Off-duty officers, armed security, and prepared civilians face the same problem: carry a concealed firearm comfortably through everyday activities while keeping life-saving medical supplies within reach — without either one showing.
What carries the gun and the trauma kit, concealed, on one platform?
The EDC Concealment Fanny Pack does both. Worn at the waist, it distributes weight evenly, moves naturally with the body, and conceals a firearm and compact medical supplies without revealing either. Two main zipper compartments organize the load with mesh pockets, elastic loops, and loop-Velcro areas that keep items from rattling, plus a front zipper pouch for quick-access items. Upgraded configurations add hemorrhage control: a Bleeding Control Dressing for immediate compression, or Celox hemostatic gauze for wound packing beyond a standard pressure dressing.
Why This Platform
Firearm + Medical, One Rig
Conceals a handgun and compact trauma supplies together without revealing either.
Waist-Worn Comfort
Even weight distribution that moves naturally with the body through everyday activity.
Organized, Quiet Storage
Two main compartments plus a front pouch — mesh, elastic, and loop Velcro keep gear from shifting.
Scalable Hemorrhage Control
Add a Bleeding Control Dressing or Celox hemostatic gauze depending on the configuration.
Configuration Options
| Basic | Fanny pack platform only — storage for firearm, personal items, and operator-supplied medical gear |
| Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing | Adds a bleeding control dressing (pressure bandage) for immediate wound compression |
| Basic w/Celox Gauze | Adds Celox hemostatic gauze for advanced wound packing beyond a pressure dressing |
Who Carries It
Off-duty LE — concealed firearm + trauma in casual wear
Armed security — discreet platform for daily carry
Prepared civilians — concealed carry with bleeding control
Pair It Up
Round out the medical side or compare other concealed options.
Concealment Fanny Pack
Conceal Both. One Platform.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU — by Config / Color | Basic 80-1761 (Blk) / 80-1764 (Gry) · w/BCD 80-1762 (Blk) / 80-1765 (Gry) · w/Celox 80-1763 (Blk) / 80-1766 (Gry) |
| Colors | Black, Gray |
| Carry | Waist-worn fanny pack |
| Storage | 2 main zip compartments + front zip pouch; mesh, elastic, loop-Velcro interior |
| Configurations | Basic · w/Bleeding Control Dressing · w/Celox Gauze |
| Manufacturer Note | NAR is the maker of the C-A-T® tourniquet and a primary TCCC-program supplier |
When to Deploy Every Day Carry (EDC) Concealment Fanny Pack & Medical Kit
- Armed civilian EDC: Carries a tourniquet, chest seal, and compact trauma supplies in a fanny pack that blends into everyday environments.
- Off-duty law enforcement: Officers without a duty belt use the EDC Fanny Pack to maintain trauma readiness in plain clothes.
- Outdoor recreation and travel: Hikers, cyclists, and travelers carry the kit in a format that doesn't signal tactical intent.
- Concealed carry integration: The kit integrates with concealed-carry lifestyle — some configurations allow firearm carry alongside medical supplies.
- Event and venue medical support: Security personnel at public venues carry the kit covertly for rapid response without alarming attendees.
- Urban preparedness: Civilian preparedness advocates use the EDC Fanny Pack as a daily carry platform that doesn't require a vest or duty belt.
Familiarize yourself with all kit components before carrying. Practice one-handed deployment of the C-A-T® tourniquet and chest seal under stress — the value of any carry kit depends entirely on reliable deployment when it's needed.
How Every Day Carry (EDC) Concealment Fanny Pack & Medical Kit Compares
EDC Fanny Pack vs EDC Wallet Kit: The Wallet Kit is ultra-compact — a pocket-sized trauma kit for minimal carry. The Fanny Pack carries substantially more capability (larger kit contents, more space) at the cost of slightly more visibility. Choose the Wallet for minimal-footprint EDC; choose the Fanny Pack when more capability is required.
EDC Fanny Pack vs vest-mounted IFAK: Vest IFAKs require a carrier or plate carrier to mount. The Fanny Pack is a standalone carry solution for environments where plate carriers are inappropriate — civilian settings, off-duty use, covert operations.
EDC Fanny Pack vs EDC Ankle Trauma Kit: The Ankle Kit is the most concealed option — invisible under pants legs. The Fanny Pack carries more capability but is visible as a fanny pack. Ankle carry suits operators who cannot have any kit visibility; Fanny Pack suits those who need more capability in a socially acceptable carry format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What trauma supplies are included in the EDC Concealment Fanny Pack?
A: The EDC Fanny Pack & Medical Kit includes a C-A-T® Gen 7 tourniquet, HyFin® Vent Chest Seal, compressed gauze, and additional trauma supplies — exact contents are published on the North American Rescue product page. The kit is designed around the CoTCCC priorities of massive hemorrhage control and chest wound treatment.
Q: Is the EDC Fanny Pack suitable for non-medical civilians?
A: Yes. The primary components — tourniquet and chest seal — are designed for use by any trained individual, not just medical professionals. Stop the Bleed certification (free, widely available) provides sufficient training to deploy the tourniquet and apply the chest seal correctly. The kit is an appropriate everyday carry solution for civilians in public environments.
Q: Does the EDC Fanny Pack work as a concealed carry platform?
A: The EDC Concealment Fanny Pack is designed with a dedicated compartment for personal protection items alongside the medical kit. Check local laws regarding concealed carry from fanny packs before use. The medical compartment and personal protection compartment are segregated to allow independent access without exposing the other contents.
Q: What are the CoTCCC-recommended items in this kit?
A: The C-A-T® Gen 7 tourniquet and HyFin® Vent Chest Seal are CoTCCC-recommended items included in this kit. These two items address the two most common causes of preventable death in penetrating trauma: extremity hemorrhage and tension pneumothorax.
Q: Can this replace a duty IFAK for law enforcement?
A: The EDC Fanny Pack is designed for off-duty and plain-clothes carry — it provides meaningful trauma capability for officers who cannot carry a duty-belt IFAK. It is not a full replacement for an on-duty IFAK; duty officers should carry a standard IFAK on the duty belt in addition to the EDC Fanny Pack for off-duty use.
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All 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.
Available Options:
- Basic / Black
- Basic / Gray
- Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing / Black
- Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing / Gray
- Basic w/Celox Gauze / Black
- Basic w/Celox Gauze / Gray
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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