What are the dimensions of the Elite Bags PARAMED XL Backpack?
The PARAMED XL measures 11″ W × 20.5″ H × 12.6″ D and weighs 7.7 lbs empty. This X-Large footprint provides significantly more interior volume than the standard PARAMED (9″ × 18.5″ × 12″), accommodating full defibrillator sets, extended ALS drug kits, large-volume IV bags, and advanced airway equipment simultaneously.
Does the PARAMED XL include an insulated medicine module?
Yes. The PARAMED XL includes a dedicated insulated medicine module designed to maintain temperature-sensitive medications — including epinephrine, nitroglycerin, and insulin — within acceptable storage ranges during extended deployments. This is an upgrade over the standard PARAMED, which includes only an isothermal ampoule holder.
How many compartments does the PARAMED XL have?
The PARAMED XL has three main zipper compartments, three fixed clear-view zip pouches, expandable lateral storage pockets, a front quick-access pocket, a hydration bladder sleeve, and a removable detachable waist pack with its own zipped pockets. The main compartment organizes around a removable central flap with hook-and-loop module attachment backing.
Is the PARAMED XL oxygen-cylinder compatible?
Yes. The main compartment features four adjustable internal retention tapes that secure oxygen cylinders of various sizes (D-size and similar) in multiple layout configurations, allowing flexible weight distribution. An oxygen cylinder can be carried without sacrificing access to the color-coded supply modules.
What is the difference between the Elite Bags PARAMED and the PARAMED XL?
The PARAMED XL is physically larger (11″ × 20.5″ × 12.6″ vs. 9″ × 18.5″ × 12″), weighs slightly more (7.7 vs. 7.0 lbs), and adds several features: a full insulated medicine module, a removable waist pack with zipped pockets, bottom compression straps for external gear stowage, and additional front-panel utility. Both share the same 1000D polyamide construction, YKK hardware, and MOLLE compatibility.