Most household first-aid kits handle paper cuts and splinters and fail the moment a real emergency arrives — a car wreck, a fall from a ladder, a kitchen laceration, a disaster. The NAR RED (Ready Every Day) Home Aid Kit closes that gap. It pairs the hemorrhage-control supplies NAR builds for the military and law enforcement with a full civilian first-aid suite, in a single easy-to-recognize red case staged in the home, garage, or vehicle.
When the bleeding is arterial and EMS is eight minutes out, does your home kit have a tourniquet — or just band-aids?
Thirty-one line items span the full readiness spectrum. The trauma core is the CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T tourniquet, two compressed gauze rolls, and two 6 in. ETD trauma dressings — the supplies that address the leading cause of preventable death, uncontrolled hemorrhage. A Just-In-Time Bleeding Control instruction card lets anyone apply the tourniquet correctly under stress. Around that core sits a complete first-aid load: burn care, a SAM Splint, two hypothermia wraps, a CPR mask, wound care, and a targeted OTC medication suite.
Why This Kit
A CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T, compressed gauze, and ETD dressings — the hemorrhage-control core most household kits lack entirely.
The Just-In-Time Bleeding Control card guides an untrained bystander through correct tourniquet application in the moment.
Burns, fractures, OTC meds, wound care, CPR, and hypothermia — the everyday injuries a home actually sees, all in one case.
A bright red case that anyone in the household can spot and grab in seconds — readiness that doesn’t hide in a drawer.
Kit Contents
| Item | Qty | Item | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-A-T Tourniquet, Orange (CoTCCC-recommended) | 1 | Responder Compressed Gauze | 2 |
| ETD Trauma Dressing, 6 in. (flat) | 2 | Microshield CPR Mask | 1 |
| Gauze Pad 4×4 (pk 2) | 4 | Petrolatum Gauze 3×18 in. | 2 |
| Hypothermia Wrap 60×90 in., Orange | 2 | Elastic Wrap Bandage 3 in. | 2 |
| Triangular Bandage | 2 | SAM Splint | 1 |
| BurnTec Dressing 4×4 | 2 | Burn Gel | 10 |
| Clear Adhesive Dressing 4×5 | 4 | Splinter Forceps 4.5 in. | 1 |
| SalJet Rinse 1 oz | 4 | Antiseptic Towelette | 10 |
| Antibiotic Ointment | 10 | NAR Flat Tape Kit 2 in. | 1 |
| Minor Care Bandages Kit | 2 | Sting & Bite Packet | 10 |
| Salty Britches Chafing Ointment | 5 | Gecko Grip Flat Tape | 1 |
| Aspirin (OTC) | 2 | Diphenhydramine (OTC) | 2 |
| Ibuprofen (OTC) | 2 | Acetaminophen 500mg (OTC) | 2 |
| Loperamide (OTC) | 2 | Antacid + Acid Reducer | 2 |
| Nitrile Gloves (Large) | 4 pr | Responder Trauma Shears (Lg) | 1 pr |
| First Aid Pocket Guide | 1 | Just-In-Time Bleeding Control Card | 1 |
Who Keeps One
One staged kit that covers everyday injuries and a true bleeding emergency alike.
Staged where accidents happen — the driveway, the shop, the road.
Disaster and community readiness without assembling a kit piece by piece.
Build It Out
Add a compact carry version and keep the trauma core resupplied.
The 1.2 lb carry version for the bag, glove box, or desk.
Replace tourniquets, gauze, and dressings after use or training.
Compare the full civilian and professional kit range.
The Kit, Up Close
Battlefield-grade bleeding control and a complete first-aid suite in one red case anyone can find and use.
Specifications
| Weight | 4.10 lb |
| Dimensions | W 8.0 × H 11.0 × D 9.5 in |
| Case | Red — easy to recognize and carry |
| Line Items | 31 |
| Primary Use | Home, vehicle, community preparedness |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy the RED Home Aid Kit
- Home traumatic bleed emergency: Severe lacerations, power-tool injuries, and accidental penetrating wounds occur at home — the RED Home Aid Kit provides tourniquet and pressure dressing capability in every room's reach.
- Kitchen and workshop accidents: Deep lacerations from cooking and woodworking are among the most common home trauma injuries; the kit provides gauze, wound closure, and hemostasis in a compact form.
- Family preparedness for natural disasters: When EMS response is delayed by storm or infrastructure failure, the RED Home Kit provides a multi-person trauma capability at the household level.
