I recently got a chance to use the OSOE Low Profile Aid Kit (LPAK). I used this piece of gear in the Tactical Response High Risk Civilian Contractor CQB Raids and Rescues class. I mounted the aid kit on the back of my armor carrier in the small of my back. The LPAK has an extremely low profile and while kitted up I could easily sit in a vehicle and operate the controls unimpeded. While it’s never comfortable to drive while wearing armor; it was much less cumbersome to maneuver myself while inside the car.
The LPAK sleeve is only an inch and a half thick when loaded and covers six rows of PALS webbing. The internal organizer has enough room to hold an impressive amount of supplies; everything lies out neatly and supplies are easily identified. For my purposes I had my kit stocked with the contents of the Ventilated Operator Kit offered by Tactical Response Gear as well as a few extra items such as trauma shears, QuickClot, chest seals, and extra gloves. When needed the kit is easily accessible with both hands by pulling the large handles located on either side. Accidental deployment is unlikely as the sleeve holds the organizer very securely.
During the class I was required to negotiate hallways, doors, and window openings while maneuvering around teammates. By moving the med kit to my back I was able to narrow my profile enough that I never had any problems snagging gear on obstacles or impeding my movement or the movements of my teammates.
Am I understanding the layout correctly in that it is a pouch with a sleeve inside and by pulling on either of the handles this will pull the sleeve loose leaving the pouch on the armor?
Any issues with the pull handles getting snagged? I could break a hockey puck but this looks like an option I might try.
Maybe its just from the pics but both look like they are just asking to get snagged and pulled loose. I’m always on the quest to find and IFAK that doesn’t feel like a football but I can just see snagging this and IFAK guts going everywhere, especially in and out of a vehicle, our raid vehicles, etc. Maybe I would have a better understanding with it in hand.
