Most trail and outdoor kits handle blisters and paper cuts and nothing more — no tourniquet, no hemostatic gauze, no chest seal for a serious injury where help could be 30 to 60 minutes out. The NAR Mini T-PAK bridges that gap: the same hemorrhage-control tools found in military and law enforcement IFAKs, packaged with a complete minor-care kit for everyday trail injuries.
A fall on a remote trail opens a deep bleed and the trailhead is an hour back — does your pack have a tourniquet, or a box of band-aids?
The trauma core is an orange CAT Gen 7 tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended), NAR Wound Packing Gauze for deep wound hemostasis, and a HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal twin pack — the same vented seals carried in military IFAKs — for the pneumothorax risk that follows any penetrating chest injury in the backcountry. Around that sits a full minor-care kit: bandages, wound-closure strips, antiseptic, antibiotic ointment, sting/bite and poison-ivy wipes, moleskin, tape, and chafing ointment.
Why This Kit
A CoTCCC-recommended CAT Gen 7, hemostatic gauze, and a vented chest seal — capability most outdoor kits skip entirely.
A hermetically sealed 6-mil aLOKSAK bag keeps contents dry through rain, river crossings, and immersion.
A full minor-care kit for blisters, cuts, stings, and scrapes alongside the trauma core — one kit for the whole trip.
At 1.0 lb and 9 × 4.5 × 2 in. it rides in a cargo pocket, day pack, or lumbar pack without compromise.
Kit Contents
| Item | Qty | Category |
|---|---|---|
| C-A-T Tourniquet (Orange, Gen 7, CoTCCC-recommended) | 1 | Hemorrhage |
| Wound Packing Gauze (3 in. × 5 yd) | 1 | Wound Packing |
| HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal, Twin Pack | 1 pk | Chest / Penetrating |
| Flat Elastic Wrap Bandage (4 in. × 5 yd) | 1 | Pressure / Securement |
| CPR Microshield Mask | 1 | Airway |
| Emergency Survival Blanket (56 in. × 96 in.) | 1 | Hypothermia |
| Blue Responder Gloves (Large) | 1 pr | PPE |
| Re-sealable aLOKSAK bag (4.5 in. × 9 in.) | 1 | Containment |
| Minor Care Bandage Kit (both configurations) | ||
| Adhesive Bandages (1×3) / Knuckle / Fingertip / Fabric | 15 / 5 / 5 / 5 | Minor Care |
| Wound Closure Strips (10-pk) + Antiseptic Towelette | 1 pk / 3 | Minor Care |
| Antibiotic Ointment + Sting & Bite Packet + IvyX Wipe | 3 / 3 / 1 | Minor Care |
| Moleskin (6-pk) + Gecko Grip Flat Tape + Salty Britches | 1 pk / 1 / 2 | Foot & Skin Care |
Configurations: Basic (82-0075) and with Bleeding Control Dressing (82-0076). The latter adds an advanced hemostatic dressing to the trauma core.
Who Keeps One
Trauma capability where EMS is an hour or more away.
The waterproof seal keeps the kit dry through immersion and spray.
A pocket-sized kit that covers both trail scrapes and a real bleed.
Build It Out
Add a spare tourniquet and resupply the trauma core.
A spare CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet for the pack.
Replacement vented chest seals.
Wound packing gauze and dressings.
The Kit, Up Close
A CAT Gen 7 and chest seal plus a full minor-care kit, sealed waterproof to 200 feet — in a 1 lb package.
Specifications
| Dimensions | L 9 × W 4.5 × D 2 in |
| Weight | 1.0 lb |
| Outer Bag | aLOKSAK 6-mil film, hermetic seal |
| Waterproof Rating | Certified to 200 ft / 60 m |
| Tourniquet | CAT Gen 7 (Orange) — CoTCCC-recommended |
| Configurations / SKUs | Basic 82-0075 · w/Bleeding Control Dressing 82-0076 |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy Mini Trail Personal Aid Kit (Mini T-PAK) - LOKSAK
- Backcountry hiking and backpacking: The Mini T-PAK provides real trauma capability — tourniquet, chest seal, hemostatic gauze — alongside a full minor-care kit for multi-day trail use where EMS is 30–60 minutes away.
