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Prepare for anything that comes your way with this comprehensive military trauma kit from Rothco—a company that’s been producing authentic military apparel since 1953. Featuring more than 190 different first-aid supplies, it has virtually everything you could think of to treat wounds, bites, infections, and more Read More
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38
Jul 14, 2017
Um... whom even is this for? Any kit that includes a first aid book AND scalpels is almost certainly asking for trouble. If you need a first aid book, you need a much simpler kit. If you're prepared to treat real trauma using advanced BLS and even some ALS gear/supplies... put your own kit together that conforms to your specific scope of practice. This bag does look like a great place to put it all -- too bad it the kit was obviously assembled by someone without a clue.
warchyld67
Dec 17, 2017
promise? YAWN
ymin1202
33
Sep 3, 2017
Looking at this drop as an Army medic and certified paramedic, definitely not worth it. Not sure if they aren't allowed to add IV equipment but that's lacking alongside additional tourniquets, BVM, a portable pulsox, NCD's, Chest Seals, and a blood pressure cuff isn't listed but is shown in the picture unless I missed it.
If you need a trauma bag, you're probably better off somewhere else or making your own.
warchyld67
Dec 12, 2017
ymin1202field trauma kits do not include ivs sutures pulsox or bp cuffs. that would be field SURGICAL kits or CLS/MES what you are issued as a medic is not a field trauma kit. there are several levels of " kits. from the IFAK , Field trauma, Combat Lifesaver Aid Bag , or General Purpose First Aid Kits . im sure as a medic you didnt carry JUST a field trauma kit ( nor was it referred to as such), not to mention they are all Mission specific..some may have certain ivs others will not, when using the general term field trauma kit, they do not have ivs or any of the things you mentioned that one is missing., ...as for this one or any other for sale online, no pre assembled rig is going to have everything one could possibly need. field gear below ALS care is made to stabilize and deal with two things...blood loss, and airway.....enough to get to more advanced life saving facilities. and everyone will fill theirs according to their perceived needs. without ALS, or intermediate/advanced medical training any of the things you listed as " missing" are worthless. i am sure the makers of this kit never intended it for anyone trained in field medicine. in fact the term trauma applies to an injury (such as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent . IE, paper cut to sucking chest would.... perspective......something many are lacking.
Frawlyne
4
Oct 14, 2017
I was gonna pick this up as a general first aid kit. But I am from Canada and the shipping is almost $100.
warchyld67
Mar 19, 2018
'yawn"
GoodTimes
114
Dec 13, 2017
[moderated] When people crack it about BS massdrop shipping internationally its because it ain't their first rodeo & it has been wrong on here a number of times
Axeguy
1372
Mar 18, 2018
Did you just ask someone in Australia to Move? Hahaha! Would you move if you were in Australia?
Hatchetman
140
Jul 15, 2017
"(L)atex tourniquet?" Perhaps you can upsell the kit by including leeches and snake oil for ten dollars more.
Hatchetman
140
Dec 17, 2017
Thanks for the civil tone. Not sure why some yutzes think being obnoxious out of the gate is the way to go.
I like the SWAT-T as a compression device as it does a great job of holding gauze in place or say topping off a hemostatic agent. I’ve been able to apply them to others and then not find a distal pulse on that limb, and have done it to my lower limbs with the same effect, but self-applying it, or the Tourni-Qwik that I first came up on back in the day is another story, particularly when seeking to control for a brachial hemorrhage via self application. Another element worth exploring involves application under fire. I’m 6’6” 255 lbs. and work out three days a week but still have to post up on the limb I’m applying a SWAT-T TQ to if I want to really crank it down. Just fine in the case of a range accident, but not indicated if, say, and active shooter is about. As such I prefer the CAT or the SOFT-T as the windlass both use allow you to crank down on the pressure while still laying low.
