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NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) vs Surviveware Small First Aid Kit

NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7) ($32) vs Surviveware Small First Aid Kit ($50) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tourniquet.

NAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7)
NAR
CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7)
$32
Military Standard
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Surviveware Small First Aid Kit
Surviveware
Small First Aid Kit
$50
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Spec-by-spec
SpecNAR CAT Tourniquet (Gen 7)Surviveware Small First Aid Kit
Price$32$50
Weight67g370g
TypeCombat Application Tourniquet Gen 7—
Width1.5" windlass—
CertificationTCCC-recommended—
Weight67g370g
FeatureOne-hand self-application possible—
OriginFDA-cleared device—
Items—100
Party—2-4
Case—MOLLE
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)

Surviveware Small First Aid Kit

  • 100 items
  • Labeled pockets
  • MOLLE
  • Basic meds
  • Case heavier
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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