TT First Responder 50 backpack and TT Side Pocket 17 expand modular, vehicle-ready load carriage for EMS professionals.
Knoxville, Tenn. (February 2026) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announced the release of two new medic load-carrying solutions for 2026: the TT First Responder 50 paramedic backpack and the TT Side Pocket 17 modular add-on. Designed specifically for first responders, the new products focus on organized access, modularity, and durability in high-demand first responder environments.
TT First Responder 50
The TT First Responder 50 is a large-capacity paramedic backpack engineered for structured, vehicle-ready medic transport. The 50-liter pack features a fully functional interior layout with multiple removable pouches, hook-and-loop partitions, and elastic fixation points to allow customized organization of medic equipment and supplies. Four detachable hook-and-loop pockets with transparent fronts support rapid identification of contents, while an internal disposable glove compartment is accessible from the front of the pack.
A removable Tegris® SRPP panel with laser-cut holes and slots provides additional mounting flexibility using bungee cord or hook-and-loop fastening. The pack also includes side slots sized for SAM® splint rails, external scissor fixation, bottom MOLLE for additional pouches, and side mountings designed to accommodate the TT Side Pocket 17. A padded back carrying system, detachable shoulder straps, multiple carry handles, and a heavy-duty No. 10 YKK zipper support transport in dynamic response scenarios.
Constructed from CORDURA® 700 denier (Multicam® 500 denier), the TT First Responder 50 measures 23.2 x 13.4 x 9 inches (59 x 34 x 23 cm) and weighs 8.25 pounds (3.74 kg). MSRP is $649 for Black, Olive and Coyote. MSRP is $799 for Multicam.
TT Side Pocket 17.
Designed as a dedicated expansion option, the TT Side Pocket 17 provides an additional 6.5 liters of external storage and is specifically engineered to integrate with the TT First Responder 50. The large side pocket features a MOLLE reverse system and internal MOLLE hook-and-loop surfaces to support modular configuration. A padded, hook-and-loop divider allows the interior to be split into two vertically stacked compartments.
Additional features include detachable compression straps, a front daisy chain with bungee cord and stopper, and compatibility with packs requiring three MOLLE loops, including the TT Move On MK II and MK III. The TT Side Pocket 17 measures 17 x 6 x 4 inches (44 x 15 x 10 cm), weighs 13 ounces (365 kg), and is constructed from CORDURA 700 denier (Multicam 500 denier). MSRP is $99.95 for Black, Olive, and Coyote. MSRP $119 for Multicam.
Together, the TT First Responder 50 and TT Side Pocket 17 provide a scalable, mission-ready solution for EMS, tactical medics, and rescue professionals who require organized, durable, and adaptable medic load carriage.
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About Tasmanian Tiger®
Tasmanian Tiger®, a division of Tatonka GmbH, is an international brand founded in 1999 to provide user-design-driven nylon products to elite warfighters and law enforcement in Europe, Asia, and now North America. From prototype to production, all products are manufactured in the company’s own facilities, thus ensuring a consistently high level of quality throughout the production processes. All products are quality-checked before leaving the facility and checked regularly by independent international test centers.
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