I’ll note, moreover that though I tend to be an early adopter where technology is concerned, not so much where firearms or medical gear is involved. Instead I wait until a trusted source has 10,000 rounds through a pistol or battle rifle, or until a good medical source has evaluated a piece of trauma gear. That source for the latter instance is the TCCC, or as it is now known, the CoTCCC due to a trademark issue.
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care if comprised of front line Para Jumpers, medics, doctors and Special Warfare personnel who actually have to use gear under fire in austere conditions. I figure if it works for those guys then it’s good enough for me. Though the photos included with the Rothco kit don’t provide enough of a look to see just what sort of latex TQ they are using, or if it has a windlass, the TCCC has nothing to say about them. As such I will continue to use, and prefer the CAT or SOFT-T TQs they do recommend.
I like the SWAT-T as a compression device as it does a great job of holding gauze in place or say topping off a hemostatic agent. I’ve been able to apply them to others and then not find a distal pulse on that limb, and have done it to my lower limbs with the same effect, but self-applying it, or the Tourni-Qwik that I first came up on back in the day is another story, particularly when seeking to control for a brachial hemorrhage via self application. Another element worth exploring involves application under fire. I’m 6’6” 255 lbs. and work out three days a week but still have to post up on the limb I’m applying a SWAT-T TQ to if I want to really crank it down. Just fine in the case of a range accident, but not indicated if, say, and active shooter is about. As such I prefer the CAT or the SOFT-T as the windlass both use allow you to crank down on the pressure while still laying low.
I’ll note, moreover that though I tend to be an early adopter where technology is concerned, not so much where firearms or medical gear is involved. Instead I wait until a trusted source has 10,000 rounds through a pistol or battle rifle, or until a good medical source has evaluated a piece of trauma gear. That source for the latter instance is the TCCC, or as it is now known, the CoTCCC due to a trademark issue.
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care if comprised of front line Para Jumpers, medics, doctors and Special Warfare personnel who actually have to use gear under fire in austere conditions. I figure if it works for those guys then it’s good enough for me. Though the photos included with the Rothco kit don’t provide enough of a look to see just what sort of latex TQ they are using, or if it has a windlass, the TCCC has nothing to say about them. As such I will continue to use, and prefer the CAT or SOFT-T TQs they do recommend.
Motorrad
2898
Dec 18, 2017
HatchetmanYeah I hear you. Fortunately I've never had to apply a swat-t solo in anger. The one in photo looks just like the swat-t I have wrapped up.
I spent the bulk of my service as a SOA medic and will sing the praises of CAT style TQs all day. Not only has their ease of use saved many lives but also many limbs by allowing easy reperfusion which is huge during long transports.
Sorry about the troll...unfortunately, I was curious as to what would make someone so sad and angry and found him on the web in about two or three clicks. It's what you might expect...wannabe cop with zero real experience. I wish I could go back in time before he made a fool of himself trolling me. He also seems to be having some remorse as his more vile and embarrassing trolls have started to vanish.
He shall henceforth be known as Lord Bradford of Chins.
kauboy
127
Mar 16, 2018
A "military trauma" kit should include equipment to deal with the primary causes of death on a military battlefield. Airway blockage, check. Massive hemorrhage, not really. Severed artery, nope. Tension pneumothorax, nada.
Not MD's fault. Rothco needs to get their cheet together. Equip it right, or drop the flashy name. This is a glorified boo-boo bag with a neck brace.
jeffnathan
10
Jul 26, 2018
I would recommend training over a kit. At a minimum get certified at the EFR (Emergency First Responder) level.
Your training will dictate what you can safely use.
Your training will dictate what you can safely use.
JohnWE
55
Apr 6, 2019
I've spent more than my share of time and effort on various online forums including this discussion forum talking up and defending Massdrop against unwarranted complaints and attacks because I appreciate what I thought you were trying to become. Why you continue to foist off this pack of bullshit and call it a trauma pack is beyond my ability to support or defend.
You guys are stepping on your proverbial dicks and not for the first time and for the life of me I can't see why.
