Building an EDC Medical Kit You’ll Actually Carry

[Talyn]

Emergency medical gear might not be sexy, but it’s vital—especially for everyday carry (EDC). Building a kit isn’t rocket science, but creating one that’s compact, organized, and practical enough to carry daily? That can be a challenge.

Our mission here is clear: stop a major bleed from a traumatic injury. There are three primary methods to do that: direct pressure, wound packing, and cutting off blood supply with a tourniquet. Choosing the right method depends on the injury itself.

Building an EDC Medical Kit You'll Actually Carry

Building an EDC medical kit isn’t rocket science, but creating one that’s compact, organized, and practical enough to carry daily? That can be a challenge.

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[bc22wm]

I carry a Band-Aid in my wallet, dose that count?

 

[Talyn]

I carry a Band-Aid in my wallet, dose that count?

Only if you don't stop scratching that itch.

 

[ECS686]

Good article. Tourniquet (a couoke in your car) some kind of quick clot and gauze .about all anyone short of a Doctor or trained experienced Paramedic has buisness carrying.

I have seen Doctors screw up the whole needle decompression so when I hear anyone mention that it makes me cringe….A Lot!