You may find varirous kinds of IFAK pouches, but which one is suitable for you ?
Choosing the right one is crucial for easy access and saves space. There are so many options of pouches, how do you choose the right one that works effecient for you ?
Here are some tips based on frontline feedback, to you help you decide which IFAK pouch fits your needs.
Focus on the IFAK Pouch on Plate Carrier and MOLLE Syetem
The plate carrier is all about protection and mobility. Adding too much accessories or weight might slow you down.
So, the flat, compact, lightweitht IFAK pouch is always the best choice. Most IFAK pouches are designed to work with the MOLLE system, this allows you to attach the pouch to your carrier and take away easily.
The MOLLE system is quite flexible, you can attach your medical pouch anywhere that makes sense for you, no matter it's on your front for quick access or the side where it stays out of the way but still easy to grab. If you use a tear away IFAK pouch, you can quickly remove the pouch in emergencies, and it's useful when you or someone else needs to use the kit fast.
Tourniquet: Always be placed individually
The Tourniquet is one the most important medical supplies in your IFAK. It should be placed individually in an easy to reach spot. It's a good choice to attach it on shoulder strap or belt with a tourniquet holder. So you could apply the tourniquet quickly with one hand only. If you are bleeding out in emergency situation, the faster and easier to get and apply the tourniquet, the better.
So Here we need an individual tourniquet itself or with a tourniquet holder for bleeding control in emergencies.
Placement Matters: Quick Access for Self Aid in Hot Zones
The placement of your IFAK pouch on the plate carrier is critical. For self aid, you need the pouch somewhere you can reach fast without looking. And the pouch will not be lost during movement.
Many people attach their IFAK on the side or front of the carrier for quick access.
For this idea, you need to make sure the IFAK is for bleeding control only which can be used in Hot Zones.
Click Here to get tips to find the suitable IFAK essential list for different situations.
So Here we need a Molle compact lightweight IFAK which contains bleeding control supplies canf be attached on front or side for self aid.
Tear Away IFAK for Assited Care
Not everything in our IFAK pouch could be applied by yourself, sometimes you need suppprt from others or sometimes you need to support others.
For situations where you can't do treatment to yourself, such as splint, airyway tube, eye shield, survival blanket, decompression needle, chest seals. A tear away IFAK is extremely useful. With the rip away pannel someone else could remove the pouch and use the contents on you easily. Or you may drop the pouch to someone to support you.
For this assisted care, the best place to attach IFAK pouch is on the back of your plate carrier. The IFAK includes medical supplies for multiple wounds.
Keep the IFAK bag Compact and Lightweight Always
Remember, the flat, compact and lightweight is the goal to choose the IFAK pouch for your plate carrier no matter in what situation.
All in all, For self-aid, place your tourniquet prioritly where you can grab them fast.
And an IFAK pouch which can be secured and quick access where you can find without looking and contains bleeding control supplies.
A rip away IFAK on the back or side for assisted care, it allows others to do treatment for you which can't apply yourself.
Where to find high quality IFAK for plate carrier ?
Reliable IFAK pouches can be found through trusted suppliers in tactical shops or shopping online.
If you are looking for a reliable IFAK supplier for wholesale, click here to find the list.
FAQ
Can IFAK pouches be customized ?
Yes many manufacturers offer customizable options based on MOQ include size, color, and internal configurations.
Can I customize the IFAK contents ?
What materials are comonly used in IFAK pouches ?
Are all IFAK pouches compatible with plate carrier ?
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