Decent Medkit

By Thomas Lowenthal Ranked #349 - Luggage August 22, 2008

I use this bag (green, with a white electrical tape corss on the lid) for my expedition medkit.

It's a great size for small and mismathced items. The closure - while nowhere near submersion-proof - will keep out all the rain you like: a partially-taped zip sits under a flange on the lid. Inside, there's a lid pocket and two side pockets. I've found that this configuration is great for keeping small tools, bandages &c secure while leaving the larger and bulkier items (splingting supplies, gauze, B/P cuff) in the middle. It could - perhaps - do with a few more pockets, but that complaint is mainly due to my use.

The handles are good, sturdy and the right length. The shoulder strap allows the bag to be worn at the hips or accross the back. The daisy-chain is useful not only for attaching this to other bags, but for attaching small pieces of kit to the outside, or hanging the bag near the top of a pack without loosing it.

Overall, this is a very useful little bag, which should be able to handle whatever you put inside it, and whatever you throw at it, even in wet conditions.

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