C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet NAR Genuine GEN 7 | Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field Tourniquet. Controls Life-Threatening Bleeding, Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army

Fortunately, I can't comment on how well this works in a real emergency, and I hope it stays that way. I originally purchased these while preparing for an overseas RV trip. I wasn't sure what access we'd have to emergency medical care in more remote areas, so I decided to prepare for worst-case scenarios and add a couple of tourniquets to our emergency gear. What I can say is that these appear to be exactly what I was looking for. The tourniquets I received are genuine Gen 7 CATs, which was important to me when making the purchase. There's a lot of discussion around avoiding questionable knockoffs with medical equipment, so buying from a trusted source was worth the extra peace of mind. What I like: * genuine Gen 7 CAT tourniquet * can be applied one-handed with practice * tightens securely * integrated time strap * compact and easy to store * inspires confidence in the design After receiving them, I spent some time familiarizing myself with their operation and practicing application. With a little practice, I found them straightforward to use, including one-handed application. The windlass tightens down firmly and the design feels well thought out for an emergency situation where simplicity matters. One feature I appreciate is the integrated area for recording application time. It's a small detail, but it's an important part of proper tourniquet use and shows that this is a purpose-built piece of emergency equipment. Thankfully, our trip ended without incident and the tourniquets never left the emergency kit. Since returning home, however, they've found permanent homes in places where serious injuries are more likely to occur. One now lives in my woodworking shop and another stays with my outdoor power equipment. Hopefully they'll never be needed there either, but having them available provides a measure of peace of mind. This isn't the kind of product anyone hopes to truly test. What I can say is that the quality appears excellent, the design is easy to understand, and it gives me confidence that if the worst ever happens, I'll have appropriate equipment available instead of wishing I had planned ahead.

This is one of those products where authenticity actually matters. The genuine North American Rescue Gen 7 C-A-T is trusted for a reason, and if you are going to carry a tourniquet, carry a real one, not some questionable knockoff with mystery plastic and fake stitching. I carried CAT tourniquets professionally, trained with them, and trusted them when things were serious. They are simple, proven, compact, and designed to work under stress. The Gen 7 improvements are solid, and the gray time strap is a nice touch for quickly marking application time. This is not range cosplay gear or something to toss in a drawer and forget about. It is legitimate lifesaving equipment. Mine live in medical kits, vehicles, outdoor gear, and range setups because if you ever need one, you need it immediately and you need it to work. The build quality is excellent, the windlass feels solid, and it is exactly what I expected from genuine NAR equipment. If you are building a trauma kit, first aid setup, range bag, or emergency kit, this is worth having. Buy once, buy real, and train with it.

This is the approved, copyright licensed, extensively tested tourniquet. It's the "real deal", not a cheap knockoff. Yeah, it's more expensive than many competitors. The quality is there, with a wider belt and a stronger windlass, and, except for the "civilian" bright orange color, it as an issued item to US military medics. Let's hope we never have to use it.

Good, reliable and simple to use if/when you need it for peripheral injuries

Good quality and great addition to my rescue kit. Good value and prompt delivery.

Don't go cheap or complicated on a tourniquet, get this one and train with it. This is a quality tourniquet. It's simple to use, that's important. Can be used on arms or legs of adults. Looks professional and fits in common holsters. If you drive, work security or law enforcement you need to always have one of these on you.

A must have for any outdoor adventure kit, vehicle first aid kit, or EDC.

I have heard horror stories about the cheap chicom knockoff TQs and these are the bonafide North American rescue TQs for anyone that is concerned these are fakes. It comes with all the usual NAR paperwork that I've seen from their TQs I've bought in brick and mortar stores. I have used NAR TQs for a while (for practice and training, not in a real life sudden death scenario praise the Lord) and they hold up well very well! I replace mine about every year to two years as the velcro wears out in my pockets (I don't carry them there anymore). I have a bunch of these stashed around where I am the most and I also have one with the warrior poet society IFAK. Definitely buy one (or more for the family) if you are considering it. These also can be compacted well so they store easily! Highly reccommend!

These are authentic CAT 7, raised CAT lettering, , buckle correct. No worries about windless breaking. I paid $25 more but it’s legit.

Não usei e espero não usar. Produto de alta qualidade, original North American Rescue - Made in USA.

This seemed expensive to me, but a tourniquet isn't something I wanted to cheap out on. I love the bright orange. Seems like good quality. Comes with a little instruction sheet to show you how to store it for quick application, and some care instructions, etc.

Great to see all as should be , C.A.T 7 is all I’ll get. Now I’m on a veterans pension and living alone with my service dog. I carry a pack daily with water fir my dog trooper and the rest. But like to be prepared guess that’s in you. But I see why these cheap or imati0n ones get bought by people who have seen one on there latest COD. As Australia you seeing $49 or more for one cat 7 no pouch, 2g pkt original Quitclot 3 pack of 2gr $48 this guy also puts $15 postage and it from Australia to Australia the small quick clot Gauze no lower than $115 1 pkt 2*3inch piece. A chest seat and nasal tube your way into the over $200 that’s only 9gr all up slowest first gen powder 1 cat 7 1 small gauze in clot chest seal without a set shears or glass breaker or pouch or kit grab bag.. pretty over the top when if someone went down of course I’m going to check clear of threat and help. Yet not in military to replace all that gear that may have saved a life. Veterans pension are not going to replace it or ambulance gives you one for one. Lot of pensions to start again. As most of us that have a controlled response to a accident zone and take, charge of panicked people making injured feel worse. As it was our job to help Those in times of fear or injury where they can’t help themselves. Little wrong And seeing the books prices since the admission to extra terrestrial craft and beings. The researchers who have the documents and generals and more ready to go to congress.. Dr Greer books which I bought on line at $15.95 on special last week are on Amazon at over $200 and couple $450 paper backs that are available from there web sites. 3 more Authors gone to prices beyond normal. You do realise it was us navy intelligence 3 times admitting yes and lots happening while we watch there other hand still. I really hope Amazon au doesn’t become a google, where Trust is dying really fast. Then find why we have a Au is to get charged ridiculous prices but not let it on to others. Just hard to help others all the time. Yet isn’t that what we all should be doing looking out for each other. Not for gain. Great piece though any blue practice ones coming at cheaper price. As practice makes perfect; especially alone.

First time buy from you guys after getting faked out in the UK one too many times. I hope to never have to use one of these but it’s always good to have a couple, just in case. Thanks a bunch 🇬🇧