{"title":"Head \u0026 Hypothermia","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:18px 22px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead injury and hypothermia management\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies for the 'H' in MARCH. This collection includes emergency blankets, warming systems, thermal management products, and patient transport solutions that prevent hypothermia in trauma casualties — a critical and often overlooked phase of prehospital care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eMARCH Protocol: Head \u0026amp; Hypothermia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eHypothermia in trauma casualties worsens coagulopathy and increases mortality — the lethal triad of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. The 'H' phase of MARCH addresses both head injury assessment and active temperature management. This collection provides emergency blankets, reflective bivvies, IV warming systems, and casualty transport wraps from NAR, TacMed, and Polar Skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nar-survival-wrap","title":"NAR Survival Wrap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eNAR Survival Wrap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA lightweight, durable emergency thermal blanket that reflects up to 90% of radiant body heat, is wind- and waterproof, and folds smaller than a deck of cards. At 3.7 oz it slots into any IFAK, aid bag, or cargo pocket. Reversible Orange\/Silver or low-visibility Olive Drab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e3.7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e90% Heat Reflective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eWind \u0026amp; Waterproof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e2 Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eHypothermia is one corner of the lethal triad in trauma — alongside acidosis and coagulopathy — and a bleeding casualty loses heat fast, especially when wet or wind-exposed. Prevention starts at the point of injury, but only if a warming layer is actually on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhat puts genuine thermal protection in a kit without costing space?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Survival Wrap solves the carry problem — under 4 oz, smaller than a deck of cards packaged. Its dual-layer build pairs a metalized mylar interior with a tear-resistant polyethylene shell: the mylar reflects up to 90% of radiant body heat while the laminate resists tearing under field stress and blocks wind and water, the two drivers of convective heat loss that accelerate hypothermia. The reversible Orange\/Silver colorway gives a choice — silver in for maximum thermal retention, high-vis orange out for rescuer identification in MCI or wilderness scenarios. The Olive Drab variant covers tactical use where concealment matters. Both fold flat into a single cargo pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Wrap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e90% Heat Reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMetalized mylar interior reflects radiant body heat back to the casualty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eTear-Resistant \u0026amp; Sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePolyethylene shell resists tearing and blocks wind and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eDisappears Into A Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e3.7 oz, packs to 5 × 3.75″ — smaller than a deck of cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eVis Or Concealment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eReversible Orange\/Silver for rescue, Olive Drab for tactical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eColor Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eReversible Orange \/ Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRescue \u0026amp; wilderness — silver in for heat, orange out for visibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOlive Drab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical operations where concealment is required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere It Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eTCCC\u003c\/strong\u003e — rapid hypothermia prevention after hemorrhage control, awaiting MEDEVAC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; wilderness\u003c\/strong\u003e — backup warming for shock, immersion, exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEDC \u0026amp; preparedness\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact warming layer in any kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003ePair It Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eBlankets, wraps, and 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style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/nar-survival-wrap-8285769.jpg?v=1763156244\" alt=\"NAR Survival Wrap packaged\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/nar-survival-wrap-8071344.jpg?v=1763156244\" alt=\"NAR Survival Wrap colors\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eFight The Lethal Triad — Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e3.7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBlanket Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e60″ × 96″ (152 cm × 244 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5″ × 3.75″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3.7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMylar + tear-resistant laminated polyethylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eReversible Orange\/Silver; Olive Drab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeat Reflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUp to 90% of radiant body heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eResistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWind- and waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the NAR Emergency Survival Wrap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eEmergency Survival Wrap — Variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\/Silver (SKU: ZZ-0834-c)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60 in. × 96 in. | 3.7 oz | High-visibility orange + silver reversible sides; packaged 5 in. × 3.75 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOD Green\/Silver (SKU: ZZ-1390 \/ ZZ-1390S)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 56 in. × 96 in. | 3.2 oz | Low-visibility OD green + silver reversible sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eLaminated mylar and tear-resistant polyethylene. Reversible — silver side faces inward toward patient to reflect body heat. Wind and waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight hypothermia prevention layer in a minimalist IFAK\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Emergency Survival Wrap provides radiant heat retention in a compact, low-weight form for kits where the full HPMK footprint isn't practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency signaling with the high-visibility orange side\u003c\/strong\u003e — the orange\/silver version (ZZ-0834-c) provides a large reflective surface visible to air and ground SAR units; the silver side signals when the orange side would compromise tactical signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplement over the HPMK system\u003c\/strong\u003e — layer the Survival Wrap over a patient already packaged in the HPMK for additional wind and precipitation protection during outdoor CASEVAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass casualty patient staging by untrained bystanders\u003c\/strong\u003e — simple enough that volunteers can wrap ambulatory minor-priority patients without instruction; frees trained responders for critical casualties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle, go-bag, and civilian emergency kit component\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 3.7 oz and packaged at 5 × 3.75 in., this belongs in every vehicle emergency kit, wilderness pack, and civilian trauma bag as a thermal contingency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical — reflective side placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver side faces \u003cem\u003einward toward the patient\u003c\/em\u003e to reflect body heat back. The orange or OD green side faces outward. Wrapping it backwards — silver side out — reflects ambient heat inward on a warm day and body heat outward in the cold, reducing effectiveness significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimitations vs. HPMK:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Survival Wrap is a passive radiant device — no vapor barrier, no active heat source. For severe trauma casualties, the HPMK is the CoTCCC-recommended primary system. Use the Survival Wrap as a supplement or for lower-acuity scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eNAR Emergency Survival Wrap vs. Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAR Emergency Survival Wrap vs. HPMK:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HPMK is CoTCCC-recommended for trauma — three-mechanism protection (radiation, convection, conduction) plus 10-hour active heat. The Survival Wrap is single-mechanism passive radiant protection. For TCCC trauma casualties, the HPMK is the primary system. The Survival Wrap supplements the HPMK or serves standalone for lower-acuity environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAR Emergency Survival Wrap vs. generic mylar space blankets:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR construction uses heavier, tear-resistant laminated polyethylene\/mylar vs. the ultra-thin foil in consumer emergency kits. The NAR version survives field handling — multiple folds\/unfolds, wind, contact with gear. Generic thin-foil mylar frequently tears at the first edge fold under field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\/Silver (ZZ-0834-c, 60 × 96 in.) vs. OD Green\/Silver (ZZ-1390, 56 × 96 in.):\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange is 4 inches wider with the high-visibility exterior for SAR signaling and civilian emergencies. OD Green maintains low-visibility tactical signature for military environments where orange would compromise position. Choose based on operational context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAR Emergency Survival Wrap vs. NAR Survival Blanket (ZZ-0038):\u003c\/strong\u003e The separate NAR Survival Blanket (ZZ-0038) is smaller (56 × 84 in., 1.84 oz) and single-color silver only. The Emergency Survival Wrap is larger, heavier, and reversible with the color\/signaling side. Both are available — verify which product the Shopify listing references if ordering for procurement documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between the orange and OD green versions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Orange\/Silver (ZZ-0834-c): 60 × 96 in., 3.7 oz — the orange side is high-visibility for emergency signaling, SAR operations, and civilian emergency kits. OD Green\/Silver (ZZ-1390): 56 × 96 in., 3.2 oz — lower-visibility tactical coloring for military environments where orange would compromise position. Both are silver on the heat-reflective side. Choose based on operational context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Which side faces the patient?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Silver side faces inward toward the patient — it reflects body heat back. The colored side (orange or OD green) faces outward. Wrapping it backwards reduces effectiveness significantly: silver facing out reflects environmental radiation inward in warm conditions, not body heat inward in cold conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is this CoTCCC-recommended for trauma hypothermia?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Emergency Survival Wrap is not specifically on the CoTCCC recommended device list for trauma hypothermia management — that designation belongs to the HPMK. The Survival Wrap is an effective passive radiant device appropriate for supplement and lower-acuity use. For CoTCCC-compliant primary trauma hypothermia management, specify the HPMK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can I use this in the rain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The laminated polyethylene exterior is wind and waterproof on the surface. However, it does not provide the vapor-barrier function of the HPMK's inner vacuum bag. For wet-environment trauma patient packaging, the HPMK provides better moisture protection. The Survival Wrap is most effective in dry-cold and wind-chill environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the packaged size — will this fit in an IFAK side pocket?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Orange\/Silver version (ZZ-0834-c) packs to 5 in. × 3.75 in. at 3.7 oz. The OD Green version (ZZ-1390) is similarly compact. Both fit in a standard IFAK side pocket or cargo pocket — no folding jig required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR survival wrap, emergency thermal blanket, mylar survival blanket, hypothermia prevention blanket, tactical space blanket, reversible survival blanket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":39876587618422,"sku":"MEDTAC0013","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive Drab","offer_id":39876587651190,"sku":"MEDTAC0014","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/nar-survival-wrap-4334401.jpg?v=1763156244"},{"product_id":"tacmed-emergency-bivvy-1","title":"TacMed™ Emergency Bivvy","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions · Thermal Management\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eTacMed Emergency Bivvy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eA heavy-duty, full-body emergency shelter and casualty-warming system in a cargo-pocket package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the TacMed Emergency Bivvy?\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy-duty, full-body emergency shelter and patient-warming system from Tactical Medical Solutions. The exterior is coyote brown for concealment; the interior carries a heat-reflective thermally efficient coating. Velcro closures provide head-to-toe heat retention, and it deploys in seconds for hypothermia prevention or emergency patient warming. Folded pack size 5.5 × 2.5 in; open 48 × 84 in. SKU MEDTAC0026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions (TacMed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMEDTAC0026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOpen Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e48 in. wide × 84 in. long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFolded Pack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e5.5 in. × 2.5 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eExterior Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoyote brown (low-vis \/ concealment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInterior Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eThermally efficient heat-reflective coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClosure System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVelcro — head-to-toe heat retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHead Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHeavy-duty, mission-tough construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eHypothermia prevention, casualty warming, emergency shelter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eHypothermia is part of the lethal triad in trauma, alongside coagulopathy and acidosis — a cycle where each element worsens the others. In the field, heat loss from a trauma casualty occurs through conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation, with all four mechanisms potentially active at once in austere environments. The Emergency Bivvy provides full-body coverage that addresses all four pathways: the heat-reflective interior reflects radiant heat back to the patient, the heavy-duty outer shell blocks convective wind loss, and the head-to-toe Velcro closure minimizes conductive and evaporative loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe coyote brown exterior supports operational concealment in tactical environments — a feature absent from standard orange or silver mylar blankets that can compromise position awareness. Despite its heavy-duty construction, the Bivvy folds to just 5.5 × 2.5 inches — small enough for a cargo pocket or patrol bag — and deploys in seconds by unfolding and inserting the casualty, practical even in confined spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUnlike disposable foil blankets or thin mylar wraps, the Emergency Bivvy is built from a durable material rated for rough handling in mission environments, resisting the tearing and delamination that would compromise thermal performance. It can also serve as a litter pad for short-distance patient movement, providing thermal protection and transport simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHead \u0026amp; Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/tacmed-helios-system\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTacMed HELIOS Active Warming System\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/nar-survival-wrap\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eNAR Survival Wrap\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the TacMed Emergency Bivvy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Medics \u0026amp; TEMS Teams Managing Hypothermia Risk\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lethal triad (hypothermia, coagulopathy, acidosis) mandates active heat-loss prevention from point of injury. The Bivvy's reflective interior and velcro head-to-toe closure addresses all four heat-loss pathways in a 5.5 × 2.5 in cargo-pocket package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw Enforcement \u0026amp; Military Units Operating in Cold or Wet Environments\u003c\/strong\u003e — coyote-brown exterior maintains low visual signature unlike orange or silver mylar alternatives that compromise OPSEC. Heavy-duty construction survives rough handling and litter transport without tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged Field Care (PFC) Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e — when CASEVAC is delayed, passive thermal management over hours prevents hypothermia progression in patients who cannot be actively warmed. The Bivvy provides sustained heat retention without power sources or chemical reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatient Movement on Improvised Litters\u003c\/strong\u003e — the heavy-duty material doubles as a short-distance patient movement aid, providing thermal protection simultaneously with transport — a valuable multi-function capability for small teams with limited equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eTacMed Emergency Bivvy vs. The Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Standard Mylar Space Blanket (SOL, Grabber, etc.):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard foil space blankets are single-use, tear easily, and provide reflective coverage only — no head closure, no wind-blocking shell. The TacMed Bivvy adds Velcro head-to-toe closure, a heavy-duty tear-resistant outer shell, and a fully enclosed design that addresses convective heat loss the open-blanket design cannot. For single-use emergency carry the mylar blanket is lighter; for mission-reliable thermal management the Bivvy is the correct choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. NAR HPMK (Hypothermia Prevention \u0026amp; Management Kit):\u003c\/strong\u003e The NAR HPMK is a larger, more comprehensive hypothermia-prevention system with insulation layers and multiple components, suited for prolonged field care. The TacMed Bivvy is a compact single-piece passive shelter that deploys faster and takes up far less space — the right choice when casualty load and speed-of-deployment are the constraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. TacMed HELIOS Active Warming System:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HELIOS system adds Medi-Heat air-activated warming pads that generate external heat — valuable for casualties already in moderate or severe hypothermia. The Emergency Bivvy retains existing body heat passively. For initial-response hypothermia prevention, the Bivvy is the correct first tool; HELIOS adds active warmth for extended care when a patient needs more than heat retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — TacMed Emergency Bivvy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the TacMed Emergency Bivvy be reused after deployment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The TacMed Emergency Bivvy is constructed from heavy-duty reusable material designed to withstand rough field use. Unlike thin mylar blankets that tear and delaminate upon first opening, the Bivvy is durable enough for training use and multiple deployment cycles. However, as with any clinical equipment used on a patient, inspection for structural integrity and contamination is recommended before reuse in a medical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Why is the coyote brown exterior important for tactical operations?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Standard emergency blankets use orange or silver reflective exteriors that are highly visible — a safety feature for civilian rescue but a liability in tactical and military environments where maintaining low visual signature is critical. The coyote brown exterior of the TacMed Emergency Bivvy reduces visual contrast against desert and woodland terrain, maintaining operational security for teams treating casualties in contested environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the TacMed Bivvy prevent all four types of heat loss?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Radiation is addressed by the heat-reflective interior coating that reflects the patient's own infrared energy back toward the body. Convection is blocked by the heavy-duty outer shell, which prevents wind from carrying away warm air near the skin. Conduction is reduced by insulating the patient from cold ground surfaces when the Bivvy is folded under as well as over. Evaporation is minimized by the Velcro head-to-toe closure that seals moisture-laden air near the body, preventing evaporative cooling. This comprehensive coverage is why the Bivvy outperforms open emergency blankets in cold, windy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the folded pack size and where does it fit in a kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The TacMed Emergency Bivvy folds to 5.5 inches × 2.5 inches — small enough to fit in a standard cargo pocket, an IFAK side pocket, or a patrol bag without meaningfully increasing kit volume. When unfolded it opens to 48 inches wide × 84 inches long, providing complete head-to-toe coverage for adult patients. SKU is MEDTAC0026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: emergency bivvy, casualty warming, hypothermia prevention, tactical survival blanket, heat-reflective bivvy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tactical Medical Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20442937131126,"sku":"MEDTAC0026","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/tacmed-emergency-bivvy-7817590.jpg?v=1780702623"},{"product_id":"tacmed-iv-evaporative-cooling-system-ivecs","title":"TacMed™ IV Evaporative Cooling System (IVECS)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions · Thermal Management\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eTacMed IV Evaporative Cooling System (IVECS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003ePower-free, reusable evaporative cooling pouch that keeps IV fluids safe in extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the TacMed IVECS?\u003c\/strong\u003e A power-free, reusable IV fluid cooling pouch from Tactical Medical Solutions (SKU MEDTAC0412) that keeps IV bags at a safe temperature for up to 18 hours in extreme heat. It uses evaporative physics — not cold packs — accommodates both 500 mL and 1,000 mL IV bags, and can be converted into a pressure infuser with a standard blood pressure cuff. NSN 6515-01-530-7024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions (TacMed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMEDTAC0412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6515-01-530-7024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCooling Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eEvaporative (water-to-gas phase change) — no power required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCooling Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUp to 18 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCompatible Bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e500 mL and 1,000 mL IV bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSoak pouch ~15 minutes before use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePressure Infuser Conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCompatible with standard blood pressure cuff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTested Environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUSAMRMC tested at 54°C (130°F) \/ 5% humidity for 13.5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAdministration of IV fluids heated above 52.2°C (126°F) can damage tissue and red blood cells. In desert environments where ambient temperatures routinely exceed 54°C (130°F), IV bags stored on vehicles or in medical kits will quickly reach dangerous temperatures without active cooling. The TacMed IVECS addresses this with a power-free, evaporative cooling approach that requires nothing more than water and ambient airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe IVECS operates on the physics of evaporation: water absorbed into the pouch material transitions from liquid to vapor, drawing heat energy from the IV bag in the process. This is not a heat-transfer system that requires a pre-chilled pack — the only preparation is soaking the pouch for roughly 15 minutes before inserting the IV bag. Field tests by USAMRMC (U.S. Army Medical Research \u0026amp; Materiel Command) demonstrated that a standard IV bag stored in the IVECS reached only 43.3°C (110°F) after 2.5 hours in a 54°C \/ 5% humidity environment with no wind, compared to a control bag that reached the 54°C ambient temperature in the same period. Over the 13.5-hour test, the IVECS bag peaked at 50°C — four degrees below the recommended maximum temperature for IV fluid administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAs a dual-function device, the IVECS can also serve as a pressure infuser: wrapping a standard blood pressure cuff around the outside of the fluid-filled IVECS allows pressurized infusion when gravity-drip rates are insufficient. This versatility makes it a valuable addition to any austere-environment medical kit where fluid temperature management and rapid infusion capability are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee also the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/iv-io-blood-transfusion\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIV\/IO \u0026amp; blood transfusion supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK kits \u0026amp; first aid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_IVECS_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWHO USES THE IVECS — AND WHEN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombat medics and Special Operations forces\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps IV bags at safe temperature in desert and high-heat operating environments (Iraq, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa) where ambient temps routinely exceed 54°C (130°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForward surgical units and combat support hospitals\u003c\/strong\u003e — staging IV fluids for mass-casualty events in austere environments where powered refrigeration is unavailable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness and expedition medicine providers\u003c\/strong\u003e — extended field operations in remote high-heat terrain where cold-chain logistics are not possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle-based EMS and tactical medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — IV bags staged in vehicles or trailers exposed to solar heating; the IVECS prevents fluid temperature from rising to damaging levels during standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat casualty management\u003c\/strong\u003e — when treating exertional heat stroke or environmental hyperthermia, administering cooled fluids supports cooling goals; hot fluids administered to already-hyperthermic casualties are physiologically counterproductive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_IVECS_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_IVECS_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eIVECS VS. OTHER IV FLUID COOLING METHODS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eEvaporative cooling vs. cold packs and powered cooling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e absorb heat by transferring it from one mass to another — they warm up rapidly and stop working once equilibrium is reached. In a 54°C environment a single cold pack provides only minutes of effective cooling. The IVECS maintains below-maximum temperatures for up to 18 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered fluid warmers\/coolers:\u003c\/strong\u003e require electricity and are incompatible with dismounted or vehicle-borne austere operations. The IVECS requires only water and ambient airflow — zero batteries, zero power dependency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImprovised insulation (foam, wrapping):\u003c\/strong\u003e slows heating but does not actively cool. In USAMRMC testing, an uninsulated control bag reached ambient 54°C within 2.5 hours. The IVECS bag peaked at 50°C over 13.5 hours — 4°C below the recommended maximum of 52.2°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#555;\"\u003eThe IVECS is reusable — resoak and redeploy. Single-use cold packs generate expendable waste and supply chain burden in prolonged operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_IVECS_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_IVECS_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the IVECS be used when there is no wind or airflow?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. Airflow improves efficiency but is not required. USAMRMC testing was conducted with zero wind in 54°C\/5% humidity conditions, and the IVECS still kept the IV bag below the 52.2°C damage threshold for the full 13.5-hour test duration. Any incidental airflow — movement during transport, vehicle speed, or partial shade — improves performance further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the IVECS double as a pressure infuser?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: A standard blood pressure cuff can be wrapped around the outside of the fluid-filled IVECS and inflated to provide pressurized infusion when gravity drip rates are inadequate — for example, during rapid fluid resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock or when the IV site is above the level of the bag. This eliminates the need to carry a dedicated pressure infuser bag in austere kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for the TacMed IVECS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The TacMed IV Evaporative Cooling System carries NSN 6515-01-530-7024, confirming active procurement through U.S. military supply channels. SKU is MEDTAC0412.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_IVECS_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: IV fluid cooler, evaporative IV cooling, IVECS, pressure infuser pouch, austere IV fluid management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tactical Medical Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443104378998,"sku":"MEDTAC0412","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/tacmed-iv-evaporative-cooling-system-ivecs-8277636.jpg?v=1780526538"},{"product_id":"tacmed-helios-system","title":"TacMed™ HELIOS System","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions · Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eTacMed HELIOS System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eUltra-compact, modular hypothermia prevention system — Standard and Active Warming versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the TacMed HELIOS System?\u003c\/strong\u003e An ultra-compact, modular hypothermia prevention system from Tactical Medical Solutions. The Standard configuration provides passive two-layer thermal coverage (adjustable top cover and bottom sheet); the Active Warming version adds a Medi-Heat air-activated heating pad providing up to 12 hours of active warming. Packaged 10″ × 7″ × 3″, 1.5 lbs. NSN 7210-01-614-5894.