1stHour Seeks Beta Testers for Their New Trauma Kit During Preparedness Month
Sep 10, 2026
1stHour is offering Americans early access to its new Trauma First Aid Kit at a steep discount during National Preparedness Month. Beta testers get the kit before full launch and help shape future versions with their feedback.
Deer Park, United States, September 10, 2026 /PressCable/ -- 1stHour, an emerging emergency preparedness company, is opening a limited beta test for its new 82-piece Trauma First Aid Kit during National Preparedness Month. The company is seeking everyday Americans seeking to keep their family safe and provide honest feedback to help shape futre versions.
September is National Preparedness Month, and FEMA's 2026 theme, "Americans Stand Ready," calls on civilians to take personal responsibility for emergency readiness. CDC data shows 44% of American households still lack a basic first aid kit. University of Manchester research commissioned by the British Red Cross found that up to 59% of pre-hospital deaths from injury could have been prevented if first aid had been administered before EMS arrived.
1stHour was built to close that gap: https://1sthour.com
The Trauma First Aid Kit contains 82 pieces of military-tested gear, each hand-selected over a year of sourcing and expert consultation. The kit includes items like a windlass tourniquet, Israeli bandage, chest seals, compressed gauze, CPR mask, burn dressing, SAM-style splint, and more. It's built to handle severe bleeding, fractures, burns, CPR situations, and hypothermia.
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine found that improvised tourniquets made from belts and clothing failed to stop bleeding in 99% of controlled tests. The U.S. military stopped relying on improvisation in 2004 for this reason. Commercial windlass tourniquets like the one included in the 1stHour kit have demonstrated effectiveness in over 90% of applications.
No training is required. Research shows that reading the included packaging instructions and watching two short instructional videos produces tourniquet application performance comparable to trained EMS personnel under stress. Every item in the kit includes instructions on its packaging.
The kit itself is 100% waterproof with a water-sealed inner lining, compact enough for a glovebox, backpack, or go bag. It features organized pockets and loops for fast access under stress, composite nylon construction, high-strength zippers, a quick-release buckle, and a 5-year shelf life. It is priced well below comparable kits on the market and ships next-day from a New York warehouse at no additional cost.
Mike, Founder of 1stHour, says the company is focused on building emergency gear that ordinary people can actually use when it matters most.
"Most people don't think about emergency gear until it's too late. The beta program is about getting this kit into American homes now, at a steep discount, while the feedback from real families helps shape what comes next. If something in the kit saves even one life, everything else is details."
Interested candidates can learn more and apply at https://1sthour.com
Contact Info:
Name: Josh Ozturk
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Organization: 1stHour
Address: 25 Brandywine Drive, Deer Park, New York 11729, United States
Phone: +1-401-307-3371
Website: https://1sthour.com
Source: PressCable
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