Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

Took it on a weekend hike and strapped it to my thigh during a quick drill; the windlass held tight even with a sweaty glove on. It’s bulky in a backpack but the velcro closure is reassuringly secure for when seconds matter.

Practiced deploying it one-handed on my forearm and the windlass locked in place on the first try, even with gloves on. The compact size fits neatly in my go-bag pocket, and the overall build feels solid enough to trust in a real emergency.

Strapped it on my thigh through my jeans during a drills session and the windlass gave me solid, clickable turns without slipping once. The whole thing folds small enough to tuck into a cargo pocket, which is exactly why I keep one in my go-bag now.