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eTactical Medical Solutions (TacMed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU — Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMEDTAC0413\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU — Active Warming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMEDTAC0414\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e7210-01-614-5894\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10″ × 7″ × 3″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeating Pad Size (Active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e9″ × 13″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eActive Warming Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUp to 12 hours (Medi-Heat air-activated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBlanket Anchors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIncluded — secure to litter against rotor wash and wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTriage Card Pocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eHigh-visibility pocket for triage cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePatient Access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eComplete casualty access maintained during warming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eHypothermia is a component of the lethal triad in trauma (acidosis, hypothermia, coagulopathy), and its prevention must begin at the point of injury. The TacMed HELIOS System was developed to give care providers an ultra-compact, modular thermal management solution that maintains patient accessibility — a critical design requirement in tactical scenarios where ongoing treatment, IV access, monitoring, and reassessment must continue while the patient is being warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Standard HELIOS provides passive two-layer coverage: a bottom sheet and a top cover create an insulating envelope around the casualty, reducing conductive heat loss to the litter surface and reflective heat loss to the environment. The two-piece modular design lets providers adjust coverage based on the tactical situation — rapid application of the full system when the situation permits, or partial coverage when speed or access constraints require a quicker deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Active Warming version adds the Medi-Heat air-activated heating pad (9″ × 13″), activated by removing it from its oxygen-free packaging so atmospheric oxygen triggers an exothermic reaction generating sustained heat for up to 12 hours. This is critical for casualties who have already become hypothermic or who are at high risk of hypothermic deterioration during prolonged evacuation. Blanket anchors secure the HELIOS to most litters and prevent displacement from rotor wash or vehicle movement — a feature designed for MEDEVAC and helicopter transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee also the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehead \u0026amp; hypothermia prevention collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/tacmed-emergency-bivvy-1\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTacMed Emergency Bivvy\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/techtrade-ready-heat-blanket\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eReady Heat Blanket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_HELIOS_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWHO USES THE HELIOS SYSTEM — AND WHEN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombat medics and 18D Special Forces Medical Sergeants\u003c\/strong\u003e — field hypothermia prevention during CASEVAC; the HELIOS anchors to litters to resist rotor wash on MEDEVAC flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRescue Task Force (RTF) medical personnel\u003c\/strong\u003e — patient packaging for evacuation after active shooter or hostile event; blanket anchors secure the HELIOS during vehicle movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical EMS and TEMS providers\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-hospital hypothermia prevention for trauma patients awaiting air or ground transport in cold environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass casualty incident response\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact 10″×7″×3″ packaging means multiple HELIOS units can be pre-staged in RTF bags, vehicle compartments, or CASEVAC packs without occupying large storage footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged Field Care (PFC) scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Active Warming version's Medi-Heat pad provides up to 12 hours of active heat, covering extended evacuation timelines where passive insulation alone is insufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_HELIOS_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_HELIOS_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHELIOS STANDARD VS. ACTIVE WARMING — AND VS. ALTERNATIVES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eChoosing between Standard (passive) and Active Warming:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 10px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHELIOS Standard (MEDTAC0413):\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive retention — retains body heat, prevents further loss. Correct choice when casualty is normothermic or mildly hypothermic and evacuation time is short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHELIOS Active Warming (MEDTAC0414):\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds Medi-Heat 9″×13″ heating pad, air-activated for up to 12 hours. Required when casualty is already hypothermic or at high risk during prolonged evacuation in cold environments. Pad activates on removal from packaging — do not open until ready to apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHELIOS vs. single-piece sleeping bag systems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSingle-piece systems require fully repositioning the patient for IV access, wound reassessment, or airway management — compromising thermal protection during care. The HELIOS two-piece modular design allows complete patient access without removing the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBlanket anchors on the HELIOS secure it to standard litter rails — preventing displacement during MEDEVAC rotor wash. Standard emergency blankets have no litter-attachment capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_HELIOS_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_HELIOS_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the HELIOS System address the 'lethal triad' in trauma?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. Hypothermia is one component of the trauma lethal triad (hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy). All three are mutually reinforcing — hypothermia worsens coagulopathy and acidosis, which worsens bleeding, which worsens hypothermia. The HELIOS System targets hypothermia prevention and reversal at the point of injury and during evacuation, when early intervention has the highest impact on triad reversal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the HELIOS System approved for military use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HELIOS System carries NSN 7210-01-614-5894, indicating active U.S. military procurement. It is designed to TCCC and MEDEVAC use-case requirements including litter compatibility, compact packaging for tactical carry, and patient accessibility during warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the HELIOS be used on any litter platform?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HELIOS System is compatible with most standard military and EMS litter platforms. The integrated blanket anchors secure the system to litter rails and prevent displacement from rotor wash during helicopter MEDEVAC or vehicle movement during ground CASEVAC. It has been designed around the litter environments used in tactical MEDEVAC operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_HELIOS_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: hypothermia prevention kit, casualty warming system, HPMK alternative, Medi-Heat blanket, litter warming cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tactical Medical Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":20443104837750,"sku":"MEDTAC0413","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Active Warming","offer_id":20443104870518,"sku":"MEDTAC0414","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/tacmed-helios-system-3886897.jpg?v=1780527747"},{"product_id":"hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-hpmk","title":"Hypothermia Prevention \u0026 Management Kit (HPMK)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHypothermia Prevention \u0026amp; Management Kit (HPMK®)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe CoTCCC-recommended standard for field hypothermia prevention during casualty care. It pairs the patented reinforced Heat Reflective Shell (HRS™) with a self-heating, oxygen-activated liner that sustains 10 hours of continuous dry heat — no power required — in a vacuum-sealed pouch of 6.75 × 10.5 × 5.5″ at 3 lb 8 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e10 Hr Dry Heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eNo Power Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e250+ lb Tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eHypothermia is one leg of trauma's lethal triad — and in far-forward casualty care, passive insulation alone isn't enough while powered warming devices are impractical to carry and run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow do you actively warm a casualty with no power, through a long evac?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe HPMK® is the answer field medicine settled on — the CoTCCC-recommended system that combines a reinforced, patented HRS outer shell with an integrated self-heating liner in one vacuum-packaged kit. The HRS provides the thermal envelope: a 4-ply composite fabric with a protected non-conductive reflective layer blocks radiant heat loss, wind, and rain, while a top-to-bottom tapered shape and built-in hood with fluid-absorption pad minimize air gaps to maximize isothermal performance. Continuous 1.5″ 360° hook-and-loop closures let a provider reach in for reassessment, wound checks, and IV maintenance without un-wrapping the patient. Inside, the self-heating, oxygen-activated liner needs no external power and sustains 10 continuous hours of dry heat — enough to hold patient temperature across the most extended evacuation timelines. Vacuum packaging compresses the kit to a 6.75 × 10.5 × 5.5″, 3 lb 8 oz cube for medic bags and aid bags; once opened, the HRS deploys to its full 78 × 43″ coverage, encapsulating the patient head to toe. Reinforced and weight-tested to support 250+ lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eActive Heat, No Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOxygen-activated liner runs 10 hrs with no battery or external source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e360° Access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eContinuous hook-and-loop lets you treat without un-wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eWind \u0026amp; Rain Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e4-ply reflective composite shell blocks radiant loss and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eLow-Cube Carry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVacuum-packed to 3 lb 8 oz; deploys to full 78 × 43″.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;width:14%;\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHeat Reflective Shell (HRS™) with built-in hood \u0026amp; fluid-absorption pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSelf-heating shell liner (oxygen-activated, 10 hrs continuous dry heat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePlastic vacuum bag (low-cube packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Fields It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCombat \u0026amp; tactical medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — TACEVAC hypothermia control\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eSAR \u0026amp; wilderness EMS\u003c\/strong\u003e — active warming in the cold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eAid-bag builders\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lethal-triad hypothermia answer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003ePair It Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ HPMK-I (Insulated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e5-ply insulated shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/heat-reflective-shell\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Heat Reflective Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eShell-only option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eFull category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eUp Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-hpmk-3644856.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"NAR HPMK Hypothermia Prevention Management Kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-hpmk-2221759.jpg?v=1763155895\" alt=\"HPMK Heat Reflective Shell deployed\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-hpmk-9999243.jpg?v=1763155896\" alt=\"HPMK self-heating liner\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eBeat The Cold Leg Of The Triad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e10 Hr Heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#faf7f7;border:1px solid #e6d2d2;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e80-0027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6515-01-532-8056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoTCCC Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoTCCC-recommended for hypothermia prevention during casualty care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHRS Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-ply composite fabric, non-conductive reflective layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeat Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10 hrs continuous dry heat (oxygen-activated, no power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAccess Closure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e360° continuous 1.5″ hook-and-loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBuilt-in hood with fluid-absorption pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e250+ lb supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eH 6.75″ × W 10.5″ × D 5.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3 lb 8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHRS Open Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e78″ L × 43″ W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVacuum-packaged; NAR Red Tip Technology®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Choose the NAR HPMK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eHPMK Contents (SKU: 80-0027, NSN: 6515-01-532-8056):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 16px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× Heat Reflective Shell (HRS™)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4-ply composite fabric with aluminized reflective layer and built-in hood; opens to 78 in. × 43 in.; 1.5 in. continuous hook-and-loop perimeter closures; reinforced to support 250+ lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× Self-heating shell liner\u003c\/strong\u003e — oxygen-activated; provides up to 10 hours of continuous dry heat with no external power source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× Plastic vacuum bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — moisture vapor barrier layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003ePackaged: H 6.75 in. × W 10.5 in. × D 5.5 in. | Weight: 3 lb 8 oz. Vacuum-packaged with Red-Tip Technology tabs. NAR also offers the HPMK-I (Insulated) variant with enhanced HRS shell and Ready Heat 4 Cell Blanket — verify which variant your protocol requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCCC Hypothermia Prevention (H in MARCH)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the HPMK is CoTCCC-recommended and addresses all three heat-loss mechanisms: radiation (aluminized HRS), convection (HRS outer shell), and conduction (vacuum barrier bag). A space blanket only addresses radiation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-hemorrhage shock management\u003c\/strong\u003e — hemorrhagic shock and hypothermia are mutually reinforcing. Every significant trauma casualty is a hypothermia risk regardless of ambient temperature. Stage the HPMK in every trauma bag alongside hemostatic agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCASEVAC \/ TACEVAC patient packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 10-hour self-heating liner maintains normothermia throughout the golden hour evacuation window. The 360° hook-and-loop perimeter allows full casualty access without full unwrapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness, SAR, and mass-casualty staging\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hook-and-loop perimeter enables one provider to rapidly wrap and access multiple casualties. Reinforced to 250+ lb for safe litter use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and wet environmental trauma\u003c\/strong\u003e — the integrated HRS hood provides cranial heat retention; the vacuum bag provides moisture vapor barrier below the patient; the aluminized shell prevents radiant loss from all surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment sequence:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. Activate the self-heating liner (oxygen-activated — open and allow 30–60 seconds). 2. Place liner on patient torso. 3. Position the vacuum bag below the patient as a moisture barrier. 4. Wrap the HRS over the patient and seal the perimeter. Sequence matters — liner must contact the patient, not the outer HRS shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lethal Triad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypothermia + coagulopathy + acidosis are mutually reinforcing. Core temp below 34°C impairs the coagulation cascade. Below 32°C, coagulation failure becomes catastrophic. Hypothermia prevention is not a comfort measure — it is a survival intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHPMK vs. Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK vs. Emergency Space Blanket (foil only):\u003c\/strong\u003e A basic mylar space blanket addresses only radiant heat loss — one mechanism. The HPMK addresses three: radiation (HRS), convection (HRS shell), and conduction (vacuum barrier). Plus an active heat source for up to 10 hours. For TCCC-compliant hypothermia management, a foil space blanket alone is insufficient for severe trauma casualties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK (80-0027) vs. HPMK-I (Insulated):\u003c\/strong\u003e The HPMK-I is an updated variant with an enhanced insulated HRS shell and Ready Heat 4 Cell Blanket, developed to meet newer CoTCCC hypothermia guidelines. The standard HPMK (80-0027) remains CoTCCC-recommended and is the NSN-stocked version. Check your unit's current CoTCCC card to confirm which variant is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK vs. Ready-Heat Blanket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are CoTCCC-acknowledged active warming tools. The HPMK is the NSN-issued standard (6515-01-532-8056). Ready-Heat blankets are used within the HPMK-I system as an active warming layer. Either standalone product is acceptable per TCCC guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK vs. NAR Survival Wrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Survival Wrap is a passive radiant blanket — no active heat source, no vapor barrier. Use the HPMK for TCCC trauma casualties. Use the Survival Wrap as a supplement to the HPMK or for lower-acuity hypothermia prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the lethal triad and why does the HPMK address it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The lethal triad in trauma is hypothermia, coagulopathy (inability to clot), and acidosis. These three conditions potentiate each other: hypothermia worsens clotting, coagulopathy worsens hemorrhage, hemorrhage drives acidosis. The HPMK directly prevents hypothermia, breaking the first link. That is why CoTCCC places hypothermia prevention at 'H' in MARCH — it is not optional in severe trauma care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the HPMK work in warm climates?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. Trauma-induced hypothermia can occur at ambient temperatures above 70°F. Hemorrhagic shock causes peripheral vasoconstriction and impaired thermoregulation — the body loses core heat even in warm environments. The HPMK is indicated for all trauma casualties with significant hemorrhage regardless of ambient temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How long does the self-heating liner stay active?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The oxygen-activated self-heating liner provides up to 10 hours of continuous dry heat — no external power source required. Activate by opening the packaging and allowing 30–60 seconds for the reaction to initiate before placing it against the patient's torso. Do not activate until ready to use — opening the package triggers the reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the HPMK single-use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The self-heating liner is a one-time chemical heat source. The HRS and vacuum barrier bag are also single-use for contamination control. Do not stage an opened or partially-used HPMK — replace after any activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN and does MED-TAC support government procurement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: NSN: 6515-01-532-8056 for the standard HPMK. MED-TAC is SDVOSB-certified — we support government purchase orders, set-aside pricing, and SDVOSB-specific procurement. Contact orders@tactical-medicine.com for terms and bulk fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR HPMK, hypothermia prevention management kit, Heat Reflective Shell, CoTCCC hypothermia, self-heating casualty blanket, NSN 6515-01-532-8056, TACEVAC hypothermia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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A protected non-conductive reflective layer, 1.5″ continuous Velcro® closures for 360° access, and a built-in hood maintain isothermal conditions — reinforced and weight-tested to support patients up to 250+ lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e4-ply composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e250+ lb rated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e360° Velcro access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eBuilt-in hood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eHypothermia is one of the most preventable — and most overlooked — threats to a trauma casualty. Exposed wounds, IV fluids, cool air, and cold ground strip core temperature fast, and a standard emergency blanket tears the moment you need to move the patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow do you hold core temperature through prolonged field care?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Reinforced HRS™ is built for it. The 4-ply composite incorporates a protected, non-conductive reflective layer that traps radiant body heat while the outer plies provide physical protection and durability in austere environments. What sets it apart from a basic blanket is structural integrity and access: 1.5″ continuous Velcro® closures run the full length, so a medic can open the wrap at any point for assessment, intervention, or IV access without pulling the patient out of thermal protection. A built-in hood cuts heat loss from the head; an integrated fluid-absorption pad manages wound drainage without compromising insulation. The reinforced design is weight-tested to 250+ lb — doubling as a drag or litter assist without tearing — and the tapered shape (wide at the shoulders, narrowing toward the feet) minimizes dead air space for isothermal efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e4-Ply Reflective Composite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNon-conductive reflective layer traps radiant heat; outer plies protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e360° Velcro Access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOpen the wrap anywhere for care without losing thermal protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eReinforced To 250+ lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDoubles as a drag or litter assist without tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHood + Fluid Pad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCuts head heat loss; manages drainage without compromising insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eHypothermia In Trauma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe lethal triad of trauma — coagulopathy, acidosis, and hypothermia — is well established. Even mild hypothermia (core below 36°C \/ 96.8°F) impairs platelet function and clotting-factor activity, worsening hemorrhagic shock. In the field, casualties lose core temperature fast from exposed wounds, IV fluids, cool ambient air, and cold surfaces. Thermal management is a third pillar of hemorrhage control, working alongside tourniquets and hemostatic dressings to keep coagulopathy from compounding an already critical wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Fields It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCombat \u0026amp; tactical medics\u003c\/strong\u003e — point-of-injury thermal management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eLE tactical teams\u003c\/strong\u003e — prolonged casualty care under threat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eEMS\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard-of-care thermal wrap for trauma transport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003ePair It Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:-6px 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRound out the hemorrhage-control and evacuation load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eTourniquets, gauze, dressings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ IFAK \u0026amp; First Aid Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eIndividual trauma kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/casualty-evac-equipment\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Casualty EVAC Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eLitters, drags, and harnesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eThe Shell, Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 320px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/reinforced-heat-reflective-shell-4587065.jpg?v=1763155892\" alt=\"NAR Reinforced Heat Reflective Shell\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 320px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/reinforced-heat-reflective-shell-5452396.jpg?v=1763155892\" alt=\"NAR Heat Reflective Shell detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHold The Core. Win The Triad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e4-Ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e250+ lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#faf7f7;border:1px solid #e6d2d2;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHeat Reflective Shell (HRS™) — Reinforced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-ply composite with protected non-conductive reflective layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eReinforced and tested to 250+ lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.5″ continuous Velcro® for 360° access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt-In Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIntegrated hood, fluid-absorption pad, tapered shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the Reinforced Heat Reflective Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged field care (PFC) hypothermia prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e When a casualty must be held at a collection point or aid station awaiting MEDEVAC, the Reinforced HRS maintains core temperature against wind, cold, and wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraumatic shock management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypothermia compounds coagulopathy and acidosis — the lethal triad. Wrapping a hemorrhage patient in the Reinforced HRS from point of injury forward reduces physiologic deterioration during evacuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-weather and mountain environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e In alpine and arctic environments where standard reflective emergency blankets fail under physical stress, the reinforced construction resists tearing through sustained use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet and amphibious environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterproof construction combined with heat retention supports casualty warming in maritime, swamp, and rain-soaked tactical environments where standard blankets fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePediatric trauma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children lose core temperature faster than adults — the Reinforced HRS provides the thermal protection needed for pediatric patients in field conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap casualties on any TCCC IV drip or blood product with the Reinforced HRS — transfused blood and IV fluid without warming can accelerate hypothermia. Pair with the QUANTUM Blood Warmer for complete hypothermia prevention.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow the Reinforced HRS Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced HRS vs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/heat-reflective-shell\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eStandard Heat Reflective Shell\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard HRS is a single-use emergency blanket; the Reinforced version uses heavier-gauge construction for durability in sustained-use field environments and rough terrain. If the patient will be held or transported over extended distances, the Reinforced HRS resists tearing and maintains function longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced HRS vs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-insulated\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHRS Insulated\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Insulated HRS adds active insulation for extreme cold environments. The Reinforced HRS prioritizes durability and tear resistance for sustained field use. Choose Insulated for extreme cold; Reinforced for high-abrasion and prolonged-hold scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced HRS vs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHypothermia Prevention \u0026amp; Management Kit (HPMK-I)\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HPMK-I is a complete hypothermia management system. The Reinforced HRS is the wrapping component. For dedicated hypothermia management positions (Role 2+), the full HPMK-I; for individual medic kit integration, the standalone Reinforced HRS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced HRS vs. emergency \"space blankets\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Consumer emergency blankets tear easily under patient movement, wind, and rough extraction surfaces. The Reinforced HRS is engineered for field medical use with construction that remains functional through the full casualty care and evacuation sequence. See all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehypothermia prevention products\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Reinforced Heat Reflective Shell CoTCCC-recommended for hypothermia prevention?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: CoTCCC guidelines identify hypothermia prevention as a critical intervention in TCCC (prevent hypothermia from the point of injury forward). The HRS family — including the Reinforced version — is specifically referenced in CoTCCC guidelines as the standard wrapping method for field hypothermia prevention. Consult your unit medical authority for current CoTCCC hypothermia management protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the Reinforced HRS be used in combination with blood warming systems?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. Wrapping the patient in the Reinforced HRS while administering QUANTUM-warmed blood or IV fluids provides both external and internal thermal support for hypothermia management. This combination is consistent with CoTCCC prolonged field care hypothermia prevention guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Reinforced HRS single-use or reusable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Reinforced HRS is designed for single-patient use in clinical scenarios. The reinforced construction extends its usability compared to standard emergency blankets, but hygiene and contamination considerations apply for field medical use. Replace after each patient use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for the Reinforced Heat Reflective Shell?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, pricing, and government procurement vehicle availability for the Reinforced HRS. The standard and reinforced variants have separate NSN listings in the North American Rescue catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the Reinforced HRS hold up in rain and wet environments?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Reinforced HRS is waterproof — the heat-reflective material does not absorb water and maintains its thermal barrier function when wet. This makes it appropriate for wet tropical, maritime, and rain-soaked environments where standard fabric blankets become ineffective when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR heat reflective shell, HRS casualty wrap, hypothermia prevention wrap, tactical thermal blanket, 4-ply reflective shell, North American Rescue HRS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20443321303158,"sku":"MEDTAC0579","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/reinforced-heat-reflective-shell-4587065.jpg?v=1780700246"},{"product_id":"techtrade-ready-heat-blanket","title":"Techtrade Ready Heat Blanket","description":"\u003c!-- Techtrade Ready Heat Blanket — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Techtrade Ready Heat Blanket is a chemically activated warming blanket that is part of the U.S. military hypothermia prevention protocol and carried by every U.S. Army Medic. Air-activated panels heat to 104°F\/40°C in 15–20 minutes and maintain warmth for up to 10 hours. High tensile strength allows use as an emergency evacuation litter supporting up to 250 lbs. NSN: 6532-01-525-4062 (4-panel). SKU: MEDTAC0663. Made in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eTechTrade LLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMEDTAC0663\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eNSN (4-panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e6532-01-525-4062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBlanket Size (4-Panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e34 in. × 48 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eWarming Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e104°F \/ 40°C in 15–20 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMaintains Heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUp to 10 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eActivation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eAir-activated — seal broken to expose panels to oxygen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWeight (4-panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1.75 lbs (794 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eLitter Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSupports up to 250 lbs as emergency evacuation litter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e5 years in sealed packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eMilitary Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eUS military Hypothermia Prevention \u0026amp; Management Kit (HPMK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eFDA Cleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eHypothermia prevention is a core component of U.S. military trauma protocols, and the Ready Heat Blanket is the thermal management solution specified in the Hypothermia Prevention and Management Kit (HPMK) — making it one of the few hypothermia prevention products in the tactical medical space with the distinction of being carried by every U.S. Army Medic. This level of integration into military doctrine reflects the blanket's clinical validation for active warming of trauma casualties undergoing prehospital care and evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Ready Heat blanket uses proprietary all-natural panel technology that activates upon contact with atmospheric oxygen when the oxygen-free sealed packaging is opened. The exothermic reaction heats the panels to 104°F (40°C) within 15–20 minutes and sustains that temperature for up to 10 hours — providing extended warming coverage through the prehospital, transport, and early hospital phases of care. The continuous, incremental warming profile prevents the thermal shock risks associated with rapid or uneven warming methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eA unique feature of the Ready Heat is its high tensile strength: both the 4-panel and 6-panel versions can be used as emergency evacuation litters capable of supporting up to 250 lbs. This dual-function capability makes the Ready Heat one of the most versatile items in a medic's kit — providing warmth during care while serving as a patient movement option when a dedicated litter is unavailable. Hook-and-loop attachment points (8 inches) allow the blanket to be secured around extremities or positioned to warm specific body regions, including pre-warming arm tissue before IV placement in cold conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHead \u0026amp; Hypothermia Prevention Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/tacmed-helios-system\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTacMed™ HELIOS System\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/tacmed-emergency-bivvy-1\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTacMed™ Emergency Bivvy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TechTrade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20655679963254,"sku":"MEDTAC0663","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/techtrade-ready-heat-blanket-6185133.jpg?v=1763155870"},{"product_id":"hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i","title":"Hypothermia Prevention \u0026 Management Kit INSULATED (HPMK-I)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:0;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 26px 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNAR Hypothermia Management · Insulated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:32px;line-height:1.1;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHypothermia Prevention \u0026amp; Management Kit — Insulated (HPMK-I)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;color:#d9d6cc;max-width:680px;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eThe cold-weather-optimized evolution of the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK — a Climashield-insulated shell plus a 4-Cell Ready Heat blanket delivering up to 10 hours of oxygen-activated dry heat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eClimashield-insulated HRS-I shell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e4-Cell Ready Heat · 10 hr\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e360° access\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eSKU 80-1192\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHypothermia is the silent multiplier in trauma. Blood loss, shock, and cold exposure drive the lethal triad — hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy — and a casualty who can’t clot bleeds out faster. The standard HPMK is the CoTCCC-recommended answer for field rewarming. The \u003cstrong\u003eNAR HPMK-I\u003c\/strong\u003e takes that platform into the cold: a fully insulated outer shell so the covering itself retains heat, independent of the active warming component inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;margin:18px 0 18px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eIn an alpine or arctic casualty, the reflective blanket buys you minutes. What holds the heat for the next ten hours?