Green Beret's Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

[@glenmo1]

Was driving along a local Street one Sunday.. group of people gathered around an elderly lady laying on the sidewalk.. apparently she fell.. I grabbed. A mylar blanket I kept in my trunk and put it over the lady to keep her warm.. one of the local residents had a pillow they put under her head.. until the ambulance arrived. I keep a mylar blanket and all my ifak kits

[@dfostman6014]

I appreciate you clearly showing and naming each item as well as being rehearsed. Refreshing to be able to see each item and not have a bunch of pauses and "uuhhs".

[@skooterbob]

IMHO, this is one of the better kit configs I’ve seen, I’d carry it (I’m an EMT-b and woofer FWIW). Great job. *One small suggestion (take it or leave it): store the kit in a tyvek envelope (I cut down / modify Fedx and USPS shipping envelopes). They make for a great protection layer and gloves won’t get pierced accidentally in your pack if stored in tyvek. The envelopes take a ton of abuse, also make for great tinder collecting, are super light weight, and compress down. --> 2 cents. Ps- I agree with the Corpsmen regarding the PPE and needle.

[@stowellsoutdoor2673]

I just ordered one today, you have no idea how much I appreciate you as a instructor and friend, and I hope to see you again in November

[@kardwise9714]

I’m glad I found your vids. My best friends father was a Green Beret. You are too young to know him, but you remind me of him a lot. Take care.

[@telegraph_hill]

Just ordered my kit - now I need to learn how to use it!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Good info on bleeding control in my Wilderness Med film (its not just for wilderness, just how its framed). Also check out the CoTCCC KZbin channel for the other items

[@clayjohnson9498]

Excellent kit everyone needs a IFAK even for a casual hike or a walk you never know.

[@jr618]

Mine just arrived on Monday 8/3 out here in SoCal. You did a great job on this kit Josh! I already have a few kits that I put together myself plus or minus a few items. I thought this one was very well put together IMHO. (Critics can take that with a grain of salt, I'm not a medical professional). Anyone just looking for a great IFAK that doesn't want to try and piece one out themselves will not be disappointed in this. The price point was very reasonable and honestly if you're out there playing with sharp pointy objects, you're crazy not to have this equipment and some training to go with it. This along with your training videos are just awesome! Keep up the great work and stay safe!

[@andygable7504]

Wow!! That is the best kit I've seen, so far. Very well thought out. Thx. Now I'm off to find one, or so...

[@rojostardarkstone3128]

Great choices Josh. Compact kit, great balance of items, and with what's at stake when this nails it.

[@werewolf5674]

Outstanding kit. I preach and teach being ready for GSW.

[@augreich]

If you're a Veteran North American Rescue gives has Veteran Discounts!! Im a Veteran a nd all i had to do was send a picture of my DD214 and the savings are substantial. Example: Gen.7 Tourniquet $30..discount $20! The T.O.R.K Response Kit with Combat Gauze is regularly $140...Veteran Discount = $100!!! I've purchased multiple of these they are great and there is space for additional items.

[@sgtdarkness1]

Thanks again brother for your knowledge and efforts to help the multitudes survive in a post-apocalyptic world and in a now world...

[@DF4Trap]

Excellent, great kit, to the point. This with the proper training is essential, it not only is good for gun shots, but most possible trauma issue's such as a vehical accidents.

[@d3ccraig1]

Nice IFAK. Covers a lot of the basics.

[@tomritter493]

Wow you have that kit coverd as much as can be put in and small ifak great job

[@davemc9268]

I'm a staff nurse with some trauma experience. I remember reading a research article a few years ago that said that space blankets were not just for hypothermia. This article stated that applying a space blanket to a casualty, regardless of the weather, resulted in decreased mortality rates. So, if your treating a gunshot victim in the middle of June, after you've stabilised the casualty, the next thing you should do is cover the casualty in the space blanket. I can't find the article now unfortunately and I don't know whether this is protocol among EMS anyway, so obviously anyone would have to research this more to ensure this is safe.

[@dougww1ectebow]

In EMS we carried space blankets. They're great to keep a casualty from losing heat until you can get them to a heated environment, ambulance, whatever.

[@RubleInnawoods]

Hypothermia relates more to injury in medicine than to temperature outdoors. Remember the Lethal Triad

[@DontGoToChurchDrunk]

In my area it is appropriate to cover the patient when they're exhibiting signs of shock. Conservation of body heat is so important, it can actually save lives. In the prehospital setting, treatment for shock includes: high flow oxygen, cover the patient with a blanket, have them laying in a supine position, and rapid transport to a hospital that meets the needs of the emergency. Hope this helps anyone that stumbles upon my comment.

