Another new Blackhawk med product

[Javahed]

the Omega drop leg med pouch
http://www.blackhawkindustries.com/photo/1507.jpg

OMEGA MODULAR DROP LEG MEDICAL POUCH
There are but two words to describe this piece of gear, VERSATILE and AWESOME!

It can be worn on the thigh, at the ready, when immediate action is needed. It can also be worn on the front of our Omega Tactical Modular Vest or on the back of other Omega Tactical Vests. Another option is to mount it on your belt in a high ride position.

Note: The drop leg extender and leg strap must be removed to wear it either on the belt or vest.

Dimensions: 8 1/2 “ H X 7”W
Weight: 1lbs.

$47.96 Here (http://www.gogetemgear.com)

Have fun!

Dan

[Reasonable Rascal]

You're trying to break me, aren't you? You are acting maliciously and with forethought. Direct link to it please? Does it come in other colors, like a nice royal blue?

RR

[Javahed]

Hey - I only put the information out :grin:

CLICK HERE (http://store1.blackhawkindustries.com/cgi-bin/storenew.pl?page=/new/fcatalog.html&setup=192&cart_id=) for the link - meant to put this one in, guess I was playing on the computer too late last night.

Dan

[Reasonable Rascal]

It's here, it's packed and I *like* it!

Zipper pulls are large and easily manipulated with gloves on. Two across the top so you start from one side or the other if you wish, or if you are like me you can center them on top, pull the foreward side open and grab out what you need without opening the entire pouch.

The outside is long enough to readily admit a pair of Paramedic shears. I also added some disinfectant (Benzalkonium Chloride) wipes to mine for now, more for fast use in case I tear a glove and have to wipe off blood from my hands.

Inside the loops are large enough to admit any common roller bandage, triangular bandage, elastic bandage, etc. I have a 75 ml bottle of irrigation solution/eye wash in one with no problems.

A folded wire splint fits in the inside front flap easily with plenty of room for more. It will also accomodate several packages of sterile 4x4" pads.

The entire unit is so designed that even opened with the outer flap hanging items will not spill out. It can be readily removed by unfastening the wide Velcro strap that acts as the belt hanger and tossed to your partner, or hand carried via the built in carry strap on top, which easily tucks under the Velcro strap to stay out of the way while wearing as a thigh rig.

The thigh strap itself is wide and has 2 non-slip rubber chainstitch strips sewn on the inside so it doesn't tend to ride up and down as you walk - very nice feature; somebody was thinking ahead. The thigh strap can be adjusted to the upper or lower positions and secures inside the locking loops with Velcro also. No slipping around on the strap, it stays where you put it.

The Fastex buckle strap that hangs the unit from the belt is ajustable for length so neither short nor long-legged galoots will have any problems fitting. It can be adjusted so as to leave access to a slash pocket on the pants or pulled up to ride high and tight.

The only flaw I have noticed is one of the sewn in loops on the inside top of the bag is slightly out of place - just enough to interfere with the ziper the first few times you manipulate it until it decides to behave itself and lay down inside like its neighbor does.

The nylon is closely woven, the sewing excellent and the form to function design in my view is very good.

You'll see me wearing this from now on at every campout and wilderness outing I attend. First line medical gear right to hand without having to rely on a fanny pack or tactical medical bag or having to sacrifice a cargo pocket for medical supplies only to have them munched up when needed. And it sure beats what you carry in a pocket kit.

Rascal's rating: 5 hemostats!