My Medic TFAK Overview
If you are like me, you spend a lot of time in the woods, at the range and in locations where medical attention may be slow to arrive. It is important to have a safety plan in place when you are in a situation that could result in injury and a lack of support. I have a couple different first aid kits. I have a small lightweight, basic kit that I take backpacking. I have a MyMedic MyFAK Large for the car. But, I also wanted a kit that was in between those sizes and was ideal for potential GSW injuries or serious lacerations, but wasn't as big as the MyFAK Large. After talking to the folks at MyMedic I decided on the TFAK, or Trauma First Aid Kit. For bleeding, the TFAK includes a RATS tourniquet in a easily detached pouch, compressed gauze, an emergency pressure bandage and quick clot. For dealing with airway trauma it includes two chest seals, a CPR shield, rubber gloves and a nasal pharyngeal airway kit. It also includes a pack of their ZZIPS, EMT shears, a sharpie an