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe patent-pending HRS-I shell adds Climashield insulation to the 5-ply composite construction, so the shell traps heat on its own — not just reflecting radiant warmth but insulating against convective and conductive loss in extreme cold. Inside, a 4-Cell Ready Heat blanket replaces the standard liner with sustained, oxygen-activated dry heat across the body for up to 10 hours, with no preparation: it activates on exposure to air. A built-in insulated hood covers the head and neck, and 1.5 in. continuous hook-and-loop gives 360° access to reassess wounds without un-packaging the patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;font-size:14.5px;color:#e5dfce;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#9c8f61;\"\u003eProvider scope:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HPMK-I is a passive\/active rewarming and hypothermia-management device. Field rewarming should be applied within your scope of practice and local protocol as part of overall casualty care. This listing describes the device and its contents; it is not a substitute for accredited trauma or tactical-casualty-care training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eInsulation In The Shell\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eClimashield insulation built into the 5-ply HRS-I shell means the covering retains heat on its own — the key upgrade over the standard HPMK for arctic and alpine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBuilds On A CoTCCC Platform\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eBuilt on the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK and aligned to updated CoTCCC hypothermia-management guidelines — the doctrinal standard, optimized for cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e10 Hours Of Active Heat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eThe 4-Cell Ready Heat blanket delivers sustained, even dry heat across the body for up to 10 hours — oxygen-activated, no water, no batteries, no prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e360° Reassessment Access\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eContinuous 1.5 in. hook-and-loop opens anywhere for wound checks and line adjustments without exposing the casualty to fresh heat loss. Rated to support 250+ lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:center;\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHeat Reflective Shell-Insulated (HRS-I) w\/built-in insulated hood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;text-align:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eReady Heat 4-Cell Blanket (oxygen-activated, up to 10 hr dry heat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;text-align:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003ePlastic vacuum bag (packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;text-align:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eHPMK-I vs Standard HPMK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHPMK-I (Insulated)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHPMK (Standard)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5-ply HRS-I + Climashield insulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-ply HRS, reflective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeat Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-Cell Ready Heat, up to 10 hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eReady Heat liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e8 × 11 × 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e6.75 × 10.5 × 5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4 lb 14 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e~3.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eAlpine, arctic, cold-weather maritime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eTemperate environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Fields It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCold-Weather Military\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eAlpine, arctic, and mountain units where ambient cold actively works against casualty survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMaritime \u0026amp; SAR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eCold-water and search-and-rescue operations where immersion and exposure drive rapid heat loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWilderness \u0026amp; PCC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eProlonged casualty care in cold backcountry where extraction is delayed and thermal management is continuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBuild It Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eMatch the rewarming platform to the climate, or run the standard HPMK in temperate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-hpmk\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHPMK (Standard) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eThe CoTCCC-recommended baseline for temperate-environment rewarming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-insulated\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHRS-Insulated (Standalone) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eThe insulated shell on its own to pair with existing warming systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHypothermia Prevention →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eBlankets, shells, and warming adjuncts for the full thermal-management line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eThe Kit, Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i-9548039.jpg?v=1763154918\" alt=\"HPMK-I Insulated kit\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i-8455864.jpg?v=1763154919\" alt=\"HPMK-I insulated shell and hood\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i-8960896.jpg?v=1763154919\" alt=\"HPMK-I 4-cell Ready Heat blanket\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414 0%,#9e1b1b 100%);padding:26px 24px;border-radius:4px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eFight The Lethal Triad In The Cold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:15px;\"\u003eInsulated shell plus 10 hours of active dry heat — the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK platform, built for arctic and alpine casualties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eSKU 80-1192\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e4 lb 14 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#121212;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:30px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShell Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5-ply composite, non-conductive reflective layer + Climashield insulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeat Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-Cell Ready Heat blanket, oxygen-activated, up to 10 hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAccess Closure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.5 in. continuous hook-and-loop, 360°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e250+ lb supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOpen Shell Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e78 in L × 43 in W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaged Size \/ Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e8 × 11 × 6 in · 4 lb 14 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVacuum-packaged; NAR Red Tip Technology rapid-access pull tabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e80-1192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the NAR HPMK Insulated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged Field Care in Cold \/ Arctic Environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e When a casualty cannot be evacuated within the golden hour in sub-zero or near-freezing conditions, the HPMK-I's insulated liner combined with the Ready-Heat® 4-cell active heat source provides sustained active rewarming — not just passive insulation — to prevent or reverse trauma-induced hypothermia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCASEVAC \/ MEDEVAC in Cold Weather Operations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotary wing and ground transport expose casualties to significant wind chill and cold. The HPMK-I's Heat Reflective Shell deflects radiant loss, the insulated liner traps air warmth, and the active Ready-Heat® source prevents core temperature drop during extended transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSevere Trauma Hypothermia Management (Lethal Triad):\u003c\/strong\u003e Trauma patients develop coagulopathy, acidosis, and hypothermia together — each worsening the others. The HPMK-I addresses the hypothermia leg of the triad with active heat generation, essential when hemorrhage control and airway management alone cannot reverse coagulopathy caused by cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Rescue \/ High-Altitude Evacuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilderness EMS and mountain rescue teams operating above treeline or in winter terrain carry the HPMK-I as the primary casualty thermal management tool. Its robust outer shell resists wind and moisture; the insulated liner maintains warmth during long-carry evacuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattalion Aid Station \/ Forward Surgical Team Staging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical teams staging for extended combat or training operations in cold climates stock the HPMK-I over the standard HPMK for sustained warming capability. The insulated configuration reduces Ready-Heat® consumption rate by retaining generated heat more effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Water Immersion Casualty Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e In maritime or river-crossing accidents, casualties emerge wet and at high risk of rapid core temperature collapse. The HPMK-I's Ready-Heat® 4-cell blanket activates immediately upon contact with water vapor — including wet clothing — making it effective for immersion casualty rewarming without the requirement to dry the patient first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activate the Ready-Heat® 4-cell blanket by folding and shaking (or moisture contact) before positioning against the torso. Place insulated liner face up over the activated heat source, wrap the casualty in HPMK-I, and tuck open edges. Do not remove wet clothing if removal delays wrapping — the HPMK-I's heat source activates in the presence of moisture. Monitor for hyperthermia in casualties who regain consciousness in warm environments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow the HPMK-I Compares to Other Hypothermia Solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK-I vs. Standard HPMK:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard HPMK includes the Heat Reflective Shell (HRS) and the Ready-Heat® II 2-cell chemical heat blanket. The HPMK-I upgrades the active heat source to a Ready-Heat® 4-cell blanket with significantly greater total heat output and adds an insulated inner liner between the heat source and the HRS. For environments below freezing or prolonged field care beyond 4 hours, the HPMK-I is the CoTCCC-preferred configuration. View the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efull hypothermia prevention line at tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK-I vs. NAR Heat Reflective Shell (HRS only):\u003c\/strong\u003e The HRS provides passive radiant heat retention; it deflects radiant heat loss but generates no heat of its own. The HPMK-I adds the insulated liner and activated Ready-Heat® 4-cell blanket for active rewarming. In casualties who are already hypothermic (core temp \u0026lt;35°C), passive wraps alone cannot reverse hypothermia — active heat is required. The HRS serves as the shell of the HPMK-I system, not a substitute for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK-I vs. SOF Tactical Blizzard Blanket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blizzard SOF Tactical is a 4-layer passive wrap without an active heat source. It outperforms a standard mylar space blanket but cannot match the active heat generation of the HPMK-I system in cold casualties. For CoTCCC-compliant protocols specifying active hypothermia management, the HPMK system is the referenced solution. Compare at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003etactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK-I vs. Thermal Angel \/ IV Fluid Warmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e IV fluid warmers prevent iatrogenic hypothermia from cold resuscitation fluids — a separate mechanism from the HPMK-I's whole-body heat retention and generation. In prolonged field care, both are used in combination: HPMK-I for core thermal management, IV warmers for fluid administration. They are complementary, not competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK-I vs. Vacuum Mattress \/ Hypothermia Wrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum mattresses provide immobilization plus insulation for spinal precautions. The HPMK-I is faster to deploy, lighter, and adds active heat rather than passive insulation. For hemorrhagic shock patients who are not spinal precautions, the HPMK-I is the preferred thermal intervention prior to vacuum mattress application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHPMK Insulated — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How does the HPMK-I differ from the standard HPMK?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HPMK Insulated (HPMK-I) differs from the standard HPMK in two key ways: (1) it includes a Ready-Heat® 4-cell chemical heat blanket rather than the 2-cell Ready-Heat® II in the standard HPMK, providing roughly double the total heat output and longer active heating duration; and (2) it adds a quilted insulated inner liner between the heat source and the outer Heat Reflective Shell, reducing heat loss to the environment and retaining generated warmth more effectively. The HPMK-I is the preferred configuration for sub-freezing environments and prolonged field care scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the CoTCCC guidance on hypothermia prevention?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) includes hypothermia prevention as the 'H' step in the MARCH protocol (Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia). CoTCCC recommends using the HPMK or equivalent active rewarming system for combat casualties. The HPMK-I, using the Ready-Heat® 4-cell blanket within the HRS, aligns with this guidance for cold-environment prolonged field care. Current CoTCCC guidelines should be reviewed at narescue.com or the PHTLS\/TCCC curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How long does the Ready-Heat self-heater in the HPMK-I last?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Ready-Heat® 4-cell blanket in the HPMK-I produces heat for approximately 8 hours after activation. Activation occurs via contact with moisture (including perspiration or wet clothing) or by folding and shaking the blanket. The 4-cell configuration in the HPMK-I provides a longer active heat duration than the 2-cell Ready-Heat® II in the standard HPMK, making it better suited for prolonged field care environments where evacuation may be significantly delayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the HPMK-I be reused?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The outer Heat Reflective Shell (HRS) and the insulated inner liner components of the HPMK-I are designed to be reusable and can be decontaminated. The Ready-Heat® 4-cell chemical heat blanket is single-use — once activated, it cannot be reloaded. Field units staging the HPMK-I for multiple patients should stock replacement Ready-Heat® 4-cell blankets, as the HRS and liner components do not require replacement after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the HPMK-I have a National Stock Number (NSN)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: North American Rescue products including the HPMK family have been assigned NSNs for military and government procurement. Contact MED-TAC International (marco@t-medical.org) or North American Rescue directly for current NSN, CAGE code, and contract vehicle information applicable to the HPMK-I. Civilian and EMS purchasers can order directly through tactical-medicine.com without government procurement requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: HPMK-I insulated, NAR hypothermia kit insulated, Ready Heat 4-cell blanket, cold weather casualty rewarming, HRS-I insulated shell, arctic hypothermia prevention kit, CoTCCC hypothermia management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:12.5px;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40046188953718,"sku":"80-1192","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i-7330101.jpg?v=1763154918"},{"product_id":"heat-reflective-shell","title":"Heat Reflective Shell","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:0;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 26px 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNAR Hypothermia Management · Shell Component\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:32px;line-height:1.1;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHeat Reflective Shell (HRS)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;color:#d9d6cc;max-width:680px;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eThe reinforced outer shell of the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK — available standalone. A 4-ply composite covering with a non-conductive reflective layer, built-in hood, and 360° access that supports a fully loaded patient.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e4-ply composite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eBuilt-in hood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e250+ lb rated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eWind \u0026amp; rain proof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA Mylar space blanket reflects radiant heat — and tears, crackles, and offers zero structural support the moment you try to package and move a patient. The \u003cstrong\u003eNAR Heat Reflective Shell (HRS)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the reinforced thermal covering that serves as the outer shell of the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK, offered here on its own for use with an existing warming system or as a serious upgrade over emergency blankets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;margin:18px 0 18px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eCan your thermal covering survive a helicopter load and a ground transport — or does it shred the first time you move the casualty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe 4-ply composite construction combines flexibility for patient packaging, structural strength to support a fully loaded patient across multiple layers of continuous hook-and-loop, and a non-conductive reflective layer that insulates without the bulk of batting or foam. A built-in hood extends coverage to the head and neck — a major site of heat loss that emergency blankets ignore — and an integrated fluid-absorption pad manages wound, IV, and airway drainage. The covering is impervious to wind and rain, and its tapered shape conforms to body geometry to minimize the air gaps that drive convective heat loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;font-size:14.5px;color:#e5dfce;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#9c8f61;\"\u003eProvider scope:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HRS is a passive thermal-management covering. Apply hypothermia prevention within your scope of practice and local protocol as part of casualty care. This listing describes the device; it is not a substitute for accredited trauma or tactical-casualty-care training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCoTCCC-Platform Shell\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eThe outer shell component of the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK — the field-hypothermia benchmark in tactical and military casualty care, available on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSupports A Loaded Patient\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003e4-ply build with 1.5 in. continuous hook-and-loop holds 250+ lb — survives casualty handling, helicopter loading, and ground transport where a space blanket fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHood \u0026amp; Fluid Pad\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eBuilt-in hood covers the head and cervical region; an integrated fluid-absorption pad manages drainage without breaking wind\/rain resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e360° Reassessment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eContinuous hook-and-loop opens partially for wound reassessment and line adjustment without removing the covering and dumping the patient’s retained heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eHRS vs Standard Emergency Blanket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHRS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMylar Space Blanket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-ply reinforced composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSingle-layer Mylar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePatient Packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSupports 250+ lb via Velcro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNo structural support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReassessment Access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePartial 360° via continuous Velcro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFull removal required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDurability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eWithstands transport \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eFragile, easily punctured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Fields It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTactical \u0026amp; Military Medics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eField hypothermia prevention as part of MARCH casualty care, standalone or with a warming liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eEMS \u0026amp; Fire Rescue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eA reusable, durable upgrade over disposable space blankets for trauma transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSAR \u0026amp; Wilderness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eWind- and rain-proof patient encapsulation for exposed backcountry rescues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBuild It Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePair the shell with active warming, or step up to the full kit or the insulated cold-weather variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-hpmk\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHPMK Full Kit →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eThe complete CoTCCC-recommended kit — shell plus Ready Heat warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-insulated\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHRS-Insulated →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eThe Climashield-insulated cold-weather version of this shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHypothermia Prevention →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eWarming blankets and thermal-management adjuncts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eUp Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-5527147.jpg?v=1763154877\" alt=\"Heat Reflective Shell\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-8305462.jpg?v=1763154877\" alt=\"HRS hood and reflective interior\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-6289479.jpg?v=1763154878\" alt=\"HRS continuous Velcro closure\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414 0%,#9e1b1b 100%);padding:26px 24px;border-radius:4px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eThe Shell The HPMK Is Built Around\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:15px;\"\u003eReinforced 4-ply thermal covering with a built-in hood — durable patient encapsulation that survives the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eStandalone or HPMK shell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e250+ lb rated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#121212;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:30px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-ply composite fabric, non-conductive reflective layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e250+ lb via 1.5 in. continuous Velcro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAccess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e360° via continuous Velcro closures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBuilt-in, head and neck coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eIntegrated fluid-absorption pad; tapered shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eImpervious to wind and rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eStandalone covering or HPMK outer shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the NAR Heat Reflective Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged Field Care (PFC) — Hypothermia Prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HRS is the reinforced outer shell of the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK. In PFC environments where casualty evacuation is delayed beyond the golden hour, maintaining core temperature prevents the lethal triad of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCASEVAC \/ MEDEVAC Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e During casualty transport on rotary or ground platforms, patients lose heat rapidly to ambient air and rotor wash. The HRS reflective outer surface deflects radiant heat loss and resists wind penetration without the bulk of a sleeping bag or vacuum mattress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrauma Bay \/ Far-Forward Aid Station Staging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forward surgical teams and battalion aid stations stage the HRS as a reusable thermal management tool for trauma patients awaiting surgery. Unlike a space blanket, the HRS is a durable, reinforced component rated for repeated use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMS Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMS teams managing multiple patients in cold or wet conditions can deploy the HRS to stabilize priority casualties without committing the full HPMK to each patient — freeing the heating component for higher-acuity cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Weather Training Exercises:\u003c\/strong\u003e In live field environments where exposure hypothermia is a training risk, the HRS provides rapid thermal protection that can be applied by a single provider while maintaining situational awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply the HRS over any insulating layer already on the casualty — do not remove existing clothing unless required for assessment. Wrap and tuck open edges to reduce heat escape at extremities. In wet environments, the HRS exterior sheds moisture; orient shiny surface outward for maximum radiant heat retention.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow the Heat Reflective Shell Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRS vs. Emergency Mylar Space Blanket:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard mylar space blanket is single-use, prone to tearing under field conditions, and has no structural integrity. The NAR Heat Reflective Shell is reinforced, reusable, and designed to retain heat during patient handling and transport — not just static rest. It is the outer shell of the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK system, not a commodity item. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehypothermia prevention collection at tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRS vs. NAR HPMK (Standard):\u003c\/strong\u003e The HPMK includes both the Heat Reflective Shell and the Ready-Heat® II self-activating chemical heat blanket. The HRS alone provides passive radiant heat retention; the full HPMK adds active heat generation. Choose the HRS when a reusable outer shell is needed for staging or when the active heating component is already in use on another casualty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRS vs. NAR HPMK-I (Insulated):\u003c\/strong\u003e The HPMK-I adds an insulated inner liner between the heat source and the patient for sustained warmth in extreme cold. The HRS is the outer shell component common to both HPMK versions. In arctic or sub-zero operations, the full HPMK-I system outperforms the HRS alone. Explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHPMK-I at tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRS vs. SOF® Tactical Blanket (Blizzard):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blizzard SOF Tactical Blanket is a 4-layer ambulatory wrap; the NAR HRS integrates directly with the HPMK Ready-Heat® component for active heat management rather than passive insulation alone. For CoTCCC-compliant hypothermia protocols, the HPMK system (shell + heat source) is the referenced solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRS vs. Vacuum Mattress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum mattresses immobilize and insulate simultaneously, primarily for spinal precautions. The HRS is a lighter, faster-deploying thermal wrap with no immobilization function. In the field, speed of application and pack size often make the HRS the first thermal intervention deployed while heavier evacuation equipment is prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHeat Reflective Shell — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the NAR Heat Reflective Shell CoTCCC-recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Heat Reflective Shell (HRS) is the outer shell component of the CoTCCC-recommended Hypothermia Prevention and Management Kit (HPMK). The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care endorses the HPMK system for hypothermia prevention in the H (Hypothermia Prevention) phase of MARCH. The HRS alone functions as the passive radiant-heat-retention layer of that system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What temperature range does the Heat Reflective Shell protect against?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: North American Rescue does not publish a specific temperature floor for the HRS in isolation, as performance depends on the insulating layers beneath (clothing, litter padding) and the presence of the Ready-Heat® active heat source in the full HPMK system. In clinical use, the HPMK system (HRS + Ready-Heat® II) is rated to maintain normothermia in casualties exposed to cold ambient conditions consistent with extended field care. For extreme cold environments, the HPMK-I adds an insulated inner liner for additional thermal retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Heat Reflective Shell single-use or reusable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The NAR Heat Reflective Shell is designed as a reusable component. It can be decontaminated and redeployed, making it suitable for staging in aid stations, vehicle litter kits, or unit medical sets where consumable budgets favor durable outer shells. The Ready-Heat® II heat blanket inside the full HPMK system is single-use\/single-activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the Heat Reflective Shell have an NSN?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The full HPMK system (including the HRS) has National Stock Numbers for military procurement. Contact North American Rescue directly or via MED-TAC for current NSN data and CAGE code information, as NSN assignments can be updated. The HRS is available for direct civilian, EMS, and law enforcement purchase through tactical-medicine.com without procurement restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How do you apply the Heat Reflective Shell in the field?