Absolutely.
There is more than one way to acheive desired effects, and much of what is in my IFAK was chosen because it was issued for the purpose of going in a IFAK. So it is roughly standardized to what a grunt is carrying.
In a first aid kit, CLS bag, or aid bag, it is best to consider products and devices that are versatile and adaptable to do more than one thing. For example, an ACE wrap and a couple 5x9’s can make a pretty decent pressure dressing, but also do other things better than a pre-packed pressure dressing. Such as wrap an ankle.
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