Ifak reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 183 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best Ifak brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/tacticalgear, r/TacticalMedicine, r/QualityTacticalGear, r/airsoft, r/securityguards. Top-rated brands include North American Rescue (4.7/5), Ferro Concepts (4.6/5), Coyote Tactical (4.6/5).
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Reviews183
Subreddits14
Posts59
Brands68
Products83
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#1
North American Rescue
4.7
(18)
"I would recommend the pre-made kits from North American Rescue."
"Go through reputable vendors like North American Rescue."
"It’s actually better than what I was issued in the marines."
"I’d reccomend checking out North American rescue."
"A lot of IFAKs are overpriced for what you get, it would be ultimately cheaper to get the items from North American Rescue."
"Personally I have an IFAK from North American Rescue with some molle quick release clips so I am able to remove the entire pouch from the belt."
"North American Rescue has the MFAK Kits and a few other options."
"North American Rescue has always been my go to."
"North American Rescue"
"For the med stuff North American Rescue."
#2
Ferro Concepts
4.6
(17)
"Big fan of the Roll 1 for sheer versatility."
"I like the roll 1. Own 3 of them"
"I miss the lumbar support when I don't wear it."
"Forwards/ ferro roll 1 is your answer"
"Ferro concepts trauma roll. I currently have a BFG Ifak, but I might upgrade to the trauma roll, I really like keeping all weight off my belt."
"Ferro Roll 1"
"I’ve got the roll 1 on my belt 6:00 and a second kit behind my trauma plate"
"I love my FC roll1"
"Second for the Roll 1 pouch. You can fit a good amount of stuff in it and it hangs from the belt which allows you to get more stuff on there and it doesn't destroy your back when you sit."
"Ferro roll 1 if you are a high speed tism’er"
#3
Coyote Tactical
4.6
(17)
"Another +1 for Coyote stomp. It's just nicely executed and they don't price it like they hate you"
"I’ve had the stomp for a while. If you’re set on removing it constantly then it’s hard to beat."
"Coyote Tactical Supply STOMP. Self contained. Removable. Compact. Well made. Fits everything you need in an IFAK."
"I run a cts stomp on the back of my aws smu belt and i love it"
"Coyote stomp is great"
"I keep a roll one on the back of my pc, and a coyote tac burrito on my belts at 6 o’clock. I’m seated/driving quite a bit and it doesn’t seem to bother my back."
"I have a coyote tactical stomp on an Axl eclipse. Fantastic setup if you don't expect to spend much time in a vehicle (comfortably)"
"Yeah I run this in the first gen STOMP kit. Perfect fit!"
"My preferred IFAK pouches are the coyote burrito, a loksak in one of my leg cargo pockets, or an old school canteen pouch."
"Belt line Coyote Tactical Burrito is what I went with and I'm very pleased with it."
#4
Blue Force Gear
4.1
(16)
"This is the gold standard"
"Blue force gear. Best out there"
"For my patrol police belt: I like the size of the Blue Force Gear Micro Traumakit."
"Blue force gear makes good ones."
"My go to for an IFAK is the Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit."
"Blue Force Gear Mini IFAK. Get proper training pls."
"Blue Force makes a really nice Micro Trauma Kit that works well on a War Belt set up."
"I really like my BFG Trauma Kit NOW! Medium."
"Blue force gear"
"Blue force gear micro trauma kit (smallest profile). LBT blow out kit (kinda old school but still good)"
#5
IFAK
4.8
(9)
"A stocked IFAK will never be a bad thing to have on you ever!"
"For me it’s one of those things I’d like to have and not need."
"I highly recommend to carry a complete medic kit into the field."
"I carry one, filled with bandages, bandaids, some after passing out recovery."
"Doesn't hurt to have an IFAK with actual first aid items inside."
"Blue force gear and ferro concept are the best ones."
"NAR is very good to go. Don’t know why anyone would say otherwise."
"Don’t buy it directly from HSGI but their IFAK is solid."
"Make your own, dont go pre built."
#6
Dark Angel Medical
4.4
(7)
"I run a dark angel medical s.p.e.a.r. on my belt."
"I recently took a class with Dark Angel Medical, which was excellent, also they're having a 20% off sale right now."
"Stuff from Dark Angel Medical is well made and good to go."
"They use NAR products and have a few preassembled ifaks."
"Dark angel medical ankle IFAK."
"I keep one from Dark Angel Medical on my EDC bag."
"I ended up with the Dark Angel Slim medical pouch."
#7
LBT
4.3
(6)
"Don't worry about buying a complete kit. Get a pouch you like (I prefer the LBT/LBX blowout pouch) and fill it with your own contents."
"We got the LBT Blow Out Pouch and i like it alot."
"Both. I run the LBT/LBX blowout that someone else mentioned + a Ferro/FOG Roll One."
"LBX Blowout Pouch on your backside on your belt"
"If you go for the LBT one I use the LBX version it’s cheaper and does the same job."
