Recommendations for medical day pack?

[Opening Batsman]

I'm in the market for something that only really needs to carry enough for one day on foot, but has all the relevant loops and compartments for medical equipment as well as enough space for a camelback (can be in the form of a cover attached to the outside using MOLLE), bottled water, extra ammo, a 66 (AKA M72) on the outside and a few other random objects. It will be worn over armour. Anything in particular that has worked well for others?

[greendzflash]

motherlode me thinks....thats what our medics take

[Goldfishsoldier]

How do those issued 5.11 tactical day packs go?

[Opening Batsman]

I've had a look at the motherlode, it looks pretty good to me. Doesn't open out flat which would be nice, but I could come up with some system that works. Do you lot get issued it?


How do those issued 5.11 tactical day packs go?

I'll let you know if I ever get issued relevant kit. I'm still running an old school belt rig. :roll: I've heard plenty of complaints about them though, and they weigh a ****load just by themselves.

[Slouch]

Is this the 5.11 pack you're talking about?

http://imgur.com/3ebE9.jpg

Our section CFA had his gear in that and he had no drama's. Personally, I find it comfy and comparable, weight wise, to other bags out there of the same capacity.

I'm guessing you're look at something to carry a Thomas pack Auzzzie?

[Opening Batsman]

Is this the 5.11 pack you're talking about?
Our section CFA had his gear in that and he had no drama's. Personally, I find it comfy and comparable, weight wise, to other bags out there of the same capacity.
Yeah that's the one. Like I said I've never used it, but one of my mates chucked his one out. :p


I'm guessing you're look at something to carry a Thomas pack Auzzzie?
I suppose a Thomas pack is the normal CFA pack? I'm not keen on having a pack inside a pack. I'm after a pack that can basically do the same thing with the easy access to equipment and organised layout, but also carry the other things required on patrol.

[Waterman]

There is a med gear inset for some of the larger Camelbak packs that has proved it's usefulness in my eyes.

[Catch22]

This - called Medbak, fits BFM series packs (old&new version)


http://www.officerstore.com/store/products/20060125041041_Photo2.jpg
http://www.equipamientomilitar.com/tienda_militar/images/camelbak_bfm_foliage.jpg
https://dstactical.com/images/BFM500_BLK.jpg

[tercio67]

Features & Specifications:

It has a versatile load configuration design to carry a wide selection of equipment. The Patrol Pack has a capacity 43 Liters of gear and up to two 3-liter reservoirs of water internally.

Hydration Compatible
Full clamshell opening allows easy access to main compartment.
ASIPS Radio attachment points hold communications securely.
Air Channel™ back panel with lumbar support.
Independent Suspension Harness keeps load stable as you move.
Multiple storage spaces include main compartment with dual zippered mesh
pockets and divided organizer, safety kit pocket for first aid supplies, side
pockets for Rations, water, brew kit or ammo, and a zippered slat pocket for maps, files, or other low-profile items.
Dual compression straps keep load stable, while side-panel compression
straps cinch down added gear or reservoirs.
Tough, abrasion-resistant 1000D Cordura® exterior.

http://www.uktactical.com/acatalog/Modular_Assault_Pack.html

[PietHein]

Spec-ops brand, THE pack...bought one 8 (!) years ago held up through wars and worse ;) .

This pack was (for me ) the only one that was good enough for every task, its as tough as you can imagine and during my last deployment ( as a combat medic) it turned out to be a great pack for medical gear as it has been for infantry use.

[OneShotLuni]

http://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/advancedmedicalpack.aspx

If I were a medic that's what I'd use hands down.

[goat89]

Man, these bags are expensive ><

[Flagg]

I use this one:

http://web-tex.co.uk/pouches/web-tex-medic-pouch/prod_1272.html

It comes with female clips, so I can easily snap it onto the males on the back of my webbing.

It's small enough to squeeze into my pack(depending on how much sh!t I've got in it), but big enough to prevent me from carrying too much extra "flash kit" junk.

Basically it can easily carry everything a CLS qual'd person would ever likely need....and then a little bit more.

It zips open and presents like a book.....handy for use in uniform, and portable enough to get chucked in my wagon and brought along when out of uniform as well.......good value for money in my opinion.

My camelback is seperate....I'm not a big fan of "jack of all trades, master of none" gear....my issue camelbak has clips as well which I can clip to the webtex med kit...that way I can carry either one or both if needed.

Just my 0.02c

[Opening Batsman]

Thanks all for the suggestions, much appreciated. I spent half of yesterday looking at reviews and videos, now I've got even more to research. Bastards. :p

[Sabre]

I'm in the market for something that only really needs to carry enough for one day on foot, but has all the relevant loops and compartments for medical equipment

Difficult to offer a suggestion without knowing what kit you'll be carrying. With med kit you're talking about what level of care/how many casualties you're catering for and what access to further echelons of care you have.

One day on foot could mean anything.

For example, I use a Blackhawk 'man bag' that's more of a satchel really. It carries enough kit for two T1 casualties and a few minor bits and bobs. It'll fit inside a large daysack/bergen or could be carried separately, and is ideal for short ops. It's not so good for patrolling or long ops.

If you're talking about something that is in itself a daysack, then they tend to be much, much bigger and hold kit for several serious casualties and even room for oxygen, collars etc.

From what I've seen, there are very few mid sized, good med packs available.

If you want to carry personal kit too, plus ammo, I'd suggest one of the larger Camelbaks plus or minus an insert or light med pack.

[Pete031]

Check out this website... A lot of guys are using this stuff:
http://www.ctoms.ca/


In regards to the pack, some dudes have problems with 5:11 not lasting the entire tour. They started to fall apart.
But you can never go wrong in my opinion with Mystery Ranch:
http://www.mysteryranch.com/s.nl/it.A/id.12096/.f?sc=7&category=103494