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The Drop: Leatherman Raptor Rescue Multi-tool New Colors

Mikey Bautista — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:30:00 +0000

It’s a big EDC market out there, and tons of awesome gear is released all the time. We made The Drop to help you discover the latest and greatest essentials worth a spot in your EDC.

Sometimes, a different colorway is all it takes to elevate your EDC kit or get you interested again in an item you’ve been ignoring or putting off buying for so long. The original Leatherman Raptor has long been regarded by medical and first response personnel as one of the best tools for emergencies. They’ve recently released a couple of fresh new colors to add into the mix, with Red/Black and Yellow/Blue options to add to your emergency or first aid kit.

If you’re unfamiliar, the Leatherman Raptor Rescue is a pair of emergency shears leveled up to their max potential. On its face, the Raptor Rescue is a multi-tool geared for first responders dealing with emergencies. The folding 420HC stainless steel shears can cut through clothing and rough material, swiftly deployed with a snap, and secured with a triangle button lock. The lower blade of the shears features a blunted tip to safely get under medical tape, straps, belts, or other binding materials, even under stress. On its side, there are measurement markings for a 5cm-long ruler.

An integrated ring cutter makes short work of wedding bands, small wires, or anything that might create swelling in appendages by limiting blood flow. There’s also an oxygen tank wrench, further reinforcing the kind of situations this tool was made to handle. If you do find yourself in a circumstance where you need to free someone from a seatbelt, there’s a dedicated strap cutter that’s accessible when the Raptor’s handles are folded up. A carbide glass breaker also resides at the bottom of one of the handles.

One neat inclusion is an injection-molded polymer holster as part of the Raptor package, letting you carry it either folded or fully deployed. On the back of the holster is a MOLLE/PALS-compatible attachment that lets you secure the shears onto your pack or harness of choice, giving you all the options you need for carry or quick access at a moment’s notice.

What we like: The Leatherman Raptor Rescue shears are the best of the best; feature-complete with all of its tools thoughtfully included and implemented for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in an emergency.

What to watch out for: They’re pricey, but for a good reason. They’re also larger than you may expect, but that’s also to accommodate usability even while gloved.

Final verdict: The last shears you ever need to buy.

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CIVIVI Tac-N-Tweeze Precision Tweezers

Everyday Carry — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0000

“One hazard that crosses over many professions and activities is getting a splinter stuck in your finger. These precise metal tweezers are purpose-built for removing splinters, thorns, glass, metal, and other tiny things embedded in your skin. They’re made from stainless steel and retract into a…” (via The Awesomer)

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My Medic First Aid Kits

Everyday Carry — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:30:00 +0000

While many of us put together an everyday carry to prepare us for, well, everyday tasks, it’s easy to forget about emergencies and the unexpected. But even if you do try to prepare for medical emergencies, first aid supplies aren’t exactly the most pocket-friendly. That’s why My Medic offers a variety of pre-made, consolidated first aid kits to keep you and your loved ones prepared this holiday season. These first aid kits were designed by military and medical professionals with EDC in mind to take the guesswork out of assembling your own kit. Each kit is equipped to handle specific use cases and situations, so there’s bound to be one that’s right for you or the people on your holiday shopping list.

Everyday Carry Individual First Aid Kit

If you want a first aid kit that’s rugged and portable enough to carry with the rest of your EDC, the Everyday Carry Kit is for you. Measuring in at 5.25“ x 4.75“ and with a weight of 8.5 oz out of the box, this is My Medic’s most portable kit yet. It’s designed so you can easily attach it to a backpack or a belt loop; and it’s compact enough to fit even inside smaller bags like a sling or a waistpack. And if you do decide to carry it externally, its rubberized exterior offers excellent weather resistance and durability.

The Everyday Carry Kit features a clamshell opening, organized in a vertical manner for quick access. Inside you’ll find 5 select items to tend to some of the most common traumatic injuries you might encounter in your day to day, designed to be used by people with even basic First Aid Training. It’s packed with a Rapid Tourniquet to help stop arterial bleeding, a Quickclot Pack to control traumatic bleeding, two chest seals to treat penetrating injuries to the chest, a pair of disposable gloves, and a handy felt-tip pen.

