Tourniquets 2022?

[peterb]

It's time to restock/update my medical supplies, including tourniquets. I found the latest CoTCCC list: https://www.deployedmedicine.com/market/11/content/100 (use "view book" link)

Of those, I've had very basic training on the CAT, SOFTT-W, and RMT-T.

The CAT gen 7(genuine) and SOFTT-W used to be the standard recommendations. I liked the RMT in training but never used one for real. Any advice on those, or on the other newer options?

Thanks!

[ST911]

TMS SOF Tourniquet, latest version: https://tacmedsolutions.com/products/sof-tourniquet

[peterb]

TMS SOF Tourniquet, latest version: https://tacmedsolutions.com/products/sof-tourniquet

Thanks! Hadn't seen the newest version.

[TGS]

TMS SOF Tourniquet, latest version: https://tacmedsolutions.com/products/sof-tourniquet

Is that buckle now plastic?

[Willard]

Is that buckle now plastic?

Appears to be, but it is "rugged" Per the website:

The Rugged Buckle is an advanced, lightweight composite design with superior strength over previous versions.

[ST911]

Is that buckle now plastic?

Appears to be, but it is "rugged" Per the website: The Rugged Buckle is an advanced, lightweight composite design with superior strength over previous versions.

Sewn side is metal, slip side is polymer. New strap is softer, easier manipulate, less binding/resistance through the buckle, most observed during complex one-handed applications. Assistance clips break with repeated use on trainers but can be replaced or left off. I have hundreds of full tension applications on a batch of trainers and countless more lesser. Best version yet.

[Paul D]

That RMT-T ratcheting torniquet looks interesting. On first glance it would be easier to operate.

[peterb]

I received one of the new TMS SOF tourniquets, and took a couple of photos to compare to two earlier versions.







The most apparent differences from the previous version are the softer webbing and the molded buckle. Haven't played with it yet.

It's also lighter:
2014 version: 4.0 oz
2020 version: 4.7 oz
2021 version; 3.8 oz

[Joe S]

I received one of the new TMS SOF tourniquets, and took a couple of photos to compare to two earlier versions.







The most apparent differences from the previous version are the softer webbing and the molded buckle. Haven't played with it yet.

It's also lighter:
2014 version: 4.0 oz
2020 version: 4.7 oz
2021 version; 3.8 oz

Impressions on the plastic hardware? One of the things I like about the SOFTW is the metal hardware.

[ST911]

Impressions on the plastic hardware? One of the things I like about the SOFTW is the metal hardware.

Stout, no issues, none predicted. Repetitive, extended use on trainers will tell.