Wildland Gear

[TFDRed]

I was wondering on which Wildland pack I should get, I just recently got certified as a Wildland Firefighter and wanted to get some things before I go out into the field.

Any suggestions on some good packs?

[Bushwhacker]

What ever your budget will allow. I run a Wolfpack set up, but i paid out the *** for it, amazing quality. Packshack has some really good deals, too. I have seen alot of people running the Ture Norths lately. www.Firecache.com Has a really cool Promo progam, worth looking into.

[bharer75]

linegear.com .. get an affordable pack that can carry what you need.

[SecondSeasonFNG]

Engine pack or crew pack? I've really liked Eagle Gear's stuff, they ride very well. My biggest suggestion is to keep it simple - there's packs with so many straps and buckles that they're a mess to put on, adjust, more stuff to break, etc... a good pack shouldn't seem busy or confusing when you first start messing with it.

[RxFire]

The bigger the pack, the more you carry, the heaver it is. Packs are personal preference like fords, chevy, dodge, stihl, hasqvarna. :)

[SecondSeasonFNG]

The bigger the pack, the more you carry, the heaver it is. Packs are personal preference like fords, chevy, dodge, stihl, hasqvarna. :)

Chevy and Ford may be preference, but Stihl and Husqvarna? One of those is definitely better, and you know which one it is.

[FortechFEO]

Most everyone around here runs Nimrod packs. They are my personal preferance. I like how they ride on my 6'2" lanky frame. Eagle is another common set of line gear. It seems that you either like or hate either. I hate Eagle and love Nimrod.

Chevy or Ford: GOV should jump to Toyota.

Stihl or Huskie: Stihl should be the standard. Seems the exception around here!

[CALFFBOU]

LA Rescue has some stuff too- www.larescue.com/Wildland.html

[hollohead590]

If im out on a strike team on like a type 3 or higher i go with more but if your just fighting fires around your district the true north spider gear is great. It holds just enough and isnt too heavy

[Crwb4104]

Packs are everyone's own personal preference, but it kind of depends on a lot of variables. Where are you fighting fire (desert, mountains), engine or crew? What type of engine? type of crew?

[JR3115]

Like hollohead said....

Buy a pack that will suit your needs. I personally just use the web gear and not a full pack because I am only wearing it on small brush fires around our district or control burns with the forestry. It holds everything I need: maps, pen/pencil, gloves, misc. info (18 watchout sit., 10 standard FF orders, etc...), some snacks and water, and my fire shelter. Now if I get the chance to head out west and fight some "real" wildfires, I will of course get a full pack, but why spend the extra money if you don't have too?

[putthatout]

Try this site www.dakotafiresupply.com they seem to have good prices