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Lay the HRS flat beneath the casualty during litter loading, or wrap over the patient after initial assessment. Tuck open edges at the feet and sides to trap warmth. In the full HPMK configuration, activate the Ready-Heat® II chemical heat blanket first, position it against the torso (not directly on skin), then enclose the assembly in the HRS, shiny side outward. A single provider can complete the wrap in under 60 seconds on a supine casualty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR heat reflective shell, HRS hypothermia shell, HPMK outer shell, reusable casualty blanket, tactical thermal blanket, reflective patient encapsulation, hypothermia prevention shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:12.5px;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40139574837366,"sku":null,"price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-5035944.jpg?v=1763154877"},{"product_id":"heat-reflective-shell-insulated","title":"Heat Reflective Shell - Insulated","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;background:#121212;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:38px 30px 34px;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue — Hypothermia Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.14;color:#f5f5f5;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHeat Reflective Shell — Insulated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:17px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe insulated evolution of NAR’s Heat Reflective Shell — a 5-ply composite shell with an integrated Climashield® insulation layer for higher passive thermal retention, paired with a 4-Cell Ready Heat™ oxygen-activated blanket delivering up to 10 hours of continuous dry heat. Built-in insulated hood, 360° access, wind- and rain-impervious. SKU ZZ-1452.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e5-Ply Insulated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eReady Heat 10 hr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eClimashield®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e8e2d0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 13px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e250+ lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:34px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA trauma casualty in the cold loses heat fast, and hypothermia drives the lethal triad — worsening coagulopathy and acidosis. A reflective-only blanket bounces back radiant heat but adds no insulation and no active warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhat pairs active heat with real insulation for cold-weather field care?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:22px 24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe HRS-Insulated does both. Where the standard shell relies on its reflective layer plus a chemical liner, the HRS-I builds Climashield® insulation directly into a 5-ply shell — higher passive retention before any active heat is added. The included 4-Cell Ready Heat™ blanket is oxygen-activated and self-heating, sustaining up to 10 hours of continuous dry heat with no batteries, electrical connection, or microwaved gel — it begins warming the moment the cells meet air. Together, sustained active heat and enhanced passive insulation make a more thermally robust system than the standard shell, tuned for prolonged field care in cold environments. A built-in insulated hood covers the head and neck, 1.5″ continuous hook-and-loop gives 360° access and supports 250+ lb for packaging, and the whole shell is impervious to wind and rain. It ships vacuum-packed in a rugged pliable pouch with NAR Red Tip Technology® for fast, gloved, low-light opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:18px 0 0;padding:13px 16px;background:#23201a;border:1px solid #5e573d;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13.5px;color:#d9d6cc;line-height:1.55;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#9c8f61;\"\u003eSystem note:\u003c\/strong\u003e a passive-insulation plus active-chemical-heat hypothermia-management shell, part of the HPMK-I platform. Field hypothermia prevention is an adjunct to, not a substitute for, definitive rewarming and evacuation. Apply per unit protocol and training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eInsulation Built In\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eClimashield® in a 5-ply shell — passive retention before active heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e10 Hours Of Dry Heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e4-Cell Ready Heat™ — oxygen-activated, no batteries or power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003e360° Access + Hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eContinuous hook-and-loop reassessment without full exposure; insulated hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 5px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eRed Tip Vacuum Pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLow-cube storage; fast gloved, low-light opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Fields It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eCold-weather military med\u003c\/strong\u003e — prolonged field care in the cold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eSAR \u0026amp; wilderness EMS\u003c\/strong\u003e — exposure and trauma hypothermia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5e573d;\"\u003eMEDEVAC \u0026amp; transport\u003c\/strong\u003e — thermal protection through evacuation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eBuild It Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ HPMK-I Full Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe complete insulated system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eWarming \u0026amp; head-protection gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/all-medic-aid-kits\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;text-decoration:none;display:block;background:#f6f4ef;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:15px 17px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:3px;\"\u003e+ All Medic Aid Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eFull kit collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eThe Shell, Up Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-insulated-7061335.jpg?v=1763154877\" alt=\"NAR Heat Reflective Shell Insulated\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-insulated-5132652.jpg?v=1763154877\" alt=\"HRS Insulated Ready Heat\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-insulated-1024510.jpg?v=1763154878\" alt=\"HRS Insulated packaged\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:3px;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;background:#7a1414;background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414,#9e1b1b);border-radius:4px;padding:26px 28px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.25;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eActive Heat. Real Insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;color:#f0e3e3;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003e10 hr Heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eClimashield®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0d9d9;border:1px solid #c87a7a;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:2px;\"\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:30px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#faf7f7;border:1px solid #e6d2d2;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;flex:0 0 auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1414;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Oswald','Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:42px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eZZ-1452\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShell Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e5-ply composite, protected reflective layer + Climashield® insulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeat Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e4-Cell Ready Heat™ blanket, oxygen-activated, up to 10 hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAccess \/ Closure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.5″ continuous hook-and-loop; 360° access; supports 250+ lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBuilt-in insulated hood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOpen Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e78″ L × 43″ W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVacuum-packed pliable pouch; NAR Red Tip Technology®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eImpervious to wind and rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy Heat Reflective Shell - Insulated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-weather CASEVAC without active warming:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HRS-I's built-in Climashield insulation provides standalone thermal protection in extreme cold — no separate warming liner required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArctic and mountain operations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended CASEVAC in sub-zero environments where active warming supplies may be limited — the HRS-I provides passive high-performance insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHypothermia prevention — MARCH protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CoTCCC-recommended outer shell for cold-weather hypothermia prevention, with insulation built in for cold climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness SAR in cold environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Search and rescue teams operating in cold and alpine terrain require durable, insulated patient packaging for extended ground transports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade from standard HRS in cold deployments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Units deploying to cold environments replace the standard HRS with the HRS-I for enhanced passive insulation without changing their warming protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote and expeditionary medicine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austere environments where resupply is limited and active warming sources cannot be reliably stocked — the HRS-I provides self-sufficient thermal protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe HRS-I is the insulated version of the standard Heat Reflective Shell — same outer construction, with a built-in Climashield insulation layer. Select HRS-I for cold-weather deployments where maximum passive thermal retention is required; select the standard HRS for temperate and warm-weather operations where the insulation adds unnecessary bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Heat Reflective Shell - Insulated Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRS-Insulated vs standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/heat-reflective-shell\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHeat Reflective Shell\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HRS-I adds a Climashield synthetic insulation layer to the standard HRS construction. In cold environments, the HRS-I provides significantly higher passive thermal retention without a separate active warming liner. In temperate environments, the standard HRS is preferred — the insulation layer adds weight and bulk that is unnecessary in moderate climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRS-I vs HPMK Insulated (HPMK-I):\u003c\/strong\u003e The HRS-I is the standalone insulated shell; the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-insulated-hpmk-i\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHPMK-I\u003c\/a\u003e is the complete insulated kit including both the HRS-I shell and the self-heating liner. For maximum cold-weather performance, the HPMK-I provides active plus passive warming; the standalone HRS-I provides passive insulation for environments where active warming is not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HRS-I's 5-ply construction (4-ply HRS + Climashield layer) maintains wind and rain impermeability while adding insulation. The continuous Velcro closures are the same 250+ lb rated system as the standard HRS — no performance compromise on structural support for patient transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Heat Reflective Shell Insulated (HRS-I) CoTCCC-recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HRS-I is the insulated version of the outer shell of the CoTCCC-recommended HPMK. The insulated variant provides the same CoTCCC-aligned hypothermia prevention capability as the standard HPMK system with enhanced passive thermal retention for cold-weather operations. It is included in the HPMK-I (Insulated) complete kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What makes the HRS-I different from the standard HRS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HRS-I adds a built-in Climashield synthetic insulation layer to the standard HRS 4-ply construction, creating a 5-ply assembly. This insulation layer provides significantly higher passive thermal retention in cold environments, allowing the HRS-I to function as a standalone thermal covering without an active warming liner in many cold-weather scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the HRS-I be used without a self-heating liner?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The Climashield insulation layer in the HRS-I is designed to provide effective standalone passive thermal protection in cold environments. For extreme cold conditions, pairing with an active warming liner (Ready Heat or HPMK liner) provides maximum performance. In moderate cold (0°C to -10°C range), the HRS-I may provide adequate standalone protection depending on casualty condition and evacuation time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What Climashield rating is used in the HRS-I?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The specific Climashield insulation specification for the HRS-I is published by North American Rescue. Climashield synthetic fill maintains loft and insulation performance when wet — a critical property for field applications where the insulation is exposed to precipitation, condensation, and wound drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the HRS-I suitable for temperate (non-cold) operations?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HRS-I can be used in temperate environments but adds unnecessary weight and bulk compared to the standard HRS. For operations in warm or temperate climates, the standard HRS is the appropriate choice. Select the HRS-I specifically for cold-weather deployments where the insulation layer provides a meaningful thermal advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:30px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#8f8c83;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR Heat Reflective Shell Insulated, HRS-I, HPMK-I shell, Ready Heat blanket, Climashield hypothermia shell, North American Rescue ZZ-1452\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"North American Rescue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40139575394422,"sku":"ZZ-1452","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/heat-reflective-shell-insulated-8648474.jpg?v=1763154877"},{"product_id":"mtr-mylar-emergency-space-blanket","title":"Mylar Emergency Space Blanket","description":"\u003c!-- Mylar Emergency Space Blanket — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe MEDTECH Resource Mylar Emergency Space Blanket is a compact, cost-effective thermal protection solution measuring approximately 52 × 82 inches. Waterproof and reusable, its metalized Mylar film reflects up to 90% of body heat, provides high-visibility reflective surface for rescuer identification, and stores in a minimal pack footprint — making it standard issue for individual first aid kits, casualty collection points, and large-scale emergency deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eMEDTECH Resource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMTR-28011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e52 in × 82 in (or similar — see note)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMetalized Mylar polyester film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eReusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes (if kept intact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eHeat Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eReflects body heat to offset hypothermia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCooling Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eReflects solar\/external heat — can also be used in hot climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eVisibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eHigh-visibility reflective surface for search and rescue identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePack Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCompact fold — stores in minimal pack space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eBrand packaging may vary; product quality and size are consistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Mylar emergency space blanket is the foundational passive hypothermia prevention tool — the low-cost, high-availability layer that fills the gap between a thermal emergency and the deployment of advanced solutions like the HPMK or HAWK kit. Originally developed for NASA's space program, metalized Mylar's radiant heat reflection (reflecting up to 90% of infrared radiation) in an extraordinarily thin, lightweight film remains one of the most thermally efficient passive materials available for civilian and military emergency use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIn shock management, the space blanket serves the critical function of retaining the patient's remaining body heat to counteract shock-related peripheral vasoconstriction and hypothermic progression. Wrapped over clothing or a casualty's body, it creates a windproof, waterproof thermal envelope that dramatically slows convective and evaporative heat loss — the two most significant heat loss mechanisms in pre-hospital settings. The 52 × 82 inch size provides full-body coverage for adult patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe dual-use reflective surface — warm side in cold weather, sun-reflective side out in hot weather — provides functional versatility across environmental conditions. The high-visibility metallic sheen aids searchers in locating patients in wilderness or low-visibility scenarios. At the MTR-28011's per-unit cost, it is economical to stock in every IFAK, individual first aid kit, casualty collection point, and emergency preparedness package. Where advanced hypothermia management systems are primary, the Mylar blanket remains the appropriate bridge tool for immediate use and high-volume contingency stocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eMylar Blanket vs. Advanced Hypothermia Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor austere or prolonged field care, the Mylar blanket is a complement to — not a replacement for — active warming systems like the HPMK or HAWK. A Mylar blanket reflects existing body heat; it cannot generate heat when the patient is severely hypothermic and no longer producing adequate metabolic heat. For casualties in shock or prolonged exposure, the HPMK or HPMK-I should be the primary thermal management tool, with the Mylar blanket appropriate for immediate stabilization, mass casualty triage, or as a backup layer inside the outer HPMK shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hypothermia-prevention-management-kit-hpmk\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHPMK (Hypothermia Prevention Kit)\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHead \u0026amp; Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"MEDTECH Resource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41668455432310,"sku":"MTR-28011","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/mylar-emergency-space-blanket-1426881.jpg?v=1780526126"},{"product_id":"blizzard-ifak-blanket","title":"Blizzard IFAK Blanket","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical · Thermal Management\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eBlizzard IFAK Blanket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eA compact, vacuum-sealed emergency hypothermia blanket powered by Reflexcell™ 2-layer technology — full adult coverage at just 5 oz, sized to fit any IFAK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Blizzard IFAK Blanket?\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact, vacuum-sealed emergency hypothermia blanket (SKU BPS2-37-O-1) powered by Reflexcell™ 2-layer technology. At 5 oz and a packed 6\" × 4.5\" × 1.5\", it fits inside any IFAK pouch and delivers immediate thermal protection for trauma, shock, and hemorrhage casualties in austere environments. Windproof and waterproof, with a TOG 5 warmth rating and full adult coverage (78\" × 46\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical (formerly H\u0026amp;H Medical \/ Blizzard Protection Systems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBPS2-37-O-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePacked Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e6 in × 4.5 in × 1.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOpen Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e78 in × 46 in (full adult coverage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e5 oz (142 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMaterial \/ Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eReflexcell™ 2-layer, elastic-reinforced channels; TOG 5 warmth rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eExterior Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eLight green (low-visibility profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eVacuum sealed for compact storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWindproof \/ Waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eYes — windproof and waterproof exterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSingle-use \/ disposable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUSA (Safeguard Medical, Tampa, FL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eHypothermia is a silent but lethal companion to traumatic hemorrhage. As a casualty loses blood, the “lethal triad” of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy accelerates clotting failure. The Blizzard IFAK Blanket addresses the thermal component directly at the point of injury. Its Reflexcell™ construction uses elastic-reinforced air channels to create a multi-layer insulating envelope that traps body heat far more effectively than a standard mylar emergency blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eWith a TOG 5 warmth rating — a standard measure of thermal resistance — the Blizzard provides meaningful insulation even in wet, windy, or cold conditions. The metallized inner layer reflects radiated heat back to the patient while the windproof, waterproof exterior blocks convective loss. That dual-mechanism design is why Blizzard blankets are widely fielded across military medical systems and civilian EMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe discreet light-green exterior keeps a low-visibility profile in operational settings, and vacuum-sealed packaging compresses the blanket to a fraction of its deployed size so it slots into virtually any IFAK alongside tourniquets and hemostatic dressings. Hypothermia prevention is emphasized in TCCC guidance beginning at the point of injury, since every degree of core-temperature loss compounds hemorrhage-induced coagulopathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:14px 18px;background:#fffdf5;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vacuum seal tears open with one hand; shake the blanket to full size and wrap the casualty with the metallized surface facing inward, conforming the channels around the body to reduce air gaps and tucking edges to limit wind intrusion. The blanket does not impede ongoing hemorrhage control or other interventions. This summary is not a substitute for accredited training or local protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/training-kits-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTraining Kits \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_BLIZZARD_IFAK_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWho Needs the Blizzard IFAK Blanket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCombat medics treating hypothermia risk in the H (Hypothermia\/Head) step of the MARCH protocol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eIFAK-level thermal protection: compact enough to fit in individual soldier kits alongside primary trauma supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eTactical EMS teams treating trauma patients in cold environments where conventional blankets are too bulky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eLaw enforcement tactical units treating wounded officers in winter operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWilderness and austere medicine practitioners managing hypothermia risk in prolonged field care scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eRAMPART Medic Enhancement Resupply Set component — included as the thermal protection element in the MER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BLIZZARD_IFAK_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BLIZZARD_IFAK_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eBlizzard IFAK Blanket vs. Standard Space Blankets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlizzard IFAK Blanket (Reflexcell™ technology):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-layer active insulation; reduces heat loss and maintains core temperature; IFAK-compatible compact packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard aluminized mylar space blanket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single reflective layer; passive heat reflection only; loses effectiveness in wind or wet; larger packed footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlizzard 3-Layer (HAWK Set):\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-layer Reflexcell™; paired with active warming grid; higher thermal performance; larger and heavier than the IFAK version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal-Aid blankets (various):\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven thermal blankets; reusable; significantly heavier and bulkier than the vacuum-sealed Blizzard IFAK version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTOG 5 rating context:\u003c\/strong\u003e A TOG 5 blanket is roughly equivalent in insulation to a medium-weight duvet; significantly above the TOG 0.5–1.5 performance of standard mylar space blankets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFAK fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blizzard IFAK Blanket is specifically sized and vacuum-packaged to fit inside standard IFAK pouches — most thermal blankets require separate carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BLIZZARD_IFAK_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BLIZZARD_IFAK_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is Reflexcell™ technology in the Blizzard IFAK Blanket?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Reflexcell™ is the proprietary multi-layer insulation technology in Blizzard thermal protection products. It reduces heat loss through a combination of reflective and insulating layers that create a microclimate around the patient, maintaining core body temperature more effectively than single-layer mylar space blankets — particularly in wet or windy conditions where passive reflectors lose effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Blizzard IFAK Blanket included in any Safeguard Medical kits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The Blizzard Trauma Blanket is included as a component of the RAMPART Medic Enhancement Resupply Set (MER, SKU 82-504-05) as the hypothermia management component. The HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set also incorporates a Blizzard 3-layer blanket paired with a warming grid. The IFAK Blanket version is sized for inclusion in individual IFAK pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: When should the Blizzard IFAK Blanket be applied in the MARCH protocol?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Blizzard IFAK Blanket addresses the H step of MARCH — Hypothermia\/Head. In combat casualty care, preventing hypothermia is critical because the trauma triad of death (hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy) is self-reinforcing: hypothermia worsens coagulopathy, which worsens hemorrhage. Apply early — as soon as life-threatening hemorrhage and airway\/respiratory interventions are completed — to reduce the rate of heat loss and prevent the cascade from progressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_BLIZZARD_IFAK_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: Blizzard blanket, IFAK hypothermia blanket, Reflexcell blanket, tactical thermal blanket, trauma warming blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Safeguard Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41701703549046,"sku":"BPS2-37-O-1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/blizzard-ifak-blanket-6656952.webp?v=1780700415"},{"product_id":"qinflow-warrior-extreme-blood-fluid-warmer-set","title":"QinFlow Warrior EXTREME Blood \u0026 Fluid Warmer Set","description":"\u003c!-- QinFlow Warrior EXTREME Blood \u0026 Fluid Warmer Set — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe QinFlow Warrior EXTREME Blood \u0026amp; Fluid Warmer Set is a military-grade, battery-powered warming system that warms cold blood and IV fluids to 38°C ± 2°C at delivery rates up to 180 mL\/min — certified to MIL-STD-461G for electromagnetic compatibility and IP56 for environmental protection. Designed for pre-hospital, CASEVAC, forward surgical, and hospital trauma use, it prevents transfusion-associated hypothermia during damage control resuscitation in the most demanding operational environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eQinFlow Ltd. (Israel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eQIF-01-12 (Warrior EXTREME)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e7491F6C4D356 (MED-TAC listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e4.0 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperature Set Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e38°C ± 2°C (100.4°F ± 3.6°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Delivery Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eUp to 180 mL\/min (cold-stored blood at 4°C input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWarming Capacity (single battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eUp to 3 liters at 160–180 mL\/min (4°C input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWarm-up Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eSeconds — temperature reaches set point from first drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e22 VDC; up to 6 units whole blood per Extra Power battery charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAC Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eYes — operates on AC power in addition to battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMilitary Certifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMIL-STD-461G (EMI\/EMC); IP56 (water and particle ingress)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e-5°C to 40°C (23°F to 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e-30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eUp to 4,572 m (15,000 ft) operational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBase Unit Service Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCompact Disposable Unit Shelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNon-pyrogenic fluid path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eYes — CDU free of pyrogenic substances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eValidated for LifeFlow PLUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eYes — handles rapid bolus flows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eTransfusion-associated hypothermia is a preventable killer. Refrigerated blood products and room-temperature crystalloids delivered rapidly to a trauma casualty produce a cumulative cooling effect that drives the lethal triad of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. In hemorrhagic shock, where the patient's core temperature is already falling due to hypovolemia and environmental exposure, delivering liters of cold fluid accelerates coagulopathy — causing the very bleeding the resuscitation is trying to stop. Blood and fluid warming is not a comfort measure; it is a hemostatic intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe QinFlow Warrior EXTREME is the military-specific variant of QinFlow's Warrior blood and fluid warmer platform — distinguished from the standard Warrior by MIL-STD-461G electromagnetic compatibility certification and IP56 environmental protection rating. MIL-STD-461G compliance means the device can operate in electromagnetic environments present in military aircraft, vehicles, and command centers without causing interference or being disrupted by military-grade emissions. IP56 certification means the device is dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets — survivable in rain, vehicle wash-down, or maritime spray conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe system measures blood or fluid temperature hundreds of times per second and automatically adjusts heating element output to maintain the 38°C ± 2°C output temperature — even as flow rates fluctuate between KVO (keep vein open) and maximum 180 mL\/min. This dynamic temperature control is critical for compatibility with hand pump infusion devices like the NAR LifeFlow PLUS, which generate intermittent bolus flows that challenge warming systems designed for steady-state flow rates. QinFlow specifically validates the Warrior EXTREME against LifeFlow-type flow patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Extra Power battery extends capacity to warm up to 6 units of cold-stored whole blood per charge — compared to 2–4 units for competitive options. The ability to warm more blood per battery charge directly extends operational endurance: a single battery provides resuscitation capacity for multiple casualties or for a single massively transfused patient. The dual AC\/battery operation enables seamless transition from field battery use to facility AC power at a forward surgical team or Role 2\/3 medical treatment facility, eliminating the need to swap to a different warming system at each echelon of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eWarrior EXTREME vs. Competitive Warmers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax delivery rate (4°C input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eWarrior EXTREME: 200 mL\/min | Quantum (NAR): 100 mL\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBattery capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eWarrior EXTREME: 3.5 L (200 mL\/min) | Quantum: ~1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAC operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eWarrior EXTREME: Yes | Quantum: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMIL-STD certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eWarrior EXTREME: MIL-STD-461G | Quantum: N\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIP rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eWarrior EXTREME: IP56 | Quantum: N\/A published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLifeFlow compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eBoth validated for bolus flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/lifeflow-plus-fluid-infuser\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifeFlow PLUS Fluid Infuser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/quantum-battery\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eQUANTUM Battery (NAR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/iv-io-blood-transfusion\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIV\/IO \u0026amp; Blood Transfusion Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QinFlow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42052491346038,"sku":"7491F6C4D356","price":6069.