The NAR Mini-TAK is built around one insight: the tourniquet is so time-critical it belongs in its own dedicated, fastest-possible holder — separate from everything else. By leaving the tourniquet off the platform, the Mini-TAK shrinks to the smallest footprint NAR offers while still carrying a HyFin Compact vented chest seal, an ETD, wound packing gauze, gloves, and shears — more trauma capability than many kits twice its size.
You already run a dedicated tourniquet on your belt — so why carry a second one buried in your IFAK instead of the lowest-profile kit that holds everything else?
A nylon hook-and-loop cover comes off and the inner panel pulls out as a unit for immediate bilateral access to all supplies. It mounts on any belt or vest and ships in five colors including Multicam. The standard kit packs NAR Wound Packing Gauze; the w/Combat Gauze configuration upgrades that to CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze LE Z-fold for hemostatic wound packing. A C-A-T tourniquet is sold separately and pairs with a dedicated tourniquet holder.
Why This Kit
At 6 × 3 × 2.5 in. it rides daily without the bulk of a full IFAK pouch.
Strip the cover and pull the inner panel out as a unit for immediate access to every item.
Designed for officers already running a dedicated tourniquet holder — the most common LE setup.
The w/Combat Gauze configuration adds CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze LE for wound packing.
Kit Contents
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| HyFin Compact (Vented) Chest Seal, Twin Pack | 1 |
| ETD 4 in. Flat Emergency Trauma Dressing | 1 |
| NAR Wound Packing Gauze | 1 |
| Combat Gauze LE Z-Fold 3 in. × 4 yd — w/Combat Gauze configuration only (CoTCCC-recommended) | 1 |
| Black Responder Gloves, Large | 1 pr |
| Trauma Shears, 6.25 in. | 1 |
| Pull-out hook-and-loop inner panel | 1 |
A C-A-T tourniquet is sold separately and pairs with a dedicated tourniquet holder — the Mini-TAK is built to complement, not replace, your belt-line tourniquet.
Color & Configuration Options
| Color | Basic | w/Combat Gauze |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 80-1800-C | 80-1814 |
| Olive Drab | 80-1813 | 80-1817 |
| Ranger Green | 80-1803 | 80-1818 |
| Coyote Tan | 80-1801 | 80-1815 |
| Multicam | 80-1802 | 80-1816 |
Who Carries It
Lowest-profile daily-carry trauma kit to pair with a belt tourniquet.
Minimal footprint for concealed or low-profile carry.
A compact M-and-R supplement to a larger primary IFAK.
Build It Out
Add the dedicated tourniquet it’s built to pair with, and resupply the trauma core.
The CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet to run alongside this kit.
Dedicated TQ holders for fast belt-line access.
Combat Gauze and wound packing resupply.
The Kit, Up Close
A chest seal, dressing, and wound packing in NAR’s lowest-profile pull-out kit — built to pair with your dedicated tourniquet.
Specifications
| Dimensions | L 6 × W 3 × D 2.5 in |
| Weight | 2.13 lb (packed) |
| Mounting | MOLLE/PALS belt or vest compatible |
| Design | Pull-out inner panel with hook-and-loop cover; no built-in tourniquet slot |
| Configurations | Basic · Basic w/Combat Gauze LE (CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic) |
| Colors | Black, Olive Drab, Ranger Green, Coyote Tan, Multicam |
| Origin | USA — North American Rescue, Greer, SC |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy Mini Trauma Aid Kit (Mini-TAK)
- Low-profile patrol IFAK: Operators who run a dedicated tourniquet holder carry the Mini-TAK as their supplemental IFAK — full M-and-R capability in the smallest NAR footprint without a redundant tourniquet.
- EDC complement to tourniquet pouch: Law enforcement officers and armed professionals who carry a tourniquet on their belt add the Mini-TAK for chest seal, ETD, gauze, and shears — completing their trauma kit without doubling up.
- Concealed carry operators: The Mini-TAK's low profile (6 × 3 × 2.5 in.) allows discrete carry on a belt or in a bag alongside a concealed firearm, keeping trauma capability on the body without signaling tactical intent.
- Motorcycle and vehicle trauma kit: The compact size fits in a motorcycle jacket pocket, glovebox, or center console — giving drivers and riders immediate trauma access for vehicle accidents.
- Training kit for TCCC programs: Training programs that specify a no-tourniquet IFAK for skills-station practice use the Mini-TAK as the training platform alongside a dedicated tourniquet drill station.
Key Contents:
- HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal (vented)
- ETD Emergency Trauma Dressing
- NAR Wound Packing Gauze or Combat Gauze® LE Z-fold (w/Combat Gauze config)
- Trauma Shears
- Nitrile trauma gloves
- Pull-out inner panel with hook-and-loop cover
Tourniquet sold separately. Available in 5 colors including Multicam. Made in USA (Greer, SC).
Best Practice: Pair the Mini-TAK with a dedicated C-A-T® holder mounted on the same belt — tourniquet on the strong-side hip or dominant thigh, Mini-TAK on the support side. Practice drawing both simultaneously to confirm your draw isn't blocked by your platform.
How Mini Trauma Aid Kit (Mini-TAK) Compares
Mini-TAK vs. standard IFAK: A standard IFAK typically includes a tourniquet, adding bulk and weight. The Mini-TAK assumes a dedicated tourniquet holder and eliminates that redundancy — resulting in a significantly smaller kit with the same chest seal, ETD, and gauze capability. Full IFAK options at tactical-medicine.com.
Mini-TAK (standard) vs. Mini-TAK w/Combat Gauze: The standard version includes NAR Wound Packing Gauze. The w/Combat Gauze configuration upgrades to CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze LE Z-fold for hemostatic wound packing — the recommended choice for higher-risk operational environments.
Mini-TAK vs. EDC wallet kit: EDC wallet kits typically carry only a tourniquet or basic bandages. The Mini-TAK adds a vented chest seal, pressure dressing, and wound packing gauze — genuine trauma management capability in a similarly compact package.
Mini Trauma Aid Kit (Mini-TAK) — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Mini-TAK include a tourniquet?
A: No. The Mini-TAK is designed to pair with a dedicated tourniquet holder. The kit provides chest seal, ETD, gauze, shears, and gloves — all the IFAK contents except the tourniquet. A C-A-T® tourniquet holder is available separately at tactical-medicine.com.
Q: Does the w/Combat Gauze version contain a CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing?
A: Yes. The w/Combat Gauze configuration includes Combat Gauze® LE Z-fold, which is a CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing for junctional and extremity hemorrhage management.
Q: What colors is the Mini-TAK available in?
A: The Mini-TAK is available in 5 colors including Multicam, Black, Coyote Tan, Olive Drab, and Ranger Green. Verify current color availability at narescue.com or through an authorized distributor.
Q: Is the Mini-TAK made in the USA?
A: Yes. The Mini-TAK is manufactured by North American Rescue in Greer, South Carolina, USA.
Q: Can formal training be completed before deploying this kit?
A: Yes, and it is strongly recommended. The HyFin® Vent Chest Seal and wound packing gauze require specific application techniques. Stop the Bleed, TCCC, TECC, or LEFR-TCC courses cover all the interventions in this kit.
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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
- Olive Drab / Basic
- Olive Drab / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Ranger Green / Basic
- Ranger Green / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Coyote Tan / Basic
- Coyote Tan / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Multicam / Basic
- Multicam / Basic w/Combat Gauze
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 3 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Height | 2.5 Inches |
| Weight | 2.3 Lbs. |
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