Tourniquets?

[Spas-12 Owner]

Thanks, we probably should have one down at the land where we hunt at.

If you don't know how to use it, it does you no good. It's simple enough but a waste if you don't.

I keep this kit plus a CAT on me when hiking/hunting/outdoors.

Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pak with QuikClot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BS2PW4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_D2QJ8XET9HKH3D916FEE

For the $$, it's the best available in ready made kits.

 

[Allsmiles]

Wife was a nurse, training shouldn't be an issue.

 

[palmettomoon]

Wife was a nurse, training shouldn't be an issue.

If a marine can be trained to use them, they can't be too complicated.

 

[SOGASOGA]

I bought a couple of these and they seem well made. They make a bleeding control kit as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Tourniquet-SAM-Extremity-CURAPLEX-Blue/dp/B07GB7WX74

Bleeding Control Kit by SAM Medical

The bleeding control kit you can trust in emergencies to stop bleeding. Including essential medical devices designed to minimize blood loss in emergency situations.

www.sammedical.com

 

[hewrue]

Figured I'd put in my two cents. The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) is the gold standard for all dedicated tourniquets across all branches of the military and law enforcement. Very few, but some, prefer the SOFTT-Wide, which has a metal windlass which OP believes to be superior. I personally prefer the CAT, as do most military and civilian medics, due to it being simpler and more widely-used (non-medics are familiar with it and therefore are better at applying it). The current generation of the CAT (Gen 7) has a grey windlass securing strap while previous generations have a white strap. The Gen 7 has a much more robust windlass than previous generations; however, I have used previous generations of the CAT with no issues whatsoever. There are a number of knock-offs available so I would suggest that you only purchase from reputable dealers (NAR, Chinook Medical, etc.).

Why you should listen to me: retired (as of November 2021) SOF medic x 10 years.

 

[Semper Gumby]

As mentioned above, don’t TQ on Amazon. Simply find a TCCC approved model. https://wms.org/magazine/1245/tourniquet

The RevMedX TX2 and TX3 are pretty solid and (subjectively) easier to apply than the cat.

TX2 2" Ratchet Tourniquet with "BiteStrap", EA

CoTCCC Recommended NSN: 6515-01-667-6027 Features/Benefits Intuitive ratcheting design enables fast application with minimal training 2” webbing width self-locking, non-slip ratchet design with mechanical release Loop assist enables one-handed application TX design allows precise...

integratedmc.com

 

[sandman2290]

Anyone ever used some of the newer gen Tactical Ratcheting Tourniquets? I met up with a buddy of mine who is a PJ (pararescue USAF) and he had a bunch of them and swore by them. They are very compact and seem to be about fool proof once you have done some training on them.
I also use my older style S&S TQ on my range bag and med bag. I prefer the metal windless as well and I don’t have to worry about the plastic breaking down over time due to exposure to the elements

Tactical Ratcheting Medical Tourniquet (RMT)​

Product No. #05182

 

[FreedomUSMC]

Not Chi-Com "training" shyte, real tourniquets (CAT) for my trauma kits at the gun club.

Recon Medical seems to be out or not handling them anymore. I ordered a couple on Amazon and received garbage.

I need real CATs with aluminum windlasses, not plastic straws.

Any input?

I’ll see if we have a few extra CAT7s at work.

 

[edzackley]

For an alternate to the NAR CAT7:

SAM XT Extremity Tourniquets | Bound Tree

SAM XT Extremity Tourniquets - available online at Bound Tree.

www.boundtree.com

 

[hikingthehills]

@TruPrep has all the gen 7 CAT tourniquets you want. If it's too far from Macongo, I can grab them and ship them down to you.

I picked up a couple from there last year. I keep on in my truck at all time.