North American Rescue M-FAK Mini First Aid Kit
- 5 pieces: C-A-T tourniquet, HyFin vented chest seals, ETD, gauze, nitrile gloves
- 4 inch flat ETD emergency trauma dressing
- 500 denier nylon clam shell bag, two sleeves open at both ends
- MOLLE backing for vertical mount, opens left or right
- 3 inch internal sleeve for horizontal duty belt carry
- 6 x 3 x 3 inches, 12.96 oz
- Three MOLLE strips for add-on gear, holders sold separately
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact trauma kit that carries a tourniquet, chest seals and a pressure dressing on a belt or MOLLE panel. The contents list names no everyday supplies such as adhesive bandages, so pair it with a general kit.
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ASIN: B0D9YZ6Z6NCategory: First Aid Kits
Overview
North American Rescue built the M-FAK as its smallest individual first aid kit, a half-size trauma pouch for first responders. A nylon clam shell bag opens from the side through sleeves at both ends, with elastic loops holding a tourniquet, chest seals, a trauma dressing, gauze and gloves.
Point-of-wounding gear in a pouch small enough for a duty belt is the reason to carry it, and belt mounting opens straight to the tourniquet. Contents target bleeding and chest wounds only. Holders for extra gear are sold separately.
Who it's for
Officers, medics and others who carry bleeding control on a belt or MOLLE panel get a small, fast-opening pouch. Families stocking a home or car kit for cuts and scrapes should look at a general first aid kit instead.
Pros and cons
- Tourniquet reachable directly from belt mount
- Vented chest seals included
- Opening direction set left or right
- Mounts on MOLLE or a duty belt
- No adhesive bandages or everyday supplies
- Tourniquet holder sold separately
- Only five pieces of equipment
- Component expiration dates not listed
Performance notes
Speed of access decides how useful a trauma kit is, and the clam shell layout opens from the side through sleeves at both ends. Belt mounting puts the tourniquet first in line, while the vertical MOLLE mount can be set for either hand. Elastic loops hold each item in its own slot.
Specifications
| Brand | North American Rescue |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.81 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 6 × 3 × 3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Number Of Pieces | 5 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | C-A-T Tourniquet, 4" Flat ETD Emergency Trauma Dressing, S-Rolled Gauze, HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seals, Gloves |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Compact, Portable |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Emergency Preparedness, Trauma |
Frequently asked questions
Can I change which side the M-FAK opens from?
Yes. In the vertical MOLLE position the bag can be set to open left-to-right or right-to-left. In the horizontal belt position it opens directly to the C-A-T tourniquet.
Is the North American Rescue M-FAK a general first aid kit?
No. It is a trauma kit for penetrating, blast and other traumatic injuries. The listed contents are a C-A-T tourniquet, HyFin vented chest seals, a 4 inch ETD, S-rolled gauze and nitrile gloves.
How does the M-FAK attach to a duty belt?
A 3 inch internal sleeve takes a duty belt for horizontal carry, and the MOLLE backing handles the standard vertical position.
Can I add more gear to the M-FAK?
Three MOLLE strips on the bag accept extra items such as a TQ holder, which is sold separately.