We were recently asked by one of the trainers we work with why we didn't offer a "no bullshit" out the door combat medics bag. We asked him (Matt Dobson, Instructor with Independence Training and a former US Army Combat Medic) what he would like to see in such a bag. From the items we carry/stock he came up with this:

• Mil-spec bag
• 4 x  H&H PriMed Gauze
• 4 x  CAT Tourniquets
• 2 x  TK4-L
• 2 x  Hemostaict Gauze (Combat Gauze or Celox Rapid)
• 1 x  GI surgical Set
  • 2 Straight Hemostats
  • 1 Curved Hemostat
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • #3 Scalpel Handle
  • 2 Scalpel Blades
  • Holder
  • Needle Probe
  • 2 Alcohol Wipes
  • 2 BZK/Iodine Wipes
  • Penlight
• 1 x  H&H Civilian Cric Pack
  • Scalpel #10 blade
  • Endotracheal tube, 6.0 mm
  • 10cc syringe
  • Curved Crile Hemostat
  • Tracheal Hook
  • One Buff Twill Cotton Tape
• 2 x 2-pack Chest Seals (HALO, WoundSeal or HyFin)
• 4 x  H&H 14g Catheters
• 2 x  4in Elastic Bandages
• 4 x  6in Elastic Bandages
• 1 x  Head Lamp
• 2 x Shear
• 1 x Shear Holster
• 1 x 500ml IV Kit
  • 1 x Chux Underpad
  • 1 x IV Start Kit w/Tegaderm LF
  • 1 x Syringe 3cc 21G x 1 in
  • 1 x Surflo Cath 18G x 1.25 in
  • 2 x Suflo Cath 20G x 1in
  • 2 x Alcohol Prep Pad
  • 1 x Paws Hand Cleaner Towelette
  • 1 x ACT5435 Sol Set w/Duovent (1Y Set)
  • 1 x Interlink Inj Set
  • 1 x 500ml Nacl inj.
  • 2 x Glove, Latex Medstorm
  • 1 x Medical Card w/String
• 2 x NAR Saline Loc Kit
  • 1 x Latex-free IV Constricting Band
  • 1 x Clear Adhesive Dressing (4 in. x 4.75 in.)
  • 2 x Alcohol Pads
  • 1 x Needle/Catheter (18G x 1.25in.)
  • 1 x Locking Saline Plug
  • 2 x Gauze Pads (2in. x 2in.)
  • 1 x Hypodermic Needle (18G x 1.5in)
  • 1 x 10cc Luer-Lock Syringe
  • 1 x IV Securing Device
• 1 x Plastic Vacuum Bag
• 2 x  Dynarex Splint with Co-ban
• 2 x  Dynarex Emergency Blanket
• 2 x TTM-BBK
• 1 x  Waterjel Burn Dressing
• 2 x  12” Chem Lights
• 2 x  4.5in x 4.1yd Roll Gauze
• 2 x  3.5 x 4.1yd Roll Gauze
• 2 x  Dynarex Triangular Bandage
• 4 x  Gloves (pair)
• 4 x  Woundstop Pro
• 2 x  Woundstop Pro+
• 2 x  8in x 10in ABD Pad
• 4 x  Betadine Swabs
• 4 x  Iodine Swabs
• 10 x  Alcohol Prep Pads
• 6 x  Bacatrin Ointment
• 1 x  Medic Patch
• 1 x  3in Cloth Med Tape
• 1 x  NAR Panel Marker
• 1 x  NAR Geko Tape