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 worldwide, 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 Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
- 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.
- ChitoGauze XR Pro Level: Upgraded with ChitoGauze XR Pro for advanced hemostatic response.
- MIL-SPEC Version: Adds QuikClot Combat Gauze MIL, TCCC documentation, and ARS Decompression Needle (licensed individuals only).
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)
Note: MIL version purchasers confirm they are licensed to use the ARS Decompression Needle.
86 Reviews
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Quality/Build
Excellent Quality, and Craftsmanship!!! I did think it’d be a little smaller, to where I could run it on the back of my belt but it wasn’t, so it’s on my duty bag. Just gives me a reason to order another one from them!!!
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Peace of Mind
This kit gives you what you need to stop a bleed an nothing you don't. Great bargain!
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Great product
This kit has everything that I need in an easy to access quick deployment pouch. I have created my own version in the past for my team but this works better. Everything you need nothing that you don't.
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DARK Trauma Kit
What can I say, some of the finest customer service I've had. Great shipping times. The kit is top notch, all items are sealed in a heavy vacuum pouch with tear notches all around. The pouch is US made and of superb quality, a truly solid build. This is one kit I hope to never need, but will be confident in it being ready when it's needed
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D.A.R.K. TRAUMA KIT - MIL
Great blowout kit. Hope I never need it, but it’s nice knowing it’s there. I’ve carried a rats tq in my back pocket for years, but needed something more substantial to keep in the car or a go bag. Witnessed the aftermath of an arterial bleed from a GSW a couple weeks ago and knew I’d need more than a rats tq to stop the bleed judging by the pool of blood on the ground. Shipping was incredibly fast and I’m proud to carry this kit. Quality products that are simple and effective to use. Really couldn’t ask for more.
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Great Kit
The DARK Trauma Kit is a very well put together kit. I purchased the Civilian Plus edition with the PI. My only complaint is the PI can be difficult to pack back into the kit once it’s pulled out. It takes a little getting used to how to pack it so it doesn’t stick out of the top. Even though it takes a little extra to put in it is very easy to pull out which is the important part. It’s also nice to have the components in the PI as individual components can easily be used and replaced without having to open a sealed package. Considering picking up the VISR next to have in the car.
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DARK Trauma Kit Mil Vent
The perfect kit for the range with top quality supplies
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Sweet Kit
Extremely nice kit. Very pleased with product.
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DARK trauma kit
Honestly the best kit and customer service fits perfectly on a duty belt.
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Excellent kit
I got both the original and the pocket insert version (Thank you, HSA account!) I like how the pocket insert offers quicker access to individual components, but it was hard for me to replace the insert and the tourniquet - It is JUST barely able to fit. The vacuum packed original kit is slightly more compact, so the TQ pouch isn't compressed as much and it's an easier fit to repack everything. Not a big deal since I don't plan on being in and out of my trauma kit (it's a TRAUMA kit, not a bandaid box!) but if I was going to do a lot of drills for practice applying a TQ quickly or one handed, I would prefer the original kit. I really like how the pouch is laid out, with quick access pull tabs and a little "elevator" strap to pull that raises the vacuum sealed pouch for easy access. Clearly it was very well thought out - Everything is accessible easily but we'll secured so it won't come out accidentally.
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Great IFAK
Awesome product, I did take some of the supplies out to make it a little less fat on the small of my back in the cruiser but used that supplies for the cruiser CLS bag. Though dark angel is more expensive than others I did find the quality to be top notch. The horizontal Velcro is awesome and affixes to my duty belt for a tight hold. It’s small enough to just hold the essentials and not be cumbersome like the leg rig IFAKs and the quick pull tab makes opening and getting the med supplies out easy and efficient even from the small of my back. I was looking for a solid LEO kit and Dark Angel delivered. Recommended to all my team members.
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Solid kit
The gear is top notch, and I love the rip shear option. Even though Dark Angel is definitely more expensive than a lot of the competitors, I don’t mind coughing up a little extra dough for a quality IFAK with a great guarantee. I just wish they had the fold out insert option in stock, but that’s not a huge deal. Overall great product.