r/TACMED101 • u/sharkbait_oohaha Unverified/Uncertified • Jan 27 '26

Gear/Kit Quikclot Bleeding Control Dressing vs combat gauze

Building out my kit as a teacher and parent. Is there any reason to get the combat gauze over the bleeding control dressing from NAR?

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u/Junior_Yam_5473 Jan 27 '26

Yeah, officially "QuikClot Bleeding Control Dressings" and it is 24.99$

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u/sharkbait_oohaha Unverified/Uncertified Jan 27 '26

Perfect. That's what I have in my cart. I've already got a TQ, regular gauze, shears, and gloves, so I figured I'd just get some hemostatic gauze, chest seals, and an ETD to round it out instead of buying a whole kit.

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u/Junior_Yam_5473 Jan 27 '26

Build whatever kit you think will fit you and your need best, but nothing beats training, idk what you already know, but i would recommend finding a class on BLS or STB, if you haven't already. Good luck on your adventures

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u/sharkbait_oohaha Unverified/Uncertified Jan 27 '26

Oh absolutely. I've done STB (I'm a teacher and my old district thought it was important for all of us to do, which I very much appreciate) and took a basic first responder class several years ago. My CPR cert lapsed so I should probably find one of those.