SOF Tactical Tourniquet⎮Tricks for Use and How to Flat Fold⎮

The SOFT-T Wide is compact and can be easily folded to make an ideal EDC tourniquet. Unfortunately, it also comes with some drawbacks. This video focuses on several tricks to applying the SOFT-T, as well as how to flat fold it so it can be more easily carried.

[mmrtactical]

Thanks PM for posting, I've been looking forward to this one!!! This TQ is now our standard with my agencies. Keep up the great work brother!

[hoggif]

Good tips on how to apply it one handed. I've always found CAT easier to apply one-handed. For that reason I prefer CAT where I may need to apply it to myself. For EDC I too prefer this one because it is so flat.
This video was a good reminder of to practice applying those. I've not done practising for a while and really needed a retry just to keep familiar with those. I also keep other practice items like israeli bandage that has been opened just to practice with it every now and then. If you need one, the time really counts.

[danielmarshall]

Thank you for your time and effort putting this video together.

[Burnscapt]

I just picked up the Gen 4 of this tourniquet and I had to watch the video of how to flat fold it and I will be carry this tourniquet on me everyday and I’ll keep my CATS in my aid bag. Thanks Sam for the great videos and tips.

[aaronakiyama]

Thanks for going over how you fold it up. Much thinner than the way I had it staged 👍

[mettahuttravels]

Got one never thought of that fold. Thanks Sam,
Now about that burns training.

[connorgrossman]

I would recommend putting duct tape pull tabs on the rubber bands so you can rip them off quickly with your teeth if you need to apply it to yourself.

[JaminKyle]

Im new to your channel and am starting to consider a career in tactical medicine. Thank you for posting these videos!!!

[GRice]

I haven't used either. But from the looks of it, both are great for applying on another person. However, for applying on oneself, it depends on where you're applying it. For application on your arm, which will be done one-handed, the CAT seems the superior choice because it won't spin as easy and appears easier to initially tighten. For application on your thigh, the SOFT-T seems superior because it's easier to "unbuckle" and apply around your leg in situations where you might not be able to bend over to slide it over your foot, and have the use of both hands.


For those of you inclined to carry two tourniquets, having one of each might be a good idea. Given the amount of money some of you spend on your tactical gear, the expense is not an issue. I would keep the CAT where I can get to it with both hands (like near the front of your belt or on your chest), and the SOFT-T where I can get to it with either hand (back of belt, side pocket, etc.). Also, you don't want rubber bands on your CAT because they may be difficult to remove one-handed when under stress. Moreover, if you just go with the SOFT-T, better to put it in a pouch and forego the rubber bands, again, as you will have difficulty removing them one-handed.

[kenm]

Won't be as flat if you have the locking clip which you don't have on your tourniquet. Definitely a useful addition. Gen 4 comes with one and you can get a clip as an add on for the I guess Pre-Gen 4 model you have in this video, but I'm sure you knew that. That being said, putting the bar to the side idea works well. Thanks

[CheerfulPessimist]

Thank you for the video about the Gen 3!
I'm also looking for information about the current model, Gen 5,
to compare it with NAR's C-A-T 7. Liking the SOFTT-W better because a) it has a metal hook connector, b) it's not dependent on a lot of velcro staying clean, and c) its materials seem more durable.

[James-kesx]

Great video. I'm a cyclist and I now going to keep a Soft on the outside of my backpack and a CAT inside my bag with my IFAK. I'm in Canada and I worried about the windlass on the CAT at -30C snapping from freezing,

[ORGANIZEDCoNfUsioN]

So much better then the old triangular and a pen trick.

[ghostoftheemishi]

Nice bro thanks !!! I just got one with an officer down kit . And I like it maybe like CAT more but just did the new folding job excellent knowledge perfecto. Thanks for sharing your insight my friend .

[santoscortes]

I learned that you place it as highest on the extremity. Someone could bleed out in minutes. And blood vessels are somewhat elastic. So when it’s severed it’s possible for it to retract past the wound.

Also something about the locking bracket, it’s very useful when there’s blood everywhere. It’ll be way easier to push it into the bracket than trying to worry about trying to hold the triangle and the rod at the same time.

[georg.pl_]

I carry a flat-fold SOFTT-W as my EDC, either in my back pocket or my jacket and couldn‘t love it more.
I have CAT TQs on my aid bag because space is no issue there.

About the RATS: It is about the same size as a flatfold SOFTT-W, so there is no reason to stick with it besides you don‘t get the idea of evidence based medicine...

[MikeWood]

There is a Gen5 out now. Will there be a review of that when you have time?

[Metalblowing]

How do you take the rubber band off when you are in combat conditions and hit into one of your hands and/or wearing gloves?

[ruthfarcas]

Thank you! Just learning about TQs and this is the one I got - or at least very similar, as it has hooks to hold the windlass while you stabilize with the triangle. I read that it should be applied above the elbow/knee, where there is a single bone. Please correct me if I'm wrong (for much lower injuries, of course).

[thatssokwekwe]

As a skinny-jean-wearing millennial or Zoomer or whatever, I’m glad there’s something smaller than the CAT that I’ve been carrying for civilian use. Of course, I’d rather a CAT over nothing but now I’ll be switching over to the SOFT-T. (My CAT is a cheap knockoff too, so even more reason to switch!)