The MED-TAC Wallet Trauma Kit is a slim-profile EDC pocket IFAK that carries and presents like a standard bifold wallet while providing rapid-access bleeding control capability for everyday carry. Designed by MED-TAC International — clinician-founded, veteran-led — it is available in four configurations: Wallet Only, Wallet with Compressed Gauze, Wallet with QuikClot® Hemostatic Gauze, and Wallet with Celox Rapid — scaling from a discreet carry platform to CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic intervention in a form factor that fits in any back pocket, purse, or small EDC bag. HSA/FSA eligible.
Configuration Options
| Variant | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet Only | The slim wallet carrier platform — no supplies included | Users who want to load their own preferred supplies, or need the concealed carry form factor only |
| Wallet w/Trauma Kit and Compressed Gauze | Wallet carrier + trauma kit supplies including compressed gauze | Essential wound packing capability for common trauma scenarios; first tier of hemostatic readiness |
| Wallet w/Trauma Kit and QuikClot® Gauze | Wallet carrier + trauma kit supplies including QuikClot® kaolin-impregnated hemostatic gauze | Maximum hemorrhage control — CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic gauze for severe bleeding; the same kaolin-based gauze used by military medics |
| Wallet w/Trauma Kit and Celox Rapid | Wallet carrier + trauma kit supplies including Celox Rapid hemostatic agent | Alternative hemostatic option — Celox Rapid uses chitosan-based chemistry for rapid hemostasis; suitable for users with specific hemostatic agent preferences or anticoagulant patient considerations |
Note: Specific supply contents beyond gauze type vary by kit configuration. Contact MED-TAC International for complete kit contents by variant.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MED-TAC International |
| Design Profile | Slim bifold wallet-style; fits back pocket, purse, EDC bag |
| Wallet Weight | Approximately 6 oz (wallet only) |
| Intended Use | Everyday carry (EDC) bleeding control; plain-clothes / civilian first response |
| HSA/FSA Eligibility | Yes — HSA/FSA eligible |
| Variants Available | Wallet Only; with Compressed Gauze; with QuikClot® Gauze; with Celox Rapid |
| CoTCCC Status (QuikClot variant) | QuikClot® kaolin gauze is CoTCCC-recommended for hemorrhage control |
| Product Type | IFAK Kit / EDC Pocket IFAK |
The Problem the Wallet Trauma Kit Solves
Standard IFAK pouches — the kind attached to plate carriers, duty belts, and kit bags — are excellent tools in environments where tactical equipment is expected and visible. They are poor tools for everyday civilian life, plain-clothes work, and environments where a visible medical kit creates friction or draws unwanted attention.
The Wallet Trauma Kit was designed around a specific insight: the most likely scenarios requiring bleeding control in civilian life — car accidents, mass casualty events, workplace injuries, and domestic emergencies — happen in places where people don't carry tactical medical kits. Most people don't bring an IFAK to the grocery store. They do bring their wallet.
By building a bleeding control platform that occupies exactly the same pocket and presents exactly the same profile as a standard bifold wallet, MED-TAC International solved the compliance problem that defeats most EDC medical kits: it's too easy not to carry it, so people don't. With the Wallet Trauma Kit, the decision calculus is eliminated — it replaces the wallet, not an item that must be remembered separately.
Key Features
Who Is This For?
Officers in plain clothes or off-duty status cannot carry a standard duty IFAK without revealing their professional identity or creating visual friction in civilian environments. The Wallet Trauma Kit provides discreet bleeding control capability that is present when needed — at a social event, in a mall, at a restaurant — without compromising concealed carry or plain-clothes status.
Nurses, paramedics, physicians, and other clinical providers who want portable first-response capability outside the hospital or clinic benefit from a discreet carry option that doesn't require them to look like a field medic at the farmer's market. The QuikClot® variant brings clinical-grade hemostatic capability to civilian bystander response.
The Stop-the-Bleed campaign has trained millions of civilians in basic hemorrhage control — but only a fraction carry the equipment to act on that training. The Wallet Trauma Kit is the missing link: accessible, always-present bleeding control capability that doesn't require a dedicated gear mindset to maintain as a daily carry habit.
Personnel operating in environments where a full IFAK would be professionally or contextually inappropriate — executive protection, hospitality security, event security, corporate environments — maintain professional appearance while retaining core hemostatic response capability.
Travelers navigating airports, crowded venues, international destinations, or areas where medical infrastructure is uncertain benefit from guaranteed carry consistency and discreet access to bleeding control that requires no special packing, declaration, or explanation at security checkpoints. Check applicable regulations for your destination before traveling internationally with hemostatic supplies.
Parents who want their children or family members to carry basic bleeding control capability — at school, during commutes, or in daily life — benefit from the Wallet Trauma Kit's non-intimidating form factor. It is a practical gift for anyone who has completed a basic first aid or Stop-the-Bleed course and wants to carry the tools to act.
How to Use
The Wallet Trauma Kit is designed for one-handed retrieval and rapid deployment. General guidance for first-response bleeding control use:
- Retrieve from pocket: Access the wallet from your back pocket, purse, or bag. In a trauma scenario, retrieve the kit first before assessing the wound.
- Open and access supplies: Open the wallet to access the bleeding control supplies. The design allows supplies to be accessed immediately without unpacking a pouch or removing covers.
- Apply direct pressure: For extremity wounds, apply the gauze directly to the wound with firm, sustained pressure. For wounds amenable to tourniquet application, a tourniquet is the priority — the Wallet Trauma Kit is designed for wounds where direct pressure and wound packing are the primary intervention.
