The North American Rescue HPMK® (Hypothermia Prevention and Management Kit) is the CoTCCC-recommended standard for field hypothermia prevention during casualty care. It combines the patented reinforced Heat Reflective Shell (HRS™) with a self-heating, oxygen-activated shell liner sustaining 10 hours of continuous dry heat — packaged in a vacuum-sealed pouch measuring 6.75 × 10.5 × 5.5 in and weighing 3 lb 8 oz.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 80-0027 |
| CoTCCC Status | CoTCCC-recommended for hypothermia prevention during casualty care |
| HRS Shell Construction | 4-ply composite fabric with non-conductive reflective layer |
| Heat Duration | 10 hours continuous dry heat (oxygen-activated, no power required) |
| Access Closure | 360° 1.5 in. continuous Velcro® closures |
| Weight Rating | 250+ lb supported |
| Hood | Built-in hood with fluid absorption pad |
| Packaged Dimensions | H 6.75 in × W 10.5 in × D 5.5 in |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lb 8 oz |
| HRS Open Dimensions | 78 in L × 43 in W |
| Package Format | Vacuum-packaged in rugged pliable pouch; NAR Red Tip Technology® |
| Environmental Resistance | Impervious to wind and rain |
Kit Contents
- 1 × Heat Reflective Shell (HRS™) with built-in hood
- 1 × Self-heating shell liner (oxygen-activated, 10 hours continuous dry heat)
- 1 × Plastic vacuum bag (maintains low-cube packaging)
Product Overview
The HPMK® is the gold standard for battlefield and pre-hospital hypothermia prevention — the only system with CoTCCC recommendation status that combines a reinforced, patented HRS outer shell with an integrated self-heating liner in a single vacuum-packaged kit. This system was developed specifically to address the lethal triad's hypothermia component in the far-forward combat casualty care environment, where passive insulation alone is insufficient and powered warming devices are impractical.
The HRS outer shell provides the thermal envelope: 4-ply composite fabric with a non-conductive reflective layer blocks radiant heat loss, wind, and rain. The tapered shape maximizes isothermal properties by minimizing air gaps. 360° continuous Velcro® access allows providers to perform reassessments, wound checks, and IV maintenance without removing the covering. The self-heating oxygen-activated liner inserts inside the HRS and sustains 10 continuous hours of dry heat output — sufficient to maintain patient temperature through the most extended tactical evacuation timelines.
The vacuum packaging compresses the kit to its minimum cube — H 6.75 in × W 10.5 in × D 5.5 in at 3 lb 8 oz — for integration into medic bags, aid bags, and IFAK pouches. NAR Red Tip Technology® provides pull-tab access that works reliably with gloved hands and in low-light conditions. Once opened, the HRS deploys rapidly to its full 78 in × 43 in coverage area, encapsulating the patient completely from head to toe.
See also: HPMK-I (Insulated) | Heat Reflective Shell Standalone | Head & Hypothermia Prevention
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