Prepared for the everyday, equipped for more
Keep one familiar kit with your daily gear. The North American Rescue Ready Every Day (RED) Personal Kit combines everyday first aid supplies with a C-A-T® tourniquet, compressed gauze and a 4 in Flat Responder™ ETD trauma dressing. Its red case measures 7.5 × 5 × 2 in, and the kit weighs about 1.2 lb. NAR item number: 80-1594.
Where it fits your routine
Keep it in your daily bag, vehicle, range bag or travel pack. Before you carry it, open the case and learn where each item sits. You get bandages and wound-care supplies for everyday needs alongside bleeding control equipment for trained users. A familiar location and a familiar layout make the kit easier to find and navigate.
What's inside
Bleeding control: 1 orange C-A-T® tourniquet; 1 NAR® compressed gauze, 4.5 in × 4.1 yd; 1 Flat Responder™ ETD Emergency Trauma Dressing, 4 in. CPR: 1 Microshield® CPR mask.
Wound care: 1 petrolatum gauze, 3 in × 18 in; 2 packs of 4 in × 4 in gauze pads, each containing 2 pads; 1 gauze pad, 5 in × 9 in; 1 minor care bandages kit; 3 antiseptic towelettes; 3 antibiotic ointments. Burn care: 3 burn gels.
Tools and supplies: 1 NAR® Flat Tape Kit, 2 in; 1 pair of large Responder™ nitrile gloves; 1 pair of small Responder™ trauma shears; 1 Bleeding Control Instruction Card; 1 NAR® Emergency Survival Blanket, 56 in × 96 in.
Additional supplies: 3 sting and bite packets; 2 Salty Britches® chafing ointments; 1 each of OTC aspirin, diphenhydramine, ibuprofen, loperamide and acetaminophen (500 mg). Case: 1 Ready Every Day red carry case.
What it is, and what it isn't
This is an individual carry kit that brings basic first aid and selected trauma supplies together. It is not a comprehensive medical bag or a substitute for professional care. The listed contents do not include hemostatic gauze, chest seals, a nasopharyngeal airway or a splint. Choose additional equipment based on your training and intended use.
Questions before you carry
Do I need training? Yes. The tourniquet and other advanced supplies are intended for trained users. Hands-on bleeding control training, such as Stop the Bleed®, is strongly recommended. The included instruction card supports familiarity but does not replace practice.
Can I keep it in a vehicle? The compact case is suited to vehicle carry. Follow the storage instructions on individual supplies and medications, and avoid prolonged direct sun or excessive heat.
How do I keep it ready? Replace used items and check expiration dates on medications, burn gel and sterile supplies regularly. Read medication labels, warnings and directions before use.
Prepared, not paranoid. Carry the equipment, learn its limits and build the skills to use it. This kit does not replace medical care or training. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
