TacMed™ Phantom Litter

Can the TacMed Phantom Litter mount inside body armor?

Yes. The internal mount version of the Phantom® Litter was specifically designed to fit inside the Eagle Industries Modular Body Armor Vest (MBAV) and the Special Forces plate carrier with cummerbund. The carrier mounts behind other vest components, allowing other equipment to be mounted directly over it — making the litter nearly undetectable in the operator's kit profile and adding zero net space cost.

How much does the Phantom Litter weigh?

The Phantom® Litter weighs 15 oz in the internal mount configuration and 19 oz with the external carrier. This makes it the lightest individual CASEVAC platform for individual soldiers, representing roughly one-third the weight of other comparable poleless litters — enabling every team member to carry a litter without meaningful weight allocation impact.

What is the payload capacity of the Phantom Litter?

The Phantom Litter is rated to 450 lb (204 kg). During testing, it was subjected to a 500 lb (227 kg) static load for a continuous 24-hour period without damage — providing a 50-pound structural margin above rated capacity and confirming reliable performance under worst-case loading conditions.

What does NSN 6530-01-608-4441 indicate for the Phantom Litter?

NSN 6530-01-608-4441 is the US military National Stock Number for the TacMed Phantom® Litter. This designation confirms the litter has been accepted into the military logistics system and can be requisitioned through standard supply channels by military units. It also indicates the litter has been evaluated and accepted for government procurement.

Can the Phantom Litter serve as a casualty equipment bag?

Yes. After a casualty has been transferred to a standard litter or medevac platform, the Phantom bag can hold the casualty's combat equipment, weapons, sensitive items, and personal effects to prevent loss during evacuation. This dual function — litter and equipment bag — is a deliberate design feature that adds operational utility beyond the evacuation phase.

Can the Phantom Litter be used if you don't have the internal mount vest?

Yes. The Phantom Litter is available as Litter Only (SKU PHL) or with an external carrier in Black, Olive Drab, Coyote Tan, or Multicam. The external carrier attaches to the outside of a plate carrier or pack system and weighs 19 oz versus the 15 oz internal-mount version. The litter itself is identical — only the mounting system differs.

Does the Phantom Litter replace a dedicated CASEVAC litter at the squad level?

The Phantom Litter is designed to give every individual on a small team a personal extraction capability, not to replace a dedicated squad or team litter. For squad-level or larger-scale CASEVAC operations, a Poleless Litter or SKED stretcher may be more appropriate. The Phantom's value is ensuring that CASEVAC capability exists at the individual level even when no dedicated team litter is positioned at the point of injury.

What body armor systems is the Phantom Litter's internal mount designed for?

The Phantom® Litter internal mount was specifically designed to fit inside the Eagle Industries Modular Body Armor Vest (MBAV) and the Special Forces plate carrier with cummerbund — two of the most common U.S. special operations body armor systems. The internal carrier positions behind other vest components without interfering with magazine, radio, or hydration access, and accepts over-mount of other equipment.