Framing, structure, support, durability, and adjustability are what set our load bearing Hotshot packs apart from the field of industry-standard web gear. But framing for the Fireline is an art of walking a line that lets the wearer maintain agility and mobility while carrying 50 lbs. for days on end.
Like Voltron, multiple elements combine and work in concert to form a system greater than the sum of its parts. The Fire-specific yoke features our patented Futura adjustment system that telescopically adjusts to any user’s torso length, and houses a framesheet/adjuster whose aircraft-grade 7075 Aluminum stay is pre-curved to match the contour of the upper back. In the body of the bag, HDPE plastic backed by a vertically mounted fiberglass rod form the foundation of the framing, bridging between the yoke and the structure of the Fire belt. A patented lumbar system ties into the structured wings of the belt, completing load transfer through the body to anchor in the hips and core.
Zip-access main compartment allows versatility, visibility for organization, and additional internal pocketry
CAL FIRE SPEC Model Includes HYDRAPAK® 3.1L OHY Hydration Reservoir included (CAL FIRE Spec 1728 required), featuring all-black bite valve hardware, dust cover, and insulated hose
Low-riding lumbar design for efficiency during ground-level work, whether sawyer, swamper, or scraper
Angled pack bottom combines with compression straps to eliminate shelter slap and chafe
Structured belt, compatible with MOLLE- or buckle-attach accessories, provides support for equipment
Spandura panel stretches to accept overloads while also providing compression
Internal hydration sleeve designed around Hydrapak® 3.1L OHY reservoir; can also hold certain 5L reservoirs
Two additional sleeves and a zippered detail pocket help with internal organization
Retailored wing pockets’ low-cut front enables firefighter to reach fuel and water bottles while wearing pack
Wing pockets hold up to three fuel bottles, three water bottles (40oz Hydroflask®, FSS bottle) or one 64oz Hydroflask® growler per side
Redesigned lower lid-attach system secures two fuel bottles, giving a carry option where H2O contamination is a concern
Fusees fully zip away for rotor-wing crew shuttles
Double-layering and additional reinforcement in high-wear areas
External detail pocket gives easy access to small items like headlamps, flagging, and batteries
Haul handle on upper yoke can also double as location for hanging fiber tape and flagging
Daisy chains over shoulder pads for hanging accessories and other goods
Pinstripe 3M™ reflective
HOTSHOT LID and HOTSHOT SHELTER CASE MOLLE included
HOTSHOT SHELTER CASE MOLLE can be set up ambidextrously for right- or left-hand pull
HOTSHOT LID provides 300 cu-in of storage, featuring low profile admin pocket with pen slots
Can be run without HOTSHOT LID for reduced form factor
Optional SHELTER CASE HIP can be mounted on the belt for rapid fire shelter access
Standard pack sizing from XS-XXL—with unconventional sizing available—lets us fit all body types
