Vanquest TQ-1 Tourniquet Holder

The TQ-1 is a MOLLE-compatible tourniquet holder built from Hypalon rubber composite, engineered for immediate one-hand tourniquet access on any MOLLE surface. At 2.8 oz and 8” (H) × 2” (W) × 2.5” (D), it stages a CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet, a pair of trauma shears, and supplemental bleed control gear in a defined, accessible position on a plate carrier, duty belt, or pack. The hook-and-loop closure with vertical adjustment fits the CAT Gen 7, SOF-T Wide, SAM XT, and TMT TQ without modification.

Trusted by first responders, military medics, and tactical operators. The TQ-1’s red Hypalon pull tab provides immediate tactile identification under stress, allowing operators to draw a tourniquet by touch in low-light or compromised conditions without visual confirmation of the pouch location.

Who Uses This & When

• Military combatants & SOF medics — mounted on plate carrier or MOLLE vest for immediate self-application tourniquet access during casualty events; supplemental TQ position beyond the primary IFAK
• Law enforcement officers — duty belt or body armor attachment staging a second tourniquet for partner care or bystander application during active threat incidents
• Firefighters & EMS — MOLLE attachment to gear bag or turnout coat platform for a defined tourniquet and shear staging position during trauma response
• Wilderness first responders & guides — pack attachment for a supplemental tourniquet accessible without opening a primary medical kit during remote trauma incidents
• Prepared civilians & CCW carriers — vehicle-mounted or range bag attachment for a dedicated tourniquet holder that does not require opening an IFAK under stress

Key Features

• Compact profile: 8” (H) × 2” (W) × 2.5” (D); tourniquet compartment interior 6.5”–7” (H) × 2.25” (W) × 1.5” (D); weight 2.8 oz / 78 g
• Compatible with CAT Gen 7, SOF-T Wide, SAM XT, TMT TQ — hook-and-loop closure with vertical adjustment for various tourniquet widths
• Red Hypalon pull tab for tactile identification and single-motion opening; high-visibility red embroidered TQ marking
• Snap-closure trauma shear sheath behind the tourniquet compartment; fits full-size trauma shears
• Side elastic webbing for gloves, permanent marker, or needle decompression set staging
• Built-in MOLLE straps for modular attachment to any MOLLE/PALS surface; loop ID/patch panel 3” (H) × 2” (W)
• Hypalon rubber composite construction: UV, heat, and chemical resistant; Bartack and Box-and-X stitching with high-tensile bonded nylon thread

How It Compares

Generic MOLLE tourniquet holders typically offer a single elastic sleeve with no shear storage, no marker staging, and no tactile identification system. The TQ-1 addresses every point of failure in basic holders: the Hypalon pull tab eliminates fumbling for a zipper under stress, the snap shear sheath removes the need for a separate shear holder, and the side elastic staging area consolidates a full supplemental bleed control kit into 2” of MOLLE width. Hypalon construction also resists the UV degradation that cracks standard nylon-only holders in vehicle or outdoor staging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which tourniquet models are confirmed compatible with the TQ-1?

Vanquest confirms compatibility with the CAT Gen 7, SOF-T Wide, SAM XT, and TMT TQ — all CoTCCC-recommended limb tourniquets. The hook-and-loop closure adjusts vertically for different tourniquet body widths. Other tourniquets with similar profiles may fit; verify before field deployment.

What makes Hypalon superior to standard nylon for a tourniquet holder?

Hypalon rubber composite resists UV degradation, heat, and chemical exposure at levels that standard Cordura nylon does not. For vehicle-staged or outdoor-mounted tourniquet holders exposed to prolonged sun and temperature cycling, Hypalon maintains structural integrity and pull-tab function where nylon-backed holders crack and delaminate over time.

Can the TQ-1 be mounted on a duty belt in addition to MOLLE webbing?

Yes. The built-in MOLLE straps route through a standard duty belt or MOLLE/PALS webbing. The holder is not height-adjustable on the belt but fits standard 1.5”–2” duty belts commonly used in law enforcement and military duty configurations.