What material is the Elite Bags Emergency Rescue Backpack made from?
The Emergency Rescue Backpack is built from 600 Denier Cordura polyester with a PVC coating, providing a durable, wipe-clean exterior that resists fluid contamination. This is a practical choice for BLS crews who regularly encounter blood, fluids, and contamination in pre-hospital environments.
Does the Emergency Rescue Backpack fit an AED?
Yes. The large front pocket of the Elite Bags Emergency Rescue Backpack is specifically sized to accommodate most AED devices, making it a natural pairing with on-hand defibrillators for BLS ambulances, first response vehicles, and school/workplace emergency kits.
How does the main compartment of the Emergency Rescue Backpack open?
The bag opens completely flat, providing simultaneous visual access to both main compartment sections at once. The main compartment is divided by a removable central flap into two sections — one for bulkier items (BVM, splints, collars) and one for organized smaller supplies in mesh and transparent-window PVC pockets.
What colors are available for the Elite Bags Emergency Rescue Backpack?
The Emergency Rescue Backpack is available in Black (SKU: EM13.018) and Red (SKU: EM13.006). Red provides standard high-visibility EMS identification for ambulance crews, while Black suits law enforcement, tactical, or low-profile medical response applications.
How does the Emergency Rescue Backpack compare to the Elite Bags PARAMED?
The Emergency Rescue Backpack is a medium-capacity BLS-focused pack built from 600D Cordura — a lighter, more economical material than the PARAMED's 1000D polyamide. It lacks the MOLLE system, O2 cylinder compatibility, modular pouches, and isothermal ampoule holder of the PARAMED. It is the right choice for BLS crews who want organized EMS storage at a lower price point without tactical or ALS features.