Backpack Style Bags
Backpack Style Bags
Backpack style bags carry gear on both shoulders, which frees your hands on scene and spreads the load. This category mixes EMS trauma and oxygen backpacks, tactical medical packs, sling packs, everyday backpacks for work or school and canvas packs. Some of the EMS packs come with a fill kit, while others ship empty so you can build your own setup.
How to choose
- Purpose: For medical calls, look for oxygen sleeves, modular pouches and color-coded compartments. For everyday carry, a laptop sleeve and simple pockets may be all you need.
- Material: Fluid resistant fabrics like TPU wipe clean after a call. Canvas and polyester suit daily commuting.
- Fill kit or empty: Pre-filled kits save setup time. Empty bags let you stock to your own protocols.
- Comfort: Padded straps, a sternum strap and a waist belt help with heavy loads.
Brands we carry
Brands here include StatPacks, Port Authority, Lightning X Products, Rothco, R&B Fabrications and Cornerstone. See also Tactical Bags and EMS Medical Bags.
Backpack FAQ
Can I add my agency logo?
Several backpacks here are blank styles that are often embroidered. Contact us to ask about decoration.
Is an EMS backpack better than a jump bag?
It depends on your calls. Backpacks free your hands for stairs and long carries, while jump bags open wide on the ground.