I saw this at a local outdoors store today,
SOL 3. But I haven't heard anything about it.
It is about the size of a USGI canteen, maybe a smidge wider. Looks like they've taken most of the best parts of the SOL and the PSP, added a FAK module and some gear-aid.
Bandage Materials
2 Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 3" x 4"
1 Bandage, Conforming Gauze, Non-Sterile, 2"
2 Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 3" x 3", Pkg./2
4 Bandage, Butterfly Closure
2 Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2" x 2", Pkg./2
2 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle
2 Dressing, Gauze, Non-Sterile, 4" x 4"
4 Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1" x 3"
Bleeding
1 Gloves, Nitrile (Pair), One Hand Wipe, in baggie
Blister / Burn
1 Dressing, Moleskin, 22 Pre-Cut pieces
Duct Tape
1 Duct Tape, 2" x 50"
Gear Repair
3 Cable Ties, 8"
3 Cable Ties, 4"
Instrument
1 EMT Shears, 4"
5 Safety Pins
Medical Information
1 Comp. Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine
Medication
2 After Bite Wipe
2 Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)
4 Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./2
Survival Tools
1 Mini Rescue Flash Signal Mirror
1 Headlamp, 2 watt LED w/ headband
2 Aluminum Foil, Heavy Duty, 3 Sq. Ft.
1 Mini Rescue Howler Whistle
1 Magnesium Fire Starter, 4.5 mm, w/ Striker
1 Compass, Button, Liquid Filled
4 Nylon Cord, #18, Braided, (10 ft. 100lb test)
1 Heatsheet Survival Blanket
1 Tinder Quick
Wound Care
2 Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1/32 oz packet
3 After Cuts & Scrapes Anethestic/Antiseptic Wipe
1 Povidone Iodine, 3/4 oz
1 Tape, 1/2" x 10 Yards
1 Tincture of Benzoin Topical Adhesive, Vial
My thoughts, having looked at in the store, is that it isn't bad, but I probably won't buy it unless it is for someone else. This isn't a review, and isn't intended as such, just my impressions based on the size, weight and inventory.
Give the space, I think they could have gotten the full sized rescue flash in. And I think that 4x10' of cord is less useful than 2x20 or 1x40. I do miss the needle, and I miss the matches from the first SOL- I think they were more instinctive than a ferro rod, or even the sparklite. The med guide is a great thing, but I would have liked to have seen at least some instruction past the heatsheet.
Of course, if our AMK reps are seeing this, while I'm not sure for $56 I'd buy it, but for a freebie I'd give a review. *grins*
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