The total amount of these that you've been able to unload on unsuspecting people must pale in comparison to most of your popular drops and even with the abysmal quality of the contents and with what must be astronomical profit margins I fail to see how you can justify continuing to sell this pack full of garbage and criminally mislabel it the way you do.
For fucks sake, take some time off from pimping this Rothco crap, ask some actual EMT's, Paramedics, Combat Medics, etc. for their advice, get together with some people like Rescue Essentials or any of the many, many providers of actual, working trauma equipment and put together a simple, high quality kit and sell something that's worth a damn. This shit is beneath you and you should be embarrassed to be affiliated with it.
You used to be better than this.
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SantiagoDraco
611
Jul 2, 2019
JohnWEMany of us have seen over the last couple of years how Massdrop has gone from trusted source for good gear and good prices to cheap crap from "overseas" pawn brokers. Every once in a while you'll find a good deal but here, like Amazon, you have to wade through the crap. Not only that they hide facts that might impact sales (like how they NEVER list China as a country of manufacture but will list other more desirable countries).
Let's face it Massdrop isn't the Massdrop we had come to trust. MD is just another online shop pawning wares who no longer follows it's stated principles.
JohnWE
55
Jul 2, 2019
SantiagoDracoI can't fully agree but I take your point and I fear you're going to be even more right as time passes. Seems like now that the brand has matured a bit that they're priming themselves for acquisition by a larger corp which will undoubtedly lead to even more of these sorts of "deals".
Happens all the time...
CalebK
176
Oct 14, 2017
Looks like a decent first aid kit, but to market this with the words "military" and " trauma" is downright laughable if not borderline deceitful.
CmdrAwesome
56
Mar 17, 2018
I guess I just like the idea that someone is bringing anything to the game. It's incomplete and it's definitely mislabeled but it's better than showing up empty-handed. This is a good opportunity for teaching.
CalebK
176
Mar 17, 2018
CmdrAwesomeI hear what you're saying. We'll have to agree to disagree. I think someone not inclined to take a TCCC approved trauma course would be overwhelmed and confused by the contents if they ever got in a trauma situation. They're better off spending $30 on an approved tourniquet. That at least is fairly instinctive. If they are the type to go and get training then they will quickly realize what goes into a true trauma kit and buy or assemble one before relegating this to the medicine cabinet.
NealP
107
Sep 4, 2017
I think the issue with this kit is in its "marketing" name and what level of aid it's actually designed to cover. I would be comfortable keeping this handy as a roadside assistance or camping kit (family vacation or road trip). I would NOT use it as a stand alone kit for all contingencies. This is NOT a trauma kit by any definition. With that said, there are comparable kits out there for the same or less costs, but if you are looking to start a kit and really just want something to be on hand for the kids soccer or trips to the playground, this kit could be a good place to start. It's no a bad collection of items. The perception of any shortcomings are because some 26 year old marketing executive with no experience in the real world wanted to make it seem "tacticool" and gave it a trauma moniker.
Motorrad
2898
Dec 16, 2017
It's pretty close to being a viable field trauma kit. Agreed there's some fluff there and some glaring omissions. Still a great deal and $50 will make it great.
Regarding that latex tourniquet...not to be confused with laxtex IV tourniquet. This appears to similar, if not, identical to a SWAT-T. They work great. A CAT is preferable IMO, but I'll take it.
BTW...sorry you had to deal with this sad troll, war CHILD.
BTW...sorry you had to deal with this sad troll, war CHILD.
bambam67
334
Mar 19, 2018
NealPvery few are..this one would be the same as any other..a start.. me id add everything it didnt have that i would want included... some of the ones that are more " trauma" are almost cost prohibitive for many. better to get a base and then add to it.
Dmitriy
17
Jul 17, 2017
This is a office(not even a workshop!) fist aid kid in $50 backpack. Don't see any reason to call it ' military trauma kit'.
Massdrop - this drop is borderline false advertising tbh
ReyF
36
Sep 3, 2017
Agreed. I would hope that anyone serious enough to buy a decent kit would seek training.
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