"As for IFAKS I would definitely look in to the LBT 9022 IFAKs."
#8
High Speed Gear
5.0
(5)
"I can second the High Speed Gear IFAK. It is really nice and can carry quite a bit."
"I like the High Speed Gear Reflex IFAK"
"Big fan of the high speed gear reflex ifak"
"I carry a High Speed Gear Reflex on my battle belt."
"I got this thing and I absolutely love it."
#9
Refuge Medical
4.8
(5)
"Refuge medical bearfak is the way to go in my opinion and field experience."
"I've been happy with Refuge Medical."
"Refuge Medical Small of the Back kit. Some of the best in the business. 100% USA sourced components."
"Refuge-medical bear 3.0"
"I'd suggest the bearfak from refuge medical."
#10
Live the Creed
4.8
(4)
"If you're looking for a belt-mounted one I can't recommend Live The Creed's Responder Ifak enough."
"I have the Live The Creed Responder it’s pretty awesome."
"Live the Creed Responder IFAK."
"I like the live the creed responder IFAK I have one on mine."
#11
LTC
5.0
(3)
"[LTC Responder] is a good option."
"Will always reccomend the Responder by LTC for belt mounted."
"I run a ronin tactics TF belt with a ltcreed responder ifak and absolutely love it."
#12
Solatac
5.0
(3)
"Upping for Solatac, Demp is a great guy!"
"Solatac makes a bunch for different purposes. If you're unsure, ask the owner, they'll help you out."
"I’ll double-down on this recommendation. And I’ve found I prefer their IFAK pouches’ dimensions to almost all others, too."
#13
NAR
4.0
(3)
"For a turnkey kit med gear set up the NAR IPOK is a good option."
"Downed Operator Kit or NAR Individual Bleeding Control Kit are good places to start."
"A slim kit like [this?](https://www.rescue-essentials.com/nar-ipok-individual-patrol-officers-kit-generation-7/)"
#14
Flatline Fiber Co
4.0
(3)
"Flatline Fiber Co PIMP IFAK"
"Flatline Fiber for me. It is highly adjustable, so you can make it as big or small as you see fit."
"I run one from Flatline fiber co: https://flatlinefiberco.com/product/pimp-practical-individual-medical-pouch/."
#15
T.Rex Arms
5.0
(2)
"For my belt, I went with a T Rex Arms Med1 Pouch. Works well on my AWS SMU belt."
"The T.Rex Arms MED-1 is pretty sick."
#16
LBX
5.0
(2)
"Best IFAK for the money is the LBX 9022B."
"I would seriously argue it's the best IFAK on the market."
#17
Dark Angel
5.0
(2)
"Love my Dark Angel SPEAR"
"I recently purchased a Dark Angel Medical SPEAR and I’m pretty happy with it. Well made and well equipped."
#18
MediTac
5.0
(2)
"MediTac Premium IFAK Kit: You get what you pay for."
"Comes with pretty much everything you need."
#19
Coyote STOMP
4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend coyote STOMP as it is really secure to the belt."
"I just bought the coyote solutions STOMP. It’s a good IFAK."
#20
Tyr Tactical
4.5
(2)
"I love my tyr tactical lower back pouch. Fits everything perfectly. Has a shock chord so if you have to move in the process of using the kit, you don’t leave it somewhere."
"Not huge, doesn't have a bunch of shit you don't need, nice colors, in your price range."
#21
Eagle Industries
4.5
(2)
"I run the Eagle Industries Ambidextrous IFAK. Great construction and very easy to don from either side."
"If you really want a dedicated IFAK, The Eagle RIG IFAK does this well."
#22
SO Tech
4.5
(2)
"SO Tech Viper IFAK is the best I've come across."
"I have SO tech viper and Blue Force gear micro trauma kits I like them both"
#23
Tasmanian Tiger
4.5
(2)
"Tasmanian Tiger makes solid Ifaks. I really like the Tasmanian Tiger IFAK Pouch S on my belt."
"Https://www.tacwrk.com/en/p/tasmanian-tiger-tt-ifak-pouch-dual-olive-67750"
#24
BearFak
4.0
(2)
"Bearfak 3.0"
"I like the BearFak from refuge medical but it's expensive for what it is."
#25
Medical Gear Outfitter
4.0
(2)
"Medical gear outfitter has a nice vanquest pouch."
"Medical gear outfitter"
#26
LBX Tactical
4.0
(2)
"Https://lbxtactical.com/products/65 or the gbrs one"
"LBX Blow out. Very flat holds a lot and has been proven."
#27
Rhino Rescue
4.0
(2)
"I would suggest looking into rhino rescue for IFAk kits…. I’ve heard good things and have used some of their products with success."
"Their kits are pretty nice and have a lot of stuff in them."
#28
Särmä TST
5.0
(1)
"I like my Särmä TST Rip-Off IFAK Pouch from Varusteleka."
