Emergency Medical Information Pocket

Use this before sat trackers and Apple Watches were di rigor. Everyone asks about it and thinks it's cool and good idea. My daughter is an EMT and likes the idea. Can't hurt, might help.

Twice in my riding career I have been laid low - once due to an accident and once due to a health problem - and having simple information such as emergency contact information, name and number of doctor and health insurance data, saved everyone a lot of hassle and worry. I now have a medical condition that could fool medicos into thinking I am having a heart attack, and pounding on my chest would only do more harm than good. They need to follow Ritter Rules (google that and you'll see what I mean). I have a red version of this velcro'd to one leg of my Roadcrafter so it is in plain sight, and has never come loose. I also have Aerostich's Rescue Facts Emergency Pack wrapped around the clutch cable of my bike containing the same information. By using these I don't have to worry about giving information to fellow riders and depending on them to remember what they did with it, and if riding alone, I make it easy for emergency personnel to do their job. For me, it's well worth the price.

I have some medical issues that would be handy for first responders to know about and this item does the trick.

Since I ride a fast bike fast and I didn't quite trust the hook-and-loop on my forearm I attached it to the left thigh position.

The red stands out just fine on my black/hi-viz R3 and I figure it's just as noticeable on my thigh as it would be on my forearm.

First of all, this is a great idea!

I finally got around to filling out the information and attaching the pocket to my Road Crafter (Hi Viz) 2 piece just before I headed out on a 4800 km, 6 day ride.

Each day, I noted that I had to check to make sure that the pocket was still attached as I found it tended to loosen off during the day. By the time I got home on the last day, I found that it had departed sometime during the day.

FWIW the Velcro on the suit was new and unused with only a few 1000 kms on the suit.

I like the suggestion of a permanent tag outside the suit "Medical Information inside" and a pocket to put it in inside.

I will have to order a replacement and see if I can attach it more permanently.

Thanks

I've had an EMI pocket attached to my Roadcrafter for the past 8 years. I've never had a problem with it staying in place. I attached one to my leather riding jacket using the adhesive backed hook and loop strip and that has performed equally well. It makes sense to have a alternate way to communicate with medical personnel in the event you can't speak for yourself.

First of all, this is a great concept. Everyone needs some sort of emergency medical device to provide critical information, when one is unable to speak for themselves. This is especially important when out riding.
I've been using this pocket on my Darien jacket sleeve for well over a year. It's been used in all weather and on some long trips. I have found that after taking the jacket off and slinging over the bike at rest stops etc,, that the Velcro is unable to hold it securely on the jacket. This has required me to add an additional ritual to my M/C departure routine; after helmet, gloves etc, I make sure that the emergency medical pocket is secure. Because of this, I also have concerns that the device would not stay attached in an accident involving sliding down the roadway.
As a result, I had a "emergency medical info inside" patch sewn on the right side zippered pocket of the Darien, and inserted one of those emergency medical info cards inside. In the end, I'm glad that I bought the device because it brought to light the importance of carrying emergency medical info at all times.

Normally I wouldn't consider using a product like this but age sometimes makes a person think differently. I recently started taking blood thinning medication and became concerned about potential issues in the event of an accident after getting a list of cautions from Doctor. If anything this medical emergency add on to my Roadcrafter gives me peace of mind offering medical info and emergency contact information to First Responders. What I really like is that it's easily transferable between Aerostich suits. Something everyone should think about if they have any special medical needs in the off chance of an accident.

i'm fat. i'm old. i got stuff wrong with me. i need this.

Got this before my summer 2012 trip. On the urging of my girl friend. I filled out the water proof form & stuck it on the jacket. I didn't remove it nor did it come off during a 12 day 3500 mile trip. I took it off once I was home to wash the jacket. & put it back on after. At first I thought ill be surprised if this thing makes the trip. But I was wrong it works well!

They don't mention it, but this fits perfectly on the leg of Roadcrafter pants as well, on the hook and loop section on the left leg. That's where I have it (since I don't have an Aerostitch jacket...oops.) It's very sturdily constructed and comes with two sheets for your info. Better to be safe than sorry!