Drug Bag/Box

[Medic2891]

I am on my department's inventory committee and am looking at downsizing from our current bag to something much lighter and more manageable, but carries the same amount of items. I would like to know what you are all carrying. Thanks for the input.

 

[redcrossemt]

We carry tackle boxes. They're great as seating devices, protect our drugs, and hold a lot. I don't like them.

I highly recommend Pacific Emergency Products... Check out their soft and semi-rigid bags here: http://www.pacsafety.com/products/ems_supply.htm

 

[KEVD18]

this ought to get you started:

http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=6571

normally id hammer you relentlessly for not searching, but thats a pretty obscure title so its not likely you would have found it; so this is your free pass.

 

[ErinCooley]

I can't help you out.. I think our service went for the biggest, most awkard to carry jump bags ever invented

 

[boingo]

Pelican 1520's for the drug box, I don't know what you are looking to carry. We have a smaller locked box mounted inside to secure controlled drugs, seems to work pretty well.

 

[Medic2891]

Thanks for not hammering me. I normally do try to search, but was in a rush, and not thinking clearly. Anyway, thanks for the info guys. I am working off of a copy of a Plano 6103 or 6233 not sure which, and I am looking for other options. I know there are a lot out there, and thought I could get some ideas here, which I have. Thanks again.

 

[boingo]

Look at the pelican boxes, they are bomb proof. We have a clear plastic insert that sticks to the inside of the cover, has an inner and outer sleeve with pockets for smaller meds, vials/ampules, syringes, etc... I don't know if the inserts are made by Pelican, but they probably are, when I get a chance I'll ask.

 

[Medic2891]

I was wondering about their cost though. How are the Pelican boxes compared to the cost of the soft sided bags? How about ease of cleaning?

 

[boingo]

Cleaning hasn't been an issue, its a plastic box. The 1550EMS with inserts lists for 209 and change on-line. The 1520 with foam insert is considerably less, but doesn't come with the EMS insert for the inside cover.

 

[KEVD18]

take his advice. the pelican cases are indestructible, which is irrelevant becuas ethey have a life time replacement guarantee no questions asked.

edit: "This guarantee does not cover shark bite, bear attack or damage caused by children under five", so if thats a problem i dont know what to tell you.

 

[Sasha]

take his advice. the pelican cases are indestructible, which is irrelevant becuas ethey have a life time replacement guarantee no questions asked.

edit: "This guarantee does not cover shark bite, bear attack or damage caused by children under five", so if thats a problem i dont know what to tell you.

Man, those children under five sure are destructive! Not like a six year old!

 

[TgerFoxMark]

Just on the topic of drug boxes, I picked up a "Johnny and Roy" Orange med box at a flea market. ($15!) its going into my collection of old ems toys... I think it will be wonderful if i ever get that Caddy ambulance running right again to put in it!