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Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications
Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications
Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications
Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications
Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications
Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications
Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications
Milwaukee Strap Fold Out Hose Pack - R&B Fabrications

R&B Milwaukee Strap "Fold-Out" Hose Pack – 150ft. Capacity

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Advanced High-Rise Pack with Fold-Out Deployment The R&B Fabrications Milwaukee Strap Fold-Out Hose Pack redefines efficiency for standpipe operations. While maintaining the 150-foot capacity of the standard bag, this "Fold-Out" model features a unique clamshell design that opens completely flat. This innovation allows firefighters to visualize, organize, and flake out the entire hose load instantly on the landing, rather than pulling it from a tube.

Key Features

  • Fold-Out Accessibility: Unlike standard tube bags, this pack unzips/unfolds to lay flat on the floor, giving instant access to the entire hose coil for kink-free setup in tight stairwell landings.
  • 150ft. Attack Capacity: Spacious interior (36" L x 12" H x 8" W) is sized to hold up to 150 feet of 1½" or 1¾" double-jacketed hose, perfect for extended commercial or high-rise stretches.
  • Heavy-Duty Vinyl Shell: Constructed from 22 oz. reinforced vinyl with double-thick walls on the sides, bottom, and ends to survive dragging across concrete and metal grating.
  • Versatile Transport: Features a central 2-inch webbing handle for solo suitcase-style carry, plus dual end handles for a two-person team lift of heavy loads.
  • Shoulder Strap Compatible: Heavy-duty D-ring loops are integrated into the ends to accept the optional shoulder strap (Item #M/S-SS) for hands-free ascent.
  • Moisture Management: Equipped with three brass grommets along the bottom to drain water and prevent mildew during storage.

Why It Matters In a smoke-filled hallway, you don't want to fight your bag. The standard hose pack requires pulling line out of an end; this "Fold-Out" version allows you to open the pack like a book. This gives you total control over the deployment, allowing you to arrange the hose exactly how you need it before charging the line, reducing the risk of spaghetti tangles at the door.

How to Use Loading: Open the pack fully flat. Accordion fold your 150 feet of hose into the open space. Fold the sides up and secure the heavy-duty Velcro® straps. Deploying: Place the pack on the standpipe landing. Undo the straps and unfold the bag flat. Connect your coupling to the standpipe. Grab the nozzle and advance—the hose flakes off the top of the pile smoothly.

Technical Overview The dimensions (36" L x 12" H x 8" W) are shorter but taller than the standard 50-inch tube bag, creating a deeper profile that works well with the fold-out design. The weight (48 oz) reflects the extra material used in the folding panels.

High-Rise Teams: Setting up attack lines in confined stairwell landings.

Hotel/Dormitory Fires: Rapid deployment in narrow corridors.

Engine Companies: Managing pre-connected cross-lays.

Industrial Brigades: Storing hose in harsh environments where vinyl protection is key.

Marine Firefighting: Protecting hose from elements on ship decks.

  • Capacity: 150 ft. of 1.5” or 1.75” Hose
  • Design: Fold-Out / Clamshell
  • Dimensions: 36" L x 12" H x 8" W
  • Material: 22 oz. Reinforced Vinyl
  • Closure: 2x Heavy-Duty Velcro® Straps
  • Weight: 48 oz (3 lbs)
  • MPN: M/S-FO

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the R&B Milwaukee Strap Fold-Out design use 22 oz. reinforced vinyl instead of standard nylon?▸

The 22 oz. reinforced vinyl construction with double-thickness sides, bottom, and ends provides superior durability in fireground conditions where standard nylon would fail. This heavy-duty material resists abrasion from concrete, asphalt, and vehicle floors while maintaining structural integrity when wet. The reinforced vinyl also prevents punctures from sharp debris and withstands the weight of 150 ft. of loaded 1¾" hose without tearing, making it ideal for apparatus storage and rapid deployment scenarios.

Can the M/S-FO hose pack fit in a standard fire engine compartment or crosslay bed?▸

At 36" L x 8" W x 12" H, the R&B Milwaukee Strap Fold-Out Fire Hose Pack is specifically dimensioned to fit most engine company crosslay beds, rear compartments, and jump seats. The fold-out design allows it to lay flat when deployed, and the 8-inch width ensures it won't interfere with adjacent equipment. The three brass grommet drain holes prevent water accumulation that could add weight or damage compartment linings during transport.

How does the Milwaukee Strap fold-out deployment compare to traditional hose bundles for attack lines?▸

Unlike traditional shoulder-load bundles that require manual unfolding, the R&B Milwaukee Strap M/S-FO features a one-end opening system that allows firefighters to pull the hose directly from the pack for immediate deployment. The fold-out design fully opens to reveal the entire 150 ft. hose load, eliminating kinks and tangles common with stuffed bags. This makes it faster for initial attack lines and reduces the risk of hose failure during critical fireground operations.

What's the advantage of the optional #M/S SS shoulder strap for single-person carry on this hose pack?▸

The optional #M/S SS shoulder strap (sold separately) converts the Milwaukee Strap Fold-Out from a two-person carry to a single-firefighter deployment tool, crucial for understaffed companies or rapid intervention scenarios. The strap attaches to the 2" nylon webbing end handles, distributing the 48 oz. pack weight plus hose load across the shoulder. This frees both hands for tools, forcible entry, or radio communication while maintaining immediate access to 150 ft. of attack line.

Will the brass grommet drain system on the M/S-FO prevent mildew in stored fire hose?▸

Yes, the three strategically placed brass grommet drain holes are designed specifically to prevent moisture retention that causes mildew, rot, and premature hose degradation. After training evolutions or fireground use, water drains completely from the pack rather than pooling around the hose. This drainage system extends hose service life and maintains apparatus cleanliness, eliminating the musty odor and contamination risks associated with wet hose storage in enclosed packs.