North American Rescue CAT Gen 7 Combat Application Tourniquet — Black

✔️ STOPS LIFE-THREATENING BLEEDING — The official tourniquet of the U.S. Army, proven 100% effective at occluding blood flow in upper and lower extremities.

✔️ ONE-HANDED APPLICATION — Single routing buckle design allows fast self-application with one hand when every second counts.

✔️ BATTLE-TESTED RELIABILITY — Trusted by both conventional and Special Operations forces worldwide since 2005.

✔️ RED TIP TECHNOLOGY® — NAR's signature red elliptical tip provides visual cues for fast, intuitive application even under stress.

✔️ REINFORCED WINDLASS SYSTEM — Large-diameter ribbed windlass rod with durable clip and stabilization plate locks securely in place.

✔️ COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT — Weighs just 2.7 oz and packs down to 6.5" × 2.4", fitting easily in any first aid kit, IFAK, or go-bag.

The Gold Standard in Prehospital Tourniquets

The North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) Gen 7 is the fastest, safest, and most effective prehospital field tourniquet available. Recognized as one of the U.S. Army's "Top 10 Greatest Inventions," the C-A-T has been the official tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005 — trusted in combat theaters, emergency rooms, and civilian preparedness kits around the world.

The Gen 7 features a patented free-moving internal band that delivers true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once adequately tightened, the windlass locks into place and a hook-and-loop retention strap secures it during movement or evacuation. Exceeds the ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2021 Standard for tourniquets.

Key Features

• Single Routing Buckle — faster application, less blood loss, simplified training
• Reinforced Windlass Rod — large diameter with aggressive ribbing for slip-free grip
• Windlass Clip — ambidextrous rapid lock from either side
• Stabilization Plate — beveled design minimizes discomfort under pressure
• Free-Moving Internal Band — distributes pressure evenly, reduces edge spikes
• Writeable Windlass Security Strap — record application time
• Red Tip Technology® — visual identification of genuine NAR quality
• Designed to perform in all weather conditions