Reddit reviews CAT Combat Application Tourniquet - GEN 7 (Gray Time-Stamp)
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Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army.Dimensions: Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in. Open Length: 37.5 in. Weight: 2.7 oz.Reinforced windlass clip & highly visible security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application.U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253.
Always better to build one yourself.
Here's mine. Might give you some ideas.
6x6 Med Pouch (Modified with fingernail polish)
Not all of this fits inside the med pouch itself. It's meant for quick access to the critical items.
Any serious USA made C-A-T tourniquet.
Usually you can tell by the windlass. I've had one break on me before. Yours there looks like weak plastic. Here's an Amazon link.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ITAKG6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jZ2-BbNS1006W
I really know nothing about mass transit across the pond, but snacks and water for getting stuck for a break down/delay?
> I have also purchased a cold pack for burns
Putting ice or cold packs on burns isn't a good idea, the cold can further injure the already damaged skin. Cooling the injury should be accomplished by pouring clean water over the burn. (or does cold pack mean something else over there?)
Edit: adding - How about a tourniquet? A knife wound involving a major artery is possible.
https://www.amazon.com/CAT-Combat-Application-Tourniquet-Time-stamp/dp/B01ITAKG6A/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526833784&sr=8-4&keywords=tourniquets&dpID=41FzFiZYe9L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Otherwise you've got a nice set up.
This tourniquet?
https://www.amazon.com/CAT-Combat-Application-Tourniquet-Time-stamp/dp/B01ITAKG6A/ref=sr_1_4_a_it
I really think a Tourniquet should be in every persons kits.
With paragliding the ease at which you can take a fall / have a bad landing and sustain a bad cut is very easy. If you take a bad cut and arent able to stop the bleeding your time window starts to shrink as time ticks on and the only way to stop that is with a Tourniquet.
They are lightweight, don't take up a ton of space and can easily be applied. I personally have 1 in my EDC bag, 2 in my car, a few at home and 2 in the kit I am putting together for paramotoring.
One bad fall or cut in any sort of difficult area for rescue to get to could be the difference between life and death and that TQ will buy you a lot of time if you need it.
I would only recommend one brand and that is CAT and you can get them for around $30.00.
DO NOT. I REPEAT DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE BUY A KNOCK OFF OF THIS PRODUCT.
Just pay the 30 bucks and be happy you have a quality product that will save your life.
CAT Combat Application Tourniquet - GEN 7
How to properly apply a Tourniquet
I have looked a bit into this topic as I am fascinated with medical related topics and one of the industry leaders created an "Adventure Medkit" that is very streamline. Here is what they had in there to get an idea of what medical professionals are considering.
1 x Minor Aid Pouch (MAP) with various sized bandages
1 x Hyfin Compact Vented Chest Seals
1 x Nitrile Gloves
1 x QuikClot Bleeding Control Dressing 12’
1 x H&H Mini Compression Bandage
1 x Duct Tape 6’
2 x Mylar Blanket
1 x CAT Tourniquet
You can find more info here about that kit.
you die if you lose enough blood.. which has to do with how big the hole/s are.
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hands are lost in accidents/war all the time. vast majority survive. you'd probably need some other injury.. only able to stop bleeding in one place.. and only have one hand.. so. need help.
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standard issue for infantry is a Combat Application Tourniquet
https://smile.amazon.com/CAT-Combat-Application-Tourniquet-Time-Stamp/dp/B01ITAKG6A/
The patented C-A-T is a one-handed tourniquet.
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(help save yourself)
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