Eberlestock Mission Medic Pack

MARCH Category	Clinical Priority	Typical Supplies Organized Here
M — Massive Hemorrhage	1st priority	Tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, pressure bandages
A — Airway	2nd priority	NPAs, supraglottic airways, surgical airway kits
R — Respiration	3rd priority	Chest seals, needle decompression kits, chest tubes
C — Circulation	4th priority	IV access, IO needles, IV fluids, blood volume expanders
H — Hypothermia	5th priority	Emergency blankets, heat packs, warming supplies

Pre-built trauma sub-kits: Each tear-away pouch can be pre-loaded as a complete trauma kit for a specific injury category — one pouch for hemorrhage control, one for airway, one for chest seals, etc. Pouches are labeled with velcro ID tags so categories are identifiable in low-light conditions.

MASCAL deployment capability: In a mass casualty event, a single medic can pull multiple tear-away pouches and distribute them to responders or position them at different patient stations — creating distributed care capability from a single pack without carrying multiple IFAKs as separate items.

Rip-away deployment: Tear-away pouches release from the main compartment quickly under pull force — allowing a medic to grab a specific kit and move to a patient without opening the full pack. This is the organizational advantage that distinguishes the Mission Medic Pack from general-purpose medical bags.

Seven Tear-Away Pouches The main compartment houses seven individual tear-away pouches that can be pre-built as trauma sub-kits, distributed in MASCAL events, or deployed rapidly to a patient without opening the full pack.

Two Tear-Away Accessory Panels Supplemental rip-away panels for additional supply organization — ideal for airway management equipment, IV kits, or other secondary care category supplies that require dedicated separate access.

Five MARCH Pockets Five pockets organized around the M.A.R.C.H. care framework — aligning pack organization with tactical medical care sequence for intuitive, stress-resistant supply access under operational conditions.

Fully Opening Main Compartment The main compartment opens completely — full clamshell access to all interior pouches and panels simultaneously. No blind-reaching into a constrained opening; full visual inventory of all supplies in one motion.

500D Ripstop Nylon Construction 500-denier ripstop nylon provides abrasion and tear resistance for demanding field use — the same material weight class used across professional tactical gear. The 210D nylon lining reduces interior weight while maintaining durability.

Stowable Low-Profile Shoulder Straps Shoulder straps stow completely for low-profile carry or vehicle use — the pack can be carried as a medic bag, dropped on a vehicle seat, or staged without dangling straps that snag on equipment or doorways.

Mission Frame Compatible Designed to interface with Eberlestock's Mission Frame (EMOD system) for integrated load carriage — the pack mounts directly to the frame, providing a stable, load-close-to-body configuration for extended carry in field environments.

Velcro Label System Velcro label attachment points on pouches and panels allow category identification in dim light or under stress — medics can use standard velcro label tape to mark each pouch with its contents or MARCH category designation.

Lightweight at 3 lb 10 oz At 3 lb 10 oz empty, the Mission Medic Pack adds minimal unloaded weight — leaving the full weight budget for medical supplies rather than the bag itself. The 1,717 ci / 28.1 L volume provides generous capacity for a complete TCCC loadout.

Combat Medics (68W) & 18D Special Forces Medics

The Mission Medic Pack was built around the needs of military medics who require structured, MARCH-organized access to a full tactical trauma loadout in a pack that can keep pace with an operational element. The tear-away pouch system is specifically designed for the MASCAL scenario — a medic treating multiple casualties simultaneously needs to distribute care capability without distributing the entire pack.

Tactical EMS & TEMS Providers

TEMS providers embedded with law enforcement tactical teams need a medical pack that functions in the same environment as the tactical operators they support — lightweight, durable, and organized around the care protocols they actually use under stress. The MARCH pocket organization aligns with TCCC-based EMS protocols adopted across most US tactical EMS programs.

Firefighter-Paramedics & Advanced Life Support Providers

ALS providers who respond to trauma in uncontrolled environments — structure fires with trauma, vehicle extrication, active threat responses — benefit from a medical pack that maintains supply organization under the physical and temporal demands of those response scenarios.

Search & Rescue (SAR) Medical Officers

Wilderness SAR medics, mountain rescue teams, and technical rescue medical officers operating in terrain-constrained environments need a lightweight, organized medical pack that can be carried on extended backcountry approaches. At 3 lb 10 oz empty, the Mission Medic Pack imposes minimal carry penalty on multi-day SAR operations.

Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) & MCI Responders

Mass casualty incident (MCI) responders benefit specifically from the tear-away pouch architecture — the ability to pre-build and rapidly distribute individual trauma kits from a single pack directly addresses the MASCAL challenge of providing care to multiple patients simultaneously with limited personnel.

MASCAL pre-build tip: Pre-build at least two tear-away hemorrhage control pouches. In a mass casualty event, hemorrhage is the most common immediately life-threatening condition — having redundant hemorrhage control kits ready to distribute reduces the time to first intervention for multiple casualties.

Does the Mission Medic Pack come with medical supplies?

No. The Mission Medic Pack ships as an empty organizational platform. Medical supplies are purchased separately and loaded by the user according to their TCCC or EMS loadout standards. This allows medics and agencies to configure the pack precisely to their protocols, scope of practice, and authorized formulary. Browse MED-TAC's hemorrhage control, airway management, and chest/thoracic supplies collections to build your loadout.

What is the Eberlestock Mission Frame, and is it required?

The Eberlestock Mission Frame is the modular frame component of Eberlestock's EMOD (Eberlestock Modular) system. The Mission Medic Pack interfaces with this frame for integrated load carriage — allowing stable, body-close load distribution for extended carry. The frame is not required to use the pack; the stowable shoulder straps allow standard backpack carry without the frame. Contact MED-TAC International for Mission Frame availability.

How does 1,717 cubic inches compare to other tactical medical packs?

At 1,717 ci (28.1 liters), the Mission Medic Pack is a medium-large tactical medical pack — large enough for a comprehensive TCCC loadout with substantial MARCH supply coverage, but not so large as to be impractical for individual carry during fast-moving operations. It is sized for a combat medic or TEMS provider's primary medical bag role, not a supplemental IFAK or a full aid station cache.

Can the tear-away pouches be reattached after deployment?

Yes. The tear-away (rip-away) attachment system uses hook-and-loop (velcro) attachment — pouches can be re-attached to the main compartment after deployment and resupply. This allows the medic to reload a pouch with fresh supplies and re-stage it in the pack between calls or after a MASCAL event.

What color should I choose for my operational environment?

Multicam (MM1MM) is the standard choice for mixed-terrain military operations and civilian tactical contexts where Multicam has become the de facto standard pattern. Coyote Tan (MM1MC) is appropriate for arid/desert environments and complements tan-based kit configurations. Military Green (MM1MJ) suits woodland, jungle, and verdant environments. All three versions are functionally identical — color selection is purely operational context and unit coordination-driven.

Is the 500D Nylon construction appropriate for long-term field use?

500-denier ripstop nylon is a proven tactical fabric weight — durable enough for sustained field use while light enough to justify in a pack designed for carry efficiency. The ripstop weave prevents small tears from propagating. Eberlestock's construction quality and material sourcing are consistent with the professional military and law enforcement market the Mission Medic Pack is designed for.

What supplies do MED-TAC recommend for loading the MARCH pockets?

For hemorrhage pockets: CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets and hemostatic gauze. For airway: NPA kits and airway management supplies. For respiration: chest seals and needle decompression kits. For circulation and hypothermia: IV access kits, warming supplies, and emergency blankets. Your specific loadout should be defined by your unit's medical standing operating procedures (MSOP) and your authorized scope of practice.