NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) vs QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze
NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) ($32) vs QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze ($20) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tourniquet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) | QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze |
|---|
| Price | $32 | $20 |
| Weight | 67g | 30g |
| Type | Combat Application Tourniquet Gen 7 | Hemostatic |
| Width | 1.5" windlass | — |
| Certification | TCCC-recommended | — |
| Weight | 67g | 30g |
| Feature | One-hand self-application possible | — |
| Origin | FDA-cleared device | — |
| Size | — | 3"x24" |
| Agent | — | Kaolin |
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)
QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze
- Speeds clotting
- Military-grade
- Compact
- Single use
- Expiration date
QuikClot Bleeding Control Gauze is the better value at $20. Both are part of our curated tourniquet index — tap through to check current pricing.