belt medical kit

[pookawa]

Looking for input / suggestions here... I have searched the interwebs and this site and not really found what I am looking for, so seek greater wisdom... I am putting together a few trauma kits for work, and am having trouble finding a carrier for the items. Requirements: Belt-worn, not tacti-cool (nylon is fine, but don't need the super-molle / velcro / IR patch just in case, etc)... basically able to be worn in both 'outdoor' clothing, and in more business attire, and don't want it to scream "look at me." Think IFAK, but smaller and more 'urban'. What would go in it (for sizing): 1 x gloves 1 x CAT 1 x hemcon dressing (either curlex or similar), and maybe an ace bandage 1 x combat gauze maybe an NPA. Very stripped down, I know, but intent is just basic bleeding control for trauma until they can get to the vehicle kit. What do you use and why? (Admins, if this isn't the appropriate location, please let me know)

[asmo]

Would one of NAR's Patrol officer IFAKs be too big?
http://www.narescue.com/Individual_Patrol_Officer_Kit_%28IPOK-CG_w_Combat_Gauze%29-CN1C91835F6180.html?BC=3000250D2301

There is a little belt/PALS holder for it as well:
http://www.narescue.com/IPOK_Holder-CN4614C2C4BB18.html?BC=3000250D2301

ITS also has a few vacuum packed kits that can go in a pocket and are pretty small. I am trying to remember who they actually get these from but they are decent and small enough to not be a giant pain in the rear.

http://www.itstactical.com/store/its-edc-trauma-kit/

[pookawa]

thanks for the links asmotao,

we have the supplies on-hand at work, so dont need these, but I like the carrier from itstactical.. I'll have to get in touch with them and see if they sell just those... unless a local business / individual fabricates?

[Irving]

I've seen this at the local Army Surplus store.

http://www.countycomm.com/pockxl.html

Here is a larger one, but it would definitely stand out in a professional setting.

http://www.countycomm.com/pocket.html

I think this one might work in a more professional setting if it wasn't for the molle. Perhaps one of those conceal carry planners would fit in the best in a professional setting.

http://www.countycomm.com/respond.html
http://www.countycomm.com/tacfo.html

[ChunkyMonkey]

http://www.darkangelmedical.com/

Local in Colorado.

[Wulf202]

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/THREE-BY-FIVE%C3%A2%E2%80%9E%C2%A2-7p118.htm
they also have one size larger. Super tacticool mounting and insides, but plane jane outsides

http://www.granitegearstore.com/Belt-Pocket-P47C5.aspx
http://www.opticsplanet.net/blackhawk-belt-pouch-holster.html

or go to best buy and get a camera pouch
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Case+Logic+-+Compact+Camera+Case+-+Magenta/2824051.p?id=1218354577828&skuId=2824051

[tmckay2]

If you've got the supplies I'd just search eBay or google for molle medical pouches. I'd get molle since it'll work on a belt but allows you to use it on a pack down the road

[pookawa]

thanks for all the suggestions

[onebadfx4]

They also make portable CPR mouthguards. A must unless you want someone's Hep A or B or puke in your mouth.

[josh7328]

Just out of curiosity, What job/activity do you have where there is a possible need to carry an IFAK in an inconspicuous way? Genuinely just curious.

[onebadfx4]

Just out of curiosity, What job/activity do you have where there is a possible need to carry an IFAK in an inconspicuous way? Genuinely just curious.

Never even thought of this. makes me curious thinking of it though cause I carry my IFAK everywhere. It secures right to my camelback.

[pookawa]

we travel a lot for work, usually business settings (suits). trying to round out the personal kit a bit better.

[josh7328]

I never thought of carrying a first aid kit on my person before. I always have an extensive medical kit in the car, but after seing these smaller kits, It might make sense to start carrying one when I won't be near the car. Wonder what a prosecutor would say if a concealed carrier shot an attacker, and then saved their life... hmmm...

[Irving]

I have a brief case that I carry to work. I have absolutely no need for a brief case, and people probably make fun of me, but it has all kinds of things that I use often like eye drops, tooth brush, aspirin, eye glasses, contact case and cleaner, chapstick, can opener, etc. People know to ask me for eye drops because they know I have them.

[Wulf202]

I never thought of carrying a first aid kit on my person before. I always have an extensive medical kit in the car, but after seing these smaller kits, It might make sense to start carrying one when I won't be near the car. Wonder what a prosecutor would say if a concealed carrier shot an attacker, and then saved their life... hmmm...

it eliminated the madman with a gun accusations in the guys case I talked to.

my bil works with a guy who carried an ifak and slapped a cat on a car wreck victim saving his life. turned out to be a state senators spouse. he has a very glowing letter of recommendation that got him his new job.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I have a brief case that I carry to work. I have absolutely no need for a brief case, and people probably make fun of me, but it has all kinds of things that I use often like eye drops, tooth brush, aspirin, eye glasses, contact case and cleaner, chapstick, can opener, etc. People know to ask me for eye drops because they know I have them.

lol.. you sound like my lady, irwin! :p

[onebadfx4]

I have a brief case that I carry to work. I have absolutely no need for a brief case, and people probably make fun of me, but it has all kinds of things that I use often like eye drops, tooth brush, aspirin, eye glasses, contact case and cleaner, chapstick, can opener, etc. People know to ask me for eye drops because they know I have them.

Better than to have it and not need it than vice versa.

[joeyshoe]

I usually carry a mountainsmith "tour" lumbar pack with me. It's kind of my man purse. I have 4 kids under 5 so having toys, snacks, diapers, and all the other crap I usually have with me is nice. It doesn't scream tactical at all and it stores quite a bit. I know it's not exactly what you're looking for, but i'm just throwing out my setup in case it catches your fancy.

S.A.M.

[pookawa]

thanks everyone for the suggestions, a lot of good ideas. Think we are going with the ITS pocket carrier for now.

[rbeau30]

How about this carrier from Voodoo?

http://www.amazon.com/Voodoo-Tactical-Military-Individual-First/dp/B005076PVQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_3

Same concept as the USGI IFAK. I like how the carrier comes out of the pouch and is on a lanyard.