The Rapid Application Tourniquet System, or RATS tourniquet, is a lightweight tourniquet made of 1/2″ flat bungee cord and a unique locking cleat. Its construction allows the RATS to be rolled up into a compact size for storage in a first aid kit, survival kit, or other gear.
This week, we take a peek into a line of designs seldom seen outside of the organizations who commissioned them. These Non-Standard Non-Stocking items have been designed by FirstSpear at the request of Professional Users to meet a unique mission set. Occasionally, FirstSpear will make a few extra. Due to the specialized nature and limited production of these items, colors are limited.
Developed for a FirstSpear professional user with specific mission requirements this packs main compartment has over 2700 cu in of interior space with two internal compression straps. Features include an internal rigid frame, high density foam padded waist belt and backpack straps, 5 external pockets, and large beavertail design, this pack can rapidly be deployed for a variety of mission sets.
Originally developed as a medical pack for a US Special Operations unit, this pack can easily be adapted for use as a range bag, E&E pack, or 1 day pack. Features include hydration compartment, padded shoulder straps, 5 external pockets and compression straps.
In case you want an idea of how big the Multi-Purpose Pack is while worn, check these photos out.
Originally designed for the MP5, this 26”x11.5” (interior) case will easily accept most sub guns or any weapon less than 26”. This case features an exterior pocket, padded shoulder strap, and three 9mm sub gun mag pockets.
Ever consider how many times you’ve gone to the range or a camping trip and just ended a band-aid? Your IFAK is jam packed with tourniquets and hemo static dressing but you can’t stop a simple cut on your finger.
ITS’ Boo Boo Kit is a full featured , cost efficient pocket First Aid Kit perfect for medical situations that don’t call for something as extreme as a trauma kit.
The items come in a heavy-duty poly bag, with certain items grouped into additional interior poly bags; two insert cards are included which list contents and have space to fill in emergency contact information.
ITS Boo Boo Kit Contents
(1) Triangle Bandage
(10) Band-Aid (6 Large, 4 Small)
(2) 3M Steri-Strips
(2) Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad
(2) Alcohol Prep Pad
(2) Triple Antibiotic
(2) Sting Relief Pad
(2) Burn Jel
(1) Moleskin (2” x 4” Strip)
(2) Lip Ointment
(2 pkgs. of 2 ea.) Electrolyte (Rehydration)
(2 pkgs. of 2 ea.) Ibuprofen (Inflammation, Soreness)
(2 pkgs. of 2 ea.) Non-Aspirin (Fevers)
(2 pkgs. of 1 ea.) Antihistamine (Allergic Reactions)
(2 pkgs. of 1 ea.) Anti-Diarrheal (Dehydration Prevention)
(2 pkgs. of 2 ea.) Aspirin (Heart Attack)
The Boo Boo Kit can also be ordered with a 3-pack of 4″ x 7″ LOKAK Element Proof Storage Bags for additional storage of components or personal electronics.
www.itstactical.com/store/edc/its-boo-boo-kit
Phokus Research Group showed us their new pocket-sized Shield Trauma Kit. Offered in two models, with SWAT-T tourniquet and with secondary tourniquet, the Shield Trauma Kit contains an improvises occlusive dressing, hemo-static clotting gauze, 2 yards of medical tape and one of the two tourniquet choices.
Here, you can see the difference in size between the SONS Trauma Kit and the new Shield Trauma Kit.
You may notice a few new things about these kits, such as the pull tabs seen on this SONS Trauma Kit.
PRG has introduced an accessory kit that let’s you customize your kits and upgrade kits already in the field. It includes pull tabs, marker and new blood group identifiers for the kits.
They’ve also started preparing their own components including gauze, TCCC casualty cards and prefolded medical tape.
phokusresearch.com/phokus-products/sons_trauma_kit
The IPC Pouch is designed specifically to house the Agilite Injured Personnel Carrier (IPC). Lightweight and made from 500D nylon, the IPC Pouch is 10″ long, and features a rear loop for attachment to a belt or pack.
Available in Coyote Brown, Israeli OD Green, and Black.
www.agilitegear.com/assault-packs-1/ipc-pouch-coyote
LBT Inc has been designing and manufacturing specialized medical bags, pouches and packs since the very beginning. Shoot, one of the first pouches I purchased from LBT back in 91 was a medical pouch.
They recently realized that they currently produce over 100 products specifically for medical applications. At that point, they decided to update some of the items, introduce a few new ones and launch an LBT Medical line.
I had a chance to check out several of these items including military and civilian emergency medicine applications. Look for in-depth coverage soon on SSD.
The new MATBOCK Rigid Lightweight Integrated Field Transport carrier is now ready for prime time. During SOMA we gave you a sneak peek and this is the final version. It can be worn by a medic alone or integrated with other great.
The combat carbon fiber poles are common to four MATBOCK products:
R-LIFT
S-LIFT
Combat Carbon Ladder
Coupler (more on this soon)
Eleven 10 has further expanded their color offerings for the RIGID TQ Case for the CAT to include two new colors: Training Blue and Rescue Orange. Training Blue is designed to keep operational and training equipment separate while allowing students to utilize the gear they will actually wear for duty. Rescue Orange is for situations where a hi-vis tourniquet case is desired, such as EMS, hunting, or inside bags/vehicles.
These new colors come in addition to previous offerings Black, Coyote, and Ranger Green.
www.1110gear.com/tourniquet-cases