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/qinflow-warrior-extreme-blood-fluid-warmer-set-4023938.jpg?v=1780700227"},{"product_id":"hawk-advanced-hypothermia-management-set","title":"HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical · Hypothermia Management\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eAir-activated warming grids paired with the APLS thermal litter system — active heat plus passive insulation for casualty transport in cold environments, no batteries required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e A combined active-and-passive thermal system (SKU 59-320) that pairs air-activated warming grids with the APLS Thermal Patient Litter System. It generates heat and retains body warmth during prolonged field care or cold-environment evacuation, requiring no external power. Built for combat medics, tactical teams, and first responders managing hypothermia in austere settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSafeguard Medical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e59-320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWarming Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAdjustable, air-activated warming grids (no external power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eLitter System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAPLS Life Guard Litter — portable, disposable, Mylar-lined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eThermal Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMylar lining retains body heat; litter insulates from ground cold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDesign Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCompact — sized for medic-bag integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUse Environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCombat zones, wilderness rescue, disaster response, prolonged field care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAir-activated chemical reaction — no batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eHypothermia is the third component of the lethal triad in trauma — alongside coagulopathy and acidosis — and one of the most preventable. Even mild hypothermia (core temperature \u0026lt;36°C \/ 96.8°F) worsens coagulopathy and increases mortality in hemorrhagic shock. The HAWK™ set addresses this with two synergistic components: active warming through air-activated grids and passive insulation through the APLS Thermal Patient Litter System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe air-activated warming grids use adjustable chemical heating that requires only ambient air to initiate — no batteries, electrical connections, or external heat source. That makes them operationally reliable in the austere environments where hypothermia is most dangerous: mountain rescue, cold-weather operations, flooding events, and wilderness evacuation without electrical infrastructure. The adjustable design lets heat output be modulated to patient condition and ambient temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe APLS Life Guard Litter provides a portable, disposable transport platform with integrated Mylar lining. The Mylar layer reflects the patient’s own body heat back toward them, while the litter structure insulates against conductive heat loss to cold ground — a major source of field hypothermia. Active heat above and passive insulation below create a thermally controlled microenvironment around the patient during the critical transport phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eClinical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe HAWK™ set is intended for deployment after initial hemorrhage control — consistent with the Hypothermia-prevention priority that follows Circulation in the TCCC MARCH sequence. Once a casualty is packaged for evacuation, the warming grids and litter maintain thermal protection through the care and transport chain. With no required power source, the system is compatible with helicopter, ground-vehicle, and manual litter-carry operations without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/head-hypothermia-prevention\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHead \u0026amp; Hypothermia Prevention\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the HAWK™ Advanced Hypothermia Management Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlonged field care (PFC) in cold environments\u003c\/strong\u003e — after hemorrhage control is achieved, the HAWK™ prevents the lethal triad from advancing to fatal hypothermia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-weather military operations\u003c\/strong\u003e — TCCC-aligned thermal management during evacuation when medevac is delayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness search and rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e — remote rescues where no electrical infrastructure is available for active warming equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisaster response in winter conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e — mass-casualty incidents involving exposure time before definitive shelter is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical medicine training programs\u003c\/strong\u003e — teaching MARCH™ Hypothermia Prevention steps with a field-deployable, no-power system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHAWK™ Advanced Set vs. Other Hypothermia Prevention Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHAWK™ Advanced Set (SKU 59-320):\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-activated warming grids + APLS Thermal Litter — active heat + passive insulation, no batteries, no external power required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHAWK™ Carrier Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carries the warming grids in a purpose-built pouch for integration into a medic bag without the litter component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHAWK™ Heat-Adjustable Warming Grid (standalone):\u003c\/strong\u003e Active warming only — for use with existing insulation layers when litter transport isn't needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlizzard IFAK Blanket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive heat retention only (Mylar foil) — lighter and smaller than the HAWK™ set but no active heat generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard space blankets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive reflective insulation without the litter's ground-insulation component or the HAWK grid's adjustable active heat output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: How long does the HAWK™ warming grid produce heat after activation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The HAWK™ produces constant heat from eight individually-sealed warming cells, each capable of approximately 4 hours of output after air activation. The adjustable design allows heat output to be modulated to patient condition and ambient temperature, extending effective warming time in less extreme conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the APLS litter and why is it included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The APLS Life Guard Litter is a portable, disposable patient transport litter with Mylar lining. The Mylar reflects the patient's own body heat back toward them while the litter structure insulates against conductive heat loss to cold ground — a major source of field hypothermia. Active heat from the warming grids above and passive insulation from the litter below create a thermally controlled microenvironment during evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: At what point in the MARCH™ sequence should hypothermia management begin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Per TCCC, hypothermia prevention is addressed after Massive hemorrhage control, Airway, Respiration, and Circulation — specifically the 'H' in MARCH. Begin warming once life-threatening hemorrhage is controlled. The HAWK™ set is designed to be deployed at this transition point and maintained through the entire care-and-transport chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the HAWK™ Advanced Set compatible with standard evacuation platforms?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The air-activated chemical warming reaction requires no electrical power, batteries, or external connections, making it compatible with helicopter, ground vehicle, and manual litter-carry evacuations. The APLS litter is disposable and does not require decontamination between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: hypothermia management set, air-activated warming grid, casualty thermal litter, field rewarming kit, TCCC hypothermia prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Safeguard Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42223635431542,"sku":"59-320","price":226.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/hawk-advanced-hypothermia-management-set-3102773.jpg?v=1780527715"},{"product_id":"h-e-a-t-hypothermia-emergency-assess-and-transport-set","title":"H.E.A.T.™ (Hypothermia Emergency Assess and Transport) Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMED-TAC International · Thermal Management \u0026amp; Transport\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:25px;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0 0 12px;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"\u003eH.E.A.T.™ (Hypothermia Emergency Assess and Transport) Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eA complete hypothermia-management and patient-transport system — pole-less ClearView carrier, foldable drag litter, and storage backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the H.E.A.T.™ Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete hypothermia-management and patient-transport system from MED-TAC International. It includes the ClearView Patient Carrier (CVPC) pole-less litter with patent-pending transparent monitoring windows, the Foldable Drag Litter System (FDLS) for rapid deployment in freezing conditions, and a H.E.A.T. Storage Backpack. Packed size 19.5 × 12.5 × 4.5 in; weight 10 lbs. Available in Orange and Multicam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMED-TAC International Corp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eOrange, Multicam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePacked Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e19.5 in × 12.5 in × 4.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e10 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCVPC Weight Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eUp to 350 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCVPC Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003ePole-less litter with ClearView monitoring windows and upper\/lower access ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFDLS Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eAccordion-fold, integrated insulated cocoon, cold-weather flexible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThermal Properties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eWind\/moisture-resistant nylon backing, insulated cocoon design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCarrying Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eDrag or carry; stored in included backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eSystem Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearView Patient Carrier (CVPC)\u003c\/strong\u003e — pole-less litter with patent-pending transparent monitoring windows for continuous visual patient assessment without opening the thermal cocoon. Two-way upper and lower access ports permit treatment access during transport. Supports up to 350 lbs. Wind- and moisture-resistant nylon backing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoldable Drag Litter System (FDLS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — accordion-fold design that stays flexible and deployable at freezing temperatures (unlike rolled litters that become stiff and brittle in cold). Integrated insulated cocoon retains patient heat. Can be dragged or carried across varied terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH.E.A.T. Storage Backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact carry system for the entire set at 19.5 × 12.5 × 4.5 in, 10 lbs total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eHypothermia is a lethal complication in trauma. It is a recognized priority in TCCC because it dramatically worsens the coagulopathy associated with hemorrhagic shock — the “lethal triad” of acidosis, coagulopathy, and hypothermia is a well-documented cause of death in wounded patients whose hemorrhage is otherwise controlled. (The CoTCCC-recommended Hypothermia Prevention and Management Kit, or HPMK, is the active-warming item that addresses this directly.) The H.E.A.T.™ Set complements that goal with an integrated system designed to maintain patient thermal stability while enabling rapid movement from the point of injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe ClearView Patient Carrier (CVPC) is the defining innovation of this system. Traditional litters require a provider to open or partially remove a patient's thermal covering to assess them during transport — breaking the thermal barrier at the exact moment temperature preservation is critical. The CVPC's patent-pending ClearView monitoring windows allow direct visual observation of the patient's condition, wound sites, and airway through the transparent panels without exposure. The two-way access ports permit IV access, wound checks, or other interventions through the litter wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Foldable Drag Litter System addresses a real operational limitation of rolled litters: in sub-freezing conditions, traditional flexible litters become rigid and unmanageable. The FDLS's accordion-fold design retains flexibility at freezing temperatures and deploys rapidly without the “unrolling” sequence that costs precious seconds. The integrated insulated cocoon adds the thermal barrier needed to preserve body heat during transport across exposed terrain, through water, or in vehicle-confined movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIFAK Kits \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/triage\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTriage Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eRelated searches: hypothermia litter system, ClearView patient carrier, foldable drag litter, cold weather casualty transport, thermal cocoon litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":43020922159222,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MultiCam","offer_id":43020922191990,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/heat-hypothermia-emergency-assess-and-transport-set-1643087.png?v=1780529979"},{"product_id":"hobag-citadel-med-line","title":"HOBAG™ CITADEL · MED-LINE — Advanced Life Support Backpack System","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:32px 28px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:64px;height:4px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9c8f61;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMED-TAC International · Advanced Life Support Backpack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:26px;line-height:1.18;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eHOBAG™ CITADEL · MED-LINE — Advanced Life Support Backpack System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#cfc8b4;font-size:15px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eA clamshell book-fold ALS paramedic platform pre-configured with full MARCH-protocol trauma capability for 24+ hour casualty care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the HOBAG CITADEL · MED-LINE?\u003c\/strong\u003e MED-TAC International’s advanced life support backpack system — a clamshell book-fold paramedic platform built on the Elite Bags PARAMED XL chassis and pre-configured with complete ALS trauma capability for prolonged casualty care. Every component is named, every brand disclosed, and every item sourced from the actual manufacturer or authorized master distributor. The high-visibility MED-LINE is built for civilian EMS, school nurse, workplace safety, ski patrol, urban response, and conventional rescue roles; the CITADEL · OP-LINE carries identical contents in a low-visibility tactical chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module (Red)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Celox® Rapid Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4″ · 1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAirway Module (Orange)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit (28F, 30F, 32F, 34F, 36F with surgical lubricant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRespiration Module (Yellow)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheter (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCirculation Module (Green)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Vascular Access Kit (peripheral IV start)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Saline Lock Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× BOA® IV Constricting Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 500 mL 0.9% NaCl position (customer adds fluid at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× IV administration tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10× Alcohol prep pads · 1× Medical tape roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eHypothermia \u0026amp; Head Module (Blue)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System — Active Warming variant (two-piece quick-access casualty wrap + Medi-Heat 12-hour active warming pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adjustable adult cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDiagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears (primary) · 1× Compact EMT shears (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eOxygen Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× M9 oxygen cylinder position (customer adds cylinder at fielding through local DME)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Click-style regulator with flowmeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adult non-rebreather mask · 1× Pediatric non-rebreather mask · 1× Nasal cannula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Evacuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TCCC casualty card pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Vital signs pen · 1× Permanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikLitter™ Lite (rapid casualty evacuation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px;background:#faf9f6;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;color:#5e573d;\"\u003eThis kit includes advanced items — peripheral IV access, airway adjuncts, needle decompression, suction, and oxygen delivery — staged as kit components. Their use assumes the carrier holds the appropriate Advanced Life Support scope of training and operates under unit or medical-direction protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eBag Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eElite Bags PARAMED XL clamshell book-fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e11″ × 12.6″ × 20.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLoaded Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eApproximately 22 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e1000D polyamide construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHeavy-duty YKK zippers, hi-vis reflective trim, padded ergonomic shoulder straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrganization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e5 removable color-coded translucent module pouches (MARCH layout); fold-out work flap, insulated ampoule holder, O₂ pass-through port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBlack, High-Visibility EMS Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTier \/ Scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eAdvanced Life Support (ALS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEligibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eHSA\/FSA eligible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eA Deployable Trauma Bay in a Wearable Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe CITADEL · MED-LINE is built to fill the role of a deployable trauma bay in a wearable footprint. The clamshell book-fold opening on the PARAMED XL chassis solves the most common failure mode in trauma-kit deployment: provider cognitive overload while searching for the right item under time pressure. With every module visible on a single plane, the provider sees the entire kit at once and reaches for the correct module without unzipping multiple compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eComponent selection follows the CoTCCC-recommended equipment list. The NAR CAT Gen 7 and TacMed SOF-T Wide are the two windlass tourniquets on the current CoTCCC-recommended list; QuikClot Combat Gauze (kaolin-based) is the CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic; HyFin Vent Twin is one of the CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seals. The kit ships with the M9 cylinder and 500 mL IV positions reserved and labeled — the cylinder and IV solution are not shipped, and the buyer adds them at fielding through a local DME provider or pharmacy. This is standard practice for medical kits sold across state lines and keeps the product compliant with FDA, DOT hazmat, and Pharmacy Board requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMED-LINE vs. OP-LINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSame contents, different chassis. MED-LINE uses the Elite Bags PARAMED XL clamshell platform in high-visibility colors (Black, EMS Red), optimized for civilian, EMS, school nurse, workplace, and conventional rescue roles. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hobag-citadel-op-line\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCITADEL · OP-LINE\u003c\/a\u003e uses the Tasmanian Tiger Modular Medic Pack 38 — a 38-liter MOLLE-distributed tactical platform in subdued colorways (Black, Ranger Green, Multicam), optimized for LE, federal, and DoD-adjacent roles. The medical capability is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat scope of practice is required to deploy the CITADEL?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe CITADEL contains items appropriate for any responder (tourniquets, gauze, chest seals, oxygen delivery, diagnostics) plus items requiring an Advanced Life Support scope (IV access, advanced airway adjuncts). Confirm your training and scope-of-practice authorization before deploying. The HOBAG · GARRISON tier covers BLS-only content; the HOBAG · FORTRESS tier extends to Prolonged Casualty Care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eDoes the kit ship with oxygen and IV fluids?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNo. The M9 cylinder position and 500 mL IV bag position are reserved and labeled, but the cylinder and IV solution are not shipped. Buyers add these at fielding through their local DME provider or pharmacy — standard practice for medical kits sold across state lines and compliant with FDA, DOT hazmat, and Pharmacy Board regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eIs the CITADEL appropriate for school nurse, workplace, or campus deployment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes for the BLS components. The trauma capability (tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, chest seals, basic airway adjuncts) is appropriate for any layperson trained in Bleeding Control and basic first aid. The IV\/IO access components require a BLS-IV or higher scope; many institutional buyers field the CITADEL with the IV components held in reserve until a credentialed responder arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eIs the bag the only difference between MED-LINE and OP-LINE?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes. The medical contents are identical. Pick the chassis that matches your operational context — high-visibility for civilian rescue, subdued MOLLE for tactical operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eIs the CITADEL HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes — the kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase for households with documented medical-purpose use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat training is recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBleeding Control (B-CON), TCCC-AC (All Combatants) or TECC, and BLS-CPR + AED at minimum. For full ALS deployment, BLS-IV training or higher is required. Obtain accredited training appropriate to your role before relying on any trauma kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARCH Protocol.\u003c\/strong\u003e The contents reflect current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) guidance for Massive Hemorrhage control, Airway management, Respiration intervention, Circulation support, and Hypothermia management — the MARCH protocol that defines pre-hospital trauma priority across current military, federal, and civilian trauma doctrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxygen Delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained oxygen delivery is called for under JTS Prolonged Casualty Care guidance for casualties with airway compromise, hypovolemic shock, or traumatic brain injury. The M9 cylinder + click regulator + non-rebreather configuration is the minimum sustainable O₂ delivery footprint for a backpack-deployable system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLethal Triad — Hypothermia Management.\u003c\/strong\u003e The TacMed Helios + Medi-Heat thermal layer addresses the hypothermia corner of the lethal triad (hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy). A two-piece quick-access active-warming system meets trauma hypothermia doctrine in a way passive mylar blankets do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCognitive Load Under Pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clamshell book-fold opening presents every module on a single plane, reducing the search time and decision load that drive deployment errors under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:28px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMS first responders (BLS, BLS-IV, ILS, ALS, paramedic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool nurses, campus security, workplace safety officers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSki patrol, search-and-rescue, expedition medics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConventional rescue (urban, wildland, civilian volunteer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily emergency preparedness for credentialed households\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaritime \/ offshore emergency response programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestival, special-event, and large-gathering medical teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/hobag-citadel-op-line\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCITADEL · OP-LINE\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ems-bags-and-backpacks\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eEMS Bags \u0026amp; Backpacks\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: advanced life support backpack, ALS trauma bag, paramedic backpack, TCCC kit, MARCH protocol kit, school nurse trauma bag, oxygen delivery backpack, Elite Bags PARAMED XL kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43459146612854,"sku":"MTHB-CIT-M-BK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":43459194912886,"sku":"MTHB-CIT-M-RD","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hobag-citadel-op-line","title":"HOBAG™ CITADEL · OP-LINE — Tactical Advanced Life Support Backpack System","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"medtac-pdp\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#333;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe HOBAG™ CITADEL · OP-LINE is the same advanced life support trauma capability as the CITADEL · MED-LINE, built on a low-visibility tactical chassis. Bag platform: Tasmanian Tiger Modular Medic Pack 38 — a 38-liter German-made CORDURA® 700D advanced-life-support platform with an expandable main compartment, six removable transparent MARCH pouches, and a load-bearing removable hip belt sized for the full ALS load. Subdued colorways. Designed for LE, federal LE, DoD-adjacent, contractor, and SOF support audiences who need the same clinical capability as conventional EMS but in a tactical operational signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003eIdentical medical contents to CITADEL · MED-LINE. Identical clinical capability. Different audience signal. If you're operating in a tactical environment and the high-visibility EMS civilian chassis is the wrong tool, this is the same kit in the right wrapper — and the load-bearing hip belt carries it comfortably over distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Celox® Rapid Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4\" + 1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAirway Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit with surgical lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRespiration Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheter (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCirculation Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Vascular Access Kit (peripheral IV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Saline Lock Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× BOA® IV Constricting Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 500 mL 0.9% NaCl position (customer adds at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× IV administration tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10× Alcohol prep pads + 1× medical tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHypothermia \u0026amp; Head Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System — Active Warming variant (two-piece quick-access casualty wrap + Medi-Heat 12-hour active warming pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adjustable adult cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDiagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears (primary) + 1× Compact EMT shears (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOxygen Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× M9 oxygen cylinder position (customer adds at fielding through local DME) — the 38 L expandable compartment and load-bearing hip belt are sized to carry the cylinder alongside the full ALS load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Click-style regulator with flowmeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adult non-rebreather mask + 1× Pediatric non-rebreather mask + 1× Nasal cannula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Evacuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TCCC casualty card pad + vital signs pen + permanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikLitter™ Lite (rapid casualty evacuation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Bag platform: Tasmanian Tiger Modular Medic Pack 38 (German-made, 38-liter ALS platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Construction: CORDURA® 700D (500D on Multicam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 38 L expandable main compartment + two front pockets + large lid compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Six removable transparent hook-and-loop pouches — MARCH-organized, scan-and-grab identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Padded back carry system + removable 38 mm (1.5\") webbing hip belt for load-bearing over distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Laser-cut MOLLE and interior hook-and-loop panels for modular reconfiguration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Two-way glove-friendly zippers with pull tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Color options: Black, Ranger Green, Multicam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Loaded weight: approximately 24 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Subdued MED-TAC tab patch (desert sand thread, low signature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ HSA\/FSA Eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is OP-LINE different from MED-LINE clinically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's not. The medical contents are identical. The difference is the bag chassis only — OP-LINE on the Tasmanian Tiger Modular Medic Pack 38 in subdued colors, MED-LINE in a high-visibility EMS configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Modular Medic Pack 38 for tactical use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 38 liters with an expandable main compartment, it carries the full ALS load — oxygen, IV, diagnostics, thermal — with room to spare. The removable load-bearing hip belt transfers weight off the shoulders for sustained movement, which matters on a 24 lb kit. Six transparent MARCH pouches give scan-and-grab retrieval, and laser-cut MOLLE integrates it with existing tactical load-bearing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about modular organization inside the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Modular Medic Pack 38 carries six removable transparent hook-and-loop pouches. A team medic can pull a single MARCH-coded pouch to address a specific casualty problem, hand a pouch to a partner, or reconfigure the interior for the mission — without unpacking the whole bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat audiences typically buy OP-LINE over MED-LINE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFederal LE tactical teams, SWAT medics, contractor protective details, security teams, range medics, DoD-adjacent personnel, and operational support personnel whose operational signature should not telegraph \"EMS\" in a tactical environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat scope of practice is required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CITADEL contains items appropriate for any responder AND items requiring an Advanced Life Support scope. Confirm your training and scope-of-practice authorization before deploying. The HOBAG · GARRISON tier covers BLS-only content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the kit ship with oxygen and IV fluids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The CITADEL ships with the M9 cylinder position and 500 mL IV bag position reserved and labeled, but the cylinder and fluid are NOT shipped. Buyers add these at fielding through local DME or pharmacy. This is standard practice and compliant with FDA, DOT hazmat, and Pharmacy Board regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the OP-LINE HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARCH Protocol.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contents reflect the current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) MARCH protocol — Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia\/Head injury — the doctrine for pre-hospital trauma priority across military, federal, and civilian trauma systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Components.