Vanquest FATPack Medical Pouch - 5" x 8"

The Vanquest FATPack 5×8 (Gen-2) is a compact 500-D Cordura® trauma pouch measuring 8" (H) × 5.5" (W) × 3" (D) and weighing 5.6 oz (158 grams). A single downward pull opens dual YKK RC-Class lockable zippers to reveal four high-visibility ripstop interior pockets, elastic retention bands, two elastic loops for cylindrical items, and a shock cord storage ladder. Its lightweight MOLLE-Air attachment structure deploys on backpacks, plate carriers, belts, and vehicle panels as a personal IFAK or compact blowout kit.

Trusted by first responders, military medics, and tactical operators. The FATPack 5×8 is the standard personal IFAK format for operators who need a compact, MOLLE-compatible trauma pouch attached to a primary bag, plate carrier, or vehicle panel — covering hemorrhage control and airway management in the smallest viable form factor.

Who Uses This & When

• Combat lifesavers & military personnel: Attaches to a larger ruck or plate carrier as a dedicated IFAK; carries tourniquet, chest seal, hemostatic gauze, and airway adjunct within the CoTCCC-recommended MARCH protocol framework.
• Law enforcement & SRO operators: Mounts to a duty belt, vest, or range bag as a standalone blowout kit for active shooter or traumatic injury response.
• Hikers, climbers & backcountry travelers: Attaches to a pack hipbelt or shoulder strap as a dedicated personal medical kit without adding significant bulk or weight.
• EMS providers & fire first responders: Stages on apparatus gear bags, bunker coats, or jump bags as a rapid-access hemorrhage control module separate from the main drug/airway kit.
• Range medics & firearms instructors: Vehicle- or table-staged at training ranges to address traumatic injuries without transporting a full trauma bag to a firing position.

Key Features

• Dimensions: 8" (H) × 5.5" (W) × 3" (D) overall; net weight 5.6 oz (158 grams).
• Interior: Four high-visibility 210-D ripstop pockets; three elastic retention bands; two elastic loops for cylindrical items (EpiPen, NPA, airway tube); user-configurable shock cord storage ladder on inner front flap; two AnchorWrap hook-and-loop anchors included.
• Exterior: Front loop panel for content/blood type ID (2" H × 3" W); two external elastic slots per side for tourniquet or trauma shear staging; low-profile slip pocket with MOLLE-Air structure.
• Opening: Formed grab handle with removable red medical indicator opens dual YKK RC-Class lockable zippers in a single pull; bottom pull tabs for easier closure.
• Attachment: Lightweight MOLLE-Air structure on rear; compatible with MOLLE Sticks (sold separately), MOHL-Air adapter (sold separately), and 1" Universal Shoulder Strap (sold separately); rear MOLLE/PALS webbing.
• Material: 500-D Mil-grade Cordura® nylon 66 with DWR; 210-D Ripstop nylon interior with DWR; high tensile strength bonded nylon thread; Bartack and Box-and-X stitching.

How It Compares

The FATPack 5×8 outperforms generic nylon IFAK pouches by combining a multi-pocket indexed interior with a single-pull deployment mechanism, external tourniquet staging slots, and a genuine MOLLE-Air attachment system compatible with more surface types than standard PALS webbing alone. Unlike soft-shell IFAK pouches with a single main compartment, the four high-visibility ripstop pockets with elastic retention allow category organization and immediate positive ID of critical items under stress. The 500-D Cordura® construction and YKK lockable zippers provide field durability beyond what consumer-grade nylon allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the FATPack 5×8 and 7×10?

The 5×8 (8" H × 5.5" W × 3" D, 5.6 oz) is sized for a personal IFAK or blowout kit attached to a primary bag, plate carrier, or belt. The 7×10 (10" H × 7.5" W × 3.5" D, 9.0 oz) is the large-format option for vehicle kits, group FAKs, and wilderness kits requiring full-size SAM splints. Both share the same material, opening mechanism, and MOLLE/PALS attachment.

What supplies fit in the FATPack 5×8?

The 5×8 accommodates a CAT or SOFTT-W tourniquet, compact chest seal (flat-packed), hemostatic gauze roll, compressed gauze, trauma shears, nasopharyngeal airway, nitrile gloves, and a marker. The shock cord storage ladder and elastic loops handle cylindrical items such as an NPA or EpiPen. It is designed as a personal IFAK rather than a group or MCI kit.

Is the FATPack 5×8 compatible with non-MOLLE attachment surfaces?

Yes. In addition to the standard rear MOLLE/PALS webbing, the FATPack 5×8 uses Vanquest's lightweight MOLLE-Air structure. With the optional MOLLE Sticks accessory, it attaches to standard PALS channels on plate carriers and vests. With the optional MOHL-Air adapter, it converts to hook-and-loop attachment for loop-panel surfaces. An optional 1" Universal Shoulder Strap enables crossbody carry.