Why Carry a Headlamp in Your Response Pack?
A compact headlamp keeps both hands free, preserves night vision with red light, and earns its place in a patrol or response pack.
From the archive
Reviews and practical recommendations
21 articles
The Best Socks for Paramedics and EMTs
Three field-tested sock recommendations for everyday shifts, skiing and cold-weather patrol, and graduated compression.
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Duffel 42L
A durable, organized duffel for long shifts, overnight travel, and the gear that follows you between them.
Updated
Distil Union Wally Bifold Wallet
A long-term update on the Distil Union Wally Bifold, including how the original wore out and what improved in the redesigned version.
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My Ambulance Education
Joseph F. Clark's graphic, humane account of life and death in city EMS
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CRKT Drifter Everyday Carry Knife
A long-term review of the slim, practical CRKT Drifter pocket knife
Victorinox Belt Clip - Perfect for Keys!
A keychain holder for your belt, a great little gift for an EMT
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Blåkläder High-Visibility Softshell Jacket
An ANSI Class 3 reflective outer layer for medics working around traffic and low-light scenes
Updated
Superfeet Insoles for Long Shifts
How I use Superfeet insoles in work boots and everyday shoes—and how to choose among the newer arch-specific options
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Paramedic Star of Life Cufflinks
A small, distinctive gift for the medic who occasionally dresses up
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Improvised Medicine: Providing Care in Extreme Environments
A substantial reference for providing medical care when ordinary equipment and infrastructure are unavailable