\u003c\/strong\u003e The NAR CAT Gen 7 and TacMed SOF-T Wide are the two windlass tourniquets on the current CoTCCC-recommended list. QuikClot Combat Gauze (kaolin-based) is the CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic. HyFin Vent Twin is one of the CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJTS PCC Doctrine — Oxygen and IV Access.\u003c\/strong\u003e JTS Prolonged Casualty Care guidelines require sustained oxygen delivery for casualties with airway compromise, hypovolemic shock, or traumatic brain injury, and IV access for fluid resuscitation when shock parameters are met. The CITADEL contents satisfy both requirements at the ALS scope, and the 38 L platform carries the oxygen and fluid load without overpacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLethal Triad — Hypothermia.\u003c\/strong\u003e The TacMed Helios + Medi-Heat thermal layer addresses the third corner of the lethal triad. Active warming + passive insulation is the doctrinal standard; mylar emergency blankets do not meet this standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Integration \u0026amp; Load Carriage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Modular Medic Pack 38 is purpose-built German CORDURA load-carrying equipment: the removable hip belt transfers a 24 lb ALS load onto the pelvis for sustained foot movement, and the laser-cut MOLLE integrates the bag with plate carriers, war belts, and vehicle stowage. For tactical operators, kit-chassis compatibility is itself a clinical risk factor — a fumbled bag deployment under fire is a time penalty on hemorrhage control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. NAR-4 Tactical Medic Pack and Multi-Mission Trauma Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR offers excellent bag chassis but typically sells empty or with limited fill, and without a load-bearing hip belt. CITADEL OP-LINE delivers the complete ALS-grade fill on a 38 L German platform built to carry it over distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. TacMed SOF-Med System:\u003c\/strong\u003e TacMed SOF-Med is purpose-built for tier-one operator individual carry. CITADEL OP-LINE is a 24-hour team medic full-spectrum kit with oxygen delivery and diagnostics integrated. Different operational profiles — they complement each other in a team load-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. major commercial mass-market kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass-market kits do not typically address tactical operational signature requirements. The CITADEL OP-LINE was built specifically for the buyer who needs full ALS content in a low-visibility chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. component self-assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like-for-like component assembly costs approximately $1,950 in parts plus 4-6 hours of labor. The CITADEL OP-LINE price reflects the assembled, organized, and QC-controlled finished product on a premium German tactical platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFederal, state, and municipal LE tactical teams (SWAT, SRT, federal LE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eProtective security details and executive protection medics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eContractor and security personnel in operational deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eDoD-adjacent and SOF support personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eRange medics and firearms training cadre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eWildland fire\/tactical EMS hybrid teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFederal LE training cadre and program lead medics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eHOBAG OP-LINE, CITADEL OP-LINE, tactical medical backpack, SWAT medic bag, LE tactical trauma kit, advanced life support tactical, MOLLE medical backpack, Tasmanian Tiger Modular Medic Pack 38, TT Medic Pack 38, 38L ALS medic pack, tactical paramedic kit, federal LE medical, protective security medical, contractor medical kit, ALS tactical kit, TCCC kit, CoTCCC tactical kit, oxygen delivery tactical, IV access tactical, NAR CAT tactical, QuikClot Combat Gauze tactical, HyFin chest seal tactical, hospital on back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43459150905462,"sku":"MTHB-CIT-O-BK","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Multicam","offer_id":43459195175030,"sku":"MTHB-CIT-O-MC","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ranger Green","offer_id":43459195207798,"sku":"MTHB-CIT-O-RG","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hobag-garrison-med-line","title":"HOBAG™ GARRISON · MED-LINE — Basic Life Support Trauma Backpack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"medtac-pdp\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#333;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe HOBAG™ GARRISON · MED-LINE is the Basic Life Support trauma backpack for the responder who needs the full MARCH-protocol trauma capability without the ALS-scope content. Built on the Elite Bags PARAMED Standard clamshell chassis. Pre-configured with CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control, basic airway management, vented chest seals, hypothermia management, BLS diagnostics, and rapid evacuation — in a footprint and price point appropriate for the responder whose scope of practice doesn't include IV access or advanced airway adjuncts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003eThis is the right kit for the school nurse, the workplace safety officer, the campus security responder, the volunteer first responder, and the credentialed civilian household. Not under-equipped, not over-scoped. Every component named, every brand disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module (Red)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4\" + 1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAirway Module (Orange)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit with surgical lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRespiration Module (Yellow)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHypothermia \u0026amp; Head Module (Blue)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System (Standard — two-piece quick-access casualty wrap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adjustable adult cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBLS Diagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears + 1× Compact EMT shears (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Evacuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TCCC casualty card pad + vital signs pen + permanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikLitter™ Lite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Bag platform: Elite Bags PARAMED Standard clamshell book-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Material: 1000D polyamide construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Heavy-duty YKK zippers, hi-vis reflective trim, padded shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 4 removable color-coded translucent module pouches (MARCH layout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Color options: Black, High-Visibility EMS Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Loaded weight: approximately 14 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ HSA\/FSA Eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between GARRISON and CITADEL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGARRISON is BLS-scope content only. CITADEL adds ALS-scope content (IV\/IO access, advanced airway adjuncts, oxygen delivery). If your team's scope of practice doesn't include IV starts and advanced airways, GARRISON is the right tier — you'll have everything you can use without paying for items you can't deploy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this appropriate for school nurse, workplace, and campus deployment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — GARRISON was specifically designed for these audiences. Every item is appropriate for any responder trained in Bleeding Control, basic first aid, and BLS-CPR. Nothing in this kit requires a paramedic or above scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about the Helios Standard vs. Active Warming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGARRISON ships with the TacMed Helios System Standard variant (passive two-piece casualty wrap, no active warming pad). For active warming capability, upgrade to CITADEL or add the Safeguard HAWK™ Warming Grid as a separate purchase. The Helios Standard is doctrinally appropriate for typical BLS transport timelines; active warming becomes critical for Prolonged Casualty Care timelines (covered in FORTRESS tier).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy no needle decompression?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeedle decompression for tension pneumothorax is an ALS-scope intervention in most jurisdictions. GARRISON intentionally omits the ARS needles to align with BLS scope. The HyFin Vent Twin chest seal is included — the BLS intervention for an open chest wound. CITADEL adds the ARS needles for ALS deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does GARRISON compare to a commercially marketed \"family preparedness\" trauma kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGARRISON contains brand-named CoTCCC-recommended trauma components (NAR CAT Gen 7, QuikClot Combat Gauze, HyFin Vent) instead of private-label substitutes. The diagnostics suite is appropriate medical equipment, not novelty. The kit is on a real paramedic chassis, not a soft-sided ditty bag. Every component is disclosed; no contents are obscured behind \"550+ items\" marketing claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the GARRISON HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat training is recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBleeding Control (B-CON), BLS-CPR + AED, and basic first aid at minimum. Start with the free MED-TAC field brief at tactical-medicine.com\/brief for the doctrine foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARCH Protocol — BLS Scope.\u003c\/strong\u003e GARRISON contents reflect the BLS-scope portion of the MARCH protocol: Massive Hemorrhage control via tourniquets and hemostatic gauze, basic Airway management via NPA\/OPA adjuncts and BVM, Respiration intervention via vented chest seals, basic Circulation support via BLS diagnostics, and Hypothermia management via the Helios passive thermal wrap. The kit fits BLS scope of practice without items the BLS responder cannot legally or competently deploy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Components.\u003c\/strong\u003e The NAR CAT Gen 7 is one of the two windlass tourniquets on the current CoTCCC-recommended list (the SOF-T Wide is the other; CITADEL includes both, GARRISON includes the CAT). QuikClot Combat Gauze is the CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic. HyFin Vent Twin is one of the CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBleeding Control Training Alignment.\u003c\/strong\u003e GARRISON contents map directly to Bleeding Control (B-CON) training curricula. A B-CON-trained responder can use every primary hemorrhage control item in the kit on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHypothermia Management.\u003c\/strong\u003e The TacMed Helios Standard provides the passive two-piece quick-access casualty wrap that meets doctrine for typical BLS transport timelines. For Prolonged Casualty Care (24+ hours), active warming becomes critical — covered in FORTRESS tier with the Helios + HAWK Warming Grid pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. mass-market \"family preparedness\" trauma kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e GARRISON delivers brand-named CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control rather than private-label substitutes, on a real paramedic-grade chassis rather than a soft-sided ditty bag, with transparent component disclosure rather than inflated item-count marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. CITADEL (HOBAG ALS tier):\u003c\/strong\u003e GARRISON is the BLS-scope subset — same hemorrhage and respiration components, smaller chassis, no IV access, no oxygen delivery, passive thermal wrap (not active warming). For BLS-scope responders, GARRISON delivers everything in the user's lawful scope at a substantially lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. component self-assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like-for-like component assembly costs approximately $1,050 in parts plus 3-4 hours of procurement, organization, and QC labor. GARRISON's price reflects the assembled, organized, and quality-controlled finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSchool nurses, school RNs, school athletic trainers, school resource officer programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCampus security and university health programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eWorkplace safety officers, OSHA-compliance medical programs, corporate emergency response teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eVolunteer first responders, CERT teams, civilian preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCredentialed civilian households for family trauma preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eHouses of worship, large-venue programs, community event medical teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eRetail and hospitality emergency preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eHOBAG GARRISON, BLS trauma backpack, basic life support kit, school nurse trauma kit, workplace trauma response kit, campus trauma kit, B-CON kit, Bleeding Control kit, MARCH protocol BLS, CoTCCC BLS kit, CAT tourniquet kit, QuikClot Combat Gauze kit, HyFin chest seal kit, Elite Bags PARAMED Standard, civilian trauma backpack, family preparedness trauma kit, OSHA medical kit, mass casualty response kit, HSA FSA trauma kit, hospital on back BLS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43459154215030,"sku":"MTHB-GAR-M-BK","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":43459195469942,"sku":"MTHB-GAR-M-RD","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hobag-garrison-op-line","title":"HOBAG™ GARRISON · OP-LINE — Tactical Basic Life Support Trauma Backpack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"medtac-pdp\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#333;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe HOBAG™ GARRISON · OP-LINE delivers full BLS-scope trauma capability on a purpose-built tactical aid bag: the 6:8 Medical Solutions M11 Modular Medical Aid Bag. Patented interlock retention board, full clamshell workspace, four exterior tourniquet holders for grab-and-go hemorrhage control, laser-cut MOLLE, and an integrated rear drag-litter pocket. Subdued colorways for the operator, LE patrol officer, range medic, or contractor whose operational signature requires low-visibility equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003eSame BLS medical contents as the high-visibility MED-LINE — different chassis, different signal. Built for the audience that needs full BLS-scope trauma capability integrated with existing tactical load-bearing systems, plus a casualty-drag litter that stows in the bag itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4\" + 1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAirway Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit with surgical lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRespiration Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHypothermia \u0026amp; Head Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System (Standard — two-piece quick-access casualty wrap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adjustable adult cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBLS Diagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears + 1× Compact EMT shears (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Evacuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TCCC casualty card pad + vital signs pen + permanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× MED-TAC Foldable Drag Litter Stretcher (FDLS) — stows in the M11's integrated rear litter pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Bag platform: 6:8 Medical Solutions M11 Modular Medical Aid Bag (SDVOSB-manufactured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Exterior dimensions: 20\" L × 12\" W × 4.5\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Construction: CORDURA® with laser-cut MOLLE on front and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Patented interlock \/ key-lock retention board — prevents pouch shift during movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Full clamshell opening: 3 removable clear inner pouches + lower hanger pouch + outer admin pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 4 exterior tourniquet holders — grab-and-go hemorrhage control without opening the bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Integrated rear FLDS drag-litter pocket — fits the included MED-TAC FDLS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Color options: Multicam, OD Green (subdued tactical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Loaded weight: approximately 14 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Subdued MED-TAC tab patch (desert sand thread, low signature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ HSA\/FSA Eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is OP-LINE clinically different from MED-LINE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt isn't. Identical BLS medical contents. OP-LINE ships on the 6:8 M11 tactical aid bag in subdued colors (Multicam, OD Green); MED-LINE ships in a high-visibility rescue configuration for EMS and civilian use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the M11 for tactical use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour exterior tourniquet holders put hemorrhage control on the shell for Care Under Fire — no digging into the main compartment. The patented interlock board keeps every pouch fixed so nothing shifts during movement. The integrated rear litter pocket means casualty-drag capability rides with the bag. Laser-cut MOLLE integrates it with plate carriers, war belts, and vehicle stowage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat audiences typically buy OP-LINE over MED-LINE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatrol-level LE officers, SWAT operators (as a secondary kit), range medics, contractor protective details, military reserve and National Guard medics, tactical training cadre, and federal LE personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this BLS instead of ALS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGARRISON tier is BLS-scope across both bag platforms. Many operators in tactical environments are BLS or BLS-IV scope, not paramedic. GARRISON OP-LINE delivers maximum BLS-scope capability in the operationally-appropriate chassis. For ALS scope, see CITADEL OP-LINE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the GARRISON OP-LINE HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat training is recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBleeding Control (B-CON), TCCC-AC (All Combatants) or TECC, and BLS-CPR + AED. Start with the free MED-TAC field brief at tactical-medicine.com\/brief for the doctrine baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARCH Protocol — BLS Scope.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contents reflect the BLS-scope portion of the MARCH protocol: Massive Hemorrhage, basic Airway, Respiration via vented chest seals, basic Circulation, and Hypothermia management. The kit fits BLS scope of practice without items the BLS responder cannot legally or competently deploy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Components.\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR CAT Gen 7 is one of the windlass tourniquets on the current CoTCCC-recommended list. QuikClot Combat Gauze is the CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic. HyFin Vent Twin is one of the CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Operational Signature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipment signal is itself a tactical risk factor. A high-visibility EMS-Red paramedic bag in a tactical environment can compromise the operational profile of the user, the team, and the mission. The OP-LINE chassis was selected specifically to deliver the same clinical capability in an operationally-appropriate wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-Built Medical Chassis.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6:8 M11 was engineered around casualty-care failure modes: supplies that shift and can't be found under pressure, a bag that won't lie flat to work from, and tourniquet access that requires digging. Its interlock board, full clamshell workspace, four exterior tourniquet holders, and integrated drag-litter pocket answer each one. Kit-chassis performance under stress is a clinical variable — a fumbled deployment is a time penalty on hemorrhage control. The M11 is also SDVOSB-manufactured, keeping the sourcing chain veteran-owned end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. NAR-4 Tactical Medic Pack and Multi-Mission Trauma Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR chassis are excellent but typically ship empty or lightly filled, and don't integrate a drag litter. GARRISON OP-LINE delivers the complete BLS-grade fill on a purpose-built medical aid bag with a built-in casualty-drag pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. CITADEL OP-LINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e GARRISON is BLS scope, CITADEL is ALS scope. For BLS-scope teams, GARRISON delivers everything you can deploy at a substantially lower price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. major commercial tactical kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many commercial tactical kits omit the BLS diagnostics suite or use private-label hemorrhage control components. GARRISON OP-LINE provides actual brand-named CoTCCC-recommended components plus a real BLS diagnostics suite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. component self-assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like-for-like assembly on the M11 chassis runs comparable in parts, plus 3–4 hours of procurement and the risk of mismatched or non-CoTCCC components — with no litter-pocket pairing and no single point of accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003ePatrol LE officers (individual or supervisor-level vehicle kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSWAT team secondary kits and entry teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eRange medics and firearms training cadre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFederal LE patrol-level personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eContractor protective details and security teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNational Guard and military reserve medics at BLS scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eTactical training cadre and program lead medics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eHOBAG GARRISON OP-LINE, BLS tactical trauma backpack, LE trauma kit, patrol trauma kit, SWAT trauma kit, 6:8 Medical M11 aid bag, M11 medical backpack, grab-and-go tourniquet bag, integrated drag litter medical pack, range medic bag, federal LE medical, contractor medical kit, tactical BLS kit, TCCC BLS kit, CoTCCC tactical BLS, NAR CAT tactical, QuikClot Combat Gauze tactical, HyFin chest seal tactical, MOLLE medical backpack, subdued medical kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Multicam","offer_id":43459156803702,"sku":"MTHB-GAR-O-MC","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"OD Green","offer_id":43459197567094,"sku":"MTHB-GAR-O-OD","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hobag-field","title":"HOBAG™ FIELD — Wilderness \u0026amp; Expedition Trauma Backpack","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"medtac-pdp\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#333;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe HOBAG™ FIELD is the wilderness, expedition, search-and-rescue, and outdoor-operations trauma backpack — a crossover platform that bridges the civilian and tactical sides of the HOBAG line. Built on the 6:8 Medical Solutions M11 Modular Medical Aid Bag: patented interlock retention board, full clamshell workspace, four exterior tourniquet holders, laser-cut MOLLE, and — critically for austere evacuation — an integrated rear drag-litter pocket. Pre-configured with Enhanced BLS+ content: full BLS-scope hemorrhage and airway plus needle decompression for ALS-scope responders, the TacMed Helios Active Warming variant for cold-environment operations, and a configuration optimized for the prolonged time-to-definitive-care timelines the wilderness audience actually faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003eFIELD is the right kit for the audience operating in austere or mixed environments — not a civilian school nurse, not a SWAT team operator, but the user whose job sits between those two contexts. Game wardens, federal land management LE, SAR teams, ski patrol, expedition medics, hunting guides, wildland fire EMS, and the credentialed outdoor preparedness household. Available in OD Green and high-visibility Rescue Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide Tourniquet (backup, CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Celox® Rapid Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4\" + 1× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAirway Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit with surgical lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRespiration Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheters (ALS scope)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHypothermia \u0026amp; Head Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System — Active Warming variant (two-piece quick-access casualty wrap + Medi-Heat 12-hour active warming pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adjustable adult cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBLS Diagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears + 1× Compact EMT shears (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWilderness \u0026amp; Exposure Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Foil emergency blanket (supplemental to Helios)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Light source (compact tactical flashlight + spare batteries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Insect\/sting kit (antiseptic wipes, sting relief, tick removal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Wound irrigation syringe (60 mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Burn dressing (medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× SAM® Splint (universal) — mounts on the M11's laser-cut MOLLE to preserve interior volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Evacuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TCCC casualty card pad + vital signs pen + permanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× MED-TAC Foldable Drag Litter Stretcher (FDLS) — stows in the M11's integrated rear litter pocket for solo casualty-drag evacuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Bag platform: 6:8 Medical Solutions M11 Modular Medical Aid Bag (SDVOSB-manufactured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Exterior dimensions: 20\" L × 12\" W × 4.5\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Construction: CORDURA® with laser-cut MOLLE on front and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Patented interlock \/ key-lock retention board — prevents pouch shift on the trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Full clamshell opening: 3 removable clear inner pouches + lower hanger pouch + outer admin pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 4 exterior tourniquet holders — grab-and-go hemorrhage control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Integrated rear FLDS drag-litter pocket — fits the included MED-TAC FDLS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Exterior laser-cut MOLLE for SAM Splint, signaling, satellite comms, and mission-specific items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Color options: OD Green, Rescue Orange (high-visibility for SAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Loaded weight: approximately 16 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ HSA\/FSA Eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does FIELD fit between GARRISON and CITADEL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFIELD is positioned between BLS-scope GARRISON and ALS-scope CITADEL. It has the full BLS content plus needle decompression (ALS-scope), a Helios Active Warming variant, and wilderness\/exposure modules — but does not include IV access or oxygen delivery. It's specifically built for users operating in austere or mixed environments where the wilderness exposure and prolonged-care factors matter more than full ALS hospital-bay capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the M11 for wilderness use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe integrated rear drag-litter pocket means a solo responder carries casualty-movement capability in the bag itself — decisive when evacuation timelines run hours to days and no litter team is coming. Four exterior tourniquet holders give grab-and-go hemorrhage control, the interlock board keeps contents fixed over rough terrain, and the laser-cut MOLLE carries the SAM Splint, signaling, and comms externally so the interior stays dedicated to the medical modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy include needle decompression if there's no IV access?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeedle decompression for tension pneumothorax is included because the wilderness\/expedition audience has elevated risk of crush injuries, falls, and chest trauma in environments where evacuation is delayed and tension physiology progresses unmanaged. IV access is omitted because most wilderness BLS-IV scope users carry their own IV setup separately and most non-medical wilderness responders don't have IV scope. The result is a kit configured for the actual risk profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the wilderness\/exposure module about?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wilderness module addresses the non-trauma factors that drive wilderness patient outcomes: exposure protection beyond hypothermia, insect\/sting management, wound irrigation in dirty environments, burn dressings, and limb stabilization. These items are doctrinally appropriate for wilderness EMS scope and address the most common wilderness incident profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Active Warming Helios instead of Standard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilderness operations regularly include cold-environment exposure with prolonged time-to-evac windows. The Active Warming variant of the TacMed Helios adds a 12-hour Medi-Heat pad to the two-piece passive wrap — doctrinally appropriate for the time profile of wilderness rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about bears, large animals, and remote-area threats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a trauma response kit, not a survival kit. The M11's laser-cut MOLLE lets the user attach mission-specific items — bear spray, satellite communicator, signaling tools — alongside the medical capability. The bag itself does not include those items; users supply them based on operating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIELD HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat training is recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilderness First Responder (WFR) at minimum, ideally Wilderness EMT (WEMT) or higher for the full FIELD content set. Bleeding Control (B-CON), TCCC-AC or TECC, and BLS-CPR + AED are baseline. Start with the free MED-TAC field brief at tactical-medicine.com\/brief for the doctrine foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness EMS Scope.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilderness pre-hospital care operates under elevated risk profiles compared to urban EMS: longer time-to-definitive-care windows, environmental exposure factors, austere evacuation logistics, and lower-density resupply. The FIELD content set reflects current Wilderness EMS doctrine including the National Association of EMS Physicians wilderness guidelines and the Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for trauma in austere environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Casualty Evacuation.\u003c\/strong\u003e In wilderness rescue, casualty movement is often the limiting factor, not treatment. The M11's integrated drag-litter pocket carrying the MED-TAC FDLS means the responder who reaches the patient already has the means to move them — no separate litter cache, no waiting on a carry team. Evacuation capability that travels with the medic is a direct outcome variable when transport timelines are long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHypothermia in Wilderness Trauma.