The EVAC Systems SAR Pack (SKU EP302) pioneered the dual-role backpack concept for Search and Rescue operators. Unlike traditional rope bags that only carry rigging gear or hiking packs designed for personal items, this pack uniquely balances both: it holds 200 feet of 1/2″ rescue rope plus hardware in a dedicated bottom compartment, while the 3,000 cubic inch main compartment stores your personal survival gear (food, water, layers). Built from bombproof 1,000 Denier Cordura® Nylon and made in the USA, it's famously said to 'last longer than your knees'—which is why SAR teams, mountain rescue units, and cave rescue squads have relied on it for decades.

Absolutely. The SAR Pack features a dedicated internal sleeve specifically sized for a hydration reservoir (bladder), keeping water accessible via tube routing while you're on the move. The rope compartment (bottom section) holds up to 200' of 1/2″ rope and hardware on internal loops, and the two large external pockets are sized for extra layers, rations, or first aid kits. This means you can carry your share of the team's technical rescue gear and still have room for the personal sustainment essentials you need to survive an overnight callout or extended backcountry operation.

The SAR Pack's specialized rope compartment allows you to flake 200 feet of 1/2″ rescue rope into the bottom section, where it stays organized and protected. When you arrive at the scene and need to rig, you can access the rope immediately through the dedicated opening—without dumping your lunch, water, or personal gear on the ground. The main compartment's hardware holders and fasteners keep carabiners, pulleys, and ascenders racked and ready, so you're not digging through a jumbled mess. It's a true hybrid system: hike in with everything, deploy rigging fast, and keep your personal kit intact.

Yes. The entire pack is constructed from 1,000 Denier Cordura® Nylon, which is engineered for maximum abrasion resistance against rock, brush, and rough terrain. This is the same material trusted by military and industrial users for decades. The front face also features lash points and daisy chains, allowing you to strap bulky items like helmets, crampons, or sleeping pads to the outside—keeping sharp or heavy gear away from the pack's interior while maintaining durability. EVAC Systems designed this pack to outlast your career, not just your next callout.

The SAR Pack is ideal for cave rescue, mountain rescue, disaster response, and any technical rescue discipline where you need to carry both team rigging gear and personal sustainment equipment. Its 3,000 cubic inch volume, durable 1,000D Cordura construction, and external lash points make it versatile enough for confined space ops (where you need compact, tough gear) and alpine environments (where you need hydration, layers, and rope access). SAR teams, hasty teams, and disaster response units across all disciplines use this pack because it balances portability, capacity, and ruggedness in one proven platform.