Not every trauma kit belongs on an individual. Some belong with the unit — the fire team, the vehicle crew, the patrol element — as a shared, squad-level resource. The NAR Squad Bag is that carry platform: a compact 7.75 × 13 × 9 in bag at just 1.36 lb empty, built for end-user configuration as a casualty-response kit, vehicle medical kit, or squad trauma system.
Your medic carries one kit. What does the rest of the squad reach for when the medic is the casualty?
At 1.36 lb empty it’s light enough to mount to a vehicle, drop in a pack, or wear at the waist for patrol. The Enhanced Hip Stabilization System is the standout feature — it stops the bag flipping or rotating when worn horizontally at the waist, keeping pouch orientation consistent for reliable one-handed access. PALS/MOLLE attachment integrates it with load-bearing gear, vehicle mounts, or larger medical packs. Bag only — no medical contents included.
Why This Bag
Keeps the bag from flipping or rotating when worn at the waist — consistent pouch orientation for reliable one-handed access on the move.
1.36 lb empty and 7.75 × 13 × 9 in — mounts to a vehicle, rides in a pack, or wears at the waist without weighing the squad down.
Attaches to load-bearing equipment, vehicle mount systems, or larger medical packs — integrates with the gear the squad already runs.
Rescue Orange for SAR visibility, or Black/OD/Coyote/Multicam for reduced signature in military and LE roles.
Who Carries It
A shared trauma kit that travels with the element, not just the medic.
Vehicle-mounted or waist-worn squad kit for mounted and dismounted operations.
Rescue Orange high-visibility carry for SAR teams operating in the field.
Build It Out
The bag ships empty — stock it to your squad SOP from the trauma lines.
Tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, and pressure dressings.
CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets to anchor the squad load.
A larger configurable NAR platform when the squad load grows.
The Bag, Up Close
Light, MOLLE-mountable, hip-stabilized — configured by the operator, carried by the team.
Specifications
| Dimensions | H 7.75 × W 13 × D 9 in |
| Weight (empty) | 1.36 lb |
| Attachment | PALS/MOLLE-style system |
| Stabilization | Enhanced Hip Stabilization System |
| Colors | Black · Olive Drab · Coyote Tan · Multicam · Rescue Orange |
| Contents | Bag only — no medical contents included |
| Origin | USA — Greer, SC |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When To Use It
- context: Squad-level medic carry — primary medical bag for a 9–11 person element, carrying supplies for multiple casualties across the full MARCH protocol.
- context: RTF medical team deployment — squad bag staged for warm-zone medical operations with capacity for immediate and delayed triage categories.
- context: Mass casualty first response — squad-bag loadout provides triage and initial treatment supplies before hospital-level care.
- context: Training exercise medical support — squad bag serves as primary medical bag for exercise medics.
How It Compares
Squad Bag vs. individual IFAK: The IFAK is personal carry for self-aid; the Squad Bag is the medic's multi-casualty platform. Both must be present in an equipped unit — the IFAK is not a substitute for the squad bag. See IFAK kits.
Squad Bag vs. assault pack medical loadout: An assault pack medical pouch is a compromise solution; the Squad Bag is purpose-built for medical carry with organized compartments and MOLLE attachment for additional pouches. See hemorrhage control.
Squad Bag vs. larger team medic bag: Larger team medic bags carry more supplies but increase weight; the Squad Bag is sized for squad operations without the weight penalty of a full team-level bag. Match bag size to operational tempo and casualty rate expectations. See IFAK kits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the NAR Squad Bag CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The Squad Bag is a medical carry platform, not a medical device; CoTCCC recommendations apply to the clinical interventions and products carried within it. The Squad Bag is designed to carry CoTCCC-recommended components for squad-level care.
Q: What training is appropriate for the Squad Bag carrier?
A: The Squad Bag is a medic-level bag; primary carrier should be 68W, EMT, paramedic, or equivalent. It may also be used by trained Combat Lifesavers for squad-level hemorrhage control in CLS-authorized loadouts.
Q: What is the capacity of the Squad Bag?
A: Verify the current bag volume and compartment configuration in the product listing. The Squad Bag is designed to carry supplies for a squad-level element (typically 9–11 personnel) across multiple casualty scenarios.
Q: What is the NSN or procurement path for the Squad Bag?
A: Available through MED-TAC International. DoD unit medical supply procurement can contact NAR for current NSN and GSA contract vehicle information.
Q: Can the Squad Bag carry both MARCH protocol and advanced care supplies?
A: Yes. The Squad Bag is designed to accommodate a full MARCH protocol loadout (hemorrhage, airway, respiration, circulation, hypothermia prevention) with additional compartments for advanced care supplies in prolonged field care scenarios.
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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:
- Black
- Olive Drab
- Coyote Tan
- Multicam
- Rescue Orange
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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