{"product_id":"blacklite-carbon-fiber-litter","title":"Blacklite® Carbon Fiber Litter","description":"\u003c!-- Blacklite® Carbon Fiber Litter — GEO-optimized product description v2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlacklite® Carbon Fiber Litter\u003c\/strong\u003e by Epsilon Composite \/ Blacklite Composites is the lightest and most compact rigid stretcher in the world — weighing just 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) and packing into a 16 × 4 × 4 inch MOLLE-compatible bag that mounts directly to a vest, medical pack, or combat rig. Built from advanced carbon fiber poles and a reinforced canvas bed, it deploys in 30 seconds with a maximum load of 330 lb (150 kg), and has been operationally fielded by Special Forces units since 2020 with a lifetime warranty on composite parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Specs Table --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#f5f4f0;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#f5f4f0;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eEpsilon Composite \/ Blacklite Composites\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e2.5 kg (5.5 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003ePacked Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003e40 × 10 × 10 cm (16.0″ × 4.0″ × 4.0″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eDeployment Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e30 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eMaximum Recommended Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003e150 kg (330 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eCarbon fiber (retractable poles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eBed Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eReinforced black canvas with 2 integrated carry straps and central stiffener\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBag Attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMOLLE-compatible; mounts vertically or horizontally to vest, bag, or rig\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eComposite Parts Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eManufacturing Defect Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eOperational Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#fff;\"\u003eDeployed by Special Forces units since 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003ePatient Transport \/ Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Features --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eWorld's Lightest Rigid Litter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eAt 5.5 lb, the Blacklite® is 3× lighter than a standard NATO rigid litter — removing the weight penalty that has long been a barrier to carrying a stretcher in fast-moving, load-critical operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eUltra-Compact MOLLE Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe dedicated transport bag (16 × 4 × 4 in) attaches via MOLLE to a vest, the side or underside of a medical pack, or directly to a combat rig — keeping the litter immediately accessible without occupying pack internal volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e30-Second Field Deployment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe two retractable carbon fiber poles extend and lock into the canvas bed rapidly — no tools, no complex assembly. In an active casualty scenario, 30 seconds from bag to deployed litter is a tactically meaningful difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCarbon Fiber Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eRetractable poles are engineered from the same high-performance carbon fiber composites used in aerospace and motorsport — delivering exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratios and corrosion immunity across austere environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e330 lb Rated Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eWith a 150 kg maximum recommended load, the Blacklite® handles the full weight range of adult patients in full combat kit — gear, armor, and all — without structural compromise.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eLifetime Composite Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eEpsilon Composite backs the carbon fiber components with a lifetime warranty — a manufacturer-level commitment to structural integrity that reflects the engineering precision built into every litter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eIntegrated Canvas Carry Straps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe reinforced canvas bed includes 2 integrated straps that secure the patient during movement — eliminating the need for separate restraint systems and reducing the equipment footprint under fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSpecial Forces Validated\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® was designed in direct collaboration with combat first aid experts and has been operationally deployed by Special Forces units since 2020 — field-proven under the same conditions it was engineered for.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Who Is This For --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eSpecial Operations Medics \u0026amp; 18D SF Medics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eSOF medics operating in austere, high-mobility environments need CASEVAC capability that does not compromise load or mobility. The Blacklite® provides rigid litter support in a 5.5 lb package that MOLLE-mounts directly to existing kit — solving the chronic problem of choosing between litter capability and operational mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eCombat Medics (68W) \u0026amp; Forward Surgical Teams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eIn high-casualty environments and mass casualty (MASCAL) events, lightweight litters that deploy without mechanical complexity reduce evacuation time and allow medics to work with fewer personnel per casualty. The Blacklite® supports rapid packaging and movement when seconds translate directly to outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eTactical EMS \u0026amp; TEMS Providers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eTactical EMS medics embedded with SWAT, HRT, and law enforcement special operations teams face the same operational calculus as military counterparts — carry weight constraints, fast movement, and the need for patient packaging capability that doesn't compromise team mobility or medical bag organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eSearch \u0026amp; Rescue (SAR) Teams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eMountain rescue, wilderness SAR, and technical rescue teams routinely operate in terrain where improvised litters are inadequate and standard metal-frame litters are impractical to carry in. The Blacklite® bridges that gap — providing a verified rigid litter in a form factor that integrates with existing SAR packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eMilitary \u0026amp; Law Enforcement Units Seeking Airborne \u0026amp; Rotary-Wing Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe compact packed profile (16 × 4 × 4 in) and MOLLE-compatible bag make the Blacklite® compatible with airborne operations and helicopter insertion\/extraction missions where equipment size and attachment security are critical constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to Deploy and Use --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eDeployment \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® is engineered for solo or two-operator deployment under time and stress constraints. The following sequence applies in most operational contexts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtract from bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the quick-release tab to remove the litter from its MOLLE bag. The bag remains attached to the vest or pack — it does not need to be removed from the carrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtend the poles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the two retractable carbon fiber poles by pulling them apart from the packed configuration. They lock into the extended position automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay out the canvas bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reinforced canvas unfolds between the two poles with the central stiffener providing rigidity. The litter is now fully deployed and ready for patient placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and secure the patient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower the casualty onto the litter bed and use the 2 integrated canvas straps to secure the patient during movement. Avoid rapid lateral movements until the patient is secured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConduct the evacuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The litter supports up to 150 kg (330 lb). Carriers grip the carbon fiber poles directly — the poles are engineered for grip retention without additional handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber poles should be inspected for cracks or surface damage after hard use. The canvas bed is field-cleanable. Composite parts are covered by a lifetime warranty; all other components carry a 2-year manufacturing defect warranty. Contact Epsilon Composite or MED-TAC International for warranty service.