Need Advice about Carrying Gear

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Specializes in Radiologic Technologist, now in Nursing.

Dear Colleagues,

I am a nursing student looking for some advice regarding a small equipment pack that you wear around your waist or upper leg. I find I need tape, scissors, penlight, pens, my wallet, etc. I've gone through several small "man bags" that I found at Wal-mart that snap on like a belt but none so far have been very effective. Does anyone know where I can buy a light and simple gear pack that straps to the LEG or that I can wear around my waist? It would be nice to have my cell phone, a small wallet, a few essential tools, and other "bling" with me at all times without it falling out all over the floor everytime I bend over.

I once saw an EMT wearing a very cool and compact gear belt around his right thigh. It held his tape, scissors, penlight, watch, etc. I didn't know him well enough to stop him and ask, so I know they exist.

Any suggestions? I can't find one anywhere.

John in New Mexico:bow:

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Specializes in Telemetry & PCU.

You might try a uniform store or scrub shop. I wear scrub pants with cargo pockets and my wife added some velcro to them which really made a difference.

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Specializes in CVICU, ER, Flight.

Being a big guy, I wear aviator scrubs. They have tons of cargo pockets, wallet pockets, even pen pockets on the shoulders. I find that there is plenty of room for me to carry my pens, tape, scissors, PDA, a small notebook, stethoscope, and whatever else ends up in there. (Once found scrabbled eggs in one cargo pocket. My peds patient thought I needed breakfast I guess.) The scrubs are expensive, but worth it in my opinion. They last a long time and are very durable. Check them out.

http://www.aviatorscrubs.com/

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found this on the website

militaryclothing.com

tactical emt case

  • worn on the side of leg suspended from the belt
  • slides to the front of the leg for easy access to contents
  • carries many of the supplies needed for patient stabilization and triage
  • tough durable and washable heavy nylon

[color=#0000dd]raine inc. lifetime guarantee: if this product fails due to defects in materials or workmanship, raine inc. will repair or replace it at our option. failure due to normal wear and tear, accidents, or product alterations are not covered. all warranty returns must be approved.

our price: $29.99

quantity:

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

I've seen the above pic before and it looks good; however i never tried it though. If you are a fanny pack guy, you may want to try an EMT pouch, or one through Stat-Packs, although those are a little on the bigger side.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

Go for the Aviator Scrubs. I just got m first pair, and they're freakin awesome.

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