Which litters is the Talon II Assault Litter Carrier designed for?
The Talon II Assault Litter Carrier is specifically designed for the North American Rescue Talon® quad-fold litter and is compatible with other NAR quad-fold litter formats. It is not a universal litter carrier — verify compatibility with non-NAR litters before procurement.
What does the drain hole do?
The drain hole in the Talon II Carrier prevents water from accumulating inside the carrier during river crossings, rain operations, or wet environments. Water trapped in a litter carrier adds significant weight — particularly relevant when carrying an already heavy loaded litter over distance. The drain hole maintains the carrier's intended weight profile regardless of environmental conditions.
Can the Talon II Carrier carry additional medical kit?
Yes. MOLLE-style equipment attachment points on the exterior of the carrier allow additional medical pouches, IFAKs, or mission-specific kit to be mounted when the litter is in use or separated from the carrier. This enables the carrier to serve as a supplementary equipment transport platform during the movement phase of an operation.
What colors are available?
The Talon II Assault Litter Carrier is available in Black (SKU MEDTAC0340), Tan (SKU MEDTAC0341), and Olive Drab (SKU MEDTAC0342). The Olive Drab version weighs 2 lb. Color availability should be confirmed at the time of order.
How does the Talon II Carrier differ from carrying a litter by hand?
Carrying a quad-fold litter by hand — without a carrier — requires two-hand gripping and limits the carrier's ability to simultaneously hold a weapon, open doors, or perform any other task. The Talon II's shoulder strap system distributes the litter's weight across both shoulders, freeing both hands for weapon employment, navigation, or other tasks. Non-slip straps maintain load stability during dynamic movement, and thin back-plates minimize bulk.
Which litters fit the Talon II Assault Litter Carrier?
The Talon II Carrier is compatible with all NAR quad-fold litter platforms: the NAR Talon®, T3 Lightweight Assault Litter, and the Quad-Fold Medevac Litter. No litter-specific inserts are required.
Does the Talon II Carrier include a litter?
No — litter sold separately. See the T3 Lightweight Assault Litter or the TALON II 90C Collapsible Handle Litter for the compatible platforms.
What is Ghillie-Tex® and why does it matter?
Ghillie-Tex® is NAR's near-infrared signature reduction hardware system. Standard metal hardware reflects IR energy detected by NVGs and thermal imagers. Ghillie-Tex® hardware minimizes this reflection, reducing the carrier's thermal and NIR signature during night operations.
Is the Talon II Carrier available with an NSN?
Contact MED-TAC International or North American Rescue for current NSN and CAGE code for government procurement. Available in Black (MEDTAC0340), Tan (MEDTAC0341), and Olive Drab (MEDTAC0342).
How much does the carrier weigh?
1 lb 7.3 oz (Olive Drab: 2 lb) — a minimal weight premium against organic litter capability on the team.
