Customer Reviews

Maxpedition FR-1 Pouch

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This is the best first-aid pouch I've ever bought. It has multiple elastic loops, pouches, and zippered pockets for organizing medical supplies. Here is a list of some of the items contained in my FR-1:

3 pill bottles
4 tongue depressors
1 pipette for wound irrigation
2 syringes
2 surgical masks
3 pairs of non-latex gloves
1 roll of gauze
6 small gauze pads
3 large gauze pads
8-10 bandages of varying sizes and types
6 alcohol wipes
3 moleskin bandages
1 roll of fabric tape
1 pair of tweezers
1 pair of dissecting scissors
1 pair of trauma scissors
1 scalpel
2 hemostats
1 suture kit
1 pack of water purification tablets
1 electronic thermometer

I have owned this for three months now and this is truly a great small pack with lots of storage space. I use this in my day pack as a survival/first aid kit would not leave home without it. Well built and designed with the outdoors person in mind, would not change a thing.AAAAA+

My original reason for purchasing the Maxpedition FR-1 Pouch was to use it as a medical kit. Unfortunately, I could never get it configured to hold everything that I needed so consequently I do not use it as a first aid kit. Instead, I use it for what I call a "Core Component" of a modular system that I have created. The core component holds all the survival items that I would need in an emergency and will function as a stand alone kit. If all I was able to grab was my Maxpedition FR-1 Pouch in an emergency situation I would be good to go.

The main compartment is 7" x 5" x 3" with full zipper opening. It comes with a sturdy carry handle and is equipped with D-rings for shoulder strap (optional accessory) that I strongly recommend. It has modular webbing on the front, sides and back for attaching items using 5" TacTie which is another optional accessory. The FR-1 is tough and durable as all Maxpedition products.

On the OUTSIDE of my FR-1 I have the following gear attached: Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) , Streamlight KeyMate LED flashlight, Maxpedition carabiner with a max load of 600 pounds and 17 zip ties.

The INSIDE contains the following gear:

- Gerber Tempo AAA flashlight
- JetScream whistle
- 3 extra AAA batteries
- Small roll of duct tape
- 1 P-38 can opener
- 25 oz. Playpus foldable water container
- Emergency poncho
- Emergency space blanket
- 2 heavy duty garbage bags
- Tweezers
- Medicated Chap Stick
- 22 Advil
- 2 Tylenol
- 6 Immodium A-D
- 4 Bayer Aspirin
- 1 Zyrtec
- 6 Tums Quick Pak
- 4 Burn Stuff cream
- 10 Micropur MP-1 Water purifier tablets
- 3 Alcohol preps
- 2 Purell Deep Cleaning Hand Sanitizer wipes
- 12 feet Paracord
- Frontier Emergency Water Filter
- 1 Yellow Glow Stick
- 3 Kelty Nobendium tent stakes
- 1oz. bottle of hand sanitizer
- 1 Sharpie
- 1 Bic lighter
- 1 Swiss Army Knife
- 1 Swedish Fire Steel
- 3 Quick Tinder
- 1 WetFire Tinder
- Assortment of Band-Aids
- Mole Skin
- Petroleum Gauze Pad
- 1 5x9 SurgiPad
- 5 Butterfly Stitches

With this kit I can have drinkable water, fire, shelter, light, a knife and basic first aid supplies. While the FR-1 did not work out as a complete medical kit for me it does work very well as a "core component" of my modular carry system and will function as a stand alone kit if necessary.

I recommend Maxpeditions FR-1 Pouch and with a little ingenuity there are a lot of configurations that you can develop. If you are using this as a stand alone system I recommend purchasing the optional shoulder strap.

so the fr-1 is advertised as a "utility/first aid pouch". it DEFINITELY feels a little more like a suped-up utility pouch.

don't get me wrong, there are some really cool features about this little guy. i mean you have the little slit thingie behind the top elastic straps and mesh. you could definitely put some triage cards or some glasgow coma cards in there if you wanted to. also, there's the paracord lashings that let it sit like a little shelf when you open it. that's definitely handy. don't forget the webbing on the side, you could definitely throw your pen-light (for pupil response) there.

unfortunately, however, there are some things which make it difficult for me to REALLY like the fr-1. i'm not a fan of how heavy this thing is, for one. it feals like maxpedition used 1000d material on this thing. throw in the massive carry handle and all the little "extras" (shock chord on the front, zipper pouch under the shelf side elastic, the #10 YKK zips, etc) and you're now looking at something that may be a little...over the top for its intended purpose. i mean, i'm not exactly going to go slay the huns with this thing, you know? even if i WAS going to into combat, i probably wouldn't need all of those features on a med/utility pouch. i don't know...i feel like it's a lot of trouble to go through for a pouch that i can't get to hold everything i need and doesn't come with its own mechanism of attachment. maybe i'm wrong.

