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NAR CAT Gen 7 vs MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch
NAR CAT Gen 7 ($30) vs MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch ($74.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tourniquet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | NAR CAT Gen 7 | MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $74.95 |
| Weight | 80g | 431g |
| Application | One-handed | — |
| Standard | CoTCCC approved | — |
| Material | Nylon + windlass | — |
| Gen | 7th generation | — |
| Use | Extremity hemorrhage | — |
| Origin | USA | — |
| Supplies | — | 100+ first aid and trauma items |
| Pouch | — | Cordura nylon, tear-away inner pouch |
| Size | — | 7.5 x 6 x 3 in |
| Weight | — | 431g (15.2 oz, low end of MyMedic's published 15.2 oz to 1 lb 7.2 oz range) |
Pros & Cons
NAR CAT Gen 7
- Military/LE standard issue
- One-handed application
- Proven life-saving device
- CoTCCC approved
- Gen 7 improvements
- Requires training
- Single-use device
- $30 per unit
- Bulk for EDC pocket
MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch
- Over 100 supplies in one pouch
- Tear-away inner pouch doubles as a mini kit
- Cordura nylon construction
- 7.5 in tall is bag-sized, not pocket-sized
- Weight depends on configuration, MyMedic lists a range
NAR CAT Gen 7 is the better value at $30. Both are part of our curated tourniquet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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