North American Rescue has a long history of being a reputable company for mission critical medical products. Their CAT tourniquet (TQ) is no exception. There is a reason it is the official TQ of the US Army; it is, as research has shown and in my mind, the best tourniquet on the market today. After reading and watching numerous review videos from end-users and tactical medical professionals, I decided to purchase the gen 7 CAT TQ to carry while on duty as a law enforcement officer. The TQ I received was indeed a genuine CAT, gen 7 tourniquet. The quality is great and just as expected. It is intuitive and easy to use when folded and "staged" correctly. The large, windlass makes it easy to tighten with not only my "strong hand" but also my nondominant side hand. I carry my TQ on my duty belt in an Eleven10 rigid TQ holder. Luckily, I haven't had to use this product yet, but the reassurance I have from purchasing this quality, life-saving product is invaluable. My only complaint, as others have said, is the price; for such a valuable piece of equipment, I wish it was a little cheaper.

Did not use it yet hope i don`t need to but looks well made im buying a few more ...

Not much to say about it that hasn't already been said. This is probably the best tourniquet on the market currently. $30 is a small price to pay for potentially saving a life. When ordering online, always verify that the product received is legitimate and not counterfeit. The tension in the strap and on the windlass is considerable when in use, counterfeits using inferior materials will easily break. I've ordered several of these from Amazon and they have all been legitimate so far so I'm not worried about ordering more. (There are a number of websites and videos on youtube discussing counterfeits and what to look for to make sure you have a real CAT.)

Teriffic Tourniquets now even better! If I could give more stars I would. Our military chose and introduced this as THE combat Tourniquet in 2005 and every solider was and still is issued/carries at least 1 of and medics began carrying in their med kits since then exsanguination deaths have dropped an amazing 85%! So drastically in fact that stateside paramedics and even police officers and I myself carry these proven Tourniquets EVERYDAY. Belt holsters (also available on Amazon $20+) have made the ability to quickly locate and use as well as daily carry a non issue. The new gray tips windlass is reinforced as are other parts and have a few slight differences including making the original Tourniquets need (or so says the company) for running the end thru the buckle a non issue, and decreasing the amount of time needed to stop a severe hemorrhage. I have these and the original CATs in all my med bags and IFAKS as you can't go wrong with them. I don't only have CATs but SOFTTs, RATS, SWAT TOURNIQUETS, and K&M?? Tourniquets and have tried them all finding pros and cons to each and I don't believe any of them are 'THE PERFECT' Tourniquet although I find the CATs a solid addition to my med kits especially with the newer design. I work in construction and have seen a lot of accidents with saws and fingers or legs so for my own EDC I carry both a CAT and RAT in my pockets and more CAT and the other types I mentioned in my med kits. I carry the RAT type as its amazingly fast to apply even one handed. The CAT is also one hand applyable but takes slightly more time due to the strap adjustments BUT it does a better job stopping hommorage compleatly with its windlass design and the way it's easier to adjust the tightness WITHOUT it removing pressure before the strap is also been proven better than the RAT but MAINLY due to its being applied wrong yet even applied wrong (applied by a average citizen with no first aid or medical training it is very simple and obvious how to use it IF you have it kept correctly prior to their using it) the obvious ease and speed it requires to apply has made it my choice as a first Tourniquet to apply especially if it's me that needs it as again it's self explanatory and I've found it will work well enough even if not setup right and in any way I can apply it. Many medics, Drs, and myself agree a second tourniquet in your bag is a must as even a CAT may need to be adjusted after applying and though it doesn't require a full release to adjust it even letting up on a bleeder that's slowed and beginning to clot it may allow it to start bleeding faster when adjusted.. SO in comes the second tourniquet besides it being there if you have multiple victims or someone requiring multiple Tourniquets due to multiple limb losses, gun shots, or stabbings a second Tourniquet allows you to quickly apply one to stop as much bleeding as possible and if necessary a second Tourniquet can be added above the first. Back to my choice in EDC Tourniquets I find the RAT perfect for fast application so you can stop at least most of not all bleeding and take other life saving actions necessary then if still bleeding a CAT or another CAT can be applied 2" above the RAT or first CAT cinch it down tighter and ALWAYS MARK THE TIME this is important for the Drs at the hospital to decide what they can or can't do depending on the time your appendage is without blood circulation.

Real deal