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Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core

Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core
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Based on 476 ratings
Easy to use
9.53
Quality of material
9.50
Value for money
9.28

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Questions & Answers

Can you tell me if they were made in the ?

The error has been corrected The product must be made in the U.S., as I presume they are. I know that they do what they are intended to do - they are reliable. They would have saved countless lives in Viet Nam, if they had On my own, I'll try them on When I tested to operate, the reaction from my lower arm as a result of the tightness and minimal turning demonstrated that the belt will stanch blood, should the need happen on a road or part of Wyoming's wilderness.

What if this is a one-time deal Does the tourniquet need to be used every time? Thanks for your kind words. ?

In fact, yes. The product should not be used again after it has been used once. Training with one can be repeated numerous times, however after the initial use the fibers will stretch, so it is not recommended to use one in a life-threatening emergency. It is a good idea to get Take a turn with it. On the other hand, stage it.

Which type of bar does the bar appear to be? Plastic, steel, or aluminum?

Aluminum is used to make the windlass

Can you tell me what the orange cap on the metal pin is In the last product image, visible parts of the handle have been removed. ?

Metal pin with orange top is a pen with a covert position stored in the windlass and used for writing the time when a

Selected User Reviews For Recon Medical Tourniquet - GEN 4 - Trauma & First Aid Essential - Heavy Duty Kevlar Stitching Metal Windlass Metal Buckle Core

I'm not trying to knock you off your game
5/5

I took off my Due to the fact that it's a Gen4, its price is probably lower. The author does not attempt to pass this off as a cheap knock-off I took off my My friend knows the manufacturer of this product and recommended it to me. Recon Medical is a US company, he claims to be a combat medic or similar, so he most likely is an ex-combat medic The armed forces. I don't think it's a Chinese knockoff There's an error. Additionally, I bought a cheap practice tourniquet and can tell the difference between those two. It is a rip-off to use knockoff Velcro. Also, the plastic part that rests against your limb is very stiff on the cheap one. Having tried it out, the plastic piece fits well with the body's curvature, and can take a lot of pressure without breaking. There is no corrosion on the windlass, and it clicks into the clip snugly and quickly. There is strong velcro on the cuff, and the material is soft and flexible. I heard a knock on the door As I pulled through the windlass clip with an off tourniquet attached, it was difficult to give it a half twist. This is a Gen 4 and the $30 ones are Gen 7's, so I assume the price is lower because this is a Gen 4. There have been a few changes in Gen5+, and as far as I can tell, it is the buckle that has changed. I am very pleased with Gen 4. This tourniquet seems to be the kind of thing I can rely on if I ever need You should buy a second one even if it's a cheap one to practice with. Your main tourniquet should not be used for practice. There is no point in carrying it if you aren't aware of how to deploy it as quickly as possible. Your chances of using it correctly are slim if you use it on yourself. Give yourself 30 seconds to get it on correctly. Once you are ready to add the gear to your bag, remove the plastic wrap.

Aydin Love
Aydin Love
| Jun 18, 2021
Thank you for a very well made video
5/5

As part of my EDC bags and in my vehicles I carry several Recon Medical tourniquets from previous generations. My initial impressions have always been blown away by their quality and features. A stronger buckle and an improved windlass clip appear to be added to the latest upgrades (GEN 4). In the past week, I have practiced self-application on my thigh and one leg I've tried these on my strong arm and find them easy to use and effective (I didn't feel a pulse while applying). Having these well made, highly effective tourniquets in my possession would leave me in a state of danger.

Elise Hendricks
Elise Hendricks
| Nov 01, 2020
Generic CAT style TQs such as the Gen 4 are the best
5/5

Details about TQ holders and more are included in the review. prefer the CAT style and want the strength the SOF T Wide offers, but don't want to pay $30 per, the Recon Medical Gen 4 may be what you are looking for. In view of the recent generations of tourniquets, the last one is a great one. Similarly to the NAR CAT TQ, only the buckle could lead to a failure (though this is unlikely). The Gen. 4, however, has made sure nothing of the sort can In my opinion, it is a brilliant idea to keep a pen in the windlass so that you can always write on the time tab. Despite its underrated status, Recon Medical provides a lot of value. As far as I'm concerned, they fit into the same category as H&M I have found only one thing that is different about the Gen 4 than the Gen 3. This is because the Gen 4 comes with a slightly larger buckle and won't fit into the rigid tourniquet holder like the Gen 3. The fact that the NAR CAT tourniquet is essentially the same, but the TQ pouch holder is, in my opinion, superior, and the tourniquet is at about half the price, makes it a very good option. there is an OD green Gen 4 available (just a day after I bought the black one), I will be purchasing that one as well. In other words, if you're in EMS, believe in preparedness, or carry, you should have at least one tourniquet in your possession at all times. As a result of saying this, I've received no reward. Currently, I'm an administrative consultant, but I'm a former LE ERT medic, so I understand the need for a TQ and how to get a good one. In addition to being cheaper, it also is extremely strong, without even sacrificing a bit of size.

Tyler Ayala
Tyler Ayala
| Oct 14, 2020
Quality that is true to the original
5/5

Please do not knock me off my game- There's an error. Please do not knock me off my game- There's an error. You're getting the real deal here with The CAT carrier is made of plastic and is not compatible with it. Choose a molle carrier that can carry Voodoo. As soon as each TQ is delivered, make sure it is ready for use. The YouTube video can be viewed here.

Philip Walsh
Philip Walsh
| Feb 06, 2021
The product works well and is reasonably priced
5/5

It is less expensive than the CAT, but it is also more Several of the cheaper tourniquets I've tried have broken or bent under pressure, while others have broken by themselves. It has a metal windless that is great, and it has a hole so you can attach it easily. For me, as a paramedic, the only brands I trust and carry are Recon and CAT. Although there are cheaper ones, do not put your life at risk by using.

Promise Booth
Promise Booth
| Dec 08, 2020
This is a great tourniquet! There are nine or ten of the Gen 3's I have and I love them
5/5

It also comes with an improved time stamp/windless holder that seems a bit tilted compared to the Gen 3 but the windless is never difficult for me to secure and as for the buckle, it doesn't look like a huge difference since it claims to be aluminum. It includes both the Gen 3 and 4 It's easy to tighten up 4 when pushed really It is highly recommended to use this tourniquet in conjunction with.

Abigail Foley
Abigail Foley
| May 27, 2021
This is an excellent product
5/5

It's a legitimate There are some people who believe these are fake CAT tourniquets, but they are not. It's own company, so this is almost like a generic version of Recon. I have compared it with my CAT tourniquet and it is equal to that. This one takes an extra 1/4-inch off the top, though It takes roughly 2 turns of the windlass for the blood flow to be completely isolated All in all, the Cat is 2 where the Cat is 4 For myself, I am going to take 3. A tourniquet of this quality is highly recommended and would be trusted in the event of.

Millie Wells
Millie Wells
| Dec 09, 2020
The quality and materials are excellent
5/5

This product is exactly what I need. I recently took a Tactical Medicine class in which we were taught how to use a tourniquet using North American Rescue units, and I believe this product is of the same quality as those.

Ahmed Sosa
Ahmed Sosa
| Nov 01, 2020

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