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Trauma First Aid Kit

Designed by both firearms and medical professionals, the TFAK is a great option if you visit the range often, handle firearms in general, or if you want a more comprehensive kit to keep in your car. While still compact at 8“ x 5”, the Trauma First Aid Kit is a bit heftier thanks to its wider selection of life-saving first aid items.

Inside, you’ll find everything that was already mentioned in the Everyday Carry Kit plus dozens of other quality supplies meant to help you deal with more serious wounds. Things like compressed gauzes, pressure bandages, two ZZIP devices for quickly stitching up wounds, a “Super Wash” to help clean wounds or eyes, and even a space blanket for people suffering from hypothermia.

Aside from these materials, you’ll also get the tools to use them properly. Included in the kit are a pair of trauma shears, a penlight, tweezers, and an emergency whistle. All of these items can be neatly organized inside the kit, thanks to multiple elastic bands as well as internal compartments.

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SuperSkin Bandage Med Pack

Most likely (and hopefully) traumatic injuries are not everything that you’ll encounter whenever someone around you suffers an injury, and that’s one of the reasons the SuperSkin Bandage Med Pack was created.

Designed as a modular system, Med Packs are meant to fulfill a specific purpose or help you compliment First Aid Kits you might already own. This one in particular is meant to help with things ranging from a minor bleeding all the way up to serious scrapes. Inside you’ll find 10 packs of individual use bandage supplies.

Honoring the Med Pack’s name, most of them include SuperSkin bandages, top of the line bandages designed with flexible materials, super-strong adhesive and even an aloe-infused pad at the center. The rest of the packs include things like a larger 1“x 3“ SuperSkin bandage, gauze, an antiseptic towelette, and antibiotic ointment.

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MyFAK First Aid Kit

There’s a reason why this is THE best selling kit from My Medic. Featuring 100+ high-quality first-aid supplies, the My First Aid Kit is one of their most comprehensive offerings, meant for the EDCer that wants to stay prepared for nearly any injury they might encounter.

Inside you’ll find supplies to deal with traumatic injuries, bleeding, burns, sports-related injuries, insect bites, infection, fractures, airway injuries/ailments and all of the tools to help you use them. These medical supplies come in a highly functional bag, featuring a durable construction and a thoughtful design.

The bag measures in at 7.5“ x 6.5” x 5“. It’s made out of CORDURA nylon, known for its ideal balance of durability, abrasion resistance, and weight. A tear-away panel in the back will give you quick access to the contents inside in case of an emergency, while MOLLE straps and velcro panels will provide you with external storage options.

This is a great choice to keep around the house, in the trunk of a car, or in the workshop. Thanks to its large convenient pull handle, it’s an excellent grab-and-go first aid solution.

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My Medic is still hosting a sitewide Holiday sale, offering a 25% discount as well as free gift in orders over $100. All these first aid kits are also HSA/FSA approved products. You can browse My Medic’s line-up of first aid kits for your own EDC or as gifts at the link below.

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Leatherman Raptor Response Shears

Gabriel Colin — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:50:00 +0000

Multi-tools often offer tools or features for most general tasks, but sometimes the job calls for a specialized tool. And while Leatherman might be more known for their butterfly-style multi-tools, their trauma shears are in a league of their own for reliable and functional performance. The original Raptor has proven itself as one of the best additions to any first responder’s EDC, and the new Raptor Response arrives as a more compact and pocket-friendly companion, without skimping on its specialized features.

Like the original Raptor, the main body of the Raptor Response is built around a pair of folding trauma shears, an essential tool for delivering first aid. These shears themselves are built from tough and easily maintainable stainless steel, while the handles are made from lightweight aluminum coated with Cerakote. The ceramic coating not only makes surfaces more resistant against scratches, but also heat, corrosion, and chemicals. The addition of these full-metal handles make the Raptor Response more durable compared to the original, which uses nylon handles.

In addition to the shears, which come with blunt tips to avoid further injury when cutting around clothing, the Response offers access to 3 other functions including a ring cutter, a 5cm ruler, and an oxygen wrench. While these might be 2 fewer functions than the original Raptor, in exchange you get a smaller footprint of 4.3“ while closed and 7.3” when deployed, compared to the original 5“ and 8”. The smaller size also means a lighter weight, staying down at 5.5 ounces, 0.3 less than the original.