Great little Med Kit or whatever else you would need it for. Very well made and sturdy feeling. I wish they would make the FR-1 the same size as the FIGHT Med Bag, as i couldnt quite stuff a couple things in (instant cold pack, small SAM Splint.) 5 stars none the less, ohhh it even came two days early :)

This is the second item I have owned by Maxpedition and they are both the most outstanding pieces of pack gear I have ever abused. I am tough on gear and these ( Colossus Versipack and this FR-1 ) take all the abuse I dish out without failing in any way. No broken zippers. No broken straps. No busted seams. No fraying. I use the FR-1 as a bug-out-bag. It is truly amazing how much stuff I can fit into it. I highly recommend this pouch to anyone who is serious about their gear.

I had a purpose in mind for this bag when I got it, but it doesn't really work for that purpose, so I guess I'll improvise with it. My intended purpose was to use it in a variety of situations when I want all my tools and toys in a little bag instead of in my pockets. For example, last weekend I went camping and fishing. I wanted (before I got it, saw it, and tried it) to be able to keep a couple of knives, couple of flashlights, my wallet, keys, cell phone, maybe some light rope, maybe a lighter, some zip ties, etc., just a little possibles bag. However, all I could fit in it was a Bill Moran Spyderco, a small Gerber folder, and the two flashlights. I could've crammed a few other things in there, but not enough to make it the only bag I needed to take in and out of the boat, tent, and truck. I could've lashed a bunch of stuff to the outside of it, using all the bungee straps, loops, velcro, etc, but that seemed kind of dumb. I ended up just putting it inside a larger bag, that was able to hold all my gear. Don't get me wrong, I'm probably not using it for its intended purpose, so the fault is partially my own for just assuming I could use it for what I wanted. Also, it seems extremely well made, just not well thought out. It's almost like it's having an identity crisis. Is it a little gear bag or is it a mini-backpack of some kind? I don't know why you would want to lash stuff to it or lash it to something else. And what's the carry handle for? You can just hold it in your hand... Anyway, like the 3-star rating says, it's ok. I will keep it, and probably use it for years to come because it will probably never tear up or break, but I wish it was a little bit bigger and more useful. The gadgety features don't make up for the fact that I don't think I could even fit a full-size pistol in it.

I recently set up a Pygmy Falcon-II backpack for use on upcoming autumn day hikes (and unplanned overnighters). I wanted to include a compact first aid kit and a very basic survival kit. I already had a Cocoon Pouch for the miscellaneous loose stuff and decided that I didn't want too many small pouches inside to sort through. I ordered the Individual First Aid Pouch, but will use that as a shaving kit in my regular travel bag. After thinking this through--for much too long--I chose the FR-1 Pouch as an "emergency kit" (combining the first aid and survival items). It meets my requirements. In fact, I'll soon order the 2" shoulder strap in case I ever need to carry it separately. The built-in D-rings allow that. Also, the Velcro area will work for attaching blood type and red cross ID patches. The compression cord isn't really necessary, so I will probably remove it. Maxpedition pouches are a bit on the heavy side if you're a minimalist and counting grams. However, they are constructed to last.

PS- I added a Triad Admin Pouch on the outside rear for my cell phone, folding knife, lighter, LED light, and insect head net. It can be detached and belt worn, if required. Nice accessory! All that remains is to add one additional pouch to the front shoulder strap for my old school lensatic compass (and then of course, actually hiking!).

If you already own any Maxpedition, then you know the quality and workmanship they put into it. This pouch is consistent with the other products they make. The brand is pricier than most similar products but if quality and durability are important to you more than price, then you will not be disappointed.

While they sell it as a 1st Aid kit, I use it for my travel power supplies, including portable battery packs, ziplink cords, extra batteries, back up cell phone, car charger, adapters, etc. The elastic bands work great to keep these items organized and each side has a pocket that runs the length of the pouch that can be used for a note pad, wallet, pens, snack bars, etc. Unless it it is really stuffed full, it fits nicely into a BDU pocket, briefcase, etc. With the external straps, it is also convenient to add a carabineer for attaching/securing and quick release to your other gear. I own lots of Max products and this one rates near the top as most versatile.

typical very good maxpedition quality in materials and construction.

was looking for a pouch to 'build my own' first aid kit(fak).
saw this one from maxpedition, and then some knock off clones.

I already had some other maxpedition pouches, and was very happy with them, so thought I would get this one. (also, maxpedition is made in taiwan, a U.S. ally).

A very nice pouch that you can really cram a lot into to - I have to squeeze mine to close it and it holds up fine.
I got the khaki which is a very nice color.
I really like the interior design and the adjustable clamshell opening; very nice.

It makes for a great single person easy to carry fak.

recommended.

Now, all that being said: making the fak was such fun, and practical, that I wanted to make one for my house for several people; I went with the blackhawk medic roll for that - great product.