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SKU:
MEDTAC0487
Type:
Litter
Vendor:
North American Rescue
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The RANGER Sked® Patient/Equipment Drag in Coyote Brown is a military-grade flexible drag sheet designed by the Army Rangers for linear casualty drags and equipment transport. At 22.5 in. × 8 ft × .100 in. thickness, it rolls to a compact 7-inch diameter cylinder, features five cobra-buckle cross straps, six sewn-on webbing handles, and a 12-foot drag rope — providing a rugged, lightweight evacuation solution that has been fielded across decades of Army Ranger operations.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) / SKEDCO |
| SKU | MEDTAC0487 |
| Color | Coyote Brown |
| Sheet Dimensions | 22.5 in. × 8 ft × .100 in. thickness |
| Rolled Dimensions | 7 in. diameter × 22.5 in. length |
| Cross Straps | 5 × Cobra buckle cross straps |
| Carrying Handles | 6 × sewn-on webbing handles |
| Drag Rope | 12 ft with plastic tube handle; adjustable via grommets |
| Origin | Designed by U.S. Army Rangers |
| Use Limitation | NOT designed for helicopter hoisting |
Product Overview
The RANGER Sked was designed by and for U.S. Army Rangers — operators who must move casualties and equipment through terrain and scenarios where conventional litters are impractical. Its core innovation is the flexible drag sheet format: unlike a rigid litter, the Sked conforms to terrain, can be dragged around corners, pulled through brush, and maneuvered through openings too narrow for a stretcher. Five cobra-buckle cross straps secure the casualty for both drag operations and carry — the six sewn-on handles enable six-point carry by a four-to-six person team.
The 12-foot drag rope with adjustable grommets allows the rope to be shortened to different effective lengths based on terrain, corridor width, or team size — pulling the rope further through the grommets and tying overhand knots adjusts the working length without cutting. The plastic tube handle protects the rescuer's hands during extended drags over rough terrain. The Coyote Brown colorway provides appropriate field camouflage for tactical operations; a retainer strap keeps the rolled Sked secure in transport.
The Sked is carried either by the six sewn-on webbing handles in a team carry configuration, or dragged via the rope. It is not rated for helicopter hoist operations — for vertical extraction, purpose-built hoist-rated slings must be used. The combination of light weight, compact rolled dimensions, and extreme versatility has made the Ranger Sked a standard item in special operations and tactical medicine inventories for over three decades.
See also: Casualty EVAC Equipment | Law Enforcement Gear
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.
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