Good advice Chaosmagnet. Again, I don't pack an Asherman anywhere except in my bloodstopper bag which is predicated on better help arriving pronto, and lots of folks have pointed to the practical issues with this bandage. I don't intend my bag as a blowout or gun shot bag of any kind. Its 4x4s, tape, TQ etc. Stuff I know now to apply, including the Asherman. Pressure. I think Alan's comments on Asherman seals was very practical, and I'll switch to his recommendation of prepackaged 4x4s, tape and a plastic bag instead of the Asherman.