What are your recommendations for a good pouch for quick access to CLS supplies?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:47:50 -0500

Currently using an IFAK insert stuffed into a canteen pouch, but it's less than optimal.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jan 8 at 2019 5:27 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:27:14 -0500

I never got CLS, but I was RFR certified. I think it's slightly different, but I never had a problem holding the necessary equipment in an IFAK pouch. CLS includes splints and such, yes? Perhaps a bulky, less urgent item could reasonably be less accessible. Just keep tourniquets on rubber bands on your MOLLE loops and bandages and such in the IFAK.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 8:05 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:05:22 -0500

Tactical Tailor makes some really good pouches, but they are a bit more expensive than most places. I'd recommend looking at SKDtac.com, and uspatriottactical.com for pouches though Sir. In the end, you're the one that'll have to pick what you want to be able to carry, and know how much room you have on your kit. But here is the one that I currently have:

https://www.skdtac.com/S-O-Tech-VIPER-Flat-IFAK-A1-p/sot.601.htm

S.O.Tech VIPER Flat IFAK, A1

If you are tired of having a clumsy football-shaped attachment on your side at all times or if you are tired of having to lean to one-side when riding in a vehicle or aircraft, then you are ready for the next generation in IFAK design.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 9:50 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:50:38 -0500

Where is your IFAK pouch?

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jan 8 at 2019 10:59 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:59:10 -0500

What's wrong with the IFAK itself?

Response by SSG David Fetty made Jan 8 at 2019 11:34 AM

SSG David Fetty — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:34:00 -0500

Sure is different from the old days when we only carried a Field Dressing in a small pouch. Looked like an OD Kotex, with 4 ft of gauze on each end used to tie it in place. I'm glad there are better items available now.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 2:32 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:32:28 -0500

Invisibility cloak

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Jan 8 at 2019 10:02 PM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:02:49 -0500

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member, I found the IFAK pouch itself to be the best for carrying the IFAK insert. If you're talking multi-casualty kits, then I would get with your medics and obtain a standard CLS kit bag. I used one in Iraq and it seemed to work well for my purposes.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2019 2:54 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:54:55 -0500

Thank you all for your suggestions. I guess my original question was not clear, as I was looking for suggestions on a second pouch (separate from my IFAK) to carry medical supplies for others. Found something that may work.

Response by SFC Byron Perry made Jan 19 at 2019 4:06 PM

SFC Byron Perry — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 16:06:27 -0500

When I was in, we were issued an appropriate sized bag to carry it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2019 1:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 13:34:22 -0500

Sir, Currently the NAR-4 is being used by the TCMC course to training all medical providers going down range. SOTECH also makes some great pouches.

https://www.narescue.com/catalog/product/view/id/3845/s/nar-4-chest-pouch-bag-only/

NAR-4 Chest Pouch (Bag Only)

Bag Only

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Jan 18 at 2020 8:32 PM

SSG Dave Johnston — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 20:32:20 -0500

Back in the '90's, for my Evac Section, I took 40mm Ammo cans and used them for a quick medical resupply container, even went so far as to make inserts to separate bandages from IV's. They were color coded so one could exchange an empty for full while dropping off patients at the Aid Station... We'd strap them to the top of the M577 or M113 to keep them out of the way and you always had that little bit extra.