Blacklite® Carbon Fiber Litter

The Blacklite® carbon fiber litter carry is a unique lightweight and compact rigid litter that facilitates the rapid evacuation of the injured while preserving their health state.

The Blacklite® Carbon Fiber Litter is a light and compact rigid litter designed and developed by Epsilon Composite in tight collaboration with combat first aid experts.

Thanks to the exceptional properties of carbon fiber and the unique know-how of Epsilon Composite, Blacklite® is the lightest and most compact rigid stretcher in the world.

This unique product was successfully deployed in the field by Special Forces units since 2020, where it fully meets operational needs without compromising on performance.

The litter is supplied with a specifically designed bag, allowing MOLLE attachment under a medical bag, on the side of a bag (in a vertical position), or directly on a combat vest, without restricting mobility. The bag also allows a quick extraction, for easy deployment of the stretcher in seconds.

The stretcher is made up of 2 retractable carbon fiber poles, a black canvas with 2 integrated straps, a central stiffener and a transport bag. Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Dimensions: 40 x 10 x 10 cm (16.0” x 4.0”x 4.0”) Deployment time: 30 seconds Maximum recommended load: 150kg (330lbs) Lifetime warranty for composite parts, and 2 years against manufacturing defects Evacuating a wounded warrior via stretcher is a technically and tactically complex maneuver. Having a suitable stretcher is essential

FEATURES:

• STIFF: Helps keep the victim in a stable horizontal position, to maximize their chances of survival and facilitate transport.
• LIGHTWEIGHT: 5.5 lbs., 3 times lighter than standard NATO rigid
   stretchers.
• COMPACT:  Small form factor enables integration below a medic bag, or on a MOLLE combat vest, or inside a pack.
• TOUGH: Tested and approved under real-life conditions (including combat operations) since 2020.  Designed to perform in all types of environments (sand, extreme cold, etc.) with minimal maintenance, and easily disassembled for cleaning.  Lifetime warranty on the carbon fiber structure.
•  FAST & SIMPLE DEPLOYMENT: Simple and intuitive deployment by a single person in about 30 seconds, minimizing patient handling time and exposure in hostile situations. Small form factor enables integration below a medic bag, or on a MOLLE combat vest, or inside a pack.

DESIGNED FOR TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE by combat rescue experts and special forces combat medics, tested and approved by French Special Forces since 2020, and adapted in over 10 countries since.

This product has a 10-week lead time for production - Samples orders may be fulfilled slightly quicker.   There is no NSN available for this item as of May 2025 - Your unit may request one directly via DLA and we will be happy to provide any documentation requested.