
Know your gear: Compressed Gloves
- Posted by Mike Shertz MD/18D
- Categories Equipment
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The more tightly and compressed you pack your gear, the easier it is to carry and store. Unfortunately, you need to uncompress it to use it. Tightly sealed and compressed gloves seem like an awesome idea until you see how long they take to put on.
*this video was taken during an in-person Crisis Medicine Tactical Casualty Care course
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