I am extremely satisfied with this bag. When I received the bag I though it might be to small for all the things I wnat to add to a trauma kit. The side flaps comes in handy since I do have a lot of stuff in this bag. I was going to give a lower rating but after I was able to put all the item in the bag I will get it a (5). I would recommend this bag for anyone looking for a medimum size trauma bag. In time I will purchase another one so I can put together another kit. I do have this bag stuff and the flaps helps keeping my supplies in the bag. Below is a list of what I have in the bags. I did use zip lock bags for packing the many item in this bag.
I filled the first aid bag wth the following supplies:
1. Standard Kit: Tweezers (1)
2. Kelly Hemostats 5” (1)
3. Trauma Shears (1)
4. Bandage Shears (1)
5. Penlight (1)
6. Ammonia Ampules - box of 10 (10)
7. Band-Aids – Mix (100)
8. 4" x 4" Gauze Pads (50)
9. 2" Roll Gauze (2)
10. 3" Roll Gauze (2)
11. 4" Roll Gauze (2)
12. 4/5” x 4/1 yds roll sterile gauze (2)
13. 2" Self Adherent Bandage (2)
14. 2" Elastic Ace Bandage (2),
15. 5" x 7" ABD Pad (2), 8" x 10" ABD Pad (2)
16. 1" Roll Cloth Tape (1)
17. 1/2” X 5 yds Water Proof Tape (1)
18. 1/2” x 10 yds Water Proof Tape (1)
19. Iodine Swabs (10)
20. Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes (10)
21. Triple Antibiotic Ointment 1/2 oz (1)
22. Instant Cold Packs (2)
23. Eye Pads (4)
24. Triangle Bandage (4)
25. Eye Wash Irrigation Solution (1)
26. Exam Gloves (6)
27. Oral Glucose Tablets (1)
28. Adult Blood Pressure Cuff w/ Case (1)
29. Sprague Stethoscope (1)
30. CPR Mask Adult and Child (1)
31. Iodine Wipes (10)
32. Sting & Bite Relief Swabs (20)
33. Safety Pins large (10)
34. Safety Pins Small (10)
35. Qtips (30)
36. Tongue Depressor (5)
37. 3” x 3” Gauze Pads, (5)
38. Adhesive Dressing (5)
39. Splint 4.5” x 24” (1) (1)
40. Splint 4.5” x 36” (1) (1)
41. Neosporin (20)
42. Lens Cleaning Wipes (20)
43. Burnaid 10cm x 10Cm (3)
44. Liquid Bandage 1 oz (1)
45. Eye Wash 4oz (1)
46. Saline 13.4 oz (1)
47. Hand Sanitizer 2.5 oz (1)
48. Tylenol 10 Capsule (1)
49. Anti-Septic Spray 2 oz (1)
50. Scaple #15 (2)
51. Disposable Thermometer (10)
52. Ace Wrap 4” (2)
53. Emergency Blanket (2)
54. Safety Vest (Size to Fit) (1)
55. Belt Cutter/Glass breaking Tool (1)
56. Glucose Meter with testing supplies (1)
57. Eye Drops (1)
58. Zip Lock Bags Large (5)
59. Bleeding Kit (1)
60. Small Pocket Knife (1)
61. First Aid Guide (1)
62. Disposable Face Mask (2)
63. Blood Clotting Gauze (2)
64. Twist Tie Pks (1)
65. Hydroctisone Ointement Pks (10)
66. Tissue, Travel Size (2)
67. Cotton Balls PKG (1)
68. Pocket CPR Mask (4)
69. Duck Tape 3” x 20 ft (2)
70. Small Towels (Shop) (2)
71. Hyfin Vent Chest Seal (2)
72. Disposable Syrine w/o needle 10ML (2)
73. Petrolatum Dressing 5” x9” (2)
74. Pin Flashlight (1)
75. Flashlight-Medimum size (1)
I picked this up because I want to put a first aid bag in the back of my jeep just in case. The size is not to big so it fits my need very well. Others have complained about the size but it list the dimensions on the page so I know what i was getting.
