Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) – Basic & Advanced Options
When seconds matter, you don’t rise to the occasion—you fall back on your level of training and the gear you have on hand.
Our IFAKs are built around the MARCH algorithm, focusing on the leading causes of preventable death in trauma. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just proven, field-tested equipment organized for rapid use when it counts.
Whether you’re building your first kit or upgrading your setup, these kits are designed to give you the tools to act decisively in an emergency.
 
Basic - Built to handle the most critical priority: massive bleeding.
Includes:
- Tourniquet (x1) Options: C-A-T® Gen 7 Tourniquet, SOF®-T, or Ratcheting-style
- Z-Fold Compressed Gauze (x1)
- Israeli Bandage (4” or 6”) (x1) (user selectable)
- 4x4 Gauze Pads (x2 pack)
- Nitrile Gloves (2 pairs)
- Emergency Mylar Blanket (x1)
- Mini Sharpie (x1) (for documenting tourniquet time)
Purpose: This kit gives you the core tools to control severe bleeding and stabilize a patient until higher-level care arrives.
 
Advanced - For those with additional training who want greater capability in the field.
Includes everything in the Basic Kit, PLUS:
Chest Seals (x2) (vented, for entry/exit wounds)
Hemostatic Gauze (x1) (replaces standard 4x4 gauze)
Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA 28Fr) (x1) + Lubricant
Trauma Shears (x1)
Purpose:
Expands your ability to treat penetrating chest trauma, airway compromise, and severe hemorrhage—making this a more complete trauma kit for trained individuals.
 
Select TQ Type, Israeli Bandage Size, Trauma Shear Style (Solid or Foldable).
 
***Items purchased may be from different brands than the product photos. 
 
Allow 2-3 Week Lead Time. 
 
⚠️ Important Use & Training Notice
This kit contains emergency medical equipment intended for use in life-threatening situations. Proper training is strongly recommended before use.
Certain components—such as the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) and advanced wound care materials—should only be used by individuals who have received appropriate training. Improper use may cause harm.
By purchasing and/or using this kit, you acknowledge that:
You are responsible for your own actions and level of training
You will use all items as intended and within your scope of knowledge
You understand that misuse of medical equipment can result in injury or worsening of condition
Summit View Survival & Preparedness provides this kit as a preparedness tool and makes no guarantee of outcomes. The user assumes all risk associated with the use or misuse of the contents.
Get trained. Stay within your limits. Use at your own risk.