MyMedic Hiker and Recon First Aid Kits - Comprehensive Review

[@scottbutler1561]

Thanks, Mark for another great presentation. As a retired firefighter/paramedic and military flight medic, I've always made my own first aid kits for backpacking and family travel. I may get the Med-Pack just for the packaging and size for backpacking. The other kit is too overstuffed with nonessentials to be economical. I completely agree with your field cpr assessment. Also, of course, thank you for your service.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You speak from experience brother. Thanks for your service as well

[@redsorgum]

" Calling Dr Young, Calling Dr Young, you're needed in the injured hiker ward" 😘 Thanks for sharing your expertise as a former EMT with these kits. I like to carry neosporin in my kit. Glucose tablets and honey packets are good alternatives for diabetics. I have type 2 diabetes, so low blood sugar isn't as much of an issue with me. 🤙🇺🇸🇨🇦🤙👏👏👏

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I remember that show. Funny thing, my son is Dr. Young but doctor PhD in Astrophysics, Your kit additions are exactly what I am talking about. Thanks for commenting

[@GearSkeptic]

Nice run down! First Aid kits are one of my pet projects and this good to see what is inside. Thanks much.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have another FA kit review coming. They can vary so much in contents. Thanks for commenting

[@neonsamurai1348]

Above all get yourself trained. A medkit/IFAK is useless if you do not know how to use the contents. I generally make my own IFAKs (commercial kits are often over stuffed with not very useful things, and usually the stuff is of low quality) and choose quick detach/deploy grab-handle pouches that I can remove in a second and deploy. I carry a CAT, 1-2 trauma bandages, chest seals, and trauma sheers in addition to the usual. The reasons are fairly simple, there can be hunters where I am, and axe accidents can be very nasty. Plus I carry a Personal Locator Beacon. The stuff my medic sells is ok, some of it is good for making your own kit (like their medication mod), but I would definitely open and sort through some of the ziplocked packs into my FAK, as you do not want to be fumbling around with those when you really need them.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Funny how many people will buy a kit, toss it in their bag and think they are covered. Thanks for commenting

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Very well Presented & Demo Shared Here Mark ! Nice Seeing These Items On Sale ! ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting Terry

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Mark, outstanding mate !!!! You did so well to cover all that lot and you did remind me to get proper shears and moleskins, so many thanks for that.. Certainly debatable whether to purchase an "assembled" kit, build you own from scratch or indeed a bit of both. Personally I went from the ground up. And yep whilst there is crossover between medical, hygiene, survival tools and such; first aid, is first aid, and totally agree with segregating those items you pointed out. Speaking of which, gotta mention a base plate/sighting compass, (yep the popular Suunto MC2 for me). i.e a mirror and magnifying lens for medical reasons. A note pad is an interesting one, and well highlighted for med data mate. The ol' Rite in the Rain pads do me for navigation, perhaps the odd flora/fauna sketch or general notes. I guess keep it handy or carry an additional one in the med kit. Of course pencil/sharpie or other weather resistant writing sticks to go with it. Snakebite bandages are all important here, I've got 'em everywhere lol. You've probably seen the ones with printed rectangles that turn into squares when correct pressure is applied. (and dont forget the sharpie for marking the bite site and incident time). And being a compression bandage, so good for other applications too. Ok, glue if you must ; ) but I'm a big fan of the those adhesive wound closure strips, often referred to as "butterfly strips" or 3M branded Steristrips. I reckon a syringe and a couple of saline vials, are well worth the carry. Another one for hikers in particular; tubular elastic joint supports. Possibly the most common item I've used. And should you twist/sprain an ankle, (admittedly inferior to a more bulky bandaging job), you can still get a boot on. Anyway, just a few thoughts .... of many ; ) ....... any chance of a vid on your personal kit mate ? Cheers Duke.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Duke. I expect I could do something about my personal kit. Maybe part of a load out video. Thanks for commenting

[@jimf1964]

Wow, that’s quite the kit! I feel like the first one is just right as is for a family, maybe not a super experienced family, going out for day hikes. Being able to pick and choose to make a custom kit is pretty awesome. Seems kit never have exactly what you need, and building one means you have too many multiples. I’ll take a look at them this winter. My kit is so old now. I have a tiny day trip one and a bigger multi day. Oh, and those gloves are for me, cuz I I gotta touch you’re phlegm, you’re goin down! 😀

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Jim. Thats my thought as well. Your FA kit needs to be tailored to your use. If you have kids you know you need a lot of bandaids. Thanks for commenting

