Direct answer: A vehicle-staged trauma system built for real-world heat, vibration, and neglect. The Enhanced Vehicle Trauma Kit pairs a rugged IP67 NANUK 904 hard case with redundant hemorrhage control: two CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets, CoTCCC-recommended Celox Rapid hemostatic gauze, pressure dressings, and a vented chest-seal pair. Designed for patrol cars, fleets, overland rigs, and daily-driver carry.
Specs (no pricing)
| System type | Vehicle-staged trauma kit in waterproof hard case |
|---|---|
| Case | NANUK 904 First Aid Case (Red), IP67 |
| Case exterior (L×W×H) | 10.2 in × 7.9 in × 4.5 in |
| Case interior (L×W×H) | 8.4 in × 6.0 in × 3.7 in |
| Case capacity | 3.1 L |
| Case empty weight | 1.6 lb (0.7 kg) |
| Operating temperature range | -67°F to 158°F (-55°C to 70°C) |
| Hemorrhage control | 2× tourniquets + compressed gauze + hemostatic gauze + pressure dressings |
| Chest injury management | 2× HALO vented chest seals (pair) |
| Hypothermia mitigation | Blizzard Survival Blanket |
| Documentation/tools | Marker + trauma shears + nitrile gloves |
What it is (and who it’s for)
The Enhanced Vehicle Trauma Kit (EVTK) is a compact, vehicle-staged trauma system designed for immediate response to life-threatening bleeding and penetrating trauma. It’s built for patrol vehicles, fleets, overland/expedition rigs, and daily-driver staging where heat cycling, humidity, and vibration are normal.
Enhanced means redundancy: if a tourniquet is lost, damaged, or not enough, you still have a second. If a wound won’t hold with plain gauze, you have a CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic option. If a penetrating chest injury occurs, you have a vented chest seal pair ready.
Contents breakdown (MARCH-aligned)
- 2× tourniquets (Domestic: C-A-T Gen 7; Export: SOF®-T Wide)
- 1× Celox Rapid hemostatic gauze (CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing)
- 3× compressed gauze
- 1× HEMGUARD Pressure Bandage, 4 in
- 1× HEMGUARD Pressure Bandage, 6 in
- 2× HALO vented chest seals (pair)
- 1× nitrile gloves (pair)
- 1× trauma shears
- 1× permanent marker
- 1× Blizzard Survival Blanket
- 1× NANUK 904 First Aid Case (Red)
Note: Domestic and Export configurations may differ for tourniquet selection to comply with regional restrictions.
How to use (high-level)
- Stop life-threatening bleeding first: apply a CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet high and tight on the affected limb; tighten until bleeding stops.
- Pack and compress: for junctional/packing wounds, pack gauze to the bleeding source; use hemostatic gauze when indicated; hold firm pressure, then secure with a pressure dressing.
- Seal chest wounds: for open/sucking chest wounds, apply the vented chest seal; monitor for worsening respiratory distress and manage per protocol/training.
- Prevent hypothermia: use the Blizzard blanket early—cold patients clot poorly.
- Document: record tourniquet time with the marker.
This guidance is not a substitute for medical training. Follow your agency protocols and scope of practice.
Comparison context
| vs glovebox “mini kit” | Adds redundancy (two tourniquets), hemostatic gauze, and chest-seal capability while staying compact. |
|---|---|
| vs soft pouches | Hard case better protects adhesives and packaging from crush, moisture, and long-term vehicle storage. |
| vs single-vendor kits | Multi-brand component selection prioritizes performance and CoTCCC-recommended components where applicable. |
Available Options:
- Domestic — C-A-T® Gen 7
- Export — SOF®-T Wide
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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