IFAK Medical Pouch Eberlestock Rip-Away Medical Pouch Small — Multicam

The Eberlestock Rip-Away Medical Pouch Small is a quick-detach IFAK pouch designed for operators and shooters who need immediate access to their first aid kit under stress. At 15x12x7.6 cm and 85 g, it is compact enough to sit unobtrusively on a load-bearing system while still holding the core contents of an individual kit.

The two-piece detachment mechanism is the most operationally significant feature: the pouch breaks away from its MOLLE base with a single deliberate pull, taking all its organised contents with it, ready to use. This means the person treating a casualty can move away from the mounting point without delay — a real advantage when time is critical. The base stays fixed to the vest or pack and accepts the pouch again once it has been restocked. The MOLLE attachment system is compatible with plate carriers, tactical vests, packs, and PALS-equipped belts.

Inside, a system of elastic loops and retention straps keeps items in place during movement, reducing the risk of contents shifting or spilling when the pouch is opened. The external hook-and-loop panel allows identification patches to be applied — useful for distinguishing the medical pouch from adjacent pouches at a glance — while the top handle lets you grip and carry the pouch even after it has been detached from the base. It is worth noting that elastic-loop retention is faster to use than rigid closures or zip dividers, but it does require that items are re-stowed correctly after each use to maintain the same performance next time.

Key points

• The two-piece detachment lets you carry the pouch away already open and ready, without being tied to the mounting point.
• MOLLE compatibility means it can be mounted on any PALS-equipped system and repositioned to suit operational needs.
• The internal elastic loops keep contents organised and accessible even after vigorous movement or in awkward positions.
• The external hook-and-loop panel allows immediate visual identification of the pouch among other kit components.
• The empty weight of 85 g adds negligible load to the overall equipment carry.

In the box

• Eberlestock Rip-Away Medical Pouch Small IFAK with MOLLE base