The Maxpedition FR-1 was designed as a first-aid pouch but is very versatile and has other uses. Other people use this organizer as either a an outdoor survival kit or a EDC (every day carry) general gear organizer. I chose to use my FR-1 as a first aid pouch and keep it strapped onto the side of my main pack.
Maxpedition FR-1 Combat / Medical Pouch Review of Features:
- Extreme Durability
- Heavy Duty Zippers
- Bungee Straps
- Modular Webbing
- Optional Attachments
- Clamshell Opening Style
- Carry Handle
- Paracord Zipper Pulls
- Water/Stain Resistant
- Double Stitched Stress Points
- Many Colors To Choose From
As any usual product out of Maxpedition’s lineup the FR-1 is extremely durable. Constructed out of 1000-Denier military grade ballistic nylon fabric, YKK zippers and tracks, reinforced stress points, paracord zipper pulls, high tensile composite nylon thread. The FR-1 is also triple polyurethane coated and has Teflon fabric protection, this pouch is very durable and well constructed!
I am able to carry everything I need in this small pouch and can handle minor to fairly serious injuries with the contents. I used to carry a pre-made medikit but recently I have been switching over to custom kits. When it comes to safety and first-aid kits quality cannot be compromised.
Quickly Get Access To All Your Most Important Gear!
The clamshell opening design offers quick access to all your gear inside. A very innovative feature is the paracord adjusters that can control how wide the pouch opens. Adjusting the paracord up to the right length will ensure you don’t have loose gear flying around when you open your kit. I like how the clamshell design allows quick access to everything inside. Many people including myself use their Maxpedition FR-1 as a medical pack and quickly getting access to what you need is very important.
Modular webbing makes it easy to attach the FR-1 first-aid kit to your main pack. In my experience this feature is worth its weight in gold. It means you don’t have to keep your FR-1 inside your main pack you have the option of securely strapping it to the outside which allows easier access and also means more space inside your pack.
MAXPEDITION FR-1 PACK
Maxpedition FR-1 Pack
To conclude this Maxpedition FR-1 review I’d like to say don’t let the size fool you. Once you start packing gear into the FR-1 you’ll see just how much space there really is. This pack excels in every area, it’s one of the best first aid packs on the market today! I highly recommend this valuable piece of survival gear.
This pack is awesome, I love the FR-1 I bought it all the way back when it first came out and its still in near perfect condition. The durability of Maxpedition gear is legendary!
This pack is nearly indestructible. I’ve take it on so many trips and put it through a lot of abuse, yet it’s still in perfect condition lol.
I’ve been using the Maxpedition FR-1 for about 4-5 years now. It’s a great pack I use as my first aid kit.
The only time I’ve needed to use it I realized how awesome it was. When chopping some saplings with my Kukri machete I accidentally clipped my shin with the blade causing a nasty 3 inch long gash. I had my survival bag on my back and the FR-1 was attached by the webbing to the exterior. Within 3-4 seconds I had access to everything I needed to treat the wound… that’s a big deal to me. That last thing I want to do while injured is dig through my main pack looking for a first aid kit.. it just adds to the stress of a bad situation.
Needless to say I now double think my chopping angles before I swing the machete!
Great site BTW, I’ve really enjoyed reading a lot of the articles and reviews. I’ve been a bushcraft instructor for over 20 years now, and it’s nice being able to pick up a few new tricks here and there.
Cheers brother.
Thanks for sharing your review, the FR-1 is definitely one of the best gear organizers around.
I hope you’ll stick around there’s lots of awesome new content coming soon. Cheers!!
I’m thinking about picking one of these up. It’s about time I created a proper medikit to carry with my main pack. I always bring the basics, but having everything needed if there’s an emergency would be ideal.