[@thedriftingspore]

Very important stuff there Mark, Great points and excellent information. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Steve. Always worth taking time to be prepared. Accidents will happen despite our best efforts. Thanks for commenting

[@Mohdock]

Never been impressed with any small commercial first aid kits, I believe we should all make up our own. I noticed that the smaller kit lacked burn dressings unless the blister dressings can be used as an alternative. My made up first aid kit covers four main areas, Bleeding, Burns, Tablets & Creams Bleeding; band aid and a wound dressing, I use a length of band aid that can be cut to size. Burns; burn dressing a few different sizes. Tablets; Pain, Diarrhoea, Constipation and an Antihistamine. I carry a few of each pick in small sealable plastic bags. Creams; Brulidine (antiseptic & antibacterial), Germolene (relief of itching and abrasion pain) and Voltarol (joint and muscular pain). I decant the creams into small squeeze tubes. The brand names maybe different in the US but I don’t know generic names for the cream types. A triangular bandage makes a good general purpose wound and immobilising bandage for more serious injuries, this is something that seems to have disappeared from first aid kits but should be put back in them. Duct tape can be used for all sorts of things including small wounds, broken fingers etc(wrap it around something). The above kit will easily fit in a pocket.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree. Burn dressings for hikers is important. Thanks for commenting

[@CrowManyClouds]

Let's get this out on to a tray. NICE!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@freddavidson8364]

Well done. Appreciate the information. Thanks.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

[@chillindave1357]

As expensive as a first aid kits & supplies can be, "OOPS" costs a lot more! Any major cut will empty out your supplies (even at home) in a few days! Being smart is being prepared

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, exactly. All fun and games till something happens. Been there, a few times. Thanks for commenting

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Thank you for this Video Mark.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

[@MichaelR58]

Good review Mark, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for watching!

[@rap36case]

A good read "Medicine for the outdoors", 6th ed., Paul Auerbach, MD

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I appreciate the suggestion. Thanks for commenting

[@rap36case]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft I understand there's a 7th edition. Id get the PDF so you can enlarge the print.

[@joemartinez8819]

Hello. Please share an update on the fitinhot wood stove

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have used it a few times but not enough for a long term review. I feel it is best for people who won't be using it a lot or those who will upgrade it to work better. Thanks for commenting

[@joemartinez8819]

How do you upgrade it? I will take delivery today, and put it in my van.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Get firstaid training. It might save someone else's life.❤ Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 I was waiting and then finally the scissors showed up, 🎉❤ . I have ones with orange handles, carry more than one pair, in my 🚚 truck 😊 Get training🎉❤🎉

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting

[@billvan5219]

Good review, good advice 👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

The medical bag, a small 20:43 child who can not carry much weight could carry it as family camping outings...this way the rest of the family each can carry some of the items for that child that carries the emergency bag...🤔🧐🤔

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree, the Recon bag is a good child size bag to carry. Thanks for commenting

[@steamboatmodel]

Wow there is a lot of stuff in the large kit that requires a lot more than basic first aid or first responder training. Plus there are some large gaps. Having taken first aid courses since High school (First course with Air Cadets) and held a current one up until six years ago (74 now) for work, Scouts or Rainge officer, 90% of the gear Showen is familiar and I agree that a lot of the stuff should not be in a first aid kit, carried maybe but not in a kit..

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The big kit is a bit over the top. If I was a medic (again) I would build my own, probably on a budget given me to do so. Thanks for commenting

[@steamboatmodel]

Yes the best way is to assemble a kit for a specific task, I had a large one in my vehicle in cake of traffic accidents, a lite one for solo hikes a bit bigger one for group (scouts/guides), one for general house use and another in my work shop.@@MarkYoungBushcraft

[@Roarmeister2]

Yeah, I have mini-kits (about 5 oz ea) for both my First Aid and for Survival items. I keep them in my BOB but I able to quickly separate them into different packages so I can put each in a cargo pocket on my person. I agree in general that the 2 types of items should compartmentalized. The majority of the items in that large pack requires training - and in all likelihood once you've been trained you will repack everything to your desired situations and replace certain items for better quality. That pack size would be appropriate if you are leading a large group. I personally like for everyone to carry a min. FAK on their person regardless of what the group leader is carrying. Note: your video serves as a reminder for me to go back into my large vehcile FAK to update it again! ☣💯🕘

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree. I go through my kit every so often to remind myself what is in it. Thanks for commenting