Navy SAR Swimmers operate in some of the most demanding medical environments of any role — open ocean, ship-to-ship transfers, helicopter hoist, underwater approach. The bag that carries their kit has to survive sustained saltwater, stay organized through violent movement, and minimize its signature.
What meets the most demanding maritime medical-bag standard in service?
The NAR-5 is the standard casualty-response bag meeting the requirements set for U.S. Navy Search and Rescue Swimmers — arguably the most demanding maritime medical-bag standard in existence. Berry Amendment compliance guarantees U.S.-manufactured materials throughout, meeting DoD domestic-sourcing requirements. The 500D Cordura® solution-dyed nylon delivers water resistance, abrasion resistance, and color fastness under sustained saltwater exposure, and GhillieTEX™ hardware reduces the bag's near-infrared signature in sensitive environments. Six hook-and-loop internal pouches give a structured, mission-specific framework — four smaller pouches for hemorrhage-control products and two larger pouches for airway and IV supplies — each custom-labelable, then detachable to carry to the patient. Anti-pilferage seals keep components accounted for through staging and transit.
Why This Bag
SAR Level A Standard
Built to the U.S. Navy SAR Swimmer medical-bag requirement.
Berry Amendment
U.S.-manufactured materials throughout — DoD domestic-sourcing compliant.
GhillieTEX™ IR Reduction
Near-infrared signature reduction for sensitive operational environments.
Detachable Pouches
Six labelable hook-and-loop pouches carry to the patient separately.
Pouch Organization
| Pouch Group | Count | Intended Category |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller pouches | 4 | Hemorrhage control |
| Larger pouches | 2 | Airway & IV management |
Bag only — medical components not included. For a fully loaded version, see the NAR-5 Search and Rescue Aid Kit.
Who Fields It
Navy SAR Swimmers — purpose-built to SAR Level A
Maritime special operations — near-IR-reduced equipment
Dive & water-rescue teams — sustained aquatic durability
Build It Out
The Bag, Up Close
Built To The Navy SAR Standard.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 80-0399 (Coyote Tan) |
| Dimensions | 24″ H × 15″ W × 7″ D |
| Standard | Meets U.S. Navy SAR Level A Medical Bag requirements |
| Material | Berry Amendment 500D Cordura® solution-dyed nylon |
| Hardware | GhillieTEX™ near-IR reduction; self-repairing sand/water-resistant zippers, silent 550-cord pulls |
| Internal Pouches | 6 hook-and-loop: 4 hemorrhage + 2 airway/IV |
| Origin | Berry Amendment compliant — Made in USA (Greer, SC) |
When to Deploy NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag
- U.S. Navy SAR Swimmer bag platform: When units need to build a mission-specific loadout into the SAR Level A bag standard, the NAR-5 Bag provides the purpose-built platform without a pre-configured contents set.
- Custom-loadout Navy aviation medical: Medical officers configuring squadron-specific loadouts start with the NAR-5 bag and load contents to their unit medical protocols.
- Replacement bag for worn kits: When the bag on a NAR-5 Aid Kit is worn or damaged, the replacement bag keeps the kit operational without a full contents repurchase.
- Berry Amendment compliant bag platform: DoD procurement programs requiring domestic bag platforms for custom loadout builds specify the NAR-5 bag for its Berry Amendment pedigree.
- Maritime special operations bag: MARSOC and other maritime SOF units use the NAR-5 bag for its GhillieTEX™ IR-reduced hardware in sensitive operational environments.
What's Included (SKU 80-0399, Coyote Tan):
- NAR-5 Search and Rescue Bag (bag only — medical contents not included)
- 6 hook-and-loop internal pouches (4 hemorrhage + 2 airway/IV)
- Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA® nylon construction
- GhillieTEX™ near-IR reducing hardware
- Sand/water-resistant self-repairing zippers, silent 550-cord pulls
- Anti-pilferage seals and shoulder strap system
Dimensions: H 24 in. × W 15 in. × D 7 in.
Best Practice: The NAR-5 bag's 6 hook-and-loop internal pouches are labelable — use waterproof markers and laminated labels to identify each pouch. Anti-pilferage seals keep pouch contents verified through staging and transit.
How NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag Compares
NAR-5 Bag (bag only) vs. NAR-5 Aid Kit: The Aid Kit ships fully stocked to the SAR Level A standard. The bag-only listing is for custom loadouts or replacement platforms. If you need a ready-to-deploy kit, see the Aid Kit at tactical-medicine.com.
NAR-5 vs. standard tactical medic bag: Standard tactical bags are not built to Navy SAR specification. The NAR-5 adds Berry Amendment compliance, GhillieTEX™ IR hardware, saltwater-resistant construction, and the detachable-pouch organization designed for maritime SAR operations.
NAR-5 Search And Rescue Bag — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the NAR-5 Bag listing include medical supplies?
A: No. The NAR-5 Search and Rescue Bag is a platform only. Medical contents are sold separately. See the NAR-5 Search and Rescue Aid Kit at tactical-medicine.com for the fully stocked version.
Q: Is this bag Berry Amendment compliant?
A: Yes. The NAR-5 bag is constructed of Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA® solution-dyed nylon with GhillieTEX™ hardware, meeting DoD domestic materials sourcing requirements.
Q: What is the weight of the bag unloaded?
A: Refer to the current NAR product specification sheet for the exact unloaded weight of the NAR-5 bag. Contact NAR directly or visit narescue.com for current specifications.
Q: Is the NAR-5 bag available for government procurement?
A: Yes. North American Rescue bags including the NAR-5 are available through GSA Schedule and DLA/DIBBS contracts. Contact NAR or an authorized distributor for current NSN and contract vehicle information.
Q: Can this bag carry the full SAR Level A contents loadout?
A: Yes. The NAR-5 bag is designed to carry the full SAR Level A medical contents set. The 6 internal hook-and-loop pouches are sized for hemorrhage control and airway/IV products in the standard loading configuration.
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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:
- Coyote Tan
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 15 Inches |
| Length | 7 Inches |
| Height | 24 Inches |
| Weight | 6 Lbs. |
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