Streamlined Deployment for Rapid Intervention The Evac Systems Boston Style Search Operations RIT Rope Bag (Model EP039B) is the sleek, "bullet-style" alternative to bulkier search bags. Designed for firefighters who prioritize speed and a low profile, this bag is engineered to hold up to 220 feet of 8mm or 9mm RIT rope without the drag of external pockets. It is 2 inches shorter than the "Chicago" style, making it the preferred choice for navigating tight quarters and confined spaces. (Rope not included Bag Only)
Key Features
- Double-Security Closure: Unique design features a drawstring top nestled underneath a front fold-over flap, ensuring the rope stays contained during aggressive searches but deploys smoothly when pulled.
- Snag-Free Profile: Unlike other bags with protruding side pockets, the Boston Style is strictly a rope carrier. Its smooth 1000 Denier Cordura® exterior glides over debris, furniture, and door frames without catching.
- Quick-Release Carry: Equipped with a heavy-duty shoulder strap featuring a seatbelt-style chrome buckle (available with 1 or 2 buckles) that allows for instant doffing if the firefighter becomes entangled.
- High-Visibility Trim: Wrapped in heat-resistant reflective tape on both the front and back, serving as a visual reference point for the RIT team in low-visibility environments.
Why It Matters In a RIT activation, your profile is everything. Large bags get stuck in wall breaches and collapse voids. The Boston Style bag strips away the non-essentials to create a dedicated, high-capacity rope delivery system that moves as fast as you do. It offers the specific "anchor-and-go" capability needed for primary search lines without the bulk.
How to Use
- Load: Stuff (do not coil) up to 220 feet of search rope into the main compartment.
- Secure: Cinch the inner drawstring and buckle the outer flap.
- Carry: Sling cross-body using the seatbelt strap.
- Deploy: Anchor the line at the entry point; the rope pays out from the top as you advance.
- Ditch: If entangled, hit the silver seatbelt button to instantly release the bag.
Technical Overview Weighing just over 1 lb (empty), the bag measures 11” L x 4” W x 13” H. It includes a heavy-duty D-ring and grommet at the bottom for drainage and additional tie-off points.
Compliance & Origin
- Made in the USA