I can't say this would be a good every day pack, the material seem a bit thin to me and I don't know how the stitching would hold up to everyday drops and bumps. Main handle on the top flap might not last long with everyday use. Doesn't have any padding on the bottom or material for waterproofing. Another thing is it is not weather proof, the flap on top covers the top but weather could still get in the front pouch because of a gap on the sides. It comes with a nice divider that you can make three separate compartments in the main pouch. Its seems a bit flimsy but when you get everything in there it will do its job to separate everything. It has a total of four compartments and a few straps on the top inside to hold small tubes and such. Zippers seem to work well and the shoulder strap has a good feel to it.
Dimensions (give or take):
Overall: 18in x 12in x 8in
Front Pouch: 9.5in x 2.5in x 5in
Side Pouch: 7in x 2..5in x 5.5in
Main Pouch: 12in x 9in x 6.5in
Big Divider: 8.5in x 5.5in x 6.5in
Small Divider: 4in x 4.5in x 6.5in
Overall for my purpose of having a bag with the essentials that sits in my jeep till I need it, this works for me. Id look else where if your looking for something to use everyday and want it to last.
Positives+
Small / lite
Lots of room for such a small bag.
Good zippers and latching system
Negatives-
Weak main handle
quality seems on the low side
not weather proof
I'm going to echo what a lot of other people say here: At first this bag didn't * LOOK * like it could hold that much, but it's turned out to be just the right size.
It comes collapsed in a clear plastic bag. Once you open it and, start filling it and make use of the side pockets, it sort of blossoms and you go "Right On!".
PROS:
I can fit the following into this with some room to spare:
> Stethocope in zipper case.
> Sphygmometer (battery powered , wrist type blood pressure cuff device - in it's plastic clamshell storage case).
> Pulse Oximeter
> Digital thermometer (forehead/ear type).
> Hot/cold compress bladder pack.
> About 14 trial or mini-size (2.5 inch high) of: Asprin, Ibuprofen, Band Aids, Triple Antibiotic, Eye Drops, Gas relief pills, Cough/Cold syrup, Pepto Bismol, Athlete's food cream, anti-itch medicine, and on and on.
> I still have room for some gauze rolls /pads, isopropyl alcohol, scissors, Anbesol which I will purchase later.
> The carry strap is resizable. The quality of the material and the straps is more than adequate for my purposes. Not flimsy. The strap comes sized in a shorter "handle" mode but you could easily reel it out so it could be a shoulder strap. The zippers on the side pouches are of decent quality.
CONS: The bag comes with this adjustable padded divider setup. A grid that has sewn in velcro strips in various places. I found that this darn partition itself - while a nice idea - was a space hog. I never used them. They are well enough made that I saved them for some other future purpose but not this medical bag.
Speaking of velcro, there is high quality velcro on the outer front part of the bag and also under the overall flat, but it's placed in a place that I found kind of useless. Fortunately the bag cover can be secured with two hefty straps that have substantial black plastic click /snap connectors that lock up solidly.
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IN CLOSING: Quite the value. More than meets the eye. A steal at $16.98, not bad at $24.99.
I made 4 complete kits using this as the base/holder and the stuff mentioned above. I'm probably into each kit about $110 total including bag. Not bad for a basic Health "bug out" bag.
Had previously purchased a bag that was too large to keep in my vehicle. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BTYWFG
Also put together a small kit to keep in my wife's car, since she didn't want a large bag, so I went with a small bag. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080Y21BY
Both of the previous bags were either too big to keep in my vehicle or too small to hold everything I wanted to keep handy. With this "goldilocks" bag I am able to keep a large assortment of bandages and supplies easily accessible without taking up too much space. Even with the long list of supplies below, I still have a little bit of room for some more supplies.
I like that the top cover has a velcro attachment as well as buckles. I normally keep the bag in the back of my car with the buckles undone for quick access to supplies.
The shoulder strap is on the short side, but I do not see that as a disadvantage. Fully extending the strap, the bag sits just above my waist (I'm about 6 feet tall). I usually leave the strap about half way down and it sits just below my elbow. Either length allows you to keep the the bag easily under control while moving. At the half way position the bag is also easy to pickup and carry by the strap.
