The 5.11 Tactical Responder 72 EMS Backpack is a 50-liter, 900D TPU-coated polyester medical backpack measuring 23.25″ H × 13.5″ W × 10″ D and weighing 7 lbs (3.23 kg). Featuring a full clamshell main compartment with adjustable/removable dividers, O2 cylinder retention (D and Jumbo D), aluminum frame with HDPE board, 5-color snap identification system, wipe-down exterior, and compatibility with Responder Med Pouches — it is engineered for EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel who cannot leave anything behind. Key Specifications Specification Detail Manufacturer 5.11 Tactical Colors Black, Fire Red Dimensions 23.25″ H × 13.5″ W × 10″ D Capacity 50 liters / 3,051 cubic inches Weight 7 lbs (3.23 kg) Material 900D TPU-coated polyester (wipe-down exterior) Frame Aluminum frame + HDPE board back panel Dividers 2 vertical + 3 horizontal — fully adjustable and removable O2 Cylinder D and Jumbo D — non-slip quick-release retention strap; slip pocket for 2nd cylinder Snap ID System 5-color (red, blue, yellow, green, black) compartment identification Interior Lining Light-colored — contrast for low-light use External Pockets Large front pocket (dual internal zip pockets) + 2 side pockets + dual-access top pocket Opening Full clamshell — glove-friendly quick-pull tabs + optional color-coded snaps Reflective Strips on shoulder straps and front panel Shoulder Straps Contoured padded yoke + removable sternum strap Med Pouch Compatible Yes — compatible with 5.11 Responder Med Pouches (sold separately) Product Overview The 5.11 Tactical Responder 72 is the flagship medical backpack from one of the most recognized brands in law enforcement and tactical gear manufacturing. At 50 liters / 3,051 cubic inches, it is one of the largest EMS backpacks on the market — designed for calls where everything must come off the apparatus: full ALS drug kit, cardiac monitor, defibrillator, two O2 cylinders, IV/IO supplies, complete airway kit, and all supporting consumables. The 900D TPU-coated polyester exterior wipes down cleanly with hospital-grade disinfectants, and the reinforced closed-cell foam panel construction protects fragile equipment from impact during transport and scene work. The 5-color snap system (red, blue, yellow, green, black) is a distinctive feature that allows rapid compartment identification in zero-light conditions — providers snap each compartment closed with a color-coded snap matching the supply category inside, then identify by touch rather than by reading labels or using a light. Combined with the light-colored interior lining (which provides contrast against dark supplies in low-light environments) and the full clamshell opening with glove-friendly quick-pull tabs, the Responder 72 is engineered for speed at 3:00 AM. The aluminum frame and HDPE board back panel provide structural support for loads that can exceed 30 lbs when fully stocked — preventing the pack from collapsing and burying supplies, and maintaining a rigid, stable load position against the carrier's back. The 2 vertical + 3 horizontal adjustable, removable dividers allow the main compartment to be configured around the provider's specific load and then reconfigured when equipment changes. An internal slip pocket holds a second O2 cylinder for extended operations or two-patient scenarios. See all EMS Bags & Backpacks. Stock with Airway Management, Hemorrhage Control, and Chest/Thoracic Supplies. For a compact EMS option, see the IFAK Kits collection. All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
