UTM will leave a mark…
Look for additional coverage of the culmination of HSP’s Disruptive Industries next week, here on SSD.
UTM will leave a mark…
Look for additional coverage of the culmination of HSP’s Disruptive Industries next week, here on SSD.
Designed utilizing the personal combat experience of the founders of Ares Armor, they have developed the Combat XII Medical pack to meet the needs of medics out in the field who need an organized bag that offers increased mobility during a firefight. The pack is manufactured with 1000D Cordura Nylon and is Made in the USA.
The Combat XII Medical Pack’s main compartment zips down on each side to flip open for easy access to all supplies. The internal walls are lined with loop lined webbing that can be used to integrate hook backed or MOLLE compatible pouches. The medic pack comes complete with two 12-inch and two 9-inch pouches with hook backing and full length zippers for organization of individual equipment or addition supplies.
The pack also includes five individual hook attached loops to hold tourniquets, trauma shears, compression bandages, etc., as well as one multi-loop to insert needles and catheters, which includes a threader to integrate the loops. The main compartment also integrates a hydration carrier that can port out the top of the pack through each side of the drag handle.
Much like the original Combat XII Pack, the new Medical pack has two built in external pouches. One small general purpose pouch for a cricothyrotomy and surgical kits as well as airway adjuncts. The medium sized pouch has a dedicated chest seal pouch and integrates a Velcro loop lined webbing to add more organizational pouches. It too flips open for easy access when on the ground. Both of these pouches webbing on the outside for additional MOLLE compatible pouches, sheaths, etc.
A top magazine mount is also present on this pack which can fit three magazines in each of the three sections. Each section of the top mount can also carry a 500 ML IV bag, gauze, quick clot, or other quick access supplies. They have added a flap to each section which help block out UV rays and secure the contents. The outside of the mount is lined with Velcro loop to secure the flaps and add any patches.
The pack can be worn with the shoulder straps that it comes with or can be directly attached to any armor carriers with the MOLLE webbing on the back face. The Combat XII Medical Pack is now available for order at PredatorARMAMENT.com and is offered in A-TACS AU or FG, MultiCam, Black, Coyote, and OD Green. They also have a few packs in A-TACS AU and Coyote for first comers with the full production run for all colors available at the end this month.
RE Factor Tactical continues to innovate, this time with their new Trauma Shears Holster. This simple PALS compatible pouch is designed to conveniently carry your shears where you need them. Additionally, the holster can be attached to equipment via Velcro.
refactortactical.com/products/medical/trauma-shears
Dark Angel Medical, LLC’s website is back up and with it comes the Gen II D.A.R.K. (Direct Action Response Kit) featuring a new pouch manufactured by FirstSpear. The pouch was changed slightly from the original model. Now, the pouch is a single color with no red in order to be a “non-identifier” and a non-snag design based on feedback from deployed end-users. Not only is it a new design but it’s also a lower price than the original.
The Gen II D.A.R.K still features the same vacuum packed insert as the original.
Kit includes:
– 1x 1 pair Nitrile Gloves, size L
– 1x 1pair HALO Seals
– 1x NPA, 28 Fr
– 1x Israeli Emergency Bandage
– 1x QuikClot Combat Gauze LE
– 1x H&H PriMed Compressed Gauze
– 1x CAT-T Tourniquet
Dark Angel makes a good point, “Magazines go in magazine pouches and med kits go in med kit pouches! Confusing the two during a life-threatening situation would be less than ideal.” Simply under stress is their mantra.
Multicam, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green and Black. Each pouch also comes with a 1″ PVC Medic Square Patch with a subdued cross/medical pouch identifier.
Legion Firearms has just released their new D-27 Tourniquet Pouch. Pulling double duty as an admin pouch the D27 was designed by Army SFC Jason Crosby (callsign D-27) based on his experience in OIF and OEF. Notice the center pull design. The horizontal design and high chest mount is meant so that both hands can access the tourniquet without reaching to an awkward position. Additionally, the design accommodates the C-A-T and SOF-TT
It’s manufactured by FirstSpear and will also be available through Dark Angel Medical and War Sport. Offered in MultiCam, Coyote, and Ranger Green.
The Tribalco Integrated Casualty Solutions kit will begin fielding next month as the SOCOM TCCC CASEVAC Program solution. Consisting of 4 modules; Extraction, Mobility, Transportation and Sustainment, this is the most comprehensive field medical ensemble ever fielded.
Developed over the last year-and-a-half, it underwent comprehensive operational testing with medical operators from USSOCOM. It meets Tactical Combat Casualty Care guidelines and provides new capabilities to all SOCOM components.
This system literally covers everything from point of injury to comprehensive, definitive care. The amount of technology included is unprecedented. We’ve sure come along way from an M-5 bag and a Surgeon’s chest!
Tribalco serves as lead integrator for over 500 items from over 60 vendors. Look for a full series of articles in the coming weeks showcasing the technology and training that make up this ground breaking program.
The T.E.R.R.A (Trauma Emergency Rapid Replenishment Alert) Kit is a medical storage hanging bag which can be used to keep medical supplies close at hand or for rapid re-supply. Each internal pouch and compartment is removable making them handy for replenishment.
The T.E.R.R.A. Kit integrates both shoulder straps as well as top and bottom carry handles. Additionally, the hanging spine along the top of the kit features four mounting holes.
The LBT T.E.R.R.A Kit is available from ADS Inc for unit and agency purchases.