There are 3 different Stop the Bleed kits all with progressive contents. The kits include Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
The Advanced Stop the Bleed kit contains the following:
Click the link to see all 3 kits and to determine which kit is best for you.
The amount of Stop the Bleed Kits needed is based on your lifestyle. If you're active like most readers here, you will want one in your vehicle, in your Go Bag, in your home, etc. The old wisdom of Better to have it and not need it applies here. Or One is None. Two is One philosophy. The most important aspect in knowing how many Stop the Bleed Kits to have is knowing how to properly use it, deploy a tourniquet to yourself or your buddy. You have 3 minutes to fix your problem if you have a severe arterial bleed.
The importance of having a Stop the Bleed Kit is time. If you experience a severe arterial bleed, you can bleed out in 3 minutes. This can easily happen with gunshot wounds, chain saw accidents, knife stab or attack, active shooter or just plan accidents. The most important part of the Stop the Bleed Kit is knowing how to use it. Be sure to sign up for a Hemorrhage Control class to learn how to correctly apply a tourniquet to yourself or your buddy.
A Stop the Bleed Kit should be stored in a cool dry place but more importantly not be exposed to UV light for extended periods of time. Keep a kit in your glove box or side door pocket. It may get hot in the summer but keeping it out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time is recommended. Keep a Stop the Bleed Kit in your Go Bag, Backpack and even in your house. No maintenance is required as the bags are sealed. If you open the sealed bag to deploy your kit into your favorite IFAK pouch, then follow the expiration dates, if any on the individual contents packaging.
