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SKU: 80-0399

Type: Casualty Response Kit

Vendor: North American Rescue

NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag

Name: NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: 80-0399
Price: 434.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Weight: 6 Lbs. Dimensions:7 Inches L × 15 Inches W × 24 Inches H Brand: North American Rescue

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

North American Rescue · Navy SAR Medical Bag

NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag

The bag built to the U.S. Navy SAR Level A medical bag requirement, sold empty so a unit can load it to its own protocol. Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA®, GhillieTEX™ near-IR-reducing hardware, self-repairing sand and water-resistant zippers, and six labelable hook-and-loop pouches that detach and go to the casualty. 24 × 15 × 7 in., Coyote Tan. SKU 80-0399.

Bag only — no contentsNavy SAR Level A standardBerry Amendment · Made in USASKU 80-0399

The pouch that detaches and goes to the casualty is the feature. Everything else on this bag exists so that pouch is still dry, still sealed and still where it was put.

What's Included

The platform and its organisation hardware — no medical contents of any kind. The list below is what comes in the box. Tap the section.

VIEW ▾What's Included — the bag, empty

1× NAR-5 Search and Rescue Bag, Coyote Tan · 24 in. H × 15 in. W × 7 in. D, Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA® solution-dyed nylon
4× Internal hook-and-loop pouches, smaller · sized for hemorrhage-control products; labelable and detachable
2× Internal hook-and-loop pouches, larger · sized for airway and IV supplies; labelable and detachable
1× Shoulder strap system
— GhillieTEX™ near-IR-reducing hardware · fitted throughout — reduces the bag's near-infrared signature
— Self-repairing sand and water-resistant zippers with silent 550-cord pulls
— Anti-pilferage seals · keep pouch contents accounted for through staging and transit

▾Specifications

NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue
SKU	80-0399 (Coyote Tan)
Dimensions	24 in. H × 15 in. W × 7 in. D
Standard	Meets U.S. Navy SAR Level A medical bag requirements
Material	Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA® solution-dyed nylon
Hardware	GhillieTEX™ near-IR reduction · self-repairing sand/water-resistant zippers · silent 550-cord pulls
Internal pouches	6 hook-and-loop — 4 hemorrhage, 2 airway/IV
Accountability	Anti-pilferage seals
Origin	Made in USA (Greer, SC) — Berry Amendment compliant
Medical contents	Not included — bag only
Unloaded weight	Not published — see the specification note

This listing is the bag and nothing else. No tourniquet, no hemostatic, no airway adjunct, no consumable of any kind is included, and no CoTCCC recommendation applies to any part of it — recommendation status attaches to named medical devices, and this product contains none. Whether the loaded bag ends up holding recommended devices depends entirely on the loadout the buyer builds. Two practical notes. NAR does not publish an unloaded weight for this bag and its own FAQ refers the question back to the current specification sheet, so a unit working to a carry-weight limit needs that figure before ordering. And the pouch allocation is a design assumption, not a constraint: four smaller pouches are sized for hemorrhage products and two larger for airway and IV, which suits the SAR Level A loading but may not suit a different protocol — check the intended loadout against the pouch sizes rather than the labels. Label the pouches with waterproof markers and laminated labels before the bag goes to sea, and use the anti-pilferage seals; a detachable pouch is only fast if the person grabbing it knows what is in it.

▾Who Carries It

Navy SAR swimmers, as the platform the Level A standard is written around · Maritime special operations, where near-IR-reduced hardware matters as much as the medicine · Squadron and unit medical officers building a loadout to their own protocol rather than buying a fixed contents set · Dive and water-rescue teams needing sustained saltwater durability · Programmes replacing a worn bag on an existing kit without repurchasing the contents.

Why the construction is not marketing: solution-dyed 500D CORDURA® holds colour and resists abrasion through sustained saltwater exposure, where a piece-dyed fabric fades and weakens; self-repairing zippers survive sand that would jam a standard coil; and a detachable, labelled pouch means the responder carries the hemorrhage pouch to the casualty instead of the whole bag. Berry Amendment compliance is a procurement fact, not a performance claim — it means U.S.-manufactured materials throughout, which some purchasing programmes require.

Genuine North American Rescue

Sourced direct from North American Rescue. NAR-5™ and GhillieTEX™ are trademarks of North American Rescue; CORDURA® is a registered trademark of INVISTA. Bag only — no medical contents included. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Coyote Tan

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specification	Value
Width	15 Inches
Length	7 Inches
Height	24 Inches
Weight	6 Lbs.

CLINICAL RATIONALE

🚑 Clinical Rationale: NAR-5 Search & Rescue Bag

The NAR-5 Search & Rescue Bag is purpose-built for advanced field care during mass-casualty or remote operations.
Its configuration reflects both tactical casualty care principles and civilian disaster medicine priorities—rapid triage, organized treatment flow, and sustained care capability during extended rescues.

1. Mission-Oriented Design

Unlike basic trauma packs, the NAR-5 is engineered for multi-casualty deployment.
The internal modular layout divides supplies into airway, circulation, and wound-management zones, mirroring MARCH algorithm sequencing (Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia).
This structure enables rescuers to locate critical tools instinctively under stress, reducing time to intervention.

Layout follows MARCH trauma sequence for efficient workflow
Color-coded and labeled modules support team coordination
Expands operational capability beyond single-patient care

2. Comprehensive Hemorrhage Management

The bag accommodates multiple tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, and pressure bandages to treat several casualties simultaneously.
Each component addresses rapid control of external bleeding, the leading preventable cause of trauma death.
This design supports sustained field care in incidents where evacuation is delayed or patient load exceeds available medics.

Enables simultaneous management of multiple extremity bleeds
Integrates CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic technologies
Supports tiered response (combat medic, SAR technician, EMT)

3. Airway and Breathing Support Modules

The NAR-5’s upper compartments house airway adjuncts, bag-valve masks, and chest seals to ensure ventilatory management in both blunt and penetrating trauma.
The separated storage prevents cross-contamination and provides immediate visibility of essential airway equipment under low-light conditions.

Dedicated airway compartment reduces search time
Prevents equipment overlap with blee

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the NAR-5 Bag listing include medical supplies?

No. The NAR-5 Search and Rescue Bag is a platform only. Medical contents are sold separately. See the NAR-5 Search and Rescue Aid Kit at tactical-medicine.com for the fully stocked version.

Is this bag Berry Amendment compliant?

Yes. The NAR-5 bag is constructed of Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA® solution-dyed nylon with GhillieTEX™ hardware, meeting DoD domestic materials sourcing requirements.

What is the weight of the bag unloaded?

Refer to the current NAR product specification sheet for the exact unloaded weight of the NAR-5 bag. Contact NAR directly or visit narescue.com for current specifications.

Is the NAR-5 bag available for government procurement?

Yes. North American Rescue bags including the NAR-5 are available through GSA Schedule and DLA/DIBBS contracts. Contact NAR or an authorized distributor for current NSN and contract vehicle information.

Can this bag carry the full SAR Level A contents loadout?

Yes. The NAR-5 bag is designed to carry the full SAR Level A medical contents set. The 6 internal hook-and-loop pouches are sized for hemorrhage control and airway/IV products in the standard loading configuration.

NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag