RECOILtv Vertx Walker Medical Pouch – Tactical Tips Recoil Staff August 24, 2021 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Ready for any emergency?For this Tactical Tips episode, Melissa explores options for being ready for any medical emergency with the Vertx Walker Medical Pouches. Named for Mary Walker, a Civil War battlefield medic, POW, and the only woman ever to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Read on for more info, or check out the quick 3-minute video.Rapid Access First-Aid: The Vertx Walker Medical PouchesIn an emergency situation time is of the essence, and your first aid supplies should be readily available. The Walker Medical Pouches by Vertx are designed to be ultra-portable (fitting into a cargo pocket) and provide quick access via tear-open grab handles at either side. Available in two sizes, the pouches feature color-coded shock cords inside (red = bleeding, blue = cardiovascular, green = airways). The overall pouch organization system is designed to allow quick identification of supplies when seconds count. More on Walker Medical Pouches from VertxAnytime, anywhere, you can be ready when the need arises with the Vertx® Medical Pouch. Designed for use as a rapid-access individual first aid kit, or IFAK, the pouch can save time when needed most. Two internal pockets are secured with color-coded shock cord retention (red for bleeding, blue for cardiovascular and green for airways) for faster identification of necessary supplies. The Medium Walker Medical Pouch is sized to fit inside cargo pockets, so all your essentials stay close at hand. Its interior hook-and-loop flap closure system is tear-open for quick deployment and easy one-handed access while its grab handles make positive grip possible in any position. When every second counts, count on the Vertx® Walker Medical Pouch. Features:Two grab handles at the top for quick tear-openGrab handles on either side make for ambidextrous rapid accessSecondary hoo-and-loop strap closures for rolled medical tapeHook-and-loop wing closure secures items within pouchSee-through mesh pocketing and color-coded shock cord retention secure equipment and make it easy to identifyWing closures convert the kit to a tear-away IFAK when mounted in Vertx® packs and on other hook-and-loop compatible surfacesDesigned in collaboration with Warrior Innovations LLCConstruction:Stretch side panels accommodate fuller loadoutsSized for cargo pocketsWrite bar for quick identificationBuilt to fit tourniquets, bandages, shears and other first aid equipmentDurable and lightweight honeycomb mesh SIZEFolded: 5.5”Lx6”Wx1.5”DUnfolded: 11.25”Lx6”Wx0.75”DWeight: 2.4ozAVAILABLE IN TWO SIZESSMALL WALKER MEDICAL POUCHFolded: 6.5”Lx4”Wx1.25”DUnfolded: 13”Lx4”Wx0.5”DWeight: 1.6oz MEDIUM WALKER MEDICAL POUCHFolded: 5.5”Lx6”Wx1.5”DUnfolded: 11.25”Lx6”Wx0.75”DWeight: 2.4oz Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. 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