[@GiantRiderRob]

On my list for my next payday. Cheers! Super nice setup/kit.

[@seanstevens1651]

Solid kit without the fluff. Kudos on including full-size Hyfin chest seals instead of the small compact ones usually pushed in other kits. The real 4-inch trauma dressing (ETD) included here is often not more expensive, but thicker, stronger and longer (tail) than the usual "mini-4-inch" ones that are too often included in trauma kits. Good to see real medical tape instead of high-speed duct tape, even though this particular product is a pain to use with gloves compared with a roll of 3M Durapore tape. You can use tape with the gauze to secure eye injuries and other minor-medium injuries without the need for pressure. I thought that clothing and sleeping bags would make it optional to include a mylar blanket. The mini mylar blankets included in most kits is absolutely useless and barely covers and wraps around the upper body anyway.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I use it to supplement my clothing and shelter, that's really it. I can drape this inside a lean-to and take advantage of the reflection from the fire, but I never use these as my main form of shelter. Too flimsy.

[@LifePrepared]

I am so happy Cpl Kelly gave you a shout out. I watched a couple videos and immediately subbed. As an older woman, are there supplies I should have that may be different than the average say, get home bags. I do keep trekking poles because my balance is not what it was when younger. My longest journey in a shtf would be about 50 miles. For me, that is minimum a week.

[@ryewhiskeyfan5946]

An observation from a Navy Corpsman, Paramedic, and now an ED RN. Everything to be used on someone else should be inside the kit. The gloves are inside the kit and it is presumed that PPE will be used first. You would not want to expose the injury without gloves, nor apply a tourniquet. For personal use it's different. You cannot be infected by your own blood. It's a great kit. I think it would be better if the shears and space blanket where inside already. Thanks for including the flat pack tape. Maybe a second version with a decompression needle for those with advanced skills. Thank you for your service and for your great content. P.S. The Covrt 18 is still the best get home bag. Loved your video on it.

[@melyssa8585]

I agree blanket and scissors should be included with or in the kit but they’re cheap and easy to find. I would also add blue gloves rather than black so it’s easier to see blood on them during examination...or any colour rather than black but avoiding latex of course

[@melyssa8585]

In mine I add a face shield, (CPR), sheers and pill pack (for myself) sharpie and “vet wrap”. I also use gorilla tape for tape lol

[@marjiecleveland]

Very comprehensive kit. Congrats on creating this kit and making it available!

[@ibmoosed]

Looks like pretty comprehensive kit. Nice job

[@Zay-p5v]

I’ve been looking for something like this for awhile thank you just bought everything 👍

[@RubleInnawoods]

As an EMS personnel + avid preparedness and medical preparedness endorser, you did a great think by getting this kit together for people. You’ve got MARCHE covered, minus hypothermia. I would put Mylar blankets in there. Remember that the Lethal Triad (Hypothermia, coagulopathy, and Metabolis Acidosis) strike in any weather conditions. Warm weather won’t keep them alive alone.

[@barnaclebill1615]

Very well made kit. Good name, quality brand, simple yet effective selection and theatre proven. I love North American Rescue! 😁👍👍

[@dougww1ectebow]

That's possibly the best one I've seen yet.

[@RB-mt7ot]

Thank you Sir for all this knowledge.

[@WookieRaider]

Nice. I want a few of them. Love your channel brother.

[@shovelhead8]

Nice kit, and premium quality contents. Thank you

[@sistermaryfrances4480]

Do you make those that fit kids seems like our children in the schools needed for their backpacks for when a shooter enters their classroom

[@craigcook1571]

Got it 2day...thanks need info on your distance learning classes

[@garylee8132]

Not to be a whiner but I made a comment on corporals corner about him not showing an IFAK and I caught BS from another subscriber. Us know the deal is being prepared is essencial which is especially true with serious injuries not just boo boos. I salute and applaud you for your diligence with your knowledge and declaration of and about IFAKs and injuries.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I don't know what happens on the other channels. We all have independent channels so they aren't intertwined other than us teaching a lot of similar skills and using similar equipment.

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

Wow, scary stuff to think about right. Thanks, great to know.

[@ronin6016]

Great video, as always excellent instruction and information, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Strength and Honor God Bless

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Well done,Sir. Thank you.