While the Response’s changes are minimal, they’re designed to make the most out of the platform and your pocket space. The more accessible size means a more convenient carry you don’t have to think about, making it an easy addition to your carry when out on a commute, on a camping trip, or even as a part of your regular first aid kit. And for even more convenience the Response retains both the lanyard hole and pocket clip from the original design, giving you all the options to round out your EDC. Pick one up in 3 colors at the link below.

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Trending: Helikon-Tex Micro Med Kit

Gabriel Colin — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:30:00 +0000

If you have the proper training and you want to stay prepared for anything, carrying a med kit is one of the best ways to do it. However, most med kits aren’t all that portable and tend to get in your way, adding a lot of weight to your EDC or occupying too much space. The Helikon-Tex Micro Med Kit is a made in the USA kit that measures 4.2 x 6.5”, which is small enough to fit in your back pocket. The kit is made from 100% nylon and weights only 0.7 oz when empty, so it’s easy to EDC .The first thing you’ll notice is the paramedic cross, which is made out of reflective material for visibility. When you open it, you’ll notice that it has a bi-fold style of organization. It features two main pockets for bare medical essentials; one medium-sized which can fit medical gloves, and a larger one for items like gauze and burn pads. Aside from the two main pockets, one of the sides features two smaller pockets where you can store tiny essentials like plasters, Q-tips, or medication. It also comes with a rubberized top handle to give you different carry options. The Helikon-Tex Micro Med Kit comes in four different color options, so you can pick the one that best goes with the rest of your carry. Grab one today at the link below.

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Mechanix Wear Roadside Pit Packs

Gabriel Colin — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:30:00 +0000

You never know what situations you’ll get into when you’re on the road, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t stay prepared. And while your regular EDC might cover your bases for some of the things you encounter, driving comes with its own kinds of problems—often when you least expect it and when you’re far from the comfort of home. While you can build out your own survival kit for your car, it might not be the best option to have a comprehensive kit when you often switch cars or are tight on trunk space. Mechanix Wear aims to solve this problem with their Roadside Pit Packs. They’re portable, pre-built kits that you can take with you to get through emergencies that you might encounter while on the road.

You’ll get two options for your Pit Pack: a larger one that measures 14“ tall by 10” wide, and a smaller 12“ by 9” option. Each are packed into their own dedicated bag. On the front and back, you’ll find MOLLE-compatible webbing, so you can attach accessories or attach the bag itself as an expansion. You’ll also find nylon hooks in the back side for more attachment options. For a secure and comfortable carry, you’ll appreciate the top handle and the adjustable straps that come with a plastic buckle closure. It features a clamshell opening for easy loading and unloading of the items in your kit or whatever else you decide to put it. The larger version of the bag comes with three more compartments for extra storage: a smaller front panel, a small quick-access pocket, and a side mesh pocket. It also features an additional side handle for even more carry options. Last but not least, both bags have high visibility zipper pulls for a touch of color.

Inside the bags you’ll find a 10-pack of powder-free Nitrile gloves, perfect for light protection against dirt, grease, oil, and chemicals or for use with a first aid kit. They feature a grippy texture as well so that you always have traction on your tools. There’s also a 4 oz, 80% alcohol hand sanitizer spray for when you’re done getting down and dirty. For working in low-light conditions, a useful Caylum Light Stick will provide you with up to 12 hours of non-electrical light. Adding even more utility, there’s a 3 oz WD-40 Handy Can, which contains a substance that protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture and lubricates almost anything. Finally, you’ll also find a 3-pack of “Hot Hands”, which are small air-activated small bags of heat, they heat up within minutes and provide you with up to 10 hours of heat. These are perfect for keeping you warm during the night or winter times.

The larger bag contains two additional items to add even more functionality to your Pit Pack. You’ll receive a “My Medic Solo First Aid Kit” which is a small, compact kit equipped with hand-picked essential lifesaving supplies. You will also find a Mechanix Wear insulated water bottle. It’s a BPA-free container with a medium capacity and an insulation that will keep your cold liquids chilled.

So, if you want to stay prepared for anything the road might throw at you, and get a pretty nice, nifty bag in the process, consider getting a Roadside Pit Pack. Both sizes are available in either black or a limited-edition bright red. You can get any of them by clicking the link below.

