I work in an urban area as a paramedic where violence, guns, poverty and substance abuse are common. Trauma is everywhere. I had high hopes for these bandages especially in the prehospital setting. The product has potential, the execution is lacking. Unlike some tacticool weekend prepper type, I have actually bandaged hundreds of wounds and seen all nature of accidents and violence. I don't mention that to toot my own horn, but to provide some perspective on what I've done in life and color my review with some experience.

The idea is great -- a wound cover / compression dressing / bandage all in one. Where it falls apart, literally, is in the build quality. The fabric is thin and tears easily. While trying to hook it through the V-Notch applicator, the fabric twisted and because it's so thin, popped out of the hold. Some of the fabric caught on the plastic and tore. Any tension on this during the application makes the long bandage part bunch up.

Assuming you, on your third try like me, manage to get the bandage applied correctly, you'll find that when adding tension, the majority of the pressure is placed opposite the wound. If you have it on a leg with the sterile pad covering the front, you'll feel most of the tension at the rear of the leg. For any significant bleeding, you'll need a fair bit of pressure to stop the bleeding. If you attempt to apply enough tension to actually function as a pressure dressing, the bandage breaks. Mine broke in two spots with only medium pressure.The pad itself is quite small, thin, and while absorbent, is far too petite. #Ari_ale_Tools http://www.amazon.com/Israeli-bandage-Compression-applicator-emergency/dp/B01CMB4NFW/ref=sr_1_168?ie=UTF8&qid=1461246125&sr=8-168&keywords=israeli+bandage