What is the capacity and weight of the Vanquest FATPack-Pro SMALL Medical Backpack?
The FATPack-Pro SMALL has a total capacity of 9 liters and weighs 2.1 lbs (952 grams) with both shoulder straps included. Exterior dimensions are 13.5 inches (H) × 9 inches (W) × 4.75 inches (D). The main compartment interior measures 12.75 × 9 × 3.5 inches.
What removable organization panels come with the FATPack-Pro SMALL?
The FATPack-Pro SMALL includes two removable panels: Panel A (11.5 H × 5 W inches) — featuring three sets of 4.75-inch elastic loops over hi-visibility ripstop for rapid-access open-face staging — and Panel B (12 H × 8.5 W inches) — the Small B-Side Insert with three vinyl mesh zippered pouches (8 × 3.25 × 2.25 inches each). Both attach via hook backing to the loop-lined interior and are fully removable.
Can the Vanquest FATPack-Pro SMALL mount to a plate carrier?
Yes. The FATPack-Pro SMALL has a large rear MOLLE panel and MOLLE/PALS webbing that allows direct attachment to plate carriers, chest rigs, and other MOLLE-equipped vest systems. The removable dual shoulder straps can be removed when the pack is vest-mounted. This enables the pack to function both as a standalone sling/backpack and as an integrated vest-mounted medical pack.
How do the trauma shear holsters on the FATPack-Pro SMALL work?
The FATPack-Pro SMALL features two front trauma shear holsters — dedicated slots on the front exterior face of the pack — each with a large RED pull handle. The RED pull tab provides immediate tactile and visual identification of shear holster locations, allowing trauma shears to be retrieved in one motion without opening any zipper. This is a critical design feature for minimizing time-to-first-intervention at a casualty.
What is the difference between the FATPack-Pro SMALL and LARGE?
The SMALL offers 9 liters in a 13.5 × 9 × 4.75 inch footprint (2.1 lbs), suited for individual trauma kits, compact MCI kits, and patrol carry. The LARGE offers more capacity in a 15 × 10 × 5.5 inch footprint, with a larger main compartment (14.5 × 9.75 × 3.5 in) suited for full medical kits, group MCI staging, and vehicle-based response. Both share the same convertible sling/backpack design, MOLLE/PALS rear, lockable YKK zippers, and two-panel organization system.
Does the FATPack-Pro SMALL attach to standard MOLLE plate carriers?
Yes. The large rear MOLLE panel and MOLLE/PALS webbing on the FATPack-Pro SMALL conform to the standard PALS specification, allowing direct attachment to all PALS-compliant plate carriers, chest rigs, and tactical vests. When vest-mounted, the removable dual shoulder straps are removed to maintain a low, compact profile.
What is the FATPack-Pro SMALL made from?
The FATPack-Pro SMALL uses 500-D Mil-grade Cordura® nylon 66 with DWR coating on the exterior and 210-D Ripstop nylon with DWR on the interior. Hardware is mil-grade ITW® and UTX-Duraflex®. All stitching uses high-tensile-strength bonded nylon thread with Bartack and Box-and-X reinforcement at high-stress attachment points.
What does a CoTCCC-recommended trauma loadout look like in the FATPack-Pro SMALL?
A CoTCCC-recommended MARCH protocol loadout in the FATPack-Pro SMALL typically stages one or two CAT or SOFTT-W tourniquets on the SA01 A-Side Insert, alongside compact chest seals and hemostatic gauze. The SB01 B-Side Insert holds enclosed categories: hemorrhage (NPA with lube, gloves, marker), airway (chest seals, decompression needle, occlusive dressing), and circulation/wound packing supplies. The two front shear holsters stage trauma shears for immediate access.
