Lumbar First Aid Kit

Does the Lumbar First Aid Kit include a tourniquet?

No. The NAR Lumbar First Aid Kit (L-FAK) is intentionally designed without an integrated tourniquet. NAR recommends pairing it with a separate C-A-T® tourniquet and dedicated tourniquet holder, sold separately. This design philosophy keeps the tourniquet in a faster-access dedicated holder while the L-FAK carries wound management supplies.

What is the advantage of lumbar carry versus vest carry for an IFAK?

Lumbar carry positions the medical kit at the small of the back or waist — accessible without removing a plate carrier or body armor, especially during vehicle operations or in confined spaces. Some operators prefer lumbar carry because the kit is out of the way during shooting positions and still reachable by either hand. The L-FAK's pull-tab inner carrier allows rapid one-handed access in this orientation.

What is the difference between the Basic and Advanced L-FAK configurations?

The Basic includes 2 NAR Wound Packing Gauze rolls, HyFin® Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack, 4 in. ETD™ Mini Dressing, and 2 pairs of Bear Claw gloves. Basic with Combat Gauze replaces one wound packing gauze roll with a CoTCCC-recommended QuikClot® Combat Gauze Z-Fold hemostatic dressing. The Advanced configuration expands on the Basic with Combat Gauze with additional supplies for enhanced capability.

Does the L-FAK address the MARCH protocol?

The L-FAK Basic supports wound packing and pressure (wound packing gauze, ETD™) and covers Respiration (HyFin® Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack). Combat Gauze variants add CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic capability. Tourniquet (M) and Hypothermia (H) supplies require separate carry; Airway (A) supplies (a 28F NPA) are included only in the Advanced version. The L-FAK is designed as a complement to a dedicated tourniquet holder, not a standalone MARCH kit.

What colors is the Lumbar First Aid Kit available in?

The NAR Lumbar First Aid Kit is available in Black, Coyote Tan, and Ranger Green — all three in Basic, Basic with Combat Gauze, and Advanced configurations. All are compatible with MOLLE/PALS attachment systems for modular kit building.

Is the Lumbar First Aid Kit CoTCCC-recommended?

The Basic with Combat Gauze and Advanced versions include QuikClot® Combat Gauze, a CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing. The kit ships without a tourniquet and is designed to pair with a C-A-T®, sold separately. The lumbar carry position is a complement to standard TCCC individual equipment guidelines.

What is the advantage of lumbar carry over hip carry?

Lumbar carry provides bilateral hand accessibility, clears the hip-belt / seatbelt interference zone, and positions the kit accessible while seated or prone — making it particularly effective in vehicle operations and light kit configurations.

Does the Lumbar Kit include a tourniquet?

No. The Lumbar First Aid Kit ships without a tourniquet; pair it with a C-A-T® and a tourniquet holder, sold separately.

What is the NSN for the Lumbar First Aid Kit?

Contact MED-TAC International for NSN and procurement details for the NAR Lumbar First Aid Kit.

Is the Lumbar Kit compatible with standard plate carrier belt systems?

The kit is designed to attach to standard belt platforms. Verify specific mounting hardware and belt compatibility before purchase.