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C-A-T tourniquet on pavement with the words "Do Tourniquets Expire?" Image: North American Rescue
Gear Maintenance

Does Your Trauma Kit Expire? Storage, Heat, and When to Replace It

Charles Quarto

What expires in a trauma kit and what doesn’t: North American Rescue’s storage guidance for the C-A-T, what vehicle heat does to a kit, counterfeit tourniquets, and a simple six-month kit check.

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Stranded in the Cold: How to Survive a Winter Emergency in Your Vehicle
Cold Weather

Stranded in the Cold: How to Survive a Winter Emergency in Your Vehicle

When the temperature drops and the road disappears, your vehicle becomes your shelter. Learn the real steps to stay warm, visible, and hydrated during a winter emergency—and how to build a complete cold-weather vehicle kit using reliable gear that’s small enough to store but strong enough to save your life.

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