In massive hemorrhage emergency scenarios, rapid tourniquet application is measured in life-saving seconds. Traditional enclosed tourniquet pouches provide element protection, but their flap closures, hook-and-loop tabs, or zippers can add unwanted bulk to a plate carrier setup and introduce physical friction during high-stress deployments.

Engineered by USA tactical manufacturer Blue Force Gear (BFG), the Tourniquet NOW! Strap (SKU: TNS-1) delivers a low-profile, high-speed solution to mount life-saving medical gear. Designed to secure directly onto 3 columns of standard MOLLE/PALS webbing, this minimalist holder utilizes heavy-duty military-grade elastic loops combined with tactical webbing to lock your tourniquet flat against your platform. Compatible with standard military tourniquets like the CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet) or SOFTT-W, it allows operators or medics to grab the exposed TQ and pull hard for instantaneous, ambidextrous deployment when seconds count.

Key Features

• Zero-Bulk Minimalist Footprint: Eliminates redundant fabric, flaps, and hardware, mounting your tourniquet completely flush against your gear to save critical front-panel space.
• Instant Ambidextrous Pull Deployment: Open-ended elastic retention design has no zippers or hook-and-loop flaps, allowing fast one-handed extraction with either hand under intense stress.
• Universal Tourniquet Fitment: Sized and stress-tested to firmly hold standard combat tourniquets, including the CAT (Gen 6 & Gen 7), SOFTT-W, and similarly dimensioned emergency medical devices.
• 3-Column MOLLE Webbing Integration: Precision-spaced backing webbing weaves seamlessly across 3 columns of standard 1-inch PALS/MOLLE webbing on chest rigs, belts, or armor carriers.
• Heavy-Duty Military Elastic Construction: Constructed with genuine military-grade heavy elastic loops that retain tension through extended field use without stretching loose.
• 100% Made in the USA: Manufactured in the United States and Berry Compliant, ensuring military-grade quality control and material integrity.

Technical Highlights

• Brand: Blue Force Gear (BFG) USA
• Product Name: Tourniquet NOW! Strap
• Material: Heavy-Duty Military Elastic Loops, High-Tensile Tactical Nylon Webbing
• MOLLE Footprint: Requires 3 Columns of Standard PALS / MOLLE Webbing
• Tourniquet Compatibility: CAT (Gen 6 & Gen 7), SOFTT-W, and co-sized emergency tourniquets
• Country of Origin: Made in USA (Berry Compliant)

Applications

Ideal for mounting to plate carrier cummerbunds, chest rig fronts, battle belts, tactical backpacks, and individual first aid kit (IFAK) platforms for rapid-access tourniquet staging.

FAQ

• Q: How much MOLLE space does the Blue Force Gear Tourniquet NOW! Strap require?
  • A: It requires a horizontal width of 3 columns of standard 1-inch MOLLE/PALS webbing.
• Q: Will this holder fit a CAT Gen 7 Tourniquet securely?
  • A: Yes. The heavy-duty elastic loop is specifically dimensioned to hold official CAT Gen 6/7 and SOFTT-W tourniquets tightly during dynamic movement while allowing clean extraction upon pulling.
• Q: What is the main advantage of the Tourniquet NOW! Strap over a standard TQ pouch?
  • A: It saves weight and bulk by eliminating outer pouch material, while removing snag-prone flap closures to enable instant, single-handed pull deployment.