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Trending: Road ID Bracelet

Gabriel Colin — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:40:00 +0000

If you want a bit more peace of mind when you’re out and about, something to get “just in case,” consider the Road ID Bracelet. It’s a personal information wrist band made out of durable silicone with an engravable metal faceplate. Itsmain purpose is to disclose important information about yourself to first responders. This could include your name, date of birth, emergency contacts, and important medical information. This bracelet is ideal for people who are regularly on the move: people with a lengthy commute, riders, and athletes. However, it’s also useful for people with pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, autism, and asthma. The bracelet features a stainless steel, double-action clasp mechanism, so it’s able to withstand the rough and tumble of outdoor activities and everyday carry. You can engrave the faceplate with up to five lines of text, giving you more than enough room to disclose all the information you need. It’s available in three different colors for the band: black, blue, and red, and two colors for the metal hardware, stainless steel and graphite. You can pick one up a Road ID Bracelet in either 13mm or 19mm in the link below.

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Orbitkey Sanitiser Holder

Bernard Capulong — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:30:00 +0000

As a result of this pandemic, chances are you’ve taken to carrying a face mask and hand sanitizer with you whenever you head out. Simply wearing a mask is an easy way to carry one, but for a small squirt bottle of hand sanitizer, it’s not so simple. There hasn’t been a solution for hand sanitizer that’s easy to carry, intuitive to use, and unlikely to expose the rest of your belongings to germs and viruses. That’s why Orbitkey took their design chops to solving this carry conundrum, all while contributing to good causes as well. Their new Sanitiser Holder system gives you three ways to safely and elegantly keep hand sanitizer, well, handy, and separate from the rest of your gear. Even better, 100% of the profits from Sanitiser Holders are donated to charities and organizations helping those impacted by COVID-19 as part of their Helping Hands Initiative. If you want a beautiful way to EDC your hand sanitizer, keeping you and others safe, while giving to a good cause, be sure to check this out.

All three designs of the Sanitiser Holder are designed to carry a compact refillable squeeze bottle. The bottle itself is made from amber plastic for some UV protection, while the bottle cap dispenses sanitizer by pushing down on one side to open. This choice of cap can accommodate more common gel-based sanitizers compared to spray bottles, and reduces the risk and hassle of dropping bottles or losing a cap compared to a twist-off design.

You have three choices for carrying your hand sanitizer, all designed with ease of access and hygiene in mind. The retractor style puts the bottle on a retractable cable that you can clip to your belt or pants, letting you conveniently pour sanitizer and return it to your belt and away from your other essentials. The lanyard design gives you a fixed-length cord you can wear around your neck or looped onto a bag strap if clipping to a waistband or belt isn’t an option. Lastly, the clip option features Orbitkey’s own carabiner design used for their popular key organizers. The clip option is arguably the most versatile of the three, letting you attach it to your belt loop, bag straps, keychain, and more. All designs attach to the bottle via a premium leather loop with a subtle branding detail.

Buying this helpful holder also helps others, as profits from your purchase can go to your choice of four charities: the CDC Foundation, World Vision, Doctors Without Borders, and Save the Children. Learn more about the Sanitiser Holders and the Helping Hands Initiative from Orbitkey at the link below.

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Deal Alert: 20% Off 5.11 Tactical Gear and Apparel

Mikey Bautista — Sat, 09 May 2020 18:20:00 +0000

With nearly two decades of experience building reliable and robust gear, 5.11 Tactical is one of EDC’s iconic brands. From bags that have stood the test of time to some of the most popular tactical apparel and accessories available on the market, the purpose-driven brand continues to offer exceptional everyday equipment at great values. And during this time of crisis they’re offering even more by giving a steep discount on all of their products, along with a special gift for those serving on the front line. It’s a good time to stock up on gear you’ve always wanted, and to help you get started we’ve picked out some of our favorites below.

RUSH 24 Backpack 37L

The RUSH 24 is arguably 5.11’s most popular item, and continues to be an enduring tactical backpack suited for any mission for EDC and beyond. 29 individual compartments cover all your essentials, with a 37-liter clamshell opening main compartment and front admin pocket to organize your EDC. Up top, a fleece-lined stash pocket protects your sunglasses and other fragile items like your phone. Water-resistant 1050D nylon makes the RUSH ready for any environment, and self-repairing YKK zippers ensure your belongings stay secure. Personalizing the RUSH to your exact measurements and EDC contents is also easy thanks to its adjustable compression, shoulder, and sternum straps.