[@judyphillips2498]

Thanks for sharing. I'm specifically looking for appropriately sized items for young children. Of course we never plan to be in a situation where it's necessary but this world has gone crazy. Wondering if you have any videos specifically tailored to medical first aid gear for children.... Single moms everywhere would thank you.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Catfish,that's a great set em you got there,as old as you are I can't believe you remember all that correctly,but you did,great job,il look in on the next vid,till then I'm glad to see you haven't gained alot of weight...

[@LiveToSurvive]

Good job, looks like a nicely set up kit.

[@tomritter493]

Hey brother great ifak s are great .

[@markbird6585]

Hey Josh, love your videos. My IFAK from the gun club came with Quick Clot, I’m sure yours did too, yet it is conspicuously absent from this kit. Why is that?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

It’s not absent, it is in this kit. Combat Gauze is QuickClot

[@markbird6585]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Roger that, guess I’m not up on the new stuff!

[@JOHNFMKN]

Great kit!

[@nudge2626]

Great kit. I noticed in another video you talked about the SAM splints. Do you prefer to improvise splits with the smaller kit?

[@vu3088]

That looks awesome! Is that waterproof and sealed and would it fit in a belt IFAK pouch?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Yes it is.

[@phillipmerritt1428]

Your First aid kit, I Was interested in finding out about getting one of your kids. But both of the websites come up with errors. Or not working.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

My website isn’t down

[@markadkins9290]

EXCELLENT!

[@FinkeFishing]

Id add a decompression needle

[@Strokesurvivor50]

I thought Dave said we only need duct tape, pine sap, sail needle and the mirror on the Suunto MC2

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

This isn't Dave's channel or video.

[@Jeffrey1978]

Woohooo! Good stuff Joshua, I just completed my order. :) Can you recommend any particular small packs that can be worn on the belt or just throw in the front of a backpack that can hold all of the items you referenced?

[@clarkisking]

Helikon Tek makes cool IFAKs, Blue Force Gear is another great brand.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

We are in the process of having a custom pouch made specifically for us.

[@Jeffrey1978]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Awesome can't wait! I will be all over that like a fat kid wanting a chocolate bar. ;)

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Yeah it is being custom made by another former Green Beret medic buddy from the SF Qualification Course who now owns and runs AMICK Tactical. Great dude that makes great gear.

[@jerrylance9351]

Mt Man here good kit 👍👍when ya get The blood stop powder in it ill order one

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

The Combat Gauze is the hemostatic. It stops arterial and venous bleeding in seconds. The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care recommends Combat Gauze as the first-line hemostatic product. Most of the older granular (powder) versions are outdated. - GB2 Customer Service

[@huntfisheatrepeat2373]

Wow, I hope is never have to use one of these but clearly understand the need for having a few. This may just be an ignorant question but after this pandemic is over will you be hosting in person medical first-aid classes?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Yes, we are working on Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certification courses in the future.

[@kurohikes5857]

I have been shot in an urban environment. So it’s not that unlikely a thing to happen. I pity the fool that comes looking for you! #BossFight I’ve been out camping, hiking and practicing survival skills everyday this year. I took the year off work and I’ve been to 19 states - learning about all the different kinds of environments in America. When SHTF I’ll see you on the other side.

[@DontGoToChurchDrunk]

I'm curious to know why you only added a single NPA and nothing else airway related in your kit? Like a pocket mask or pocket BVM

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

This is an IFAK, not an EMT kit. Besides that, neither are actually required for rescue breathing.

[@DontGoToChurchDrunk]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret I guess I'm just confused as to how or why you would use an NPA on yourself. Does the military use them in certain ways EMTs don't?

[@jameswhitener123]

I noticed you never did say anything for pain

[@MrGlobalTransport]

So I need to add my own can of Cope for that much needed post injury fix? 10-4. All jokes aside, 2 things to say: congrats on the NAR deal, awesome company and good price point on sale. And to anyone out there on the fence: these things are not just for combat, at all, sliced my finger open with a fillet knife while fishing and was extremely grateful that I had an IFAK with me. Too far and too expensive to call 911, great feeling to be able to take care of yourself and your loved ones when you have to!

