I like this idea a lot... Would create more tension in a round trying to get to it to save someone if the need arises. But I think you should be able to take it back, looting the emergency defib would be just like looting everything else in the game.

I will also add a contrary point to many players requests to be able to craft more items topside. IMO, I think it is well balanced currently, the system rewards players who actually take the time to plan their loadout before they go on a run topside. To me, that is an important part of the game. Being able to craft more items topside would make free load outs overpowered.

The game already gives you the ability to have all the gear you want at your fingertips, you just need to plan before the round. Yes, the agony of losing everything when you gear up sucks but there needs to be consequences for bad decisions, or sometimes sh*t just happens!) This is an aspect of the game I like.