Does Anybody EDC a Tourniquet (s)?

[chrisemt]

I 've seen several recent threads regarding QuickClot so I was wondering if anybody EDC's a tourniquet? If so, what type/brand? How do you EDC it? If not, why not? Discuss.....


I EDC 2 Combat Application Tourniquet (C.A.T.) in my Jumbo. I also carry one in a small "blow out" kit when I work on the medic unit. It is primarily for me or my partner should we find ourselves in a situation that ended with us having more hole than when we started. However, should I encounter a patient who needs it, I wouldn't hesitate to apply it just to freak out the docs and nurses at the local trauma center.

-Chris

[tems908]

I EDC a tourniquet in my range bag when I go shooting. This is the only time I carry one. My EDC FAK is very basic, some OTC meds, a handkerchief, gorilla tape and Band-Aids.

[Eric Johnson]

When camping or hiking I carry QuickClot and a tourniquet. Even though the war in Iraq is changing the view on the dangers of tourniquets, I would still only use one in an emergency or where an extreme laceration/ blood loss is occuring. Anything small to medium in degree can still be handled with direct pressure, elevation, combination of dressings, and quickclot. So, I do carry one, but is only there for the extremely rare life threatening situation.

[VinnyP]

I think after a cell phone, it's the thing I can carry that has the best chance of saving my life. I carry one when I can, the more space I have the more trauma related stuff I carry. Always if I have cargo trousers, a bag or jacket with decent pockets I'll have amongst that a tourniquet. I seem to have a lot dotted around in a number of pre packed bags etc as well.

[Hebily]

While most people don't realize they carry a tourniquet, many folks on this site routinely carry severy feet of paracord. Even more folks carry pens. Static cord + sturdy pen = tourniquet.

[chrisemt]

While most people don't realize they carry a tourniquet, many folks on this site routinely carry severy feet of paracord. Even more folks carry pens. Static cord + sturdy pen = tourniquet.

Tourniquets need to be wide to be effective. Narrow cords are ineffective. Even in the realm of field expedient, they are inadequate for stopping life threatening bleeding. A handkerchief folded to about 1 to 1 1/2 inch width with a flashlight or sturdy pen used a windlas is more effective.

[Hebily]

Tourniquets need to be wide to be effective. Narrow cords are ineffective. Even in the realm of field expedient, they are inadequate for stopping life threatening bleeding. A handkerchief folded to about 1 to 1 1/2 inch width with a flashlight or sturdy pen used a windlas is more effective.

Interesting...

It was many, many years ago, but I was taught by the Red Cross that a piece of static cord, or telephone cord, would work if neccessary.

Guess I should do a refresher course.

[TjPippa]

I carry a CAT tourniquet in my medic grab bag. Some airway kits, couple of trauma bandages, quickclot (couple of different types) and a blood sugar test kit. And several other bits and pieces

[ZenEngineer]

I've carried a muslin cravat in my pants cargo pocket for years. It's my general first aid kit for most situations, including improvised tourniquet. I've thought about getting a CAT for my EDC backpack, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[solocanoe]

not a dedicated one. but paracord, long zip ties, bandana and buffs...another words many things that could be used as one.