MyMedic Solo First Aid Kit vs NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7)
MyMedic Solo First Aid Kit ($30) vs NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) ($32) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right compact kit.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | MyMedic Solo First Aid Kit | NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) |
|---|
| Price | $30 | $32 |
| Weight | 120g | 67g |
| Items | 30+ medical supplies | — |
| Focus | Cuts, burns, blisters | — |
| Case | Nylon MOLLE | — |
| Size | Fits sling bag | — |
| Curated | EMT-designed | — |
| Weight | 120g | 67g |
| Type | — | Combat Application Tourniquet Gen 7 |
| Width | — | 1.5" windlass |
| Certification | — | TCCC-recommended |
| Feature | — | One-hand self-application possible |
| Origin | — | FDA-cleared device |
Pros & Cons
MyMedic Solo First Aid Kit
- EMT-curated contents
- Genuinely pocket-sized
- MOLLE attachment option
- 30+ useful items
- $30 reasonable
- Limited trauma supplies
- Requires restocking
- Not for major emergencies
NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7)
- US Army adopted since 2005
- One-hand application trained
- 67g pocketable lifesaver
- FDA cleared medical device
- TCCC stop-the-bleed standard
- Requires training to use correctly
- $32 — buy authentic only (counterfeits exist)
- Single use (replace after use)
MyMedic Solo First Aid Kit is the better value at $30. If weight matters most, NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) carries lighter at 67g. Both are part of our curated compact kit index — tap through to check current pricing.