The Elite First Aid Tactical Trauma Kit FA138 includes professional-grade diagnostic and procedural tools rarely found in standard kits: a complete blood pressure unit with stethoscope for monitoring shock and vital signs, two assorted sutures with scalpel handle #3 and blades for wound closure, curved and straight stainless steel hemostats for clamping vessels, and a 4 oz eyewash station. These specialty items transform the FA138 from a basic bleeding-control kit into a field hospital capable of patient assessment, minor surgical procedures, and extended care during delayed evacuation scenarios—critical for first responders, wilderness medicine, and disaster response where advanced life support may be hours away.

At 13"x13"x18" and 10 lbs fully stocked, the Elite First Aid Tactical Trauma Kit is sized as a backpack-style Go Bag rather than a compact vehicle kit. It will fit in most SUV cargo areas or truck beds but may be too large to slide under standard truck seats. For road trips, many customers keep it in the trunk or rear cargo area and use the six external cinch straps to compress the profile. If you need a slimmer vehicle kit, consider pairing this with a smaller IFAK for cab storage while keeping the FA138 as your primary basecamp or roadside response kit.

Unlike basic home kits, the Elite First Aid Tactical Trauma Kit FA138 includes advanced field medicine tools: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, sutures, scalpel handles and blades, curved and straight hemostats, and a universal SAM splint (4"x36"). It's built for natural disaster scenarios—hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes—where EMS response may be delayed for hours or days. The heavy-duty 600D Cordura backpack with MOLLE expansion, moisture-wicking back panel, and adjustable waist strap means you can carry it during evacuations or shelter-in-place operations. It's HSA/FSA eligible and designed for multi-casualty incidents, not just minor cuts.

Yes, the FA138 includes eight pairs of nitrile exam gloves (packaged 2 per bag, so 4 bags total). This gives you enough barrier protection to treat multiple patients or perform several procedures while maintaining infection control. Combined with the 44 BZK antiseptic wipes, hand sanitizer, and deodorant soap, the kit supports field hygiene protocols during extended operations. If you're planning for large-group scenarios (hunting camps, range safety, disaster response), you may want to add extra glove packs using the MOLLE platforms on the front, sides, and shoulder straps.

The Elite First Aid Tactical Trauma Kit features two large main compartments and two secondary compartments, all with internal mesh pockets, allowing you to organize supplies by category (airway, bleeding, diagnostics, fracture care) for rapid retrieval. In high-stress scenarios—active shooter response, wilderness trauma, vehicle accidents—you don't want to dig through a single jumbled pouch. The compartmentalized layout lets you or a teammate access specific gear zones simultaneously. The top pouch is perfect for quick-grab items like shears, penlight, or gloves, while the MOLLE webbing lets you attach color-coded IFAKs or tool pouches for even faster visual identification.