CAT vs. SOF-T Wide: Which Tourniquet is Better?

Which is better and which one should you buy? Here is a look at some of the pros and cons of the two most popular Tourniquets on the market: The CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet) Distributed by NAR (North American Rescue,) and the SOF-T Wide produced and distributed by Tactical Medical Solutions.

Please let me know which of these is your preferred tourniquet, and why, down in the comments below. You might help someone make a decision on which is best for them.

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[tactical-daddy]

I love CAT for arms but like the SofT for legs because of the clip where you can quickly open it, throw it around a leg then reattach the clip

[jimpiper]

"Doc" McLaughlin -- hoping this'll get to you as I've gathered from your comments you were a corpsman with the FMF and/or attached to a Marine company as their "doc".
Long after I left Uncle Sam's Canoe Club, I changed careers to being an RN. Cut my teetch at VA Reno. Many of my patients were former Marines. When I'd walk into a Marine's room, he'd see my gray hair and immediately address me as "Doc". Embarrassed I'd correct him saying that I was his nurse for the shift. I'd be even more embarrassed and would feel deeply honored when he'd correct me back with "No, you're MY doc!"

Welcome home and Bravo Zulu for taking care of our brother vets out in the bush.

[williamjensen]

Any tourniquet that stops the bright red spurting blood is the right tourniquet.

[vp]

Your channel is so underrated, you should have millions of viewers and followers! Thank you for what you do, and keep up the good work 👏

[giborchayil]

I have and use them both. CAT 7 is much faster to self apply. I like the SOF T Wide a lot. I carry both of them.

[Rokaize]

Good demonstrations here.

Id say the CAT definitely has an advantage in one handed self application. Almost a deal breaker for me.

[sithcdw]

I was taught (gen 6 CAT) single buckle for self aid and double buckle for buddy aid. Then a big study came out that single use all the time was the way the best way to use it.

[bdogg]

Another trick for the SOFT-T WIDE for self application, if you can, lean against a wall and trap the tourniquet between your arm and the wall so that you can pull it tight.

[sergeantraven]

Great review, Brian! Honest, unbiased, informative. And some badass gear you've assembled there; love the "background". And, as always, thank you for your Service, then and now! HOOYAH!

[chitterlingsrtasty]

I’m new to all of this. Thanks for the video.

[TedinLasVegas]

Yeah, but what works that's also a good part of a concealed- carry package?

[JeepPatriot]

The Cat I’ve used countless times and honestly is my choice personally.

[djjllbc]

Thank you for your post sir and explaining the differences between both tourniquets! Now I’m better informed!

[andrewfleckenstein]

Very informative videos! Thanks for putting these together and sharing.

[hellspyro]

What is the better TQ for use on children?

[RangerBV]

Uh! You don't have to thread the strap if you prep it properly in your IFAC. It can boil down to training if they support the need for an effective tourniquet.

[Bandaidj]

I like the cat tq for my personal self, soft t wide for legs 🦵

[yehoshuawildman]

What are the dimensions of the sof t flat folded?

[wsfd]

After seeing you demonstrate the one handed application of each and taking into account the price of each, why would I possibly choose the Soft T over the CAT???? No brainer in my mind!!

[alexandrebanks]

I got three black CAT tourniquets, my question is... How many times can I use the same tourniquet?