One of the YouTube niches I binge on are tactical gear reviews. One day I came across PrepMedic’s review of the Vertx Ready Pack and found out about their signature Rapid Access Tab. But when I found out that they went for an outrageous $35 kangaroos, I searched online for a 3D print file for one and surprisingly came up with nothing. So I got to work.

Essentially, it’s an oversize zipper that makes bags easier to open, which in hindsight, probably be helpful for people with poor motor function such as those with Parkinson’s.

I wanted it to be as easy to reproduce as possible so instead of using a metal ring or string which can come in various sizes, I decided to use a zip tie because it comes in standard sizes. The way the zip tie fits so snugly into my design is especially satisfying to me.

Also it appears I made this on Christmas day. An interesting coincidence.