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North American Rescue IFAK: Tourniquet-Forward Trauma Kit

NAR is the primary IFAK supplier to US military. Their civilian IFAK II kit includes a CAT tourniquet, chest seal, NPA, and trauma bandage — the minimum effective trauma intervention kit.

OVERALL RATING 9.5 /10
North American Rescue IFAK: Tourniquet-Forward Trauma Kit ~$89
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Pros

  • US military contract supplier (NAR)
  • CAT tourniquet included
  • Complete TCCC protocol components
  • MOLLE-compatible pouch
  • Proven in combat deployments
  • Compact size (~5x5x3")

Cons

  • $80-120 — complete kit pricing
  • Requires TCCC training to use effectively
  • Single-use components (not reusable for training)
  • Does not include pressure bandages beyond included items
  • Training tourniquet sold separately

Specifications

Pouch MOLLE compatible
Price ~$89
Contents CAT, Hyfin, NPA, HemCon bandage
Protocol TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)
Training TCCC course recommended
Dimensions ~5×5×3"
Tourniquet CAT Gen 7
Military Supply US Army (contract)

North American Rescue supplies IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) components and kits to US military units under ongoing contracts. Their civilian IFAK II is the same equipment carried by US soldiers — the proven minimum trauma intervention kit for penetrating wound care.

TCCC Components

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) protocols define the minimum trauma intervention kit for hemorrhage control and airway management. The NAR IFAK II contains: CAT tourniquet (extremity hemorrhage), Hyfin chest seal (pneumothorax), nasopharyngeal airway (airway management), and HemCon bandage (wound packing). This is the minimum effective trauma kit, not a retail first-aid kit.

CAT Tourniquet

The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) is the US military standard tourniquet. Applied one-handed, to military-proven effectiveness specifications. If you buy nothing else, a CAT tourniquet represents the highest per-dollar life safety investment in preparedness equipment.

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