Post by frostbite on Oct 21, 2018 9:45:01 GMT 10
I was recently fortunate enough to win a couple of pouches from Outback Packs and Gear, owned and operated by forum member Joey.
This is a review on one of those pouches, which I have turned into a snake bite kit.
After a recent very close encounter with a brown snake (patting brown snakes on the back isn't recommended) I wanted to make a lightweight, small kit primarily for initial treatment of snakebite. I have a more extensive IFAK already but the size of this sometimes prevents me from carrying it at all times when I'm in the bush. And as I've been reminded, the unexpected happens when it's most unexpected.
This pouch from Joey fits my requirement perfectly. It is an ideal size, it is very well made, it is light, and it zips fully open so you can access the contents easily while it is still on your belt. It uses the molle system but in such a way that a standard belt will easily fit though it. The mesh pocket is the perfect size for trauma shears and the elastic loops hold compression bandages snugly. It's big enough to carry all that's needed for it's intended purpose and small enough to not be a bother when carrying for extended periods.
As with all Joey's work this pouch is well made. I'm very impressed with it.
Ps: thanks for the free whistle Joey. It seems even the commercial snake bite kits forget the fundamental rule of bringing aid to the victim. The whistle is great for attracting attention.
This is a review on one of those pouches, which I have turned into a snake bite kit.
After a recent very close encounter with a brown snake (patting brown snakes on the back isn't recommended) I wanted to make a lightweight, small kit primarily for initial treatment of snakebite. I have a more extensive IFAK already but the size of this sometimes prevents me from carrying it at all times when I'm in the bush. And as I've been reminded, the unexpected happens when it's most unexpected.
This pouch from Joey fits my requirement perfectly. It is an ideal size, it is very well made, it is light, and it zips fully open so you can access the contents easily while it is still on your belt. It uses the molle system but in such a way that a standard belt will easily fit though it. The mesh pocket is the perfect size for trauma shears and the elastic loops hold compression bandages snugly. It's big enough to carry all that's needed for it's intended purpose and small enough to not be a bother when carrying for extended periods.
As with all Joey's work this pouch is well made. I'm very impressed with it.
Ps: thanks for the free whistle Joey. It seems even the commercial snake bite kits forget the fundamental rule of bringing aid to the victim. The whistle is great for attracting attention.
