Savotta Medic Pack 18L

Dedicated medical pack with a total capacity of c. 18 liters. Numerous compartments, attachment points, and organization options allow for customization to suit various setups and contents.

• Capacity c. 18 liters (incl. top and bottom compartment)
• Large main compartment with zipper closure, the back wall of which is lined with loop
• Two small flat mesh pockets with a zipper closure inside the main compartment
• Large external front pocket with a zipper closure
• Small bottom compartment with a zipper closure
• Two side compression and two bottom compression straps with SR buckles
• PALS webbing on the sides and front
• External open-top compartment for the included back pad or other gear
• Padded, contoured shoulder straps with D-ring attachment
• Sternum strap with SR buckle, movable and removable
• Top carry handles with a hook-and-loop closure and side carry handles on both sides
• 15 x 10 cm (6" x 4") loop surface on the top for patches and identifiers with a contrasting cross patch made from loop fabric
• Drainage grommets in the main and bottom compartment
• All color options offer good NIR performance
• NSN: 8465-58-002-0441
• Made in Estonia 

Note! If you're looking for a slightly cheaper and/or smaller medical pack, we also have Varusteleka CP 15 and Varusteleka CP 10, which both work for this purpose.

Overview

Savotta Medic Pack 18L was designed as a full-size military medic pack. It is a very do-all kinda design, not tailored for any very specific contents but suitable and adaptable for different types of setups. It can, for example, fit the full content of the current Finnish Defence Forces M20 medic pack.

The dimensions, compartments, and organization options enable you to carry a substantial selection of medical gear. The main compartment is compatible with hook-backed organizers, and the PALS webbing on the front and sides of the pack allow you to carry some gear on the outside for quick access. The side compression straps also allow for quick attachment of extra gear, such as the Savotta Askare hip pack.

Since this is a dedicated medical pack, there are no hydration bladder compartments, tube/cable/antenna ports, or such.

Details and features

The large 25 x 38 x 12 cm (10" x 15" x 4.5") main compartment closes with a zipper and opens completely, enabling you to access all contents very easily. The back wall of the main compartment is lined with loop for attaching organizers. It will fit, for example, three Savotta Med Organizer 25x12 pouches fully packed on top of each other. For smaller packing needs, there is also the Savotta Med Organizer 15x15. The inside of the zippered front flap has two flat mesh pockets with a zipper closure.

The front flap has a full-size zippered compartment accessible from the outside. It is c. 3 cm (1.2") deep on the sides, making rummaging through it easier than if it were entirely flat. The loop surface for patches is a bit clever, the sewn-on contrasting medical cross identifier is made from loop fabric too. Thus, the whole 15 x 10 cm (6" x 4") area can be used to attach hook-backed patches and identifiers.

The smaller, 25 x 14 x 12 cm (10" x 5.5" x 4.5") bottom compartment closes with a zipper and two bottom compression straps. It has no internal pockets or organization options. When not in use, it can be compressed flat against the bottom of the pack.

There are two side compression straps with SR buckles on both sides of the pack, offering both compression and a means of quickly strapping gear to the outside of the pack. If desired, the side compression straps can be tucked into the back pad compartment, and the female PALS mount buckles can be removed from the front of the pack.

The front and sides of the pack have PALS webbing for attaching extra pouches and gear, such as shears, tourniquets, and litters.

All outer zippers have two pullers, and they have generous cord loops to silence them and make them easier to use with thick gloves.

The back is padded and supported with a thick and stiff closed-cell foam pad, placed in an open-topped compartment outside the pack. The pad can be quickly removed and reinserted. You can use it as a sitting/kneeling pad or use the compartment to carry other equipment, such as a litter or large hypothermia blankets/bags.

The padded, contoured shoulder straps attach to steel D-rings. The D-rings allow the shoulder straps to turn and conform to various body shapes. The shoulder straps can be removed and replaced if needed. The sternum strap is removable and can be moved up and down the shoulder straps as desired.

A two-part carry handle on the top enables you to quickly grab and carry the pack without closing the zipper. Each side of the pack has a low-profile side carry handle.

Both the main and bottom compartments have water drainage grommets at the bottom. This type of bag will often get water, snow, and slush inside it during use. The drainage grommets allow water to drain out through the bottom pack when hung up to dry.

Rugged and repairable

The main body of the pack is made from 1000D Cordura for high abrasion resistance, and the details, such as the back pad compartment, are made from the lighter and less coarse 500D. The outer zippers are covered and have two pullers, so you always have a backup in case one puller fails.

The shoulder straps are easy to replace if damaged, and the bottom straps can be replaced with any length of 25 mm webbing if needed. All plastic buckles can be removed and replaced without sewing.