An improvised tourniquet alternate begins by knotting the windlass at the â…“ point of the tournqiuet

One-Third Two-Thirds Improvised Tourniquet

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A few months ago I was shown a new technique for an improvised tourniquet. Unlike the traditional military cravat improvised tourniquet that requires two cravats, this new technique only requires one. However, we have some concerns that the first step is the least intuitive.  By tying your windlass into the tourniquet before applying it, you leave yourself extra tails which can help in securing the windlass. 

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