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5 to to survive the first 5

mercop

mercop

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What five items beside a knife, gun or cell phone would you carry to save yours or anothers life in the first five minutes of a a general emergency? Mine=
Towel
Gloves
Flashlight
Bandana
Becker Tac Tool
 
The first five minutes of a general emergency is, well... pretty general.

During winter camping my answer might be:

1)Socks
2)Hat
3)Firestarter and tinder
4)Tarp
5)Metal cup

because preventing the quick onset of hypothermia might be my concern.

In an urban environment it might be:

1)Flashlight
2)Radio
3)Dust mask/Bandana
4)Gloves
5)Something to smash through windows and walls

because my concern might be a terrorist attack or infrastructure failure such as a blackout.

I guess my point is that it's a hard question to answer without more specifics about the environment.
 
When I think of some of the worst emergencies I have been ivolved in and what I had to do to do to first thing that comes to mind is stopping massive bleeding. If you have not included anything for that, think about it.
 
Dont need anything fancy to stop bleeding shirts work well enough. Would not waste time bringing bandages. Maybe some quick clot but thats it. Even then you may be able to stop the bleeding but most likly you will still need a doc to save the person for something that cuases you to bleed that much.


A dog
A ER doc
A Jeep with gas
A Gasmask
water filter
 
Urban:

First aid Kit
Flashlight
Multi tool
Prybar (or crash axe)
Turn out gear

Wilderness:
First aid kit
Fire starter
Multi tool
Blanket
Water
 
mercop said:
When I think of some of the worst emergencies I have been ivolved in and what I had to do to do to first thing that comes to mind is stopping massive bleeding. If you have not included anything for that, think about it.
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I keep latex gloves and a couple of trauma dressings in the door of my truck for that very reason.
Since I removed the toolbox from my truck and have limited space inside, work gloves, an 18" Estwing prybar, a more comprehensive first aid kit, a LED headlamp, and bright incandescent flashlight pretty much round things out.
I've got a little Klein zippered toolbag that holds pliers, linesman tool, utility knife, and other handy tools, as well.

The most important things you can have in any emergency are presence of mind and willingness to act. Unfortunately, those "most important things" are the ones that most people are missing in my experience.
 
mercop said:
When I think of some of the worst emergencies I have been ivolved in and what I had to do to do to first thing that comes to mind is stopping massive bleeding. If you have not included anything for that, think about it.
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I have been looking into that, I really like Celox but others like quikclot. any personal suggestions?
A doctor friend said compression is best/safest and I would definitely do that (I'm studying) but I'd like to be prepared
for multi situations and problems and being the only one to help; thx

flashlight
multitool
first aid kit
fire extinguisher
 
A question, how does paracord work as a tourniquet. Seems like it would be useful to always have a little.

My Five

Duct Tape
Flashlight
First Aid Kit
Space Blanket
Poncho
 
Hatchet (serves as pry bar in a pinch as well as hammer)
Leatherman Surge
Loaded Zippo
Steyr M-40 duty set-up (includes 4 additional 15-rd mags)
Flashlight

This assumes that I have seen the shit headed towards said fan and have already loaded the truck. I keep a more substantial set-up in the vehicle at all times, but this stuff is all within arm's reach. Grab and Go.
 
Carry with me ? my "go-bag" is stuffed.
Vehicle I carry
Very well stocked 1st aid kit
Survival equip. (Fire starters, water, tarp, paracord
Tools (ax, knives, folding shovel, basic hand tools
Cell phone

And most times my "go-bag" is in my vehicle...
 
The article was written with the idea that you are going down a dark road at night and stumble upon a bad car accident. What would help you do the most good in your first five minutes on the scene before EMS arrives.
 
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