The M3 Medic’s Bag

I recently received a first aid kit from Freezedryguy.  The kit comes in an improved M3 Medic Bag that opens into three sections for easy and quick access to all your first aid supplies.  The bag comes with shoulder and M.O.L.L.E. straps. The bag is made of a good sturdy grade of nylon.  Improvements include relocating the D ring for the shoulder straps so that the bag stays in the upright position.  Zippers are of good quality and the bag was easy to unzip using one hand.

•    The M3 Medic bag measures 8”x7”x9”.
•    The M3 Medic complete Bag including contents weighs 3.9 lbs.
•    The M3 Medic bag is available in 2 colors: ACU & OLIVE DRAB.

The contents include a 135 items.

•    2 – Tongue Depressors
•    1 – Hand Soap
•    2 – Bandage Gauze, 4″ x 4.1 yds.
•    1 – BleedStop Bandage
•    4 – 4″ x 4″ Sterile
•    1 – Sterile Flushing Solution
•    Sponges
•    4 – Abdominal Pad, 5″ x 9″
•    1 – Eye Pad
•    16 – 1″ x 3″ Bandage Strips
•    2 – Instant Ice Packs
•    1 – EMT Shears, 7.25″
•    1 – 5″ Stainless Steel Hemostat
•    1 – Pair of Tweezers
•    1 – Suture Set
•    1 – Airway
•    1 – Tourniquet
•    1 – Lip Treatment
•    1 – Triangular Bandage, 40″ x 40″ x 56″
•    1 – EFA – First Aid Instructions
•    6 – Safety Pins
•    2 – Pair Latex Examination Gloves
•    10 – Pain Reliever
•    1 – Pill Bottle
•    2 – First Aid Cream Packages
•    2 – Triple Antibiotic Packages
•    1 – Burn Aid Package
•    2 – 1″ Adhesive Tape Rolls
•    16 – Alcohol Wipes
•    15 – Iodine Wipes
•    15 – Antiseptic BZK Wipes
•    15 – Clean Wipes
•    1 – Splint
•    1 – Three Compartment Bag

One thing that this kit contains, that is missing from most commercial first aid kits is a number of large dressings.  There are abdominal pads and a large BleedStop bandage. Having been in the Fire service, I understand the importance of large dressings, when faced with a serious injury.  The included SAM splint is not only functional, but can be left on during x-rays.  This can save a patient considerable pain.  There is extra room for you to add items.  A doctor that looked at the kit, liked it and stated that if he added EpiPens, prescription meds, and extra sutures, he would not hesitate to carry it.  The contents of the kit are well balanced and I would feel comfortable in taking this into the field without adding anything.

Howard