If you already run a dedicated rigid tourniquet holder, a kit with a built-in TQ pouch wastes the space you'd rather give to gauze, dressings, and a chest seal.
What maximizes interior capacity when the tourniquet rides elsewhere?
The ETAK is built for exactly that loadout. By dropping the built-in tourniquet compartment, it gains significant interior space relative to its external footprint — it pairs with a separate rigid TQ holder rather than carrying the tourniquet itself. The defining feature is a tear-away back panel that separates the entire back of the pouch, converting it from a mounted kit to a flat carry system with immediate bilateral access — valuable in a confined space or when handing the kit to the casualty for self-care. 550-cord pull tabs speed access under stress. MOLLE/PALS and duty-belt compatible; offered in Basic, Basic w/Combat Gauze, and Advanced.
Why This Kit
Tear-Away Back Panel
Separates the whole back — mounted pouch converts to a flat carry with bilateral access.
Maximized Interior
No built-in TQ pouch — more room for gauze, dressings, and a chest seal in a slim footprint.
550-Cord Pull Tabs
Fast, glove-friendly access to the kit under stress.
Pairs With Rigid TQ Holder
Designed for high-mobility, weight-conscious loadouts that keep the tourniquet separate.
Contents by Configuration
| Item | Basic | Basic w/CG | Advanced |
| HyFin® Vent Twin Pack Chest Seal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NAR Wound Packing Gauze (3″ × 5 yd) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4″ Mini Emergency Trauma Dressing | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Responder Glove Kit (Black, Lg) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Permanent Marker, Small | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED Patch | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Combat Gauze® LE | — | 1 | 1 |
| Tourniquet sold separately — pairs with a rigid TQ holder. | |||
Who Carries It
Operators w/ separate TQ — maximize medical-pouch space
High-mobility loadouts — slim, weight-conscious carry
LE & tactical teams — tear-away rapid casualty access
Complete the Loadout
Add the separate tourniquet and carrier this kit is designed to pair with.
ETAK
More Room. Faster Access.
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 |
| Configurations | Basic · Basic w/Combat Gauze · Advanced |
| Dimensions (closed) | 5.75″ H × 4.00″ W × 1.75″ D |
| Weight | 0.65 lb |
| Material | Durable nylon with tear-away back panel |
| Colors | Black, Coyote Tan, Ranger Green, Multicam |
| Mounting | MOLLE/PALS and duty-belt compatible |
| Tourniquet | Not included — pairs with a separate rigid TQ holder |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended items (Combat Gauze® LE in w/CG & Advanced) |
| Origin | Made in USA |
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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:
- Black / Basic
- Black / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Black / Advanced
- Coyote Tan / Basic
- Coyote Tan / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Coyote Tan / Advanced
- Ranger Green / Basic
- Ranger Green / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Ranger Green / Advanced
- Multicam / Basic
- Multicam / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Multicam / Advanced
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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