Buy $103.99 ~~($129.99)~~

AMPC Pack 16L

If you’re looking for something a bit more compact for quick errands or a way to ease the load on your pockets, the AMPC is one of the latest iterations of 5.11’s daypack design. While it carries the DNA of the RUSH packs that came before it, the 16L AMPC offers a few modern touches, such as its use of HEXGRID webbing on the front and stowable Hypalon straps to keep the bag compact when needed. It’s built tough with a full suite of 420D/500D/1000D CORDURA nylon construction, and is fully expandable with moddable thanks to its compatibility with 5.11 platforms and pouches.

Buy $79.99 ~~($99.99)~~

UCR IFAK Pouch

We’ve talked before about building a first aid kit, and the UCR IFAK pouch is a reliable carrier for all your first aid equipment storing needs. And the best part: it works well as an expansion module to MOLLE-compatible web platforms like the rest of 5.11’s bags (or even your vehicle’s headrest). The UCR IFAK is built from the same 1050D nylon as its bigger brothers, with enough space for 1-2 blow out kits and other essentials within its 7″ H x 5″ L x 3″ W capacity.

Buy: $27.99 ~~($34.99)~~

These are just a few of our favorite picks from 5.11 Tactical’s entire catalog, which covers your needs from training to travel to footwear. Be sure to check out the entire sale at 5.11’s website at the link below, and use code TOGETHER at checkout to avail of the 20% discount until Sunday May 10th. And if you’re a first responder or essential worker, you also get a free survival tool along with your purchase.

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Everlit Emergency Trauma Kit

Everyday Carry — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

“Designed by US military veterans, Everlit’s individual first aid kit is packed with useful emergency supplies which could save a life in the event of an accident or other injury. There are items to help treat burns, major bleeding, bone fractures, and more, all packed into a…” (via The Awesomer)

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ZipStitch Laceration Kit

Everyday Carry — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:30:00 +0000

None of us know when we’ll run into trouble, but you can be ready with the right gear — especially in your first aid kit. If you happen to get a cut that is too much for butterfly bandages and strips, the ZipStitch wound closure device lets you non-invasively treat minor lacerations in seconds, wherever you may be, without the potential pain, hassle and cost of going to the ER for stitches.

At only 1.5 inches long, ZipStitch is easy to carry and use. It’s a small product that can make a big difference when you need it. ZipStitch is an ER-quality wound closure technology available without a prescription. It’s 12 times stronger than stitches¹ and offers better wound protection than butterfly bandages and strips. ZipStitch brings greater peace of mind to any situation: cooking, maintenance, hiking, camping, hunting, boating or exploring off the grid. It also makes for a great gift idea for anyone who is looking for the best tools to be prepared for unexpected emergencies.

This holiday season ZipStitch is offering Everyday Carry community members up to 50% off when you buy 5 kits. Be sure to use code EDC to get 30% off + 20% volume discount on the 5 count to stock up and save at the link below.

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1. Levi K, et al. Mechanics of Wound Closure: Emerging Tape-Based Wound Closure Technology vs. Traditional Methods. Cureus 8(10); e827. DOI 10.7759/cureus.827.

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MyMedic Patrol First Aid Kit

Everyday Carry — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:30:00 +0000

“Designed to be used even by law enforcement officers, the Patrol is a compact and water-resistant first aid kit that will help you survive bleeding, burns, pain and even blocked airways. It measures just 10″x 7″x 5.5″ and…” (via TheAwesomer)

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VSSL First Aid Kit

Everyday Carry — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:00:00 +0000

VSSL prides themselves on being able to fit a ton of gear into a small, durable package. About the size of a Maglite, each kit is assembled for a specialized task. This grab-and-go first aid kit is housed in a cylindrical, anodized aluminum tube for improved ease of carry. Highlights in the VSSL include a dual mode LED flashlight / SOS beacon, a compass, emergency whistle, and everything you need to clean and bandage small cuts and scrapes. VSSL’s First Aid Kit is ideal for camping, hiking, or even to leave in the trunk of a car for emergencies. Check out the full list of supplies over at the Huckberry shop.

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