- Staged alongside a home AED: Cardiac events often accompany traumatic injuries; staging the RED kit with an AED creates a complete emergency response station for the home.
- Caregiver and first-responder family households: Homes where a trained family member is the first responder should have tools that match their training — the RED kit provides clinical-grade supplies for a trained user.
What's in the RED Home Aid Kit
31 line items — trauma core + full first-aid suite + OTC medications:
- 1 × C-A-T® Tourniquet, Orange — CoTCCC-recommended
- 2 × NAR® Compressed Gauze, 4.5 in. × 4.1 yd.
- 2 × Flat Responder ETD Emergency Trauma Dressing, 6 in.
- 1 × Microshield CPR Mask
- 4 × Gauze Pad, 4 in. × 4 in. (Pack of 2)
- 2 × Petrolatum Gauze, 3 in. × 18 in.
- 2 × Hypothermia Wrap, 60 in. × 90 in., Orange
- 2 × Elastic Wrap Bandage, 3 in.
- 2 × Triangular Bandage
- 1 × SAM Splint
- 2 × BurnTec Dressing, 4 in. × 4 in.
- 10 × Burn Gel packets
- 4 × Clear Adhesive Dressing, 4 in. × 5 in.
- 1 × Splinter Forceps, 4.5 in.
- 4 × SalJet Rinse, 1 oz
- 10 × Antiseptic Towelette
- 10 × Antibiotic Ointment packets
- 1 × NAR® Flat Tape Kit, 2 in.
- 2 × Minor Care Bandages Kit
- 10 × Sting & Bite Packet
- 5 × Salty Britches® Chafing Ointment
- 1 × Gecko Grip Multi-Purpose Flat Tape
- 2 × Aspirin (OTC)
- 2 × Diphenhydramine (OTC)
- 2 × Ibuprofen (OTC)
- 2 × Acetaminophen 500mg (OTC)
- 2 × Loperamide (OTC)
- 2 × Antacid + Acid Reducer
- 4 pr × Responder Nitrile Gloves, Large
- 1 pr × Responder Trauma Shears, Large
- 1 × First Aid Pocket Guide
- 1 × Just-In-Time Bleeding Control Instructions Card
How the RED Home Aid Kit Compares
RED Home Aid Kit vs. RED Personal Aid Kit: The Home Kit is designed for household staging with greater capacity; the Personal Kit is for individual carry or EDC. For home coverage, the Home Kit; for on-person or go-bag carry, the Personal Kit.
RED Home Aid Kit vs. standard drugstore first aid kits: Drugstore kits lack tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, and purpose-built wound-packing gauze. The RED kit provides trauma-grade supplies that drugstore kits omit — the items that make the difference in the first 3–5 minutes before EMS arrives.
RED Home Aid Kit vs. full IFAKs: IFAKs are individually-carried mission kits; the RED Home Kit is sized for the household staging role. The RED kit contains core hemorrhage control supplies without the MOLLE pouching and mission-specific extras of a tactical IFAK.
RED Home Aid Kit vs. Public Access Bleeding Control kits: PABC kits are designed for untrained bystanders in public settings; the RED Home Kit is a household kit usable by trained civilians. See all civilian first aid options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the RED Home Aid Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: The RED series is designed for civilian use with a focus on stop-the-bleed and hemorrhage control supplies. Select configurations include CoTCCC-recommended items such as the C-A-T® tourniquet. Verify the specific variant for exact contents and CoTCCC-item inclusion.
Q: Can untrained household members use the RED Home Aid Kit?
A: Core hemorrhage control skills (tourniquet application, wound packing with pressure) can be learned in a 2-hour Stop the Bleed® course. NAR strongly recommends that every household member using the kit complete at minimum Stop the Bleed® training. The tourniquet and pressure dressings are designed to be used by laypeople with basic instruction.
Q: How often should supplies in the RED Home Aid Kit be replaced?
A: Check expiration dates annually on hemostatic dressings, bandages, and any medications in the kit. Replace immediately after any use. Inspect the kit every 6 months for compromised packaging, expired items, or depleted supplies. Keep a supply list inside the kit for easy restocking.
Q: Where should I stage the RED Home Aid Kit in my home?
A: Stage the RED Home Aid Kit in a readily accessible, known location — not locked away. Common options: kitchen drawer, master bathroom medicine cabinet, or garage workbench. Every household member should know its exact location. For large homes, consider one kit per floor.
Q: Is the RED Home Aid Kit NSN-listed for government/agency procurement?
A: Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN availability, government pricing, and procurement vehicle options for RED series kits.
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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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