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-environment exposure is a primary mortality factor in wilderness trauma. The TacMed Helios Active Warming variant addresses both passive insulation and active warming — the doctrinally-required combination for prolonged time-to-evac scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Decompression for Prolonged Care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tension pneumothorax progresses without intervention. In urban EMS with short transport times, BLS-scope tension pneumothorax management is often deferred to ALS arrival or hospital. In wilderness EMS with evacuation timelines measured in hours or days, BLS-IV scope providers may have standing orders to perform needle decompression in the field. The FIELD content includes ARS catheters to support this expanded wilderness scope where authorized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWound Care in Austere Environments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilderness wound care faces contamination risks that don't typically apply in urban EMS. The 60 mL irrigation syringe enables high-pressure mechanical irrigation — the evidence-based wilderness wound care standard — alongside the standard hemorrhage control and dressing protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. commercial wilderness first aid kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most commercial \"wilderness first aid\" kits are scaled-up Boy Scout band-aid kits without serious trauma capability. FIELD delivers actual CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control, tension pneumothorax management, doctrinal hypothermia management, integrated drag-litter evacuation, AND wilderness-specific items — in a single bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. CITADEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIELD trades full ALS hospital-bay capability (IV access, oxygen delivery) for wilderness-specific items (active warming standard, irrigation, burn dressing, SAM Splint, exposure protection) and a lighter, faster-moving platform. For wilderness operators without IV scope or where oxygen logistics are impractical, FIELD is the better-fit kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. GARRISON:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIELD adds the wilderness module, active warming variant of Helios, and ALS-scope needle decompression — worth the price differential for the wilderness audience whose actual risk profile demands them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. component self-assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like-for-like assembly on the M11 chassis runs approximately $1,600 in parts plus 4–5 hours of procurement and organization — before accounting for the integrated litter-pocket pairing and single point of accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSearch-and-rescue teams (urban SAR, wilderness SAR, mountain rescue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSki patrol and mountain medics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFederal land management law enforcement (BLM, USFS, NPS LE rangers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eState Fish \u0026amp; Wildlife conservation officers and game wardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eExpedition medics, outfitter and guide medical leads, hunting outfitter staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eWildland fire EMS and wildland tactical medic positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eOutdoor education and adventure travel program medical leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCredentialed outdoor preparedness households (WFR\/WEMT certified family members)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eHOBAG FIELD, wilderness trauma backpack, SAR medical kit, 6:8 Medical M11 aid bag, integrated drag litter, SAR drag litter pack, ski patrol bag, wilderness EMS kit, game warden medical kit, federal land management LE medical, expedition medical kit, outfitter medical kit, hunting medical kit, wildland fire EMS, WFR kit, WEMT kit, outdoor preparedness trauma kit, wilderness rescue trauma kit, austere environment trauma kit, prolonged casualty wilderness, TacMed Helios Active Warming, NAR CAT wilderness, QuikClot wilderness, HSA FSA wilderness medical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Rescue Orange","offer_id":43459160211574,"sku":"MTHB-FLD-RO","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"OD Green","offer_id":43459197862006,"sku":"MTHB-FLD-OD","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hobag-fortress-med-line","title":"HOBAG™ FORTRESS · MED-LINE — Prolonged Casualty Care Backpack System (Credentialed Providers)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"medtac-pdp\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 20px;background:#3d2f1f;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;color:#f5f4f0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;font-size:14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;\"\u003eScope-Gated Purchase — Credentialed Providers Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORTRESS tier products are restricted to verified medical providers with Prolonged Casualty Care scope of practice authorization — paramedics, RNs, PAs, NPs, MDs, physician assistants, advanced practice providers, military medics, and credentialed federal medical personnel. Buyers will be required to complete credential verification before order fulfillment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#333;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe HOBAG™ FORTRESS · MED-LINE is the MED-TAC International Prolonged Casualty Care backpack — the complete pre-hospital trauma and resuscitation platform built for the credentialed provider working under JTS PCC Clinical Practice Guidelines. Every CITADEL ALS capability plus advanced airway intervention, intraosseous access, expanded fluid resuscitation, wound irrigation, eye\/ear\/dental management, burn care, and the HYBRID thermal layer (TacMed Helios + Safeguard HAWK Warming Grid — 32 cell-hours of adjustable, directional active warming).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003eBuilt on the Elite Bags PARAMED XL chassis in a high-visibility civilian\/EMS configuration. For tactical operational signature, see HOBAG · FORTRESS · OP-LINE on the Squatch Yowie Berry-compliant external-frame platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Celox® Rapid Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4\" + 2× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Reinforced HRS junctional\/abdominal tourniquet anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TXA position (provider supplies for fielding per local protocol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAdvanced Airway Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit with surgical lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× i-Gel® supraglottic airway 4-size kit (size 3, 4, 5 adult; size 2 small adult\/pediatric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Surgical cricothyrotomy kit position (provider adds preferred kit at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult) + 1× Pocket BVM (pediatric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRespiration Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Capnography position (provider supplies at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCirculation \u0026amp; Fluid Resuscitation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× TacMed™ Vascular Access Kit (peripheral IV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Saline Lock Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Intraosseous (IO) device position — EZ-IO or FAST1 (provider supplies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× BOA® IV Constricting Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 500 mL 0.9% NaCl position + 1× 500 mL Lactated Ringer position (provider adds fluid at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× IV administration tubing sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20× Alcohol prep pads + 2× medical tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHypothermia Module — HYBRID Active Warming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System (Standard — two-piece quick-access casualty wrap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Safeguard HAWK™ Warming Grid (8-cell, up to 32 cell-hours, adjustable 100°F–115°F, on\/off per cell, directional output, Berry Compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWound Care \u0026amp; Irrigation Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 60 mL irrigation syringe with splash guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Sterile saline irrigation solution 250 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Wound closure strip kit (Steri-Strip equivalent, multiple sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Tincture of benzoin (sterile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Triple antibiotic ointment (sterile single-use packets, 6×)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Sterile dressing kit (4×4, 2×2, ABD pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEye, Ear \u0026amp; Dental Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Eye irrigation kit (Morgan lens position + sterile saline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Eye shield pair (Fox shield equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Topical ophthalmic anesthetic position (provider supplies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Dental kit (temporary cement, dental wax, oral analgesic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Ear irrigation kit (curette + bulb syringe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBurns Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Water-Jel burn dressing 4×16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Water-Jel burn dressing 4×4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Burn assessment chart (Rule of 9s + Lund-Browder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFull Diagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable) + 1× pediatric cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope + 1× dual-head Sprague stethoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Glucometer with test strips and lancets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears + 1× Compact EMT shears + 1× hemostats (medical-grade, for dressing removal only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOxygen Delivery (Expanded)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× D-cylinder oxygen position (provider supplies at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Click-style regulator with flowmeter (0–25 LPM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adult non-rebreather mask + 1× Pediatric non-rebreather mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adult nasal cannula + 1× Pediatric nasal cannula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Nebulizer mask + tubing for albuterol administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSplinting \u0026amp; Immobilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× SAM® Splint (universal, 36\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adjustable adult cervical collar + 1× pediatric cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Triangular bandages (cravats, 4×)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Evacuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TCCC casualty card pad + JTS PCC documentation card pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Vital signs pen + permanent marker + secondary marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikLitter™ Lite + 1× TacMed™ Ultralight Poleless Litter position (provider option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Bag platform: Elite Bags PARAMED XL clamshell book-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Material: 1000D polyamide construction with YKK zippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ 5 removable color-coded translucent module pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Fold-out work flap, insulated ampoule holder, O₂ pass-through port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Hi-vis reflective trim, padded ergonomic shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Color options: Black, High-Visibility EMS Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Loaded weight: approximately 28 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ HSA\/FSA Eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"scope-gated\" mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORTRESS contains items requiring scope-of-practice authorization that exceeds the typical BLS or BLS-IV scope — supraglottic airway insertion, surgical cricothyrotomy, intraosseous access, advanced fluid resuscitation, controlled medication administration. MED-TAC verifies credentials before fulfilling FORTRESS orders. Verification process and forms are sent upon order initiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich credentials qualify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActive state EMS paramedic license, active RN license with appropriate scope, PA or NP license, MD\/DO license, active military medic certification (US Army 68W, 18D, USAF Pararescue\/IDMT, Navy SARC\/IDC, USMC Corpsman with FMF qualifier), or federal medical credentials of equivalent scope. Buyer attestation under penalty of perjury is required. International equivalent credentials accepted on case-by-case review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the HYBRID thermal layer instead of just Helios Active Warming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HYBRID configuration pairs the TacMed Helios Standard passive two-piece wrap with the Safeguard HAWK Warming Grid 8-cell active warming module. The HAWK delivers up to 32 cell-hours of adjustable, on\/off-controllable active warming — versus the 12-hour fixed single-pad approach of the Helios Active Warming variant used in CITADEL and FIELD. For PCC timelines that exceed 12 hours — the doctrine FORTRESS is built for — the HYBRID is the operationally correct configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are some items shipped as \"position\" rather than included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertain items — oxygen cylinders, IV solutions, medications, IO devices, surgical airway kits, capnography sensors — cannot lawfully be shipped via consumer e-commerce across state lines, or require a provider's local protocol selection to determine the correct configuration. FORTRESS reserves the kit position with the bag\/insert architecture in place; the verified buyer adds these items at fielding through their local DME, pharmacy, or institutional supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to a major-brand commercial PCC kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost commercially marketed \"prolonged casualty care\" kits in the consumer market are CITADEL-equivalent at best — ALS content without true PCC-grade extension. FORTRESS adds the supraglottic airway, surgical cric position, IO access, expanded fluid resuscitation, the HYBRID 32-cell-hour thermal layer, wound irrigation, eye\/ear\/dental, burns, and the doctrine-appropriate documentation. It is built specifically for credentialed providers operating under JTS PCC CPGs in austere or extended-care environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the FORTRESS be used for typical urban EMS calls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can, but it is over-built for that role. CITADEL is the right tier for urban EMS. FORTRESS is built for prolonged-care scenarios — wilderness EMS, denied-evac contingencies, mass-casualty events, disaster medicine, expedition operations, and military\/federal LE austere deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the FORTRESS HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase. Note that some included items (IV\/IO components, advanced airway) are professional medical devices and must be deployed only within scope of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJTS Prolonged Casualty Care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Content reflects the current Joint Trauma System Prolonged Casualty Care Clinical Practice Guidelines. The PCC doctrine contemplates 24+ hour casualty timelines in environments where rapid evacuation to definitive care is impossible — mass-casualty incidents, denied-evac scenarios, austere environments, disaster response, and wilderness EMS. The FORTRESS content set spans the full MARCH-PAWS-RR protocol with the additional capabilities PCC contemplates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Airway — i-Gel and Surgical Cric.\u003c\/strong\u003e The i-Gel supraglottic airway is the JTS-recommended primary airway adjunct for the PCC environment for providers credentialed in supraglottic placement. The surgical cricothyrotomy position is reserved for the catastrophic failed-airway scenario in providers with surgical airway scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYBRID Thermal — Doctrine for 24+ Hour Timelines.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Helios Active Warming variant used in CITADEL delivers 12 hours of fixed active warming via the Medi-Heat pad. PCC timelines exceed that single window. The HYBRID configuration pairs the Helios Standard passive wrap with the HAWK 8-cell warming grid — the only field-deployable system providing up to 32 cell-hours of adjustable, controllable active warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntraosseous Access.\u003c\/strong\u003e IO access via EZ-IO or FAST1 is the JTS-recommended vascular access for the patient with collapsed peripheral veins, severe hypovolemia, or peripheral access failure. FORTRESS reserves the IO device position so the credentialed provider supplies their preferred IO system at fielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWound Irrigation and Burns.\u003c\/strong\u003e PCC doctrine emphasizes wound care that extends beyond simple hemorrhage control — high-pressure mechanical irrigation, sterile burn dressings, and longitudinal wound management. The FORTRESS wound care and burns modules address these capabilities at the PCC standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye, Ear, Dental.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended-care timelines surface non-trauma medical complaints that urban EMS rarely encounters — corneal abrasions, foreign bodies, dental pain, ear infections. The FORTRESS eye\/ear\/dental module provides the field-level management capability for these conditions during prolonged casualty care timelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. commercial \"PCC\" branded kits in the consumer market:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most kits marketed as \"prolonged casualty care\" in the consumer market are CITADEL-equivalent at best. FORTRESS adds the advanced airway, IO access, surgical cric position, HYBRID thermal, wound irrigation, eye\/ear\/dental, burns, and PCC-specific documentation. The price reflects the difference in actual PCC-grade content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. TacMed SOF-Med System (full configurations):\u003c\/strong\u003e TacMed SOF-Med is purpose-built for tier-one operator individual carry in austere theaters. FORTRESS is a single-provider PCC team-medic kit with the diagnostic suite, civilian PCC components, and broader provider audience considered. The two complement rather than compete in a tier-one or federal operator load-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. CITADEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e CITADEL is ALS hospital-bay-equivalent. FORTRESS is PCC — 24+ hour casualty management with the advanced airway, IO, HYBRID thermal, irrigation, eye\/ear\/dental, burns, and documentation that PCC doctrine actually requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. component self-assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like-for-like component assembly costs approximately $2,650 in parts plus 6-8 hours of procurement, organization, QC, and credential verification labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences (Credentialed Providers Only)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eEMS paramedics and flight paramedics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCritical care transport teams (ground and air)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eWilderness EMTs at paramedic scope (WEMT-P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eDisaster medical response personnel (DMAT, IMSURT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFederal medical response teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eTactical EMS (TEMS) physicians, PAs, and paramedics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003ePA \/ NP \/ MD providers in austere or expedition medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eMaritime \/ offshore medical officers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCruise ship and remote-base medical officers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eHOBAG FORTRESS, prolonged casualty care kit, PCC kit, JTS PCC backpack, paramedic PCC bag, critical care transport bag, flight medic kit, wilderness paramedic kit, disaster medical kit, DMAT kit, tactical EMS kit, TEMS kit, scope-gated medical kit, professional medic backpack, i-Gel supraglottic kit, IO access kit, HYBRID thermal warming kit, HAWK warming grid kit, TacMed Helios kit, advanced airway kit, paramedic backpack PCC, EMS advanced kit, expedition medic kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. FORTRESS tier sales restricted to verified credentialed providers under MED-TAC credential verification protocol. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43459165225078,"sku":"MTHB-FOR-M-BK","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":43459198091382,"sku":"MTHB-FOR-M-RD","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hobag-fortress-op-line","title":"HOBAG™ FORTRESS · OP-LINE — Tactical Prolonged Casualty Care Backpack System (Credentialed Providers)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"medtac-pdp\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 20px;background:#3d2f1f;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;color:#f5f4f0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;font-size:14px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;\"\u003eScope-Gated Purchase — Credentialed Providers Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORTRESS tier products are restricted to verified medical providers with Prolonged Casualty Care scope of practice authorization — paramedics, RNs, PAs, NPs, MDs, military medics (68W, 18D, SARC, IDC, IDMT, Pararescue), and credentialed federal medical personnel. Buyers will be required to complete credential verification before order fulfillment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#333;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe HOBAG™ FORTRESS · OP-LINE is the same Prolonged Casualty Care capability as the FORTRESS · MED-LINE, built on an American-made, Berry-compliant external-frame ruck. Bag platform: Squatch Yowie Framed Pack — a MIL-SPEC, 100% U.S.-sourced framed pack whose external load frame is rated well beyond the weight of a full PCC load and transfers that weight onto the hips for multi-day austere carry. Subdued colorways. Designed for the credentialed provider operating in a tactical or expeditionary context — TEMS, federal LE medical, DoD-adjacent paramedics, contractor medical leads, SOF support medics, and National Guard\/Reserve medics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003eIdentical medical contents to FORTRESS · MED-LINE. Different chassis. Different operational signature. Full PCC capability on a Berry-compliant frame ruck that is eligible for DoD and federal procurement and keeps the sourcing chain veteran-owned end to end — Squatch is an Army-veteran-founded American manufacturer; MED-TAC is an SDVOSB. For the high-visibility civilian\/EMS configuration on the Elite Bags PARAMED XL clamshell, see HOBAG · FORTRESS · MED-LINE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Celox® Rapid Z-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4\" + 2× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Reinforced HRS junctional\/abdominal tourniquet anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TXA position (provider supplies for fielding per local protocol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAdvanced Airway Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit with surgical lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× i-Gel® supraglottic airway 4-size kit (size 3, 4, 5 adult; size 2 small adult\/pediatric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Surgical cricothyrotomy kit position (provider adds preferred kit at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult) + 1× Pocket BVM (pediatric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRespiration Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Capnography position (provider supplies at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCirculation \u0026amp; Fluid Resuscitation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× TacMed™ Vascular Access Kit (peripheral IV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Saline Lock Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Intraosseous (IO) device position — EZ-IO or FAST1 (provider supplies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× BOA® IV Constricting Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 500 mL 0.9% NaCl position + 1× 500 mL Lactated Ringer position (provider adds fluid at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× IV administration tubing sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20× Alcohol prep pads + 2× medical tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHypothermia Module — HYBRID Active Warming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System (Standard — two-piece quick-access casualty wrap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Safeguard HAWK™ Warming Grid (8-cell, up to 32 cell-hours, adjustable 100°F–115°F, on\/off per cell, directional output, Berry Compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWound Care \u0026amp; Irrigation Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 60 mL irrigation syringe with splash guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Sterile saline irrigation solution 250 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Wound closure strip kit (Steri-Strip equivalent, multiple sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Tincture of benzoin (sterile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Triple antibiotic ointment (sterile single-use packets, 6×)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Sterile dressing kit (4×4, 2×2, ABD pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEye, Ear \u0026amp; Dental Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Eye irrigation kit (Morgan lens position + sterile saline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Eye shield pair (Fox shield equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Topical ophthalmic anesthetic position (provider supplies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Dental kit (temporary cement, dental wax, oral analgesic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Ear irrigation kit (curette + bulb syringe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBurns Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Water-Jel burn dressing 4×16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Water-Jel burn dressing 4×4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Burn assessment chart (Rule of 9s + Lund-Browder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFull Diagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable) + 1× pediatric cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope + 1× dual-head Sprague stethoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Glucometer with test strips and lancets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears + 1× Compact EMT shears + 1× hemostats (medical-grade, for dressing removal only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Penlight backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOxygen Delivery (Expanded)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× D-cylinder oxygen position (provider supplies at fielding) — lashes to the external frame or rides the large main compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Click-style regulator with flowmeter (0–25 LPM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adult non-rebreather mask + 1× Pediatric non-rebreather mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adult nasal cannula + 1× Pediatric nasal cannula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Nebulizer mask + tubing for albuterol administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSplinting \u0026amp; Immobilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× SAM® Splint (universal, 36\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adjustable adult cervical collar + 1× pediatric cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Triangular bandages (cravats, 4×)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Evacuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TCCC casualty card pad + JTS PCC documentation card pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Vital signs pen + permanent marker + secondary marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikLitter™ Lite + 1× TacMed™ Ultralight Poleless Litter position (provider option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Bag platform: Squatch Yowie Framed Pack (American-made, Berry-compliant, external-frame ruck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Construction: 1000D MIL-SPEC fabric, thread, and hardware — 100% U.S.-sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ External load frame — rated well beyond a full PCC load, cold-rated, transfers weight to the hips for multi-day carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Large main compartment with internal storage + 10 external pockets for MARCH-PAWS organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Full MOLLE webbing for modular expansion and mission-specific pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Padded closed-cell-foam shoulder straps; lifetime manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Color options: OCP, Ranger Green, Mossy Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Loaded weight: approximately 34 lb (frame-distributed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Berry Compliant — eligible for DoD and federal procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Subdued MED-TAC tab patch (desert sand thread, low signature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ HSA\/FSA Eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is FORTRESS OP-LINE clinically different from FORTRESS MED-LINE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's not. The medical contents are identical. The bag chassis is different. OP-LINE on the Squatch Yowie Berry-compliant external-frame ruck in subdued colors; MED-LINE on the Elite Bags PARAMED XL clamshell platform in high-visibility colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy an external-frame ruck for a PCC kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORTRESS is the heaviest tier in the line — a full Prolonged Casualty Care load runs past 30 lb. A framed ruck transfers that weight off the shoulders and onto the hips, which is the difference between a kit you can carry for an hour and one you can carry for the multi-day austere timelines PCC is built for. The Yowie's load frame is rated far beyond the kit's weight, its 10 external pockets organize the MARCH-PAWS modules for fast access, and full MOLLE lets you add mission-specific pouches to the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Berry compliance matter here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Yowie is 100% U.S.-sourced — fabric, thread, hardware, frame, and labor — which makes it Berry Amendment compliant and therefore eligible for DoD and federal procurement channels that exclude foreign-made equipment. For the federal LE, DoD-adjacent, and military audiences this SKU is built for, that eligibility is often a hard requirement, not a preference. It also keeps the sourcing chain veteran-owned end to end: an Army-veteran-founded manufacturer supplying an SDVOSB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does scope-gated mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORTRESS contains items requiring scope-of-practice authorization exceeding typical BLS or BLS-IV scope — supraglottic airway insertion, surgical cricothyrotomy, intraosseous access, advanced fluid resuscitation, controlled medication administration. MED-TAC verifies credentials before fulfilling FORTRESS orders. Verification process and forms are sent upon order initiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich credentials qualify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActive state EMS paramedic license, active RN license with appropriate scope, PA or NP license, MD\/DO license, active military medic certification (US Army 68W, 18D, USAF Pararescue\/IDMT, Navy SARC\/IDC, USMC Corpsman with FMF qualifier), or federal medical credentials of equivalent scope. Buyer attestation under penalty of perjury is required. International equivalent credentials accepted on case-by-case review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the HYBRID thermal layer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HYBRID configuration pairs the TacMed Helios Standard passive two-piece wrap with the Safeguard HAWK Warming Grid 8-cell active warming module — up to 32 cell-hours of adjustable, on\/off-controllable active warming. PCC timelines exceed the 12-hour fixed-window approach of single-pad warming systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are some items shipped as \"position\" rather than included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertain items — oxygen cylinders, IV solutions, medications, IO devices, surgical airway kits, capnography sensors — cannot lawfully be shipped via consumer e-commerce across state lines, or require provider's local protocol selection. FORTRESS reserves the kit position with the bag architecture in place; the verified buyer adds these items at fielding through their local DME, pharmacy, or institutional supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat audiences typically buy FORTRESS OP-LINE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTactical EMS (TEMS) physicians, PAs, and paramedics; federal LE tactical medical leads; DoD-adjacent paramedics and medical contractors; SOF support medics; National Guard and Reserve medics in operational deployment; military and federal training cadre lead medics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the FORTRESS OP-LINE HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase. Note that some included items are professional medical devices and must be deployed only within scope of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJTS Prolonged Casualty Care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Content reflects the current Joint Trauma System Prolonged Casualty Care Clinical Practice Guidelines. The PCC doctrine contemplates 24+ hour casualty timelines in environments where rapid evacuation to definitive care is impossible — SOF austere theaters, denied-evac contingencies, MASCAL events, federal LE extended operations, expeditionary deployments. The FORTRESS content set spans the full MARCH-PAWS-RR protocol with the additional capabilities PCC contemplates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Airway — i-Gel and Surgical Cric.\u003c\/strong\u003e The i-Gel supraglottic airway is the JTS-recommended primary airway adjunct for the PCC environment for providers credentialed in supraglottic placement. The surgical cricothyrotomy position is reserved for the catastrophic failed-airway scenario in providers with surgical airway scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYBRID Thermal — Doctrine for 24+ Hour Timelines.\u003c\/strong\u003e The HYBRID configuration pairs the Helios Standard passive wrap with the HAWK 8-cell warming grid for up to 32 cell-hours of adjustable, controllable active warming. The only field-deployable system providing this duration in a single device. Doctrinally appropriate for PCC scenarios in cold-environment austere theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntraosseous Access.\u003c\/strong\u003e IO access via EZ-IO or FAST1 is the JTS-recommended vascular access for the patient with collapsed peripheral veins, severe hypovolemia, or peripheral access failure. FORTRESS reserves the IO device position so the credentialed provider supplies their preferred IO system at fielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Carriage \u0026amp; Berry-Compliant Sourcing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heaviest tier in the line demands a platform engineered to carry it. The Yowie's external frame is rated far beyond the loaded weight of the kit and transfers that load onto the hips for sustained foot movement across austere terrain — the actual PCC use case. Its Berry-compliant, 100% U.S.