The standard rolled 4″ elastic wrap has a 2″ cylindrical core. In a flat MOLLE pouch, a slim plate-carrier IFAK, or a cummerbund insert, that round profile fights the kit — it bulges, wastes space, and won't stack.
Why carry a round roll in a flat kit?
The Flat Elastic Wrap solves the packaging geometry. NAR vacuum-seals the same 4″ bandage in a flat configuration roughly 0.875″ deep — consistent with the flat-packed ETD and similar low-profile components. Deployed, it performs identically to the standard 4″ wrap: 5 yards of latex-free compression with a no-clip hook closure.
Built for Flat Kits
Flat, Stackable Profile
~0.875″ packaged depth stacks cleanly in flat pouches without the uneven packing surfaces a rolled bandage creates.
Identical Performance
Same 4″ width, same 5-yard latex-free wrap, same hook closure as the standard rolled NAR elastic bandage.
4″ — The Versatile Width
Compression over pressure dressings, splint securing, general extremity support, and dressing retention on arms, legs, and hands.
Red-Tip Technology Access
Vacuum-sealed package opens one-handed via the red-tipped tear notch under stress.
Who Carries It
Plate-carrier IFAKs — fits flat inserts where a rolled wrap bulges
Tactical & LE medics — low-profile carry without losing capability
Kit builders — stack multiples in a flat pouch efficiently
Complete the Kit
A flat wrap rounds out a slim-profile build.
Flat Elastic Wrap Bandage
Same Wrap. Flat Profile.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 30-0308 |
| Width | 4″ |
| Stretched Length | 5 yd |
| Packaged Dimensions | ~4.25″ L × 2.75″ W × 0.875″ D |
| Weight | 2.0 oz (57 g) |
| Closure | Hook closure |
| Packaging | Flat, vacuum-sealed (Red-Tip Technology) |
| Latex | Latex-free |
When to Deploy the Elastic Wrap Bandage — Flat
- Pressure Dressing Overlay (TCCC C Phase): After primary hemostatic dressing placement, an elastic wrap over the primary dressing adds circumferential pressure to maintain compression on extremity wounds during CASEVAC.
- Splint Securing: SAM Splints and improvised field splints require circumferential securing — the elastic wrap's hook closure and stretch allow tight, non-slip splint wrapping without requiring tape.
- Wound Dressing Retention: Dressings on non-extremity anatomy (shoulder, hip, flank) require conforming wraps that stay in place through patient movement; the elastic flat pack wraps without bunching.
- Compression Bandaging for Soft Tissue Injuries: Sprains, strains, and contusions during extended field care require compression wrapping — the elastic wrap provides compressive support without tourniquet-level occlusion.
- IFAK and Compact Kit Integration: The flat-packed 4 in. × 5 yd format drops into IFAKs and medic pouches where a rolled elastic bandage would not fit — making it the preferred addition to any kit where space is at a premium.
- Burn Dressing Securing: After burn dressing placement (cravat, non-adherent pad), the elastic wrap secures the dressing without circumferential tape, which can impair distal circulation in edematous burn injuries.
Field Tip: Best practice: carry the flat-pack elastic wrap in addition to primary dressings — it extends the utility of every dressing in your kit. A C-A-T® tourniquet + Combat Gauze® + elastic wrap covers the three primary intervention points for extremity hemorrhage in a single procedure.
How the Elastic Wrap Bandage — Flat Compares
Flat-Pack vs. Standard Rolled Elastic Bandage: A standard 4 in. rolled elastic bandage is bulkier and tends to unroll against kit contents, reducing compression on other kit items. The flat-pack format eliminates this — the 4 in. × 5 yd bandage is compressed to a thin, flat profile that does not shift inside the IFAK.
Elastic Wrap vs. ETD (Emergency Trauma Dressing): The ETD is a primary trauma dressing with integral pressure applicator for direct wound pressure. The elastic wrap is a secondary securing device — used over a primary dressing to maintain compression. These products are used sequentially, not interchangeably: ETD first, elastic wrap to secure.
4 in. × 5 yd vs. 6 in. Width: The 4 in. width is preferred for upper extremity wounds, lower leg injuries, and small splints. A 6 in. elastic wrap (available separately) is preferred for thigh, shoulder, and large-area dressing securing. The 4 in. flat-pack is the standard kit-inclusion size for individual IFAKs.
Browse the full wound care and dressing collection at tactical-medicine.com.
Frequently Asked Questions — Elastic Wrap Bandage — Flat
Q: Does the elastic wrap bandage include a closure?
A: Yes. The NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage Flat includes a hook closure for self-securing — no tape required to secure the end of the wrap. The hook closure catches on the elastic material itself for consistent closure in gloved-hand conditions.
Q: Is the elastic wrap bandage latex-free?
A: Yes. The NAR Elastic Wrap Bandage is latex-free — safe for patients and providers with latex sensitivities. The elastic properties are from non-latex synthetic elastic fiber construction.
Q: What widths and lengths are available?
A: The standard flat-pack is 4 in. × 5 yd. A 2 in. width is also available for smaller extremity applications. The 4 in. × 5 yd is the standard IFAK kit-inclusion size.
Q: Can this bandage be used as a tourniquet?
A: No. The elastic wrap is not a tourniquet and should never be used as one. It does not provide the circumferential arterial occlusion required to stop arterial hemorrhage. Always use a CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet (C-A-T®) for tourniquet application.
Q: Is this the same elastic wrap included in NAR resupply kits?
A: The elastic wrap bandage is included as a component in multiple NAR kits including the Army CLS Resupply Kit. The standalone flat-pack (30-0214) is the same specification as the kit-included component — available for individual resupply at tactical-medicine.com.
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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.
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