worst, carrying a trauma kit is a great first step. For those of you that have taken that first step, being prepared doesn't stop there. If you're carrying a trauma kit, it's important that you know how to use it and practice using the … [Read more...]
Mass shootings, cars plowing into crowds, bombings, knife attacks, vehicle accidents. Tragic events happen daily in the world around us. There is no escaping its reach. Every one of you reading this has experienced tragedy in some form or another, whether it was physically, … [Read more...]
In any aspect of life, disorganization breeds chaos. Having to scramble to find something under austere circumstances only augments that time-honored adage. The T3 Medical Backpack tries to intuitively lay out the medic’s equipment in hopes that they or their teammates can … [Read more...]
In a previous article, I talked about my custom medical kit. This is the kit I have in my pack at all times. When it's time to hit the trail, the medical kit goes with me in my hiking daypack. However, not everyone wants to piece together their own medical kit for various … [Read more...]
We’ve had several requests for more medical articles. In order to do this justice, we have to keep in mind a few fundamental truths about medical care in austere conditions. 1. Do no harm. – Good medicine at the wrong time is bad medicine. Obtain good training in how and … [Read more...]
