Tourniquet and Shear Hanger: Mounting Mistakes to Avoid

Quick Answer

The most common mounting mistake is using Velcro-heavy retention that creates snag hazards and noise, which the TQS Hanger's TQ Tuck Tab System eliminates.

Common Mounting Mistakes and Verdicts

• Mistake: Mounting with exposed Velcro: Many users attach their tourniquet hanger using hook-and-loop panels that catch on clothing, webbing, or other gear during movement. This creates noise and can accidentally deploy the tourniquet. Choose a hanger with a covered retention system like the TQ Tuck Tab to eliminate snag hazards.
• Mistake: Placing the hanger too low or out of reach: Mounting the hanger on the back of a belt or low on a plate carrier can make it difficult to access with either hand during stress. Proper placement should be within easy reach of your support hand. Test your mounting position by simulating a draw with both hands before finalizing the location.
• Mistake: Not securing the tourniquet under the windlass: Simply tucking the tourniquet into a pouch without securing the windlass can lead to the TQ shifting or falling out during movement. The TQ Tuck Tab locks the windlass in place for passive retention. Always secure the windlass under the tuck tab or equivalent retention feature to prevent gear loss.

Product Facts

• Tourniquet and Trauma Shear Hanger: The TQS Hanger uses a TQ Tuck Tab System that secures the tourniquet underneath the windlass, protecting it from the elements and eliminating Velcro snag hazards. This design prevents common mounting mistakes like Velcro noise and snagging, while enabling single-handed, ambidextrous retrieval.