NAR M-FAK Mini vs IPOK vs T.O.R.K.: Which Kit Has Which Published Contents?
T.O.R.K. Basic with Combat Gauze has the broadest published list here, M-FAK Mini Basic keeps a compact 5-item core with twin chest seals, and IPOK is the shortest list with a buyer-selected gauze option. This is a contents comparison, not a treatment ranking.
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Published September 24, 2026
Decision table
This page compares North American Rescue's published contents only. It does not rank treatment, safety, or clinical performance.
Every factual cell comes from the current North American Rescue page or its linked product information sheet. “Not stated by the maker” means the named configuration's complete contents list did not state that item. It does not turn silence into a claim about suitability. A pouch name is not a loadout. Confirm the exact configuration before checkout.
| Published content | M-FAK Mini First Aid Kit, Basic | Individual Patrol Officer Kit, option varies | T.O.R.K. Basic with Combat Gauze |
|---|---|---|---|
Configuration boundary | Basic configuration | Product family. The gauze item changes with the selected option. | Basic with Combat Gauze configuration |
C-A-T. | 1 C-A-T., black | 1 C-A-T., black | 1 C-A-T., black |
Gauze | 1 S-rolled gauze, 4.5 inches by 4.1 yards | 1 selected option: NAR Wound Packing Gauze, Combat Gauze LE Hemostatic Dressing, or Celox Rapid Gauze | 1 S-rolled gauze, 4.5 inches by 4.1 yards, plus 1 Combat Gauze hemostatic bandage |
Emergency trauma dressing | 1 Flat ETD, 4 inches | 1 Flat ETD, 4 inches | 1 NAR Responder ETD, 6 inches |
Chest seal | 1 HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack | Not stated by the maker | 1 HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack |
Gloves | 1 pair Bear Claw Nitrile Trauma Gloves, large | 1 pair Black Talon Nitrile Gloves, large | 2 pairs Bear Claw Nitrile Gloves, large |
Trauma shears | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker | 1 pair Responder Trauma Shears |
Eye shield | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker | 1 polycarbonate eye shield |
Package or carrier | 500 Denier nylon bag | Vacuum-sealed package designed to fit in a pocket, vest pouch, or individual bag | 1 T.O.R.K. nylon bag. The product sheet calls it red; the option table lists several case colors. |
Source | NAR M-FAK product page and product information sheet | NAR IPOK product page and product information sheet | NAR T.O.R.K. product page and product information sheet |
Who should pick which
M-FAK Mini Basic
Choose this configuration for a compact 500D nylon pouch with 1 C-A-T., 1 4-inch Flat ETD, 1 S-rolled gauze, 1 HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack, and 1 pair of gloves.
IPOK
Choose this for a flat, vacuum-sealed package with 1 C-A-T., 1 4-inch Flat ETD, 1 pair of gloves, and 1 selected gauze option.
T.O.R.K. Basic with Combat Gauze
Choose Basic with Combat Gauze for the broadest published list here. It adds Combat Gauze, trauma shears, an eye shield, and a second pair of gloves to items shared with the other kits.
What the maker does not state
M-FAK Mini Basic does not list Combat Gauze, trauma shears, or an eye shield. North American Rescue sells multiple M-FAK configurations; this statement applies only to Basic.
IPOK does not list a chest seal, trauma shears, or an eye shield, and it does not have 1 universal gauze type. Pick the variant before comparing kits.
NAR also sells an Advanced T.O.R.K. configuration. It is a different kit and is outside this Basic-with-Combat-Gauze comparison.
The T.O.R.K. page and product sheet disagree on trauma-shears size, so this table claims only 1 pair. They also differ on bag color, so the table does not promise 1 color for every selectable case.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of these NAR kits has the broadest published contents list?
The T.O.R.K. Basic with Combat Gauze has the broadest published supply list of these 3 configurations. NAR lists a C-A-T., S-rolled gauze, Combat Gauze, a 6-inch ETD, a HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack, trauma shears, a polycarbonate eye shield, and 2 pairs of gloves.
Does the M-FAK Mini Basic include Combat Gauze?
Not in the Basic contents list used here. NAR publishes Combat Gauze as a different M-FAK configuration, so this comparison labels the M-FAK as Basic rather than treating every M-FAK option as the same kit.
Which gauze comes in the IPOK?
It depends on the selected variant. NAR publishes IPOK options with NAR Wound Packing Gauze, Combat Gauze LE Hemostatic Dressing, or Celox Rapid Gauze. Confirm the gauze option before checkout.
Do all 3 published contents lists include a C-A-T.?
Yes. Each maker list in this comparison states 1 black C-A-T.
Is this a treatment or safety ranking?
No. It compares only the contents North American Rescue publishes for the named configurations. It does not rank clinical performance, safety, or suitability for an injury.
Keep the decision in context
This page compares the published inventory of 3 North American Rescue kits. Read the broader IFAK guide for category context, or explore the medical comparison index.