EDC Trauma Grab Bag: Layout, Packing List, and Restock Tips

Build the layout around the two-casualty design

The EDC Trauma Grab Bag is built to treat up to two downed casualties, and the default contents are duplicated in pairs to match that job. That duplication is the first layout rule: keep each casualty set together so you are not hunting for a second tourniquet or chest seal while working.

Rather than organizing by item type alone, divide the bag into two matching treatment sets plus a small shared layer for lighting, marking, and the fire suppression tool. This keeps the kit predictable when you hand one set to a partner or work through both patients in sequence.

What the default kit actually contains

• EDC Trauma Grab Bag: Default setup includes two CAT or SOF T Wide tourniquets, two Esmark Elastic TQs, two Olaes bandages, two compressed gauze, two Quik Clot EMS rolled gauze, two emergency dressings, two Twin Hyfin chest seals compact, and two BurnTec burn wraps. The paired quantities confirm the two-casualty design and tell you to build two identical treatment sets rather than one mixed pile.

  

• EDC Trauma Grab Bag: The kit also includes one NU31 Nitecore headlamp, one shear, one BDS40 MK5 fire suppression and cooling tool, one green and one red chem light, two casualty ID cards, a TQ holder for external shoulder-pad use, and an ID panel. These shared items support both treatment sets, so they belong in an accessible outer layer rather than split between the two sets.

Packing the bag in a workable order

Use this sequence to turn the default contents into a layout you can reproduce after every use.

1. Lay out both casualty sets side by side: Group one tourniquet, one Esmark TQ, one Olaes bandage, one compressed gauze, one Quik Clot rolled gauze, one emergency dressing, one Twin Hyfin chest seal, and one BurnTec wrap into each set. The default list supplies two of each.
2. Place tourniquets and chest seals where you reach first: These are the items you may need before you can open the rest of the bag. Keep each casualty set's tourniquet and chest seal at the top of its section.
3. Keep the shared layer separate: The headlamp, shear, chem lights, casualty ID cards, fire suppression tool, TQ holder, and ID panel serve both sets. Store them in one outer pocket or compartment so they do not get buried inside a treatment set.
4. Mount the external TQ holder and ID panel: The kit includes a TQ holder for external shoulder-pad use and an ID panel. Attach them where they will be visible and reachable without opening the main bag.
5. Close the bag and rehearse the reach: With the bag closed, confirm you can identify and open each casualty set and the shared layer by touch. Adjust placement until the sequence is repeatable.

Restock checkpoints after every use

The default contents are the baseline. Restock against the list rather than against memory, and note that variations and substitutions are allowed and custom kits can be made per item, per order.

• Count in pairs: Every treatment item in the default setup appears twice. If one casualty set is opened, the bag is no longer a two-casualty kit until that set is restored.
• Replace the consumables you opened: Bandages, gauze, chest seals, burn wraps, and dressings are single-use items in practice. Restore the opened set to the default quantity before the bag goes back into service.
• Check the shared layer: Confirm the headlamp, shear, chem lights, casualty ID cards, fire suppression tool, TQ holder, and ID panel are all present and in their assigned spots.
• Record substitutions: If you swapped an item, write it down so the next restock matches what is actually in the bag rather than the original list.

What the supplied information does not cover

The supplied record does not include preparation or operating instructions for the individual medical items, nor does it specify bag dimensions, weight, or a service-life schedule. Treat the default contents list as your packing baseline, and follow the manufacturer instructions that come with each item for its actual use.

If you need a different mix, the kit supports variations and substitutions on a per-item, per-order basis. Decide those changes before you build your layout, because a custom contents list changes how the two casualty sets should be divided.