Ok have to chime in again. I agree with the "its a better option then dead", comment. In my bag that I carry in the jeep, I have an Isreali tourniquet. I hope to God that I never have to use it, but like said - it is a better option then dead. The space it uses in neglegible, but it gives me just 1 more option. YMMV. I am a big fan of the H-bandage - again hoping that I never have to use it.

There is nothing worse then having run out of options. It is a bad feeling standing there trying to think of what else you can do and realize that you have exhausted all your resourses and still cant save the patient. Just my .02.