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Dark Angel Medical  |  SKU: DARK-TRAUMA-KIT-RE-1

D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit

Regular price $220.98
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Color: Red
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Description

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 (QuikClot Combat Gauze)
  • 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.

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.
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  • RipShears: Enhanced cutting option over standard trauma shears.

Dimensions & Weight:

  • 3" x 3.5" x 8" | Weight: 19 oz (add 1.5 oz with optional Pouch Insert)

 

       

Shipping & Returns

We ship USPS and UPS, and orders typically ship within 5-7 business days. Need it faster? Call us at 720-836-7150 about expedited shipping before you order.

Billing and shipping addresses must match (APO addresses excepted). Unopened products can be returned within 14 days with a Return Authorization number. A 25% restocking fee applies to non-defective returns.

Kit for Life Guarantee

If you ever use your kit to save a life, we will replace every component you used, free of charge, shipping included. Send us official documentation of the incident and we will take care of the rest.

When you buy a Dark Angel kit, you are buying a kit for life.

D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit walkthrough video poster
D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit with its full contents laid out, including tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, chest seals, and trauma shears

WHAT'S INSIDE

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Every D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit carries proven lifesaving supplies: a CAT Gen 7 tourniquet (or SOF-T Gen 5), hemostatic gauze, a HALO vented chest seal, an emergency bandage, compressed gauze, nitrile gloves, a mylar blanket, a polycarbonate eye shield, and full-size trauma shears.

Three levels let you match the kit to your role. Civilian covers the core components most people need. LE/FR steps up to QuikClot Combat Gauze LE. Mil Spec configures the kit to military specification.

Opening the D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit pouch to pull the medical insert

BUILT FOR SPEED

One pull. Ready to work.

The quick-deploy pull handle opens the kit in a single motion. No zippers to fight, no digging. The Hook and Loop system mounts to a belt, pack, or vehicle and tears away when you need the kit in your hands.

Add the optional Rip-Away Panel to detach the whole kit from its mount instantly.

D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit with the vacuum-sealed insert pulled from the pouch, tourniquet and shears alongside

TWO WAYS TO PACK

Vacuum sealed or ready access.

The vacuum-sealed insert keeps every component compressed, protected, and organized until the moment it is used. Prefer to see and reach your supplies without breaking a seal? Choose the D.A.R.K. Pouch Insert: elastic bands and red pull handles hold everything in place for unsealed, organized access.

D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit attached to a hiking backpack on the trail

CARRY IT ANYWHERE

On your belt. On your pack. In your vehicle.

At 3 x 3.5 x 8 inches and 19 ounces, the D.A.R.K. rides wherever you do: belt line, backpack strap, range bag, plate carrier, or vehicle headrest. Eight colors cover everything from blend-in tactical to find-it-fast high visibility.

Rated 5 stars by 118 verified owners

  • ★★★★★

    "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!"

    Eric V.

  • ★★★★★

    "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."

    Chris M.

  • ★★★★★

    "The tabs to open the pouch are large enough that even if you had gloves on you can get a grip on them. Overall really well built and put together."

    Caleb D.

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D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit FAQ

What comes in the D.A.R.K. Trauma Kit?

A tourniquet (CAT Gen 7 standard, SOF-T Gen 5 optional), hemostatic gauze, a HALO vented chest seal, an emergency bandage, compressed gauze, nitrile gloves, a mylar blanket, a polycarbonate eye shield, and full-size trauma shears, all packed in a rip-away nylon pouch.

Which level should I choose?

Civilian covers the core lifesaving components most people need. LE/FR upgrades the hemostatic to QuikClot Combat Gauze LE. Mil Spec configures the kit to military specification. If you are unsure, Civilian is the right starting point.

CAT Gen 7 or SOF-T Gen 5: which tourniquet should I pick?

Both are proven, widely fielded tourniquets. Pick the one you train with the most. The kit ships with the CAT Gen 7 by default and you can select the SOF-T Gen 5 from the dropdown at no charge.

What is the difference between the Vacuum Sealed and Pouch Insert options?

The vacuum-sealed insert keeps contents compressed, sterile-packaged, and protected until deployed. The D.A.R.K. Pouch Insert holds the same supplies under elastic bands with red pull handles, so you can open, check, and restock the kit without breaking a seal.

Do I need training to use it?

The kit is designed for simplicity under stress, and the product video above walks through every component. To build real confidence, pair it with a Direct Action Response Training class or our online course. Get a kit. Get trained. Be the difference.

Can I restock the kit after it is used?

Yes. Refill inserts for the D.A.R.K. are available so the pouch goes right back into service. And under our Kit for Life Guarantee, components used to save a life are replaced free: email info@darkangelmedical.com with your story.

How do I carry it?

The Hook and Loop system mounts to belts up to 2.25 inches, pack straps, and vehicle headrests. Many customers run it on the belt line, in a range bag, or mounted in their vehicle. The optional Rip-Away Panel lets the whole kit detach from its mount in one pull.

Do the contents expire?

Sterile components such as gauze and chest seals carry expiration dates printed on their packaging. Check your kit every quarter and replace anything past date so it is always ready. Refill inserts make the swap simple.