- Kayaking and water sports: The aLOKSAK hermetic seal keeps contents dry through immersion and river crossings — a waterproofing standard that most trail kits cannot match.
- Hunting and remote outdoor access: Hunters and remote land users carry the Mini T-PAK for serious injury coverage far from emergency services, with the minor-care kit covering the everyday abrasions and blisters that come with the activity.
- Day hiker minimum carry: Hikers who want meaningful trauma coverage without the weight of a full IFAK carry the Mini T-PAK — 1.0 lb and cargo-pocket size.
- Family outdoor preparedness: Families hiking or camping together carry one Mini T-PAK per group — single kit covers the whole group for both emergency trauma and routine first aid.
Key Contents (Basic SKU 82-0075 / w/Bleeding Control Dressing SKU 82-0076):
- C-A-T® Tourniquet Gen 7 (Orange) — CoTCCC-recommended
- NAR Wound Packing Gauze (3 in. × 5 yd)
- HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack
- Flat Elastic Wrap Bandage
- CPR Microshield Mask
- Emergency Survival Blanket
- Blue Responder Gloves
- Re-sealable aLOKSAK bag (waterproof to 200 ft)
- Full minor-care bandage kit (adhesive bandages, wound closure, antiseptic, antibiotic ointment, moleskin, tape)
Best Practice: After any water exposure, re-seal the aLOKSAK bag completely before re-stowing. Inspect the hermetic seal for wear before every extended trip — the 200-foot waterproof rating depends on seal integrity.
How Mini Trail Personal Aid Kit (Mini T-PAK) - LOKSAK Compares
Mini T-PAK vs. standard outdoor first aid kit: Most outdoor first aid kits handle blisters and minor cuts — no tourniquet, no chest seal, no hemostatic gauze. The Mini T-PAK adds real trauma capability without significantly increasing weight or size. See full trail and outdoor kit options at tactical-medicine.com.
Mini T-PAK vs. individual IFAK (military): A military IFAK focuses entirely on trauma — no minor care. The Mini T-PAK combines a trauma core with a complete minor-care kit for the outdoor context where you need both. Total weight is 1.0 lb in a cargo-pocket-sized package.
Mini T-PAK (Basic) vs. w/Bleeding Control Dressing: Both include the same core trauma and minor-care items. The w/Bleeding Control Dressing variant (82-0076) upgrades to an advanced hemostatic dressing in addition to the wound packing gauze — the better choice for higher-risk backcountry environments.
Mini Trail Personal Aid Kit (Mini T-PAK) - LOKSAK — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Mini T-PAK contain a CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet?
A: Yes. The Mini T-PAK includes a C-A-T® Gen 7 tourniquet in orange, which is a CoTCCC-recommended device for extremity hemorrhage control.
Q: How waterproof is the aLOKSAK bag?
A: The aLOKSAK bag uses a 6-mil hermetic film seal rated waterproof to 200 feet / 60 meters. It withstands rain, river crossings, and submersion. The seal must be properly closed after each use to maintain the waterproof rating.
Q: Is training required to use this kit?
A: The minor-care items require only standard first-aid knowledge. The tourniquet and chest seal require specific training — Stop the Bleed courses cover tourniquet application; TCCC or wilderness first responder training covers chest seal use. Training is strongly recommended before trail carry.
Q: What is the difference between SKU 82-0075 and 82-0076?
A: SKU 82-0075 is the Basic configuration with NAR Wound Packing Gauze. SKU 82-0076 adds a hemostatic bleeding control dressing to the trauma core — the recommended choice for higher-risk backcountry environments where advanced wound packing may be needed.
Q: Can this kit handle pediatric emergencies on the trail?
A: The kit contains an adult-sized C-A-T® tourniquet. For groups with children, consider supplementing with a pediatric-sized tourniquet. The minor-care items and the chest seal are usable across age groups.
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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.
Available Options:
- Basic
- w/Bleeding Control Dressing
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.5 Inches |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Height | 2 Inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. |
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