I would describe it as marginally controlled chaos.
The blood, death, tragedy and pain were a given.
However, throughout it all I have to admit that it was also fascinating.
So long as I could depersonalize and just do my job, I honestly appreciated my time there.
When your patient is bleeding out or turning purple, you dont have time to hunt for gear.
The Guy
Alan Harvey has been a busy man.
He served in the Marine Corps from 1995 through 1999 before making a lateral move into the U.S. Army.
Like most of us in uniform, he took his mail in places like Germany, Texas and Korea.
However, he actually spent much of his professional time in sketchier spaces like Panama and Afghanistan.
Alan is a bit of a renaissance man.
He has published three books under the pen name James Garmisch.
His titles are for sale on Amazon.
His hobbies include shooting, physical fitness and martial arts.
He is married with a brace of teenagers and an ample assortment of animals.
My favorite of his offerings is the inspired Operator Bag.
The bag can be worn on the shoulder or across the body with the included strap.
Reconfigure the support straps, and it rides comfortably around your waist.
There is a thigh strap to keep things close in any configuration.
This thing is festooned with pockets.
It is made from rugged nylon and features a top flap that keeps everything secure inside.
The flap itself sports a zippered pouch thats perfect for a notebook, cell phone or similar kit.
Outside pockets behind the pouch tote pens, syringes, and similar slim cylindrical stuff.
The voluminous interior is big enough for an iPad Mini or a bag of IV fluids.
Zippered pockets on the inside beg to pack your keys or wallet.
The Operator Bag is designed for medical applications.
As such it will keep your personal stuff safely separated from patient care items.
However, not just everybody works in a busy emergency room.
In addition to being eminently functional, the Operator Bag from Thin Red Line Wear also doesnt look lame.
That opens up all kinds of options.
The Operator Bag will quite comfortably pack half a dozen M4 magazines or a proper combat handgun.
Other Stuff
The Happy Medium Bag is similar to the Operator, but a bit smaller.
If you cant find a bag to suit you on Alans website, you are just being too picky.
The penlight shines white or blue dependent upon how you manage the buttons and includes a laser pointer.
The Operator Bag is a seriously cool piece of kit, and Alan Harvey is a seriously cool guy.
Alan spent his entire adult life serving his country and his fellow man.
Now that he is leaving the military and embracing travel nursing, he is continuing that legacy of service.
Thin Red Line Wear is simply an extension of that ethos.
It really doesnt matter what you do for a living.
Surf on over and check it out.
