equipment$30–35used in 1 side quest
Combat application tourniquet (CAT)
One-handed windlass tourniquet proven to stop life-threatening limb bleeding in under 30 seconds when improvised methods fail.
What to look for
- 1Current-generation CAT (Gen 7) or SOF-T Wide for proven effectiveness
- 2Single-route buckle design for faster, simpler application
- 3Time strip to mark application time
- 4Authorized supplier to avoid counterfeits (check NSN or manufacturer)
Skip
- Unmarked or suspiciously cheap units (common counterfeits that fail)
- Outdated designs without single-routing buckles
Used for: Urban first aid preparedness · Severe bleeding emergencies · Wilderness medical kits · Emergency response training
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
