When I was originally learning first aid all those years ago (First Aid Merit Badge, FTW!), I learned about the tourniquet. I learned of it uses, but also its dangers. I was warned that misapplication could cause loss of limb. For many people, the tourniquet still has the stigma of dangerous first aid. It’s time…
Category: EDC
Car Preparedness for Emergencies – Part 2
When it comes to having your car or vehicle prepared, it’s more than just regular maintenance, it’s having with you what you need to handle an emergency if one were to arise. Here is part two of few lists for car preparedness for emergencies. Read below to see what else you should keep in your…
Car Preparedness For Emergencies – Part 1
When it comes to having your car or vehicle prepared, it’s more than just regular maintenance, it’s having with you what you need to handle an emergency if one were to arise. Here is part one of few lists for car preparedness for emergencies. Being Prepared for First Aid Problems: This is covered in the…
First Aid Kit Contents: Part 1 – Individual, Office, and Car
As I’ve stated on several other posts, preparedness especially includes medical issues, be them from falls, cuts, car accidents, violent attacks, insects/animals, or just carelessness. Given all the causes, it should be easy to see that there is no “one size fits all” for a first aid kit, or, at least, not one that doesn’t…
Nitecore P12 Tactical Flashlight Review: Part 1
I needed better light. When it came to a flashlight, I had two problems. My small, pocket Maglite (the 2 AAA cell incandescent version) just wasn’t cutting it when I needed a bright light. I knew from experience that a AA cell version wasn’t any better. Also, my large flashlight powered off of my 18-volt…
Gerber Shard EDC Tool Review: Part 1
In my quest to find a new everyday carry (EDC) tool, I searched around. I came upon one where the price was just too good: the under $5 (at time of this article (EDIT: 15 Sept 2019 It is now just a bit over $5 at $5.50)) Gerber Shard. It seemed much simpler than my…