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Vendor: 5.11 Tactical

Responder 72 EMS Backpack

Name: Responder 72 EMS Backpack
Brand: 5.11 Tactical
Price: 275.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Color: Black

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

5.11 Tactical · Large-Format EMS Pack

Responder 72 EMS Backpack

A 50-litre, 900D TPU-coated EMS backpack on an aluminium frame with a full clamshell opening, adjustable dividers, D and Jumbo D cylinder retention and a five-colour snap identification system. Supplied unstocked — the pack, its frame and its organisation, with no medical supplies.

Ships unstocked50 L · 7 lbFull clamshell openingD + Jumbo D O2 retention

A five-colour snap you identify by touch is worth more at three in the morning than any label you have to find a light for.

What's Included

The pack and its organisation only — no medical supplies. Colors: Black · Fire Red. Tap the sections below for what ships and how the pack is laid out.

VIEW ▾What's Included — pack only — no medical supplies

1× Responder 72 EMS Backpack, 900D TPU-coated polyester, wipe-down exterior
Aluminium frame with HDPE board back panel
2× Vertical dividers — fully adjustable and removable
3× Horizontal dividers — fully adjustable and removable
1× Non-slip quick-release O2 retention strap for a D or Jumbo D cylinder
Internal slip pocket for a second cylinder
Five-colour snap identification system — red, blue, yellow, green, black
Large front pocket with dual internal zip pockets, two side pockets, dual-access top pocket
Contoured padded shoulder yoke with removable sternum strap; reflective strips on straps and front panel
Light-coloured interior lining for contrast in low light
5.11 Responder Med Pouches are compatible but sold separately
No oxygen cylinder and no medical supplies included

▾Specifications

5.11 Tactical Responder 72 — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	5.11 Tactical
Colors	Black · Fire Red
Dimensions	23.25 in. H × 13.5 in. W × 10 in. D
Capacity	50 litres / 3,051 cubic inches
Weight, empty	7 lb (3.23 kg)
Material	900D TPU-coated polyester, wipe-down exterior
Frame	Aluminium frame plus HDPE board back panel
Dividers	2 vertical + 3 horizontal, adjustable and removable
O2 cylinder	D and Jumbo D — non-slip quick-release retention strap; slip pocket for a second cylinder
Snap ID system	5 colours — red, blue, yellow, green, black
Opening	Full clamshell with glove-friendly quick-pull tabs
Med pouch compatible	Yes — 5.11 Responder Med Pouches, sold separately
Contents	Pack only — sold unstocked

Loaded weight can exceed 30 lb; the aluminium frame and HDPE panel are what keep the pack from collapsing and burying supplies at that load.

▾Who Carries It

EMS, fire and law enforcement crews on calls where everything has to come off the apparatus at once — a full ALS drug kit, cardiac monitor, defibrillator, two O2 cylinders, IV/IO supplies, a complete airway kit and the consumables to support them. At 50 litres this is one of the largest EMS backpacks made, and it is sized for that job rather than for mobility.

The TPU-coated exterior wipes down with hospital-grade disinfectants, which matters on a pack that goes from a scene to a rig to a station without a laundry cycle. Because it ships unstocked, the load list — and the colour a crew assigns to each snap — is set by the agency, not the manufacturer.

Genuine 5.11 Tactical

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black
Fire Red

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the capacity of the 5.11 Tactical Responder 72 EMS Backpack?

The 5.11 Tactical Responder 72 has a 50-liter / 3,051 cubic inch total capacity, making it one of the largest EMS backpacks available. It measures 23.25″ H × 13.5″ W × 10″ D and weighs 7 lbs (3.23 kg) empty. It is designed for full ALS loadouts including two O2 cylinders, cardiac monitor, defibrillator, and complete drug and airway kits.

Can the Responder 72 carry two oxygen cylinders?

Yes. The Responder 72 has a primary O2 retention system for a D or Jumbo D cylinder with a non-slip quick-release strap in the main compartment, plus an internal slip pocket that holds a second O2 cylinder for extended operations or two-patient scenarios — a capacity advantage over most EMS bags that carry only one cylinder.

What is the 5-color snap system on the Responder 72?

The 5-color snap system uses color-coded snaps (red, blue, yellow, green, black) on each compartment that correspond to the supply category stored inside. In zero-light conditions, providers identify the correct compartment by snap color and touch rather than reading labels or using a flashlight — a design feature that meaningfully improves response speed during nighttime calls.

What material is the 5.11 Responder 72 made from?

The Responder 72 is built from 900D TPU-coated polyester — a thick-denier material with a thermoplastic polyurethane coating that wipes down cleanly with hospital-grade disinfectants. Reinforced closed-cell foam panel construction protects fragile equipment from impact, and an aluminum frame with HDPE board back panel provides structural support for loads exceeding 30 lbs.

Is the 5.11 Responder 72 compatible with 5.11 Responder Med Pouches?

Yes. The Responder 72 is specifically designed to be compatible with 5.11 Tactical Responder Med Pouches (sold separately), which snap or attach to standardized attachment points on the bag. This allows providers to build a coordinated 5.11 Responder system where pouches are interchangeable between the pack and other Responder-series platforms.

Responder 72 EMS Backpack

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