The North American Rescue Dragon Harness is a wearable linear drag device designed to be worn under the tactical vest, enabling immediate high-threat extraction of downed personnel without requiring the rescuer to sling or holster their weapon. Built from 2-inch flat seatbelt webbing rated over 3,000 lb, the patent-pending harness deploys instantly and requires no assembly or modification to existing gear.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| SKU | 90-0003 |
| Weight | 1 lb 1.6 oz |
| Waist Size (Adjustable) | 30 in. to 45 in. |
| Height (Waist to Non-Deployed Handle) | 20 in. |
| Handle System Length | 14 in. (attachment point to top of handle) |
| Primary Webbing | 2 in. flat seatbelt webbing (rated over 3,000 lb) |
| Handle Webbing | 1 in. Tech Tape (deployable) |
| Construction | Box-stitching; adjustable abdomen buckle; no assembly required |
| Patent Status | Patent-Pending |
| Origin | USA |
Product Overview
The Dragon Harness is a lightweight, wearable casualty extraction system from North American Rescue, designed to solve the fundamental problem of high-threat personnel recovery: how does a rescuer move a downed teammate while keeping their weapon in the fight? Worn under the tactical vest, the harness deploys its built-in handle system instantly when needed — no holstering, no slinging, no lost seconds in the kill zone. The design maintains inline drag mechanics that both reduce rescuer back injury risk and minimize the physical exertion required to move significant weight at speed.
The harness is constructed of durable 2-inch flat seatbelt webbing (rated over 3,000 lb) for the main load-bearing structure, with a deployable handle system built from 1-inch Tech Tape that provides superior grip and flexibility. Box-stitching throughout the harness construction ensures the seams hold under the dynamic loads of an emergency drag. An adjustable buckle at the abdomen accommodates waist sizes from 30 to 45 inches, fitting most operators over their base layers. The Dragon Harness requires no modification to existing tactical gear and no pre-operation assembly — it is always ready.
A key tactical advantage is the elimination of vest "ride-up" on the casualty during the drag — a common problem with improvised extraction techniques that can shift body armor away from protected zones, exposing the casualty to additional wounding. Faster extraction translates directly into faster entry into the TCCC treatment continuum, where hemorrhage control, airway management, and other life-saving interventions can be administered in a safer environment.
Wearing & Deployment
- Don under vest: Adjust waist buckle to fit snugly from 30–45 in. waist; wear under tactical vest or plate carrier
- Access handle: Reach under or around vest to deploy the 1 in. Tech Tape handle system
- Connect: Attach the deployable handle to the casualty's drag point or directly grip the harness
- Execute linear drag: Maintain inline body position — head-first or feet-first — to reduce exertion and keep casualty low-profile
- Maintain engagement: Keep weapon up and threat suppressed throughout extraction
See also: Casualty EVAC Equipment | Law Enforcement Gear | IFAK & First Aid Kits
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