Standard litters absorb chemical agents and saturate with fluids — exactly the wrong properties for a decon corridor, a water rescue, or a hazmat incident. The casualty still has to move, and the platform can't become a contamination vector.
What moves a casualty through decon and water without holding the contamination?
The Stingray® is built from a proprietary non-skid, flame-retardant monofilament polypropylene engineered for exactly those conditions. It has been independently tested and approved by federal and private labs using live chemical warfare agents — the highest standard for CBRN-compatible evacuation equipment. The monofilament construction decontaminates via standard wash-down and drains freely when transporting wet or submerged patients. At just under two pounds it folds to a 20 × 12 × 2″ package that stores flat in nearly any vehicle or cache. Six heavy-duty handles support multi-rescuer carries, two web straps secure the patient, and the cover accepts standard 2″ poles to convert into a rigid-pole system when needed — functioning as both a soft drag sheet and a polled litter depending on available resources. Payload is rated to 1,000 lb.
Why This Litter
CBRN-Tested
Cleared with live chemical warfare agents; decontaminates by wash-down.
Free-Draining
Monofilament surface sheds water — ideal for wet-patient and water rescue.
Pole-Convertible
Accepts 2″ poles to become a rigid-pole litter when resources allow.
Flat-Pack, 1,000 lb
Under 2 lb and folds flat; still rated to 1,000 lb with six handles.
Key Applications
CBRN / decon — non-absorbent, wash-down decontaminable
Water rescue — free-draining wet-patient transport
MCI & USAR — flat-pack staging; flexes through confined space
Pair It Up
Build the evacuation and rescue load.
The Litter, Up Close
Through Decon. Through Water.
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 |
| Weight | 1 lb 13 oz (0.7 kg) |
| Folded Dimensions | 20″ H × 12″ W × 2″ D |
| Open Dimensions | 78″ L × 24″ W |
| Payload | 1,000 lb (453.6 kg) |
| Material | Non-skid, flame-retardant monofilament polypropylene |
| Handles / Straps | 6 heavy-duty handles; 2 web straps |
| CWA Testing | Tested/approved by federal & private labs with live agents |
| Pole Compatibility | Accepts 2″ poles through litter cover |
When To Use It
- context: Confined space casualty extraction — poleless design enables the litter to conform to narrow corridors, stairwells, and doorways where rigid litters cannot maneuver.
- context: Building or vehicle CASEVAC — flexible litter wraps around casualty for secure extraction through irregular terrain.
- context: Squad-level medical capability — lightweight poleless litter packs compactly in a squad bag for deployment when standard litters are unavailable.
- context: Helicopter hoist extraction — poleless litter profile is compatible with hoist systems where rigid pole litters create snag hazards.
How It Compares
Stingray Poleless Litter vs. SKED litter: SKED is a semi-rigid wrap litter; the Stingray is designed for confined-space maneuverability with a different handling geometry. Both are field-deployable without poles; compare dimensions and weight for your specific scenario. See litters and casualty evacuation.
Poleless vs. standard pole litter: Pole litters provide better spinal stabilization and weight distribution for multiple carriers; poleless litters pack smaller and maneuver through confined spaces. Both have roles in a complete CASEVAC system. See litters and casualty evacuation.
Stingray vs. Hasty Harness for extraction: The Hasty Harness is for point-of-wounding drag and short-distance movement; the Stingray Litter is for longer CASEVAC movement to a collection point with a packaged casualty. They serve different phases of the evacuation sequence. See litters evacuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the NAR Stingray Poleless Litter CoTCCC-recommended?
A: Casualty extraction and transport are addressed in TCCC CASEVAC guidelines; the Stingray Poleless Litter is a casualty movement platform, not a medical device. It supports CoTCCC CASEVAC principles by enabling movement of casualties from point of injury to collection point.
Q: What training is required to use the Stingray Poleless Litter?
A: TCCC CASEVAC training covers casualty packaging and movement. Specific litter techniques require unit-level training; providers should practice the Stingray's wrap-and-carry configuration before operational deployment.
Q: How does the poleless design compare to a rigid litter?
A: The poleless design allows the litter to conform to confined spaces, doorways, and irregular terrain where rigid pole litters cannot maneuver. Rigid litters provide better spinal immobilization; the poleless design prioritizes mobility and compact storage over spinal stability.
Q: What is the NSN or procurement path for the NAR Stingray Litter?
A: Available through MED-TAC International. DoD unit procurement can contact NAR for current NSN and GSA contract vehicle information.
Q: What is the weight capacity of the Stingray Poleless Litter?
A: Verify the rated weight capacity in the current product specification. NAR Stingray litters are designed for full adult casualty loads in tactical environments; verify the specific weight rating before operational deployment.
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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.
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