When setting up a battle belt or plate carrier, available MOLLE real estate is always at a premium. After mounting essential magazine pouches, primary IFAKs, and duty gear, operators often run out of mounting columns for a lifesaving combat tourniquet. Stashing a tourniquet inside a crowded pouch or deep pocket introduces fatal delay when managing massive arterial hemorrhage.

Engineered by USA tactical manufacturer Blue Force Gear (BFG), The Hammock (Tourniquet Hammock / SKU: M-TQH-HMK) provides an ingenious zero-footprint mounting solution. Designed to sandwich seamlessly behind existing equipment, The Hammock features precision-cut attachment slots that slide over the MOLLE straps or belt loops of a primary pouch (such as the BFG Micro Trauma Kit NOW! or a standard vertical utility pouch) before anchoring to the platform. This positions the elastic tourniquet sleeve directly underneath (or above) the host pouch, consuming zero additional MOLLE columns or belt space.

Constructed from BFG’s proprietary ULTRAcomp® high-performance laminate and Ten-Speed® military-grade elastic, The Hammock securely retains standard combat tourniquets—including the CAT, SOF-T, and RATS. Weighing under 20 grams, it protects the tourniquet from environmental debris and UV exposure while enabling instant, ambidextrous single-handed deployment when seconds count.

Note: This product includes The Hammock attachment plate only (Tourniquet and Micro Trauma Kit NOW! shown in photos are NOT included and sold separately).

Key Features

• Zero Additional Footprint Required: Installs directly beneath existing pouches by sandwiching into their MOLLE straps or belt loops, adding tourniquet capability without taking up extra mounting columns.
• Proprietary ULTRAcomp® & Ten-Speed® Elastic: Built with BFG's high-strength ULTRAcomp® laminate backing and military-grade Ten-Speed® elastic, weighing a featherlight 19 grams.
• Universal Tourniquet Compatibility: Dimensioned and tension-tested to firmly hold North American Rescue CAT (Gen 6/7), SOF-T (Wide), RATS, and similarly sized tactical tourniquets.
• Rapid One-Handed Deployment: Open-ended elastic sleeve protects the tourniquet from rough terrain while enabling instant, snag-free extraction with either hand.
• Versatile Bi-Directional Mounting: Can be oriented to hang below or position above any host pouch with 3 columns of MOLLE or belt mounting loops.
• 100% Made in the USA: Manufactured in the United States, Berry Compliant, and backed by Blue Force Gear's limited lifetime warranty.

Technical Highlights

• Brand: Blue Force Gear (BFG) USA
• Product Name: The Hammock (Tourniquet Hammock)
• Condition / Inclusion: Hammock Holder Only (Tourniquet & Medical Pouch NOT Included)
• Materials: ULTRAcomp® High-Performance Laminate, 500D Cordura® Nylon, Ten-Speed® Military Elastic
• Weight: 19 Grams (0.67 oz)
• Closed Dimensions: 5" H x 3" W x 0.375" D (12.7cm x 7.6cm x 0.95cm)
• Tourniquet Fitment: CAT (Gen 6/7), SOF-T (Wide), RATS Tourniquets
• Country of Origin: Made in USA (Berry Compliant)

Applications

Ideal for sandwiching behind a Micro Trauma Kit NOW! (MTKN), Trauma Kit NOW!, or utility pouch on shooter belts, battle belts, and plate carriers to create an instantly accessible tourniquet station.

FAQ

• Q: Does the Blue Force Gear Hammock take up extra MOLLE space on my belt?
  • A: No. The Hammock sandwiches under the MOLLE straps or belt loops of a pouch you are already mounting, adding zero extra width to your setup.
• Q: Will a CAT Gen 7 tourniquet fit inside The Hammock?
  • A: Yes. The Ten-Speed elastic sleeve is custom-sized to hold official CAT (Gen 6/7), SOF-T Wide, and RATS tourniquets securely.
• Q: Does this listing include the tourniquet or medical pouch shown in photos?
  • A: No. This listing is for The Hammock tourniquet holder plate only. Tourniquets and medical pouches are sold separately.