One-Handed Trauma Access When Seconds Count - The Rothco Fast Action First Aid Tourniquet Pouch is a specialized Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) platform designed for immediate self-deployment. Unlike standard zippered pouches that require fine motor skills to open, this pouch features a high-visibility Fast Action Pull Tab connected to a U-shaped double zipper. A single downward rip opens the entire pouch instantly, exposing your medical supplies for rapid retrieval during high-stress casualty care.
Key Features
- Exterior Tourniquet Pocket: A dedicated front pocket with elasticized sides and a hook-and-loop flap secures standard windlass tourniquets (CAT Gen 7, SOFTT-W) for immediate external access without opening the main kit.
- Rapid Deployment Pull Tab: The main compartment utilizes a quick-release handle that forces the dual zippers open in one motion, allowing for one-handed access if an operator is injured.
- Organized Medical Storage: The interior features two elastic-trimmed pockets on the front flap for securing gauze, chest seals, or bandages, keeping them separate from hardware.
- Internal Shear Retention: The rear interior flap includes a specialized elastic loop designed to hold EMT shears securely inside the protected compartment.
- Rugged Weather Protection: Constructed from water-resistant 600 Denier Polyester with bottom metal grommets for drainage in wet environments.
Why It Matters
Standard medical pouches often bury the tourniquet inside, costing valuable seconds during a massive hemorrhage. This hybrid design places the TQ on the outside for instant access, while the "rip-open" main compartment ensures that gauze and clotting agents are accessible even with compromised dexterity or gloved hands.
How to Use / What Problem It Solves
Mounts to the side of a battle belt, chest rig, or vehicle panel. It solves the problem of "digging for gear" by presenting the TQ externally and splaying the medical contents open instantly upon pulling the handle.
Technical Overview
8" x 4" x 3.5" | 600D Polyester | Exterior TQ Pocket | Rapid Pull Tab | Internal Shear Loop | MOLLE Compatible