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North American Rescue C-A-T Tourniquet Gen 7
North American Rescue
One-handed windlass tourniquet issued by the U.S. Army at a listed 2.7 oz.
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What you get
A single Gen 7 C-A-T tourniquet rather than a kit. The maker describes a one-handed windlass design with Red Tip Technology and U.S. Army issue. Listed open length is 37.5 in and weight 2.7 oz.
- Gen 7, one-handed windlass tourniquet
- U.S. Army issue; Red Tip Technology
- HSA/FSA eligible
Pros and cons of the North American Rescue C-A-T Tourniquet Gen 7
Pros
- The windlass design works one-handed according to the maker.
- The maker lists U.S. Army issue.
- Listed as HSA/FSA eligible.
Cons
- This is a single tourniquet. Dressings and gloves have to come from elsewhere.
- No pouch or case is listed. Buyers need their own way to carry it.
Specs
- Pieces
- 1
- Kit type
- tourniquet
- Tourniquet
- Yes
- Weight
- 0.17 lb (0.1 kg)
- Size
- open length 37.5 in; weight 2.7 oz
Why it scores 7.6
7.6/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- 100 pieces or more
- Tourniquet included
- Case type listed
- Kit purpose stated
Tester picks
- CNN Underscored
- Bob Vila
Search demand
Too few Google searches by model name to measure.
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