Who Has One of These?

[Kfilly]

Thanks for the positive reviews.

I don't know how to spot the counterfeits on Amazon, but I'll do my best to buy from a reputable dealer. I already have a trauma kit/ IFAK on my BOB, with an Israeli bandage, and a many other things. I just wanted to ad the CAT as an extra measure of precaution.

I unfortunately do not know how to spot a fake. Best bet is buy from a reputible source. I would also consider replacing them every couple years (especially if stored inside a vehicle or any other place with temperature extremes). The nylon strap that is attached to the windlass (part to tension tourniquet) can become brittle and fail when tensioned. That is a bad time to find out it is defective.

[juskom95]

I unfortunately do not know how to spot a fake. Best bet is buy from a reputible source. I would also consider replacing them every couple years (especially if stored inside a vehicle). The nylon strap that is attached to the windlass (part to tenaion tourniquet) can become brittle and fail when tensioned. That is a bad time to find out it is defective.

I think I have an old Gen2 (right after they went from the aluminum handle to the plastic one) still, I may have to dig it out and see if it can still 'hold up'

[Kfilly]

I agree with KFILLY. CAT are the ones we run with also and I carry them in my own jump bag. I haven't used them in a real situation thankfully, but others in our group have and say that they wouldn't use anything else. A halo seal and an Israeli bandage are also in my kit. With these three things, you can do a ton of life saving when out playing.

Thanks
Coppertop

I definitely forgot to mention the Israeli bandage. Good call on that as well. Not meaning to hi-jack the thread, but have you ever used a Halo Chest Seal in the field? My department uses the Ascherman Chest Seal. I am sure they cannot be all that different as far as use or effectiveness.

[Kfilly]

This would make for another good thread. What's in your first aid kit? And explain why its in there....I am at work until 8 am otherwise that thread would have started already.

[Kfilly]

Just ordered mine from Ebay, . . . $16 total with shipping.

Thanks, Sparky..............

May God bless,
Dwight

Here is a way to spot a fake CAT.


https://www.thecounterfeitreport.com...urniquets.html

[Kfilly]

Who has a C-A-T tourniquet? I am thinking of buying a couple. One for my BOB, and one to keep in our master FAK. What say the panel of experts?

I just posted a link on how to spot a fake CAT. See my post above this message.

[OSFG]

I have 4 and have taught everyone in the house how to use them....easy as pie.

[Jerry D Young]

Have a few as well.

Just my opinion.

[Sparkyprep]

This would make for another good thread. What's in your first aid kit? And explain why its in there....I am at work until 8 am otherwise that thread would have started already.

Yes please.

[Inor]

I have several Israeli bandages in our packs and a few more hidden in a bin somewhere in the house. I do not have any of these, but will have them on order within a day or two. Thanks!