Various embodiments of a compact
tourniquet, both with and without integrated buckle, loop, and
locking mechanism, are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, an elongate compression strap formed of a strip of fabric characterized by a low-
coefficient of friction and high tensile strength for providing
occlusion of blood while remaining small and discreet. A turnbuckle or other tensioning device may be provided, which may be integrated into another device or item. The compact
tourniquet may be stored or integrated into a
cell phone case, a key chain, a hat band,
waist band, belt, wallet, pistol handgrip, holster, or
rifle stock. It is possible to integrate one or more compact
tourniquet embodiments disclosed herein effectively into most any item—boots, ties, pants hems, glasses keepers, lifejackets, et cetera—because the design of the tourniquet cleat can be different and unique for each item so as to blend into the design of the item into which the tourniquet is integrated.