Belt-mounted low-profile medical kit

[Chris17404]

Hi all,

Along with my gun and other EDC items, I'd like to start carrying some medical gear. My typical daily attire includes jeans, T-shirt and untucked button-down or polo shirt. In the spring/summer, I of course wear shorts. I've considered the various ankle carry options and they are tempting, but they don't work so well when wearing shorts. But anytime I'm wearing a gun (unless I pocket carry in summer or due to a formal event) I'm usually wearing an untucked shirt of some type.

This made me think about the possibility to mounting one or two very slim, flat, low-profile pouches on my belt weakside to carry some medical gear under my shirt. I'm thinking a TQ, QC combat gauze, gloves, perhaps an IBD if I could get away with it. The key would be slimness and ease of access. I'm thinking some sort of pouch like the ten speed material from Blue Force Gear could work.

Has anyone attempted something like this? If so, what is your experience and suggestion?

Thanks for the help.

Chris

[S Jenks]

A low-profile TQ option is the SWAT-T (Stretch, Wrap And Tuck). It’s basically a long strip of rubber-like material that can be used as a TQ, to secure dressings, etc. The main drawback is it is hard to put on single-handed.

Celox makes miniature gauze packs that may serve well in this role. I believe they’re five feet long. Just know that five feet is likely not enough- IIRC someone on the forum once reported using multiple 10’ packs on a single wound.

[heyscooter]

I wouldn't fuss with a pouch if you want to put all that stuff on your person. Vacuum seal it in a bag and throw it in a jacket or cargo pocket of some sort. You can do belt mounted if you want to, but with just those items you can probably get away with slimming it down.

I prefer wearing a SOFTT-W on my belt and then keep an IFAK in my backpack or bag or whatever I'm toting around for the day. It's much easier. I only have to wear belt mounted low vis IFAKs sparsely, but I've tried a bunch and the best one I've tried was a Blue Force Gear micro trauma kit that was lent to me. I got my office to buy them cause they're great.

[RJ]

Hi Chris:

I’ve skipped the enclosures and just stuff a pack of Z Fold Celox Rapid in one cargo short pocket, and a H&H Mini Compression bandage in the other.

Celox Rapid
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q5M57SC..._3wgnAbR1H1VJ7

H&H Mini Compression Bandage
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L5RG6BE..._FAgnAb0JB13S9

I’m still working on EDCing a TQ, along with all the other stuff (gun, folder, light, OC spray, enough keys to pose as a Bastille Jailer, and an iPhone.)

When I manage to work in the TQ, it’s an orange SOFTT-W on my belt weak side on a Phlster Flatpack Carrier.

https://www.rescue-essentials.com/so...rescue-orange/

Phlster Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFRGCIE..._8ugnAbPK58J01

[SeriousStudent]

Kerry Davis at Dark Angel Medical has you covered:

http://darkangelmedical.com/edc

Another terrific resource is Caleb Causey at Lone Star Medics:

http://lonestarmedics.com/

Both are excellent teachers and great people. I have trained with both and cannot recommend them enough.

[Warped Mindless]

I keep a Cav Arms Slick TQ in my back pocket. Its not the best tourniquet in the world but its small and compact and works better than the SWAT-T. I then have some vacuum sealed z-fold gauze in the same pocket as my card sleeve. Together they are only as bulky as a normal wallet.

Another option is a RATs TQ where you wrap a small part of it around your belt and drop the rest through your pant leg. People have videos on YT showing how this is done.

In summer I just throw my medical gear in my shorts cargo packets.

[Grouse870]

It’s not belt mounted but this is kind of interesting.
https://www.phlsterholsters.com/prod...rgency-wallet/
I’ve been trying to figure out how best to carry medical supplies on my person as well. So far I’ve just been tossing a swat-t in my pocket