Direct Action Response Kit (D.A.R.K.) – The Ultimate Trauma Kit and #1 Best-Seller
The D.A.R.K. is our premier trauma kit, engineered for life-saving effectiveness when seconds matter. Trusted by military, law enforcement, and first responders throughout the United States, this med kit is built to perform in the harshest conditions.
Key Features:
- External Tourniquet: Positioned for immediate access to control bleeding, with a standard CAT Gen 7 (option to substitute with SOF Tourniquet Gen 5).
- Quick-Deploy Pull Handle: Enables fast deployment when every second counts.
- Vacuum-Sealed Insert: Protects contents for reliable, ready-to-use performance.
- Durable, Military-Grade Nylon: Made in the USA, ensuring rugged durability.
- MOLLE Straps and Belt Loops: Provides flexible mounting options.
- External Shears: Full-Size Shears included, with the option to substitute RipShears for advanced cutting capability.
Kit Contents:
- 1 x HALO Vented Seal
- 1 x Hemostatic Gauze (Choose from QuikClot Combat Gauze or ChitoGauze XR Pro)
- 1 x Emergency Bandage
- 1 x Compressed Gauze
- 1 x Pair of Nitrile Gloves
- 1 x Mylar Blanket
- 1 x Polycarbonate Eye Shield
- 1 x Tourniquet (Standard: CAT Gen 7, Substitution: SOF Tourniquet Gen 5)
- 1 x Pair of Full-Size Shears (Optional substitution with RipShears)
Customizable Levels:
- Civilian Level: Includes core components for everyday use.
- LE/FR Level: Enhanced with QuikClot Combat Gauze LE for additional efficacy.
- MIL-SPEC Version: Adds QuikClot Combat Gauze MIL and TCCC Casualty Documentation Card
Optional Upgrades:
- Rip-Away Panel: For quick detachment and easy access.
- D.A.R.K. Pouch Insert (P.I.): A durable nylon insert with elastic bands and red pull handles for unsealed, organized access.
- Dark Angel Medical Identifier Patch: Clearly marks your kit for quick identification.
- RipShears: Enhanced cutting option over standard trauma shears.
Dimensions & Weight:
- 3" x 3.5" x 8" | Weight: 17 oz (add 1.5 oz with optional Pouch Insert)
118 Reviews
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DARK Trauma Kit
I received the DARK trauma kit and everything was very nicely packaged. Couple of things I really like about this kit is how easy they have made everything to get out. The tabs to open the pouch are large enough that even if you had gloves on you can get a grip on them. The equipment inside the pouch also has a strap you can pull which brings everything out with it. Probably won’t work as well once you break open the vacuum seal, but at that point it will have served its purpose. Overall really well built and put together. Will definitely be buying more medical kits from Dark Angel.
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Fits the bill...perfectly!
I was looking for a well-made, no-nonsense trauma kit for range days and the D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit fits the bill...perfectly! I'm very pleased with the quality and contents of this kit.
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Perfect trauma kit
The kit is great because you can attach two tourniquet pouches to the MOLLE sides and have a total of three TQs with shears and a full trauma kit all in one nylon pouch. The DARK will be my kit to take with me to the range. No complaints at all.
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Dark Trauma Kit Fantastic
Although I have not had to use it yet, it is clearly obvious that is it a well-made kit with everything you would need at your fingertips in the event of an emergency.
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Quality to Bet Your Life On
I have been running D.A.R.K kits on belt, and attached to my duty bag for years. The quality of internal gear, and the exterior shell is not matched by other companies. My one desire is for the shears to have a actual designed pocket with a security system (a larger retaining band, or a leash) in which i can place my trust that cutting tool which is first due for assessment is in the exact position I left it.
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D.A.R.K. Kit
I love it! How much is your life worth or the life of someone you know? If you don't care, the go to Amazon or Wish, or Temu, but if it's important, buy from Dark Angel Medical!
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DARK Trauma Kit
Comprehensive kit with all the essentials. Literal one-stop shop for when things get serious.
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Ole Reliable
I am a former combat medic that served in Afghanistan. I was looking for something with the same contents that we used for our IFAKs and this is it. Very high quality build. I love the fast replaceability of the vacuum sealed inserts as well. I got the orange one for civ use. I would probably order the slim one if running on my kit.
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Great.
Luv it a bit bigger then i thought it would be but works great molle to my Go Bag. and the tear away panel makes it easy to take IFAK with me and leave bag.
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trauma kits
very good product all in one place
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DARK kit
Very well made and put together kit. Haven’t used it, hope I never need to, but everything is top quality and easily accessible!
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DARK Trauma Kit
Very well built, intuitive placement of kit. Would highly recommend to others.