In my IFAK (In no particular order):
TQ - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD51983 (Mounted to the bag strap)
Airway Kit - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079QGBG9T
Pules Oximeter - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQY43YD
Roll Splint - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPGGC6
(2) Israeli Battle Bandages - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DPVERM
CPR Mask - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WHPVC8
(5) 5x9 Combine Pads - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088608I2
Chest Vent Seal - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQS2NGK
(2) QuikClot Sponges - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJTH0DA
(6) Triangular Bandages - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000II8O16
(~12) 4x4 Gauze Pads - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AKCOS4Q
(6) Cold Packs - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RBUE3A
(2) Celox Packets - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B010MR9L78
Trauma Shears - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YFG1U9U
Tweezers - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LKZKM7Y
(~50) Band-Aids - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IDL6
(~20) Gloves - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CO9RKGQ
(2) Sharpies - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B078WFS4V2
LED Pen Light - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJL08LE
(2) Rolls of tape - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PG5LLHU
(2) Boxes of M&Ms
Kevlar Blanket
Kitchen Timer
Patch of Moleskin
Assortment of Steri Strips
(5) Roll bandages/wraps
Small bottle of Benadryl
Tube of Triple AntiBiotic Ointment
(4) packets of burn cream
(~40) Alcohol swap packets
Small bottle of rubbing alcohol
Small bottle of hydrogen peroxide
Smelling salts
Compact bag for use as a home or vehicle first-aid kit. I fit quite a lot inside it -- 10+ rolls of tape and bandages, 25 large gauze pads, some surg dressings, 100 alcohol wipes, 10 pairs of nitrile gloves, antibiotic creams/ointments, varied tools (thermometers, scissors, tweezers) and a bunch of odds and ends. The two side compartments also hold more than I thought they would.
It serves and is sturdy enough for my purposes. However, it's not a "professional" bag: The main compartment and front flap don't zip or Velcro closed (the main flap just flaps over them, secured by its own Velcro plus straps), so things might tumble out if you carried this around a lot. And the carrying straps and handle aren't substantial enough to bear a full bag's weight every day.
However, I needed a home/vehicle bag that wouldn't be carried around a lot, would look distinctive if jumbled among other bags, could fit more than a hardcase could, and wasn't huge and bulky. This suits my purposes well.
Feature Product
- Red trauma bag with medical logo for holding and transporting basic life support (BLS) supplies and equipment (sold separately)
- Features three padded center compartments and two zippered side pockets for storage
- Two push-fit strap buckles secure the bag cover
- Sling strap bag with and handle for carrying
- Reflective strips for a high visibility ems bag, emt bag, etc.
Description
Bought this bag to use for our first aid items in the car. Am able to put bandaids, would dressing materials, wraps, ice packs, gauze, alcohol, allergy meds, various pain meds, eye drops, antacids, etc inside. Fits great, travels well, and has been put to use. Liked enough that we bought a second one that we keep in the bathroom cabinet under the sink. Gives us a convenient way to store all that stuff and grab it quick when someone gets hurt outside, downstairs, etc, without making them trek up to our master bathroom upstairs. Really pleased.
I found it to be a little small to fit everything I carry with me, I had to prioritize some things and drop some items from my last bag, but that is my own fault for expecting it would all fit even though I knew the bag was smaller than my old one. This bag is exactly as advertised, comes with a Velcro divider in the main compartment, and really does hold a good amount. It's flexible enough that you can stuff it more full of stuff if you really need to. I haven't had it long enough to speak to its durability, but I have no complaints out of it so far. It should work well for anyone wanting a small jump bag or BLS kit, as long as you don't expect to be able to cram your whole ambulance into it.
Good size bag for a small trauma kit. But will quickly become to small if you want to be very well stocked.
So far I have:
100+ pads of 4x4 Gauze
Alcohol prep wipes
A chest seal
2 tourniquets
Sam splints
CPR Mask
Sanitizer
100+ latex gloves
Large variety of gauze rolls
Large sterile dressings and a smaller personal trauma kit (quikclot)
The bag still has a little room but won't be able to carry much more. All in all it handles what you will need for the basics
This is a great bag. I saw some negative reviews about the size and lack of zipper in the main compartment. I've had no problems and prefer there not to be a zipper. I can pack my stethoscope, BP cuff, all my first aid, medications, gloves, masks, penlight, thermometer, pulse ox, with room to spare. I recommend the two side zipper pockets for light stuff - I put my gloves and masks in those. Overall very happy!
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