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NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) vs MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch
NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) ($32) 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 Tourniquet (Gen 7) | MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32 | $74.95 |
| Weight | 67g | 431g |
| Type | Combat Application Tourniquet Gen 7 | — |
| Width | 1.5" windlass | — |
| Certification | TCCC-recommended | — |
| Weight | 67g | 431g (15.2 oz, low end of MyMedic's published 15.2 oz to 1 lb 7.2 oz range) |
| Feature | One-hand self-application possible | — |
| Origin | FDA-cleared device | — |
| Supplies | — | 100+ first aid and trauma items |
| Pouch | — | Cordura nylon, tear-away inner pouch |
| Size | — | 7.5 x 6 x 3 in |
Pros & Cons
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 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 Tourniquet (Gen 7) is the better value at $32. Both are part of our curated tourniquet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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