Rapid Access Tourniquet Pouch

What tourniquets does the Rapid Access Tourniquet Pouch (RAP) fit?

The RAP is primarily designed for wider-format packaged tourniquets including the TMT™ (Tactical Mechanical Tourniquet) and SOF-T Wide, whose packaged dimensions exceed the capacity of standard narrow TQ sleeves. At 3" W × 6" H × 2.5" D, it also accommodates the CAT Gen 7, SAM XT, and most other standard windlass tourniquets. It is especially recommended when carriers sized 1.5"–2" wide prove too tight for wider tourniquets.

Can the RAP be deployed while wearing heavy gloves or cold-weather mittens?

Yes — this is one of the RAP's primary design features. The quick-pull deployment mechanism on the Rapid Access Tourniquet Pouch is specifically engineered to be operable with extreme cold mittens, insulated gloves, and heavy tactical gloves. The pull tab and opening geometry use gross motor mechanics rather than fine motor dexterity, ensuring reliable single-handed deployment even when manual dexterity is impaired by cold, protective equipment, or physiological stress.

How does the RAP mount to a vest or pack?

The Rapid Access Tourniquet Pouch uses a MOLLE/PALS weave-back attachment — the standard direct-thread system that weaves through MOLLE rows on plate carriers, chest rigs, vests, and MOLLE-equipped packs. No clips or additional hardware are required. The weave-back system provides a very secure, low-profile mount with no protruding hardware that could snag on obstructions.

What colors does the Rapid Access Tourniquet Pouch come in?

The RAP is available in four colors: Black, Olive Drab, Coyote Tan, and Multicam. The Multicam option is directly compatible with OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern), the current U.S. Army and Air Force standard, and with commercial MultiCam-pattern gear. Black, Olive Drab, and Coyote Tan cover the other primary tactical gear color families used by law enforcement, military branches, and civilian operators.

How does the RAP differ from standard tourniquet pouches like the HSGI TACO or 5.11 FLEX Pouch?

The key difference is interior width and cold-weather accessibility. The HSGI Kydex TACO (2.75" exterior width) and the 5.11 FLEX Pouch (2.0" L × 1.5" D) are optimized for slim windlass tourniquet profiles like the folded CAT Gen 7. The RAP's 3" × 2.5" cross section is specifically built for the wider TMT™ and SOF-T Wide packages that can be tight or incompatible with narrower carriers. Additionally, the RAP's glove-accessible quick-pull system is a deliberate cold-weather design advantage not found on most standard pouches.