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Looking for tactical type paramedic ruck sack which opens up like a clam shell for work; we don't carry masses of medic gear for every eventuality, but auto defib and some simple BLS + Trauma kit, so day sack sized and as untactical looking as possible, i.e. not in multicam with molle straps all over it or with a huge white cross. I'm sure some gear whores on here can point me in the right direction, all I can come up with are single compartment or aforementioned highly visible stuff that screams attention.

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In reply to Dauphin:

How about a camera bag/sack?

In reply to Dauphin:

I have something like this

https://m.spservices.co.uk/item/Parabag_SPParabagFirstResponderAEDOxygenBac...

Is this what you are after or smaller.

In reply to Dauphin:
5.11 EMS bag is OK. Comes in blue as well.

This one http://www.511tactical.com/responder-84-als-backpack.html although they used to make smaller ones as well. You might be able to find one on eBay.

In reply to FactorXXX:

Camera insert and a suitable clamshell rucksack might do the trick.

Dmm flight or Blue Ice octopussy if a big compartment plus a few pockets is enough. And if more are needed, add a camera insert/block.

In reply to Dauphin:
Arc'teryx Khard 30 is a fairly discrete option. Offers side and clamshell opening and is Velcro panelled on the inside so you can affix various pouches to organise your trauma kit.
Wolf grey is a good "less than tactical" option.

Also consider the more specific kits from March Applied Systems (sold by JayJays at Brecon
http://www.jayjaysbrecon.co.uk/march-trauma-systems-medical-bag-pouch-c102x...
Not the cheapest, but very well designed (by a current combat medic) to be accessible and efficient in use.

Kev

In reply to Dauphin:
Some interesting stuff there, I'm horrific bag fiend.

Needs to be day bag sized or smaller, 12-20 litres and not recognisable as a work / medical kit bag - international VIP shenanigans, but with clam shell opening, as this operates best whenever needed to do the emergency thing.

DMM Flight is an option, if I can paint out the DMM logo with felt pen or similar.

Lowepro 350 - 450 aw seems possible, still a bit too rucksacky. Peak Design Everyday overpriced Hipster back pack also possible but not clamshell.

Hmmn, wonder how big the market is for actual Gucci EMT bags?



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In reply to Dauphin:
Talk to aiguille alpine - there dedicated Meducal bags will be too gaudy, but they may be able to do a custom version of one of their smaller daysacks?

In reply to Dauphin:


What about the new Arc'teryx blade 20 It will have some 'work' look to it, but is small and discreet, has clam-shell and side opening plus some gear organising features.

In reply to GarethSL:

Looks good. You can carry it like regular luggage also, which is handy for vehicles, social situations, restaurants when I'm trying to not look like entourage.

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In reply to Dr.S at work:

I was about to say the same. Possibly too big but decidedly non-tacticool and fairly rugged. There are other much larger bags but drift too close to parabag territory.

https://www.aiguillealpine.co.uk/product/rucksacks-bags/p060/

In terms of build quality I've used 5.11 and more recently First Tactix bags without complaint.

Something like the Covrt 18 might be OK?

http://www.511tactical.com/covrt-18-backpack.html

There's the Havoc 30 too - openings look a bit fiddly though:

http://www.511tactical.com/havoc-30-backpack.html

Maxpedition do some non-MOLLE stuff but their kit seems to be style over function and build.

In reply to KevinJ:

If money is not too much of an problem then Jayjays will make or modify existing kit to your requirements. I am sure they would be able to come up with something for the OP. The kit is generally awesome...