A rigid, inflatable stretcher provides the capability to carry a person who may be injured or otherwise not capable of moving them self from an inaccessible or dangerous area, such as a combat zone, a steep canyon, and/or a mountain side. The stretcher may be designed to be inflatable with durable and rugged materials providing protection and comfort for the person being carried by it. The stretcher may be designed to be easily stowable, transportable and deployable so that it can serve its intended purpose of carrying a person from a remote or hostile area.