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Optional Accessories --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eAvailable Options \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® system supports a range of accessories designed to expand patient care capability in field conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead cushion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides cervical support and patient comfort during evacuation, particularly relevant in spinal injury protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival blanket or bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal protection for casualty packaging in cold-weather or austere environments where hypothermia is an acute risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auxiliary thermal support for extended evacuations or prolonged field care (PFC) scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional carrying straps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended strap kits for multi-carrier extractions over difficult terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eContact MED-TAC International for accessory availability and configuration guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Why Choose This Product --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eWhy the Blacklite®? Context for the Serious Operator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePatient transport equipment has historically forced a compromise: carry a capable rigid litter and accept the weight and bulk penalty, or rely on improvised carries that offer no structural spine protection and significantly higher re-injury risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® was designed specifically to eliminate that tradeoff. At 5.5 lb and the packed footprint of a hydration bladder, it removes the weight and volume arguments that have kept litters out of forward-deployed medical kits for decades. Most standard rigid NATO litters weigh 16–18 lb (7–8 kg) and pack down to nothing smaller than a large panel — functionally impossible to carry in most tactical configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® converts that conversation: it is light enough to be a standard carry item rather than a dedicated litter bearer's load. Its operational validation by Special Forces units — the most weight-critical, load-disciplined formations in any military — confirms that it has passed the real-world performance test that no laboratory specification can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eFor units building out a complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ems-bags-and-backpacks\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003emedical bag system\u003c\/a\u003e or configuring a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tactical-medical-backpacks\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003etactical medical backpack\u003c\/a\u003e, the Blacklite® integrates directly into the MOLLE architecture — no modifications, no adapters, no separate carriage solution required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eHow does the Blacklite® compare in weight to a standard NATO rigid litter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® weighs 5.5 lb (2.5 kg), which is approximately 3× lighter than a standard NATO rigid aluminum litter, which typically weighs 16–18 lb. This weight difference is operationally significant — it represents the difference between a litter being a dedicated load item versus something every medic or team member can carry as a standard component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat MOLLE configurations does the transport bag support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® transport bag attaches via standard MOLLE webbing and is designed to mount in three orientations: horizontally along the bottom of a medical pack, vertically along the side of a bag, or directly onto a combat vest. This flexibility ensures the litter remains accessible regardless of the specific kit configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat is the maximum load capacity, and does it support a patient in full combat kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® has a maximum recommended load of 150 kg (330 lb). A fully equipped infantry soldier in combat kit — including body armor, plate carrier, and load-bearing equipment — typically weighs 90–130 kg total system weight. The 330 lb capacity comfortably accommodates this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eCan the Blacklite® be used for spinal injury cases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® provides a rigid flat surface suitable for spinal precaution positioning during field evacuation. The optional head cushion accessory adds cervical support. As with any field litter, definitive spinal immobilization remains a clinical decision made by the treating provider. The rigid pole-and-canvas construction prevents the lateral flex associated with improvised carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover, and for how long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eEpsilon Composite provides a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on composite (carbon fiber) parts — the structural poles and composite elements — against defects in material and workmanship. All other components are covered by a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. This represents an exceptional manufacturer commitment for a tactical medical device in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eIs the Blacklite® suitable for helicopter extraction (MEDEVAC\/CASEVAC) operations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. The compact packed profile (16 × 4 × 4 in) and MOLLE attachment are specifically designed to be compatible with airborne and rotary-wing operations, where equipment size, weight, and secure attachment are essential constraints. The litter's rigidity makes it suitable for hoist and litter-strap insertion into rotary-wing platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eWho manufactured the Blacklite® and what is Epsilon Composite's background?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe Blacklite® is manufactured by Epsilon Composite, a French company specializing in the design and manufacture of carbon fiber composite parts and sub-assemblies. Epsilon Composite developed the Blacklite® in direct collaboration with combat first aid experts and Special Forces medical advisors. Blacklite Composites serves as the commercial distribution and branding entity for the product in the tactical medical supply market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related Products --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003eBuild Your CASEVAC Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePatient transport capability is one component of a complete tactical medical system. Pair the Blacklite® with the following MED-TAC collections to build a comprehensive forward care and evacuation platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:20px;line-height:2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tactical-medical-backpacks\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTactical Medical Backpacks\u003c\/a\u003e — MOLLE-compatible platforms for the Blacklite® bag and medical supply organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ems-bags-and-backpacks\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEMS Bags \u0026amp; Backpacks\u003c\/a\u003e — Soft and structural carry systems for forward deployed medical personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/massive-hemorrhage-control\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMassive Hemorrhage Control\u003c\/a\u003e — CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, and pressure dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ifak-kits-first-aid\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIFAK Kits\u003c\/a\u003e — Individual first aid kits for self-aid and buddy-aid in tactical scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airway-management-kits-and-supplies\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAirway Management\u003c\/a\u003e — NPA kits, surgical airways, and BVM systems for prolonged field care\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:32px 0 0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:12px;color:#5a5a5a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. 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