#29
Defense Mechanisms
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend Defense Mechanisms MECH Belt, it's slim, rigid (made ouf of tegris just like Bison) and affordable ($155 for a set)."
#30
Walmart, CVS
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend building one. You can grab quality supplies for fairly inexpensive prices at Walmart, CVS, etc."
#31
LBT, Coyote Tactical Solutions, HSG, First Spear, Blue Force Gear, NAR, TacMed Solutions, Chinook Medical, Tyr Tactical, LTC, Dark Angel Medical, CTOMS
5.0
(1)
"LBT, Coyote Tactical Solutions, HSG, First Spear, Blue Force Gear, NAR, TacMed Solutions, Chinook Medical, Tyr Tactical, LTC, Dark Angel Medical, and CTOMS all make IFAK’s that fit that description and are of good quality."
#32
Coyote Tactical, Raptor Tactical, ATS Tactical, Arbor Arms
5.0
(1)
"Coyote Tactical, Raptor Tactical, ATS Tactical and Arbor Arms are my favs."
#33
LTC (Live The Creed)
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love LTC (Live The Creed). They make a few really good Packs."
#34
SFD
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been carrying the SFD Responder IFAK for several years now."
#35
STOMP
5.0
(1)
"The STOMP is the best IFAK I have used...and have used many over the years."
#36
RATS Tourniquet
5.0
(1)
"I recommend the RATS tourniquet. It is very compact and very easy to deploy effectively."
#37
Responder IFAK
5.0
(1)
"Live The Creed Responder IFAK, IN MY OPINION. I use it and love it."
#38
Ferro
5.0
(1)
"Ferro roll1 Trauma pouch is my new favorite."
#39
LTCreed
5.0
(1)
"LTCreed Responder is the best kit imo."
#40
Spiritus Systems
5.0
(1)
"I personally like the spiritus systems refuel ifak kit."
#41
NARES
5.0
(1)
"This has everything you’d need."
#42
Arbor Arms
5.0
(1)
"I run the arbor arms medical nut ruck it seriously configures to anything."
#43
Vanquest
5.0
(1)
"[Vanquest] has some they are well made."
#44
Meditac
5.0
(1)
"Meditac seems to stock their kits with good stuff."
#45
Zentauron
5.0
(1)
"I use the ifak pouch from zentauron the front part is a velcro flap pocket."
#46
Warrior Poet
4.0
(1)
"WPS Ifak from warrior poet is sweet but some people don't like him"
#47
BDS Tactical
4.0
(1)
"BDS tactical tear away IFAK"
#48
CTOMS
4.0
(1)
"Ctoms slimline"
#49
ANR
4.0
(1)
"I think ANR's Shaman has snap buckles for their belt loop so that might work for you?"
#50
SOARescue
4.0
(1)
"SOARescue MedMag Mount. Mounts to your belt, then you can customize the load out based on which MedMag you want."
#51
GBRS
4.0
(1)
"A GBRS IFAS on my belt"
#52
Rescue Essentials
4.0
(1)
"I ordered the one by Recue Essentials off Amazon, and I like it"
#53
Beez Combat Systems
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.beezcombatsystems.com/products/ifak"
#54
Ferro, Spiritus, Shaw, Arbor Arms, ATS, BFG
4.0
(1)
"Amazon copy’s of ferro and spiritus danglers are great despite the price. Shaw and abor arms have some more premium options. Ats and BFG has some nice molle med kits for carriers."
#55
FS Tubes
4.0
(1)
"I love my FS Tubes danger IFAK+3A armor panel too."
#56
Frogpro
4.0
(1)
"Frogpro Chiron Mini IFAK"
#57
HSGI
4.0
(1)
"My go to pouch is the HSGI bleeder with a blue force gear TQ holder on the side molle."
#58
AWS
4.0
(1)
"AWS belt"
#59
Phokus Research
4.0
(1)
"I personally think the “behind the plate” IFAK from Phokus Research is the best, however…it’s not for everyone because although it’s very unencumbering, it’s best utilized in a team environment."
#60
Apex Development
4.0
(1)
"I just launched an IFAK that I made. The basic concept is the ease of use and lots mounting options like the Roll 1 but more space."
#61
Mountain Man Medical
4.0
(1)
"Check out the ASP ankle kit sold by Mountajn Man Medical"
#62
LOF Defense
4.0
(1)
"LOF Defense AMP"
#63
Crye Precision
4.0
(1)
"I use the Crye 152 pouch for the IFAKs on most of my kits because I like the profile."
#64
Esstac
4.0
(1)
"40% off these days with code MOE40"
#65
Eleven 10
4.0
(1)
"Eleven 10 has some nice stuff."
#66
IFAK II
4.0
(1)
"Ain't nothing wrong with the IFAK ll for the PC."
#67
SOAR
4.0
(1)
"The SOAR medmags are pretry legit."
#68
CAT
3.0
(1)
"Mainly use CAT style as it's what I'm used to"
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