-sourced construction makes it eligible for DoD and federal procurement, and pairs an Army-veteran-founded manufacturer with an SDVOSB reseller for a fully veteran-owned sourcing chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. commercial \"tactical PCC\" branded kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most kits marketed as \"tactical prolonged casualty care\" in the consumer market are CITADEL-equivalent at best, on imported chassis. FORTRESS OP-LINE adds the advanced airway, IO access, surgical cric position, HYBRID thermal, wound irrigation, eye\/ear\/dental, burns, and PCC-specific documentation — on a Berry-compliant, procurement-eligible American frame ruck. The price reflects the difference in actual PCC-grade content and platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. TacMed SOF-Med System (full configurations):\u003c\/strong\u003e TacMed SOF-Med is purpose-built for tier-one operator individual carry in austere theaters — SOF and SOF-support audiences. FORTRESS OP-LINE is a single-provider PCC team-medic kit with diagnostic suite and broader provider audience. The two complement rather than compete in tier-one or federal operator load-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. CITADEL OP-LINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e CITADEL is ALS hospital-bay-equivalent in a tactical chassis. FORTRESS OP-LINE is PCC — 24+ hour casualty management with the advanced airway, IO, HYBRID thermal, irrigation, eye\/ear\/dental, burns, and documentation that PCC doctrine requires, on a load-frame platform built to carry it. The right tier for TEMS, federal LE medical, contractor medical leads, and DoD-adjacent paramedics whose mission profile spans extended casualty timelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. component self-assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like-for-like component assembly costs approximately $2,750 in parts plus 6-8 hours of procurement, organization, QC, and credential verification labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences (Credentialed Providers Only)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eTactical EMS (TEMS) physicians, PAs, and paramedics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFederal LE tactical medical leads (FBI HRT medical, USMS SOG medical, ATF SRT medical, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eDoD-adjacent paramedics and medical contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSOF support medics and SOCOM-aligned medical personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNational Guard and Reserve medics in operational deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eMilitary and federal training cadre lead medics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eContractor protective security detail medical leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eFederal LE tactical training cadre medical leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eHOBAG FORTRESS OP-LINE, tactical PCC kit, TEMS kit, tactical EMS prolonged casualty care, federal LE medical kit, contractor medical kit, SOF support medic kit, DoD paramedic kit, SOCOM medical kit, Squatch Yowie framed pack, Berry compliant medical ruck, DoD procurement medical pack, American made medic ruck, external frame medic pack, tactical medic kit, paramedic tactical backpack, scope-gated tactical kit, i-Gel tactical, IO access tactical, HYBRID thermal tactical, HAWK Warming Grid tactical, TacMed Helios tactical, advanced airway tactical, federal medical response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. FORTRESS tier sales restricted to verified credentialed providers under MED-TAC credential verification protocol. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MED-TAC International","offers":[{"title":"OCP","offer_id":43459172565110,"sku":"MTHB-FOR-O-OCP","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mossy Oak","offer_id":43459198386294,"sku":"MTHB-FOR-O-MO","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ranger Green","offer_id":43459198419062,"sku":"MTHB-FOR-O-RG","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hobag-titan","title":"HOBAG™ TITAN — Comprehensive Trauma \u0026 Preparedness Kit","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#D62839;color:#FFFFFF;padding:22px 26px;margin-bottom:32px;border:4px solid #8B0000;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;font-weight:900;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:14px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚠ EXPORT COMPLIANCE NOTICE — READ BEFORE ORDERING INTERNATIONALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue (NAR) products are NOT available for international export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery HOBAG kit shipped outside the United States — \u003cstrong\u003eexcept to APO\/FPO addresses (US military overseas)\u003c\/strong\u003e — will have all NAR-branded components substituted with functional equivalents from alternative CoTCCC-recommended manufacturers. Substitutions maintain doctrinal integrity but exact brand-name matching to the US-domestic PDP cannot be guaranteed for international destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAffected NAR components (substituted for international orders):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet → substituted with TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal → substituted with alternative CoTCCC-recommended vented chest seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 Ga ARS® Needle Decompression Catheter → substituted with alternative decompression catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac) → substituted with alternative manual suction device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing → substituted with alternative junctional\/emergency trauma dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other NAR-branded item in the kit → substituted with functional equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing an order for international shipment, the customer acknowledges and accepts these substitutions.\u003c\/strong\u003e APO\/FPO addresses are treated as US-domestic and receive the standard NAR-inclusive kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding:12px 14px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational customers with specific brand or specification requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@tactical-medicine.com\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:700;\"\u003einfo@tactical-medicine.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. Custom international quotes and specification confirmations available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"medtac-pdp\" style=\"font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.7;max-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#333;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe HOBAG™ TITAN is MED-TAC International's comprehensive trauma and preparedness backpack — built on the Lightning X™ MB60 tactical medic chassis and packed out with approximately 110 individual medical items across 12 doctrinally-organized modules. Designed for the civilian household, small-team leader, remote-site operator, or preparedness-focused buyer who wants full-spectrum trauma response capability plus general medical readiness in a single backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003eTITAN is the MED-TAC answer to the \"hospital in a backpack\" category. Every hemorrhage control component on the CoTCCC-recommended list. All gauze, bandages, and multi-use pressure wraps sourced from \u003cstrong\u003e68 Medical\u003c\/strong\u003e — US-veteran-owned, purpose-built for tactical and pre-hospital care. Every diagnostic tool medical-grade and brand-named. Every consumable in size variety. Zero scope-of-practice violations — no sutures, no scalpels, no surgical instruments shipped to a civilian buyer who was never trained to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat TITAN Is Not:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not an ALS transport kit (see HOBAG CITADEL for that). This is not a PCC scope-gated kit (see HOBAG FORTRESS). This is the comprehensive preparedness platform — wider than deep — built for the buyer whose priority is being ready for anything a household, small-group, or remote operation might encounter over an extended timeline before professional care is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Module (Red)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× NAR™ CAT® Gen 7 Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× TacMed™ SOF-T® Wide Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® Z-fold (CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikClot® Combat Gauze® XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× \u003cstrong\u003e68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Compressed\u003c\/strong\u003e (non-hemostatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Celox® Rapid Z-fold (backup hemostatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× OLAES® Modular Bandage 4\" + 2× OLAES® Modular Bandage 6\" (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× ESMARK Bandage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× NAR™ Reinforced HRS Emergency Trauma Dressing (junctional anchor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Slishman Pressure Wrap (multi-use adjunct — NOT a first-line MARCH-M substitute for windlass tourniquets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAirway Module (Orange)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NPA 5-size kit (28F, 30F, 32F, 34F, 36F with surgical lubricant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Berman OPA 6-size kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× i-Gel® supraglottic airway 3-size kit (size 3, 4, 5 adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× NAR™ Tactical Suction (V-Vac manual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pocket BVM (pediatric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× CPR pocket shield (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRespiration Module (Yellow)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× HyFin® Vent Twin Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× HyFin® USMC Combo Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× 14 Ga ARS Needle Decompression Catheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCirculation Module (Green) — BLS-IV Scope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Vascular Access Kit (peripheral IV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Saline Lock Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× BOA® IV Constricting Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 500 mL 0.9% NaCl position (provider supplies fluid at fielding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 250 mL 0.9% NaCl position (provider supplies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× IV administration tubing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Saline flush syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHypothermia \u0026amp; Head Module (Blue)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× TacMed™ Helios™ System (Active Warming variant — two-piece quick-access casualty wrap + Medi-Heat 12-hour active warming pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4× Foil emergency blanket (supplemental only — NOT primary thermal management)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Adult adjustable cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pediatric adjustable cervical collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Penlight (primary + backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFull BLS Diagnostics Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Aneroid BP cuff (adult adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Pediatric BP cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Single-head stethoscope (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Sprague dual-head stethoscope (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Fingertip pulse oximeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Digital IR non-contact thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Glucometer with 25 test strips and 25 lancets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Trauma shears (primary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Compact EMT shears (backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWound Care Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Steri-Strip 1\/4\" (5-pack each) + 2× Steri-Strip 1\/2\" (5-pack each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Tincture of benzoin (adhesive prep)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Iodine bottle 4oz + 1× Hydrogen Peroxide 4oz + 1× Alcohol bottle 4oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10× Cotton-tipped applicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10× 4x4 Sterile Gauze Sponges + 10× 2x2 Sterile Gauze Sponges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12× 5\"x9\" ABD pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× Cohesive bandage 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Ace bandage 3\" + 2× Ace bandage 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6× 1\"x10yd Medical Tape + 3× 2\" Surgical Tape + 2× 2\" Duct Tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× \u003cstrong\u003e68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Rolled 4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× \u003cstrong\u003e68 Medical Ready Gauze™ Rolled 2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4× Triangular bandage cravat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Splinter removal kit (10-pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× BLAST Bandage (specialty adjunct)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× Trauma bandage (3-pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBurns Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Water-Jel® Burn Dressing 4\"x4\" + 1× Water-Jel® Burn Dressing 4\"x16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Water-Jel® Xeroform Burn Dressing 4\"x4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Burn assessment chart (Rule of 9s + Lund-Browder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEye, Ear \u0026amp; Dental Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Eye wash 4oz + 2× Eye pad + 2× Eye shield (Fox equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Dental kit (temporary cement, dental wax, oral analgesic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Ear irrigation kit (curette + bulb syringe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSplinting \u0026amp; Immobilization Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× SAM® Splint 36\" (universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriangular bandage cravats (from wound care module) double as slings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOTC Pharmacology Zone (Provider Supplies Meds at Fielding)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabeled positions for: Ibuprofen 200mg, Acetaminophen 500mg, Aspirin 325mg, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25mg, Loperamide (Anti-diarrheal) 2mg, Anti-emetic (Meclizine or equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Glucose gel\/tube (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12× Oral rehydration salts packet (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMedication Wipes \u0026amp; Antiseptic Zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25× Alcohol prep pads + 10× Antiseptic towelettes (BZK) + 10× Iodine prep pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10× Sting relief wipes + 3× Burn gel packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6× Triple antibiotic ointment single-use + 3× Hydrocortisone cream single-use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eExtraction \u0026amp; Evacuation Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× QuikLitter™ Lite + 1× Seatbelt cutter \u0026amp; window punch (Res-Q-Me equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× 7¼\" Trauma shears (extraction sets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5× TCCC Casualty Cards + 5× Permanent markers (SHARPIE) + 3× Ballpoint pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Waterproof First Aid Reference Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eConsumables Zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60× Nitrile gloves — size variety pack (S\/M\/L\/XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4× N95 masks + 4× Face shield with tie + 2× BSI gown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Small hard-case sharps container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompatible Thermal Management Upgrades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eTITAN ships with the TacMed™ Helios™ System (Active Warming variant) as the doctrinally-correct primary thermal layer. For extended cold-environment operations, prolonged casualty timelines exceeding the Helios Active Warming 12-hour window, or full US military-doctrine thermal management, MED-TAC offers these direct-compatible upgrade modules — available separately in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafeguard HAWK™ Warming Grid\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8-cell active warming module, up to 32 cell-hours total, adjustable 100°F–115°F, on\/off per cell, directional heat output. Pairs with the Helios two-piece wrap to extend warming to 24+ hour PCC timelines. Berry Compliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlizzard Blanket (Reflexcell)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Best-in-class passive insulator with approximately 4× the insulative value of mylar. Structured single-piece design. For extended cold exposure without active heat requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHPMK (Hypothermia Prevention \u0026amp; Management Kit)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The full US mil-doctrine hypothermia kit. NSN listed. Includes shell, insulating layer, and heat source in a single package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEAT Lite (68 Medical)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact 12-hour active warming pad, veteran-owned US manufacturer, MED-TAC preferred 68 Medical vendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eBuyers operating in cold-weather regions, wilderness \/ expedition, austere \/ denied-evac scenarios, or PCC-adjacent applications should consider adding one or more of these modules at fielding. Contact MED-TAC for volume pricing on upgrade bundles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntentionally Omitted — Reserved for Credentialed Provider Tier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe following items are intentionally NOT included in TITAN because they require sterile surgical technique training and exceed the scope of practice for the civilian preparedness buyer TITAN was built for. Shipping these items to an untrained user creates legal liability and clinical risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile sutures (5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0) — reserved for FORTRESS credentialed provider tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile scalpels (No. 10, No. 11, No. 22) — reserved for FORTRESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalpel handles, needle holders, surgical forceps, operating scissors — reserved for FORTRESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile surgical drapes and full aseptic surgical field materials — reserved for FORTRESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharps disposal shuttle (large) — reserved for FORTRESS (small sharps container included in TITAN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eIf you are a credentialed medical provider (paramedic, RN, PA, NP, MD, military medic) and need these capabilities, purchase the HOBAG FORTRESS tier which is scope-gated to verified providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntentionally Omitted — Doctrinal Reasons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSWAT-T stretch tourniquet\u003c\/strong\u003e — NOT on the CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet list. Inferior to windlass-type CAT and SOF-T Wide for arterial hemorrhage in adults. MED-TAC uses only CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets. The multi-use pressure wrap role in TITAN is filled by the Slishman Pressure Wrap — a well-designed multi-use adjunct that respects the CoTCCC-recommended-only standard for actual tourniquets by not blurring the tourniquet\/wrap distinction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbranded generic BP cuff and stethoscope combo\u003c\/strong\u003e — replaced with a proper adjustable adult cuff, dedicated pediatric cuff, and a real single-head stethoscope plus a backup Sprague dual-head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Bag platform: Lightning X™ MB60 tactical medic backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Dimensions: 21\" × 19\" × 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Loaded weight: approximately 26 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Material: 1000D construction with reinforced stress points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Full PALS\/MOLLE webbing on front and side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Multiple removable pull-out modules with color-coded MARCH organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Padded ergonomic shoulder straps with sternum strap and waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Top and side grab handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Approximately 110 individual medical items across 12 doctrinal modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Color options: High-Visibility EMS Red, Hi-Viz Yellow (Lightning X MB60 chassis colorways)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:6px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ HSA\/FSA Eligible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy doesn't TITAN include sutures and scalpels like some other \"hospital in a backpack\" kits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause those items require sterile surgical technique training and exceed the scope of practice for the civilian preparedness buyer TITAN was built for. Shipping them to untrained users creates legal and clinical risk. If you're a credentialed provider (paramedic, RN, PA, NP, MD, military medic), purchase the HOBAG FORTRESS tier which is scope-gated to verified providers and includes the full surgical set. We deliberately do not sell items that a civilian buyer cannot safely deploy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 68 Medical for gauze and bandages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e68 Medical is a US-veteran-owned manufacturer that builds gauze and bandages specifically for tactical and pre-hospital care applications. MED-TAC has consolidated its non-hemostatic gauze sourcing to 68 Medical Ready Gauze for consistent quality, single-vendor supply chain, and alignment with veteran-owned business partnerships. This applies to compressed gauze and rolled gauze positions across the kit — the CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic gauze (QuikClot Combat Gauze) remains as the doctrinal hemostatic per CoTCCC standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color options are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTITAN is built on the Lightning X MB60 chassis which is manufactured in High-Visibility EMS Red and Hi-Viz Yellow only. Both are appropriate signal colors for medical response — Red for standard EMS visibility, Hi-Viz Yellow for maximum visibility in low-light or high-hazard environments (roadside response, industrial sites, wildland fire staging areas). A subdued\/tactical color option is not available on this chassis. If you need a subdued tactical bag, see the HOBAG GARRISON OP-LINE, CITADEL OP-LINE, or FORTRESS OP-LINE which are built on Tasmanian Tiger platforms in Black, Coyote Tan, or Olive Drab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does TITAN compare to the leading commercially-marketed \"hospital in a backpack\" kit at a similar price point?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTITAN delivers only CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquets (CAT Gen 7 and SOF-T Wide). No SWAT-T. TITAN includes a supraglottic airway (i-Gel), full pediatric provisions (BVM, BP cuff, cervical collar), a proper digital IR thermometer, an actual glucometer with strips and lancets, and the TacMed Helios Active Warming thermal management system — all of which the leading commercial competitor omits. TITAN removes scope-of-practice violations (sutures, scalpels, surgical instruments). Price is $100 lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat scope of practice is required to deploy TITAN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing in TITAN exceeds a Bleeding Control (B-CON) trained civilian responder's scope for the trauma content. The IV\/IO access components in the Circulation module require BLS-IV scope or higher — civilian buyers without BLS-IV training simply leave those items in reserve until a credentialed responder arrives. The i-Gel supraglottic airway is an ALS-scope intervention — same protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the kit ship with IV fluids and medications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. TITAN ships with the IV bag positions and OTC medication zone positions reserved and labeled, but the actual fluid and medications are NOT shipped. Buyers add these at fielding through their local DME provider, pharmacy, or (for OTC medications) any drugstore. This is standard practice for medical kits sold across state lines and ensures compliance with FDA, DOT hazmat, and Pharmacy Board regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I upgrade the thermal management for cold-environment use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The default TacMed Helios Active Warming provides 12 hours of active warming which covers standard trauma transport windows. For extended cold-environment operations, MED-TAC offers direct-compatible thermal upgrade modules including the Safeguard HAWK Warming Grid (up to 32 cell-hours adjustable), Blizzard Blanket (best-in-class passive insulator), HPMK (full US mil-doctrine kit), and HEAT Lite from 68 Medical. See the \"Compatible Thermal Management Upgrades\" section above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat audiences does TITAN fit best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCivilian preparedness households, small-team leaders (church, school, workplace, community), remote-site operators (hunting camps, cabins, farms, ranches), outfitters and expedition operators, retail and hospitality emergency response programs, security teams and armed civilian populations who want more than a basic IFAK. It's the \"wide but not deep\" kit — comprehensive coverage of common trauma and medical scenarios without the ALS\/PCC clinical depth of the CITADEL or FORTRESS tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs TITAN HSA\/FSA eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit qualifies as a Health Savings Account \/ Flexible Spending Account-eligible medical preparedness purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat training is recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimum: Bleeding Control (B-CON), BLS-CPR + AED, basic first aid. Recommended: TCCC-AC (All Combatants) or TECC for civilians, Wilderness First Aid for extended outdoor use. MED-TAC International offers Tactical Medical Operator Certification (TMOC) which is appropriate for this kit's deployment context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEvidence \u0026amp; Training Rationale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARCH Protocol.\u003c\/strong\u003e TITAN's trauma modules reflect the current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) MARCH protocol — Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia\/Head injury — the doctrine for pre-hospital trauma priority across all current military, federal, and civilian trauma systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Tourniquets Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e NAR CAT Gen 7 and TacMed SOF-T Wide are the two windlass tourniquets on the current CoTCCC-recommended list. TITAN uses only these. The SWAT-T stretch tourniquet appears on some competitor kits but is NOT CoTCCC-recommended and is inferior to windlass-type tourniquets for arterial hemorrhage in adults. Where a multi-use pressure wrap is genuinely useful — for pressure dressings, splint reinforcement, or improvised applications — TITAN includes the Slishman Pressure Wrap as a doctrinally-correct adjunct rather than blurring the tourniquet\/wrap distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoTCCC-Recommended Hemostatic.\u003c\/strong\u003e QuikClot Combat Gauze (kaolin-based) is the CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic agent. TITAN includes 3× Z-fold plus 1× XL. Non-hemostatic gauze (compressed and rolled) is sourced from 68 Medical Ready Gauze for supply-chain consistency and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLethal Triad Doctrine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypothermia is one of the three corners of the lethal triad (hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy) and is independently associated with worse trauma outcomes and higher mortality. Doctrine requires active warming plus passive insulation — not mylar emergency blankets alone. TITAN's TacMed Helios Active Warming system meets doctrine for standard trauma transport windows. For extended timelines, the Compatible Upgrade modules (HAWK, Blizzard, HPMK, HEAT Lite) extend thermal management to PCC-appropriate durations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirway Range and Pediatric Provisions.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-size nasopharyngeal airway (e.g., 4 units of the same size) fits approximately 40% of adult airways. TITAN's 5-size NPA kit covers approximately 95% of adult airway sizes. The i-Gel supraglottic airway 3-size kit provides ALS-scope airway management for the credentialed responder. Pediatric-specific items (BVM, BP cuff, cervical collar) prevent the doctrinal failure of leaving pediatric patients under-equipped in a mixed-population scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of Practice as a Design Constraint.\u003c\/strong\u003e The philosophy that drives TITAN's design is that a medical kit sold to a civilian buyer must not contain items the buyer cannot lawfully or competently deploy. Shipping sutures, scalpels, and surgical instruments to untrained civilians creates legal and clinical risk. These items belong in the credentialed-provider FORTRESS tier, not in a consumer-marketed preparedness kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics Accuracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e An oral thermometer requires probe cleaning between patients and takes several minutes for accurate reading. A digital IR non-contact thermometer reads accurately in seconds and eliminates cross-contamination. A glucose tube provides emergency dextrose for hypoglycemic episodes; a glucometer diagnoses that hypoglycemia is actually occurring. Both are required in a comprehensive kit — TITAN includes both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. the leading commercially-marketed \"hospital in a backpack\" kit at similar price point:\u003c\/strong\u003e TITAN uses only CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquets (no SWAT-T), fills the multi-use adjunct role with the Slishman Pressure Wrap (a well-designed multi-use wrap that doesn't blur the tourniquet\/wrap distinction), includes supraglottic airway, full pediatric provisions, digital IR thermometer, glucometer with strips and lancets, and the TacMed Helios Active Warming thermal system — all of which the leading competitor omits. TITAN removes sutures, scalpels, and surgical instruments that create scope-of-practice liability for civilian buyers. Price is $100 lower at $1,899.99 vs $1,999.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. HOBAG GARRISON (BLS tier):\u003c\/strong\u003e GARRISON is the focused BLS-scope trauma platform at $1,199. TITAN is the comprehensive preparedness platform at $1,899 — wider category coverage with the burns, eye\/ear\/dental, wound irrigation, OTC pharm zone, and consumables modules GARRISON doesn't include.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. HOBAG CITADEL (ALS tier):\u003c\/strong\u003e CITADEL is the ALS clinical-depth platform at $1,999 — IV\/IO access, advanced airway, oxygen delivery, paramedic-grade diagnostics. TITAN trades that clinical depth for broader category coverage — more items, more scenarios covered, less advanced clinical intervention capability. Different buyer profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. HOBAG FORTRESS (PCC tier):\u003c\/strong\u003e FORTRESS is the credentialed-provider Prolonged Casualty Care platform at $2,899. Includes everything in TITAN plus the sutures, scalpels, surgical instruments, IO access, advanced pharmacology, and HYBRID thermal that require verified credentials to purchase. TITAN is the civilian-accessible version without the scope-gated items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evs. component self-assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like-for-like component assembly from authorized brand distributors costs approximately $1,750 in parts plus 6-8 hours of procurement, organization, and QC labor. TITAN's price reflects the assembled, organized, quality-controlled finished product with modular pull-out organization built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIntended Audiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:disc;padding-left:20px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCivilian preparedness households (family emergency response)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSmall-team leaders (church safety teams, school response teams, workplace safety programs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eRemote-site operators (hunting camps, cabins, farms, ranches, off-grid properties)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eOutfitters, expedition operators, hunting guide services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eRetail, hospitality, and event-venue emergency response programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eArmed civilian populations who want more than a basic IFAK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eHomesteaders, prepper communities, mutual assistance groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eMaritime \/ offshore \/ RV \/ overlanding emergency preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eDisaster preparedness for extended shelter-in-place scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSEO Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eHOBAG TITAN, comprehensive preparedness kit, hospital in a backpack, civilian trauma backpack, family preparedness trauma kit, prepper medical kit, homestead medical kit, ranch medical kit, cabin medical kit, remote site medical kit, small team medical kit, church safety team kit, workplace preparedness kit, armed civilian trauma kit, Lightning X MB60, 68 Medical Ready Gauze, Slishman Pressure Wrap, CoTCCC preparedness kit, NAR CAT tourniquet kit, QuikClot Combat Gauze kit, HyFin chest seal kit, TacMed Helios kit, HAWK Warming Grid, Blizzard Blanket, HPMK, HEAT Lite thermal, i-Gel supraglottic kit, glucometer kit, digital IR thermometer kit, pediatric BVM kit, MARCH protocol comprehensive kit, HSA FSA preparedness kit, austere environment medical kit, squad support medical kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. 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