- Pack the wound: For deep puncture wounds or junctional hemorrhage not amenable to tourniquet, pack the gauze firmly into the wound cavity and maintain pressure. With hemostatic gauze (QuikClot® or Celox Rapid variants), follow the manufacturer's application instructions for the specific agent included.
- Maintain pressure and call for help: Maintain pressure until EMS arrives or the bleeding is controlled. Do not remove the gauze once bleeding control is established.
Choosing the Right Configuration
Why the MED-TAC Wallet Trauma Kit?
The fundamental challenge of civilian bleeding control preparedness is not training — it is compliance. Millions of people have completed Stop-the-Bleed or equivalent courses. Very few carry bleeding control equipment daily, because the carry overhead of a standard kit creates a behavior barrier that most people don't overcome consistently.
The Wallet Trauma Kit eliminates that barrier through form factor design. By replacing the standard wallet — an object with near-universal daily carry compliance — with a wallet-profile kit, MED-TAC International solved the consistency problem rather than the training problem.
It is also the only IFAK format that is genuinely appropriate for professional civilian environments. A nurse attending a conference, an officer at a family gathering, a paramedic running errands — none of these individuals want to carry visible medical equipment in everyday settings. The Wallet Trauma Kit is the solution that respects both the professional context and the preparedness imperative.
MED-TAC International carries a full range of IFAK kits and hemorrhage control supplies for users who need scaled-up capability beyond what the Wallet Trauma Kit provides — from belt-mounted IFAKs to vehicle kits to full tactical medical backpacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Wallet Trauma Kit replace a full IFAK?
No. The Wallet Trauma Kit provides core bleeding control capability in a discreet everyday carry format. It is not a substitute for a full IFAK in tactical or high-risk professional environments — it does not include a tourniquet, chest seal, or the supply redundancy of a dedicated IFAK pouch. For tactical operations, vehicle kits, or medical bag systems, explore MED-TAC's IFAK kits collection. The Wallet Trauma Kit is specifically designed for civilian everyday carry environments where a full IFAK is impractical to carry consistently.
Is QuikClot® gauze safe for non-medical users to apply?
QuikClot® hemostatic gauze is designed for use by trained responders and non-medical bystanders who have received basic hemorrhage control training. The application technique — pack the wound firmly, maintain pressure — is consistent with Stop-the-Bleed and basic first aid training. MED-TAC International recommends that all QuikClot® kit users complete a hemorrhage control course before relying on this equipment. QuikClot® is non-toxic and does not cause an exothermic reaction in the current Combat Gauze formulation.
What is CoTCCC and what does "CoTCCC-recommended" mean for QuikClot®?
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) is the US Department of Defense advisory body that develops and maintains the TCCC Guidelines — the standard of care for battlefield trauma management. CoTCCC-recommended products have been evaluated and endorsed by this body for use in tactical combat casualty care. QuikClot® Combat Gauze is CoTCCC-recommended for hemorrhage control in wounds not amenable to tourniquet application — the same standard used to guide medical supply decisions for US military medics and special operations forces.
How do I use my HSA or FSA to purchase this?
The Wallet Trauma Kit is HSA/FSA eligible. At checkout on tactical-medicine.com, enter your HSA/FSA card as a standard payment method — most major HSA/FSA debit cards process as standard Visa or Mastercard transactions. If your card is declined, some administrators require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for trauma kit purchases — contact MED-TAC International for documentation support if needed.
Can I carry this on an airplane or through airport security?
TSA generally permits medical supplies in both carry-on and checked bags. Hemostatic gauze is not a prohibited item. Scissors or cutting tools that may be included in some trauma kits are subject to TSA blade-length restrictions — confirm the contents of your specific variant against current TSA guidelines. International travel may involve additional customs considerations depending on destination country regulations.
Which variant should I choose if I'm just starting with bleeding control preparedness?
For most new users, the Wallet with Compressed Gauze variant provides a practical entry point — it includes wound packing capability at an accessible price point, and compressed gauze application is straightforward with basic training. Users who have completed Stop-the-Bleed or equivalent training and want the highest level of hemostatic capability should select the QuikClot® Gauze variant. Users with specific anticoagulant concerns should consider the Celox Rapid variant.
Where is the Wallet Trauma Kit made?
The Wallet Trauma Kit is a MED-TAC International proprietary product, designed and sold by MED-TAC International of Pembroke Pines, FL — a clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified company. It ships from MED-TAC International's Pembroke Pines, FL facility. The hemostatic supplies included in kitted variants (QuikClot®, Celox Rapid) are sourced from their respective manufacturers or authorized master distributors.
Scale Your Bleeding Control System
The Wallet Trauma Kit is the foundation of a layered bleeding control system. As your training and operational requirements grow, add capability with:
- Tourniquets & Pouches — CAT, SOFTT-W, and other CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets for extremity hemorrhage
- IFAK Kits — Full individual first aid kits for plate carrier, belt, or bag mounting
- Hemostatic Agents — Standalone QuikClot®, Celox, and other hemostatic gauze options
- Massive Hemorrhage Control — Complete hemorrhage control supply collections
- Public Access Bleeding Control Kits — Larger format kits for home, vehicle, or workplace mounting
Available Options:
- Wallet Only
- Wallet w/Trauma Kit and Compressed Gauze
- Wallet w/Trauma Kit and Quickclot Gauze
- Wallet w/Trauma Kit and Celox Rapid
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
