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QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze vs MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch

QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze ($20) vs MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch ($74.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right first aid.

QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze
QuikClot
Bleeding Control Gauze
$20
Hemostatic
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MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch
MyMedic
Sidekick IFAK Pouch
$74.95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecQuikClot Bleeding Control GauzeMyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch
Price$20$74.95
Weight30g431g
TypeHemostatic—
Size3"x24"7.5 x 6 x 3 in
AgentKaolin—
Weight30g431g (15.2 oz, low end of MyMedic's published 15.2 oz to 1 lb 7.2 oz range)
Supplies—100+ first aid and trauma items
Pouch—Cordura nylon, tear-away inner pouch
Pros & Cons

QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze

  • Speeds clotting
  • Military-grade
  • Compact
  • Single use
  • Expiration date

MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch

  • Over 100 supplies in one pouch
  • Tear-away inner pouch doubles as a mini kit
  • Cordura nylon construction
  • 7.5 in tall is bag-sized, not pocket-sized
  • Weight depends on configuration, MyMedic lists a range
QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze is the better value at $20. Both are part of our curated first aid index — tap through to check current pricing.
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