[@RubleInnawoods]

I will add, DO NOT I repeat DO NOT use non vented chest seals on a sucking wound unless you have a decompression needle. You can use vented seals anywhere. Non-vented seals or improvised seals do not or do not adequately release air and pressure from a sucking chest wound, therefore with lung leak you’re creating Tension Pneumothorax. Only seal sucking wounds with vented seals, or do entry (chest) vented and exit (back) occlusive. A sucking and blowing chest wound can be left unsealed or sealed with vented seals. Again, do not use non-vented anything.

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

Josh. Hope you are doing well! I know this is off the topic of your latest video. But, I was wondering what you think of this whole Covid 19 Situation? I myself strongly believe that it is the most successful Psyop, ever implemented! I am homeless and Live in an old Lexus car from the late 1990s. I have been to about 12 states since this all started. Everyone I have spoken to in my travels have told me they do not know anyone who has it, Let alone anyone who has died from it! You being a former SF. Definitely know about Psyops! What are your thoughts? I am a Veteran also. Thanks for your time. I am also a subscriber.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

It's a real pandemic that is really killing a lot of folks. Reporting issues and government taking advantage of the crisis to push agendas aside, it's a real thing and is killing folks.

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

Thanks for responding to my comment on the Pandemic. I do appreciate your time and opinions. Take care and stay strong!

[@tenij000]

this kit more get help buy more time

[@BeachDix]

I already have ifaks, but I would love to save some space by using the flat pack surgical tape...is there any way I could purchase it separately?

[@JackyHeijmans]

I just googled it to see, it looks like you will get a lot of hits.

[@BeachDix]

@@JackyHeijmans huh, interesting... I guess my Google fu is weak... I only see results for rolls of surgical tape.... I do see flat packed duct tape, but not surgical tape.

[@RaggedyMan]

He is using Frog Tape from 1110Gear, it's like $3 on their website

[@BeachDix]

@@RaggedyMan Awesome, thanks!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Yeah it isn't available on the NAR website as an individual item so you have to go for the source website. @raggedy has it squared away

[@Foward13Observer]

Shoulda named it the RFAK lol RLTW brother!

[@ChrisWhite.fishing]

149$ - costly but legit

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

It's only $119.99 during the launch

[@chucklotro8749]

Seems like a big markup on the price.

[@Tonyi49]

God forbid my man tries to make a little profit on his time and production of this kit. Last I checked all of his KZbin content is free.

[@ChrisWhite.fishing]

Nah it’s decent

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

As compared to what? There isn't much of a markup at all on it if you look at the contents from North American Rescue priced out individually. That and this kit as its sealed together isn't available anywhere.

[@chucklotro8749]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret If I'm wrong then I'm wrong, I'll own it. Let me pull up my spend for the items I bought individually. The only thing I don't have for certain is Nasopharyngeal Airway Kit with Lube and I'd have to estimate the spend for blankets (no receipt) and gloves (I bought 2 boxes).

[@chucklotro8749]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret So I bought my items in 2019. I built or can complete (again I didn't buy the airway component) *TWO kits* from Amazon purchases for about the price of *ONE GB2IFAK kit* GB2 IFAK Contents $132.48 From Amazon: Black Talon Nitrile Gloves 0.45 Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) 9.5 (Hemostatic Bandage) Z-Fold** 9 NAR S-Rolled Gauze 4.55 Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) 4” Flat 9 Nasopharyngeal Kit with Lube (28F) 5.99 Hyfin Chest Seal Twin Pack 4.0625 Surgical Tape (2” Flat) 9.99 thermal blanket 3.4975 molle bag + scissor 6.995 total Amazon price 63.035 price difference $132.48-$63.04) is approximately $60 **I bought quickclot

[@robbaker-05n]

Great Kit Josh but such a shame you believe it’s needed in the USA. In Australia we mainly look for bleed control from cuts, broken bones or sprains and of course snake bite

[@supernoobsmith5718]

Good grief I have a lot to learn.

[@appurvaagarwal5567]

Sucks that we can't get all this in Asian countries like India and Nepal. 🙃🙁

[@brandonelliott5345]

Dang $150 seems like a lot for what you get.

[@anoren4480]

GUESS WHY you should NEVER use black gloves for First Aid? Because it DOES NOT show blood, ie if there are smaller, more traumatic wounds that need treatment. ALL items should be unwrapped & prepped for immediate use. EXCEPT gauze and anything sterile. Stage your tourniquets ready for application, ie: unwrapped & fully extended. Finally, trauma shears: IF you buy a $5 pair online, cut a piece of denim BEFORE you need them. Chances are they won't. POINT: buy a decent pair of name brand shears.