The ETAK (Enhanced Trauma Aid Kit) by North American Rescue is a compact MOLLE/belt-compatible trauma kit with a tear-away back panel designed for operators who already carry a separate tourniquet holder. At H 5.75 × W 4.00 × D 1.75 in. and 0.65 lb, it maximizes storage for gauze, dressings, and a HyFin® chest seal without the extra space required for a built-in tourniquet pouch.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | MEDTAC1123 (Black/Basic) | MEDTAC1124 (Black/Basic w/CG) | MEDTAC1125 (Black/Advanced) |
| Dimensions (Closed) | H 5.75 in. × W 4.00 in. × D 1.75 in. |
| Weight | 0.65 lb |
| Material | Durable nylon with tear-away back panel |
| Colors Available | Black, Coyote Tan, Ranger Green, Multicam |
| Configurations | Basic | Basic w/Combat Gauze | Advanced |
| Mounting | MOLLE/PALS compatible; duty belt compatible |
| Special Feature | Tear-away back panel; 550 cord pull tabs; pairs with RIGID TQ holders |
| Note | Designed to pair with separate tourniquet holder — no TQ pouch built in |
Kit Contents
| Item | Basic | Basic w/CG | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyFin® Vent Twin Pack Chest Seal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NAR Wound Packing Gauze (3 in. × 5 yds.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 in. Mini Emergency Trauma Dressing | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Responder Glove Kit (BLK, LG) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Permanent Marker, Small | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MED Patch | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Combat Gauze® LE (Basic w/CG & Advanced) | — | 1 | 1 |
| Tourniquet: sold separately (pairs with RIGID TQ holder) | — | — | — |
Product Overview
The ETAK fills a specific niche in the NAR product line: it is designed for operators who already carry a dedicated tourniquet holder (such as NAR's RIGID series) and want to maximize the available space in their medical pouch for additional dressing, gauze, and airway supplies. By removing the built-in tourniquet compartment found on kits like the TORK or M-FAK, the ETAK gains significant interior space relative to its external footprint.
The tear-away back panel is the kit's defining structural feature — it enables the entire back of the pouch to be rapidly separated, converting the kit from a mounted pouch to a flat carry system with immediate bilateral access. This is particularly valuable when rendering care in a confined space or when the kit needs to be handed directly to the casualty for self-care. The 550 cord pull tabs speed up access under stress.
The ETAK is available in Basic, Basic w/Combat Gauze, and Advanced configurations. The Basic addresses chest injury and general hemorrhage control. Adding Combat Gauze® LE provides CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic capability for wound packing. The ETAK's slim profile (0.65 lb, 5.75×4×1.75 in.) makes it ideal for officers and operators running high-mobility, weight-conscious loadouts who keep their tourniquet in a separate dedicated pouch.
See also: IFAK Kits · Tourniquets & Pouches · Chest Seals · Hemostatic Agents.
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Black / Basic
- Black / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Black / Advanced
- Coyote Tan / Basic
- Coyote Tan / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Coyote Tan / Advanced
- Ranger Green / Basic
- Ranger Green / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Ranger Green / Advanced
- Multicam / Basic
- Multicam / Basic w/Combat Gauze
- Multicam / Advanced
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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