The John Lovell-designed medical kit provides a securely-fixed trauma kit easy to access from the belt-line or elsewhere without impeding movement.
Finding everything you need in the throes of battle is a persistent challenge for operators, especially when the adrenaline is pumping. This is particularly true when it comes to field medicine and trauma care administered in the midst of hostile encounters or other emergencies.
That's why I (John Lovell) have continually refined our approach to quick-response trauma care kits that can fit snugly and discreetly on your belt. The WPS IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) is our fastest grab-and-go trauma kit to date, carrying what you need and nothing you don't for those heated moments down range.
I even included full-sized trauma scissors as part of the solution. Those historically-obtrusive-though-absolutely-necessary implements have now become the quick-draw mechanism for this system. If you've attended one of our medical training classes or been involved in a tactical medical emergency, you know how critical this component (the quickness and the scissors) can be when caring for an injured friend.
If you don't currently carry trauma supplies as part of your kit, I hope you'll start.
Minimalist, Low Profile Design
The new WPS Belt Mounted Medical Kit is our most recent product release and one I designed in collaboration with the Warrior Poet Society Manufacturing team. A sleek, innovative design that allows maximum storage with minimal space.
We shaped our kit with the dimensions of a chest seal, an innovation that keeps this all-important trauma care component from becoming crushed or otherwise compromised while riding in the kit. All other contents fit flatly against it within a snug quad-fold compartment for secure containment but easy deployment.
Another critical piece, the tourniquet, is positioned atop and outside this package for easy access and to keep it safe from the crunch of moving into and out of position. Yes. This kit allows you to sit comfortably just about anywhere.
The Magic of Trauma Sheers
The WPS IFAK is designed and built to do what other IFAK designs can't. As mentioned before, we designed this med kit to address a problem that the industry hasn't seemed to answer yet. Most belt-mounted med kits don't have room for trauma shears, and if they do, it tends to add a ridiculous amount of unnecessary bulk. The WPS IFAK has a designated trauma shears compartment that doubles as a quick deployment pull-tab, giving you instant (and ambidextrous) access to supplies. Just reach down and give the shears a rip, and you're ready to administer life-saving aid.
Lightweight and Adjustable for Comfort and Function
The velcro retention straps on this new design allow you to adjust the kit to accommodate a variety of medical supplies while keeping things snug. And this retention system is constructed of durable, water-resistant, yet lightweight material to keep your ounce count down to a minimum.
And here is a list of the full specs on this newly-available IFAK kit design:
- Outer sleeve - 6" X 4" Sewn in
- Tourniquet band - 4" X 2"
- 1.25" Velcro Straps
- Sewn in MOLLE Webbing Attachment
- Inner Sleeve 6" X 4" with 1" Pull Tab
- Velcro Loop For Medical Shears on Inner Sleeve
- Made of laser cut Squadron
- Made in America
Included Medical Contents - Bleeding Control Kit
The North American Medical (NAR) components have been selected down to the essentials. The pouches were sized specifically for these components, and this pack includes all of following:
- 1X Responder Compressed Gauze
- 1X Nasopharyngeal Airway Kit w/ Lube (NPA) - 28F
- 1X Elastic Wrap Bandage - 3" x 5yd
- 1X Trauma Shears - Large
- 1X C-A-T® Tourniquet 1Pr Responder Gloves - Blue - Large
- 1X HYFIN Compact (Vented) Chest Seal Dressing - Twin Pack
As with any piece of gear you add to your kit, your knowledge and skill are an absolutely critical component of any trauma care system. You can check out some of our in-person WPS medical training opportunities.
Wherever you learn and train, Train Hard. Train Smart. Live Free.
Get the WPS IFAK - Belt Mounted Med Kit here.
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