Slishman Traction Splint Compact - (STS-C)

Finally got to use this on a training dummy and the compact design makes it so easy to secure with one hand. The way it locks into place feels solid and gives me real confidence for field use.

Fits in my medic bag way better than the old full-length splint, and it actually holds tension on a mid-shaft femur fracture without slipping. Took me a couple tries to get the strap routing down, but once it's set the thing is rock solid.

Used this during a weekend wilderness first aid course and it tensioned a simulated femur fracture way faster than the old wooden splint we trained on. The whole thing rolls up small enough to strap to the side of my pack, and the ratchet mechanism held firm without slipping. Genuinely glad I added