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EVAC Systems Chicago Style RIT Rope Bag – Search & Rescue Operations Kit

Original price $120.00 - Original price $125.00
Original price
$120.00
$120.00 - $125.00
Current price $120.00
SKU EP039C-W1P-R
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Color: Red

The EVAC Systems Chicago Style Search Operations RIT Rope Bag is designed for rapid intervention teams (RIT) and search operations where durability, accessibility, and safety are paramount.

Crafted from high-quality materials, this bag is not only capable of withstanding harsh environments but also ensures your rope is always ready for immediate use. Whether you're navigating through a fire scene, conducting search and rescue, or preparing for any emergency, this bag stands as a reliable, visible, and secure solution for your rope storage needs. 

Key Features:

  • Extreme Durability: 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon: Known for its toughness, this material provides resistance to water and heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring your gear remains protected in extreme conditions.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Reflective Tape: Placed on both sides of the bag for maximum visibility, crucial for operations in low-light or smoky environments.
  • Functional Design: Grommet and D-Ring at the Bottom: Allows for secure attachment to other gear or for positioning during operations.
  • Two Seat Belt Buckles: On the shoulder strap for quick release, ensuring you can rapidly access your rope or escape if necessary.
  • Customizable: Bag Only, Rope Not Included: Allows you to use your preferred or existing rope, ensuring compatibility with your current equipment.
  • User-Friendly: The design facilitates easy deployment of rope, which is crucial for quick response in emergency situations.
  • Dimensions: 11" x 14" x 15"

Pocket Options:

  • One-Pocket Style: Features a large front pocket alongside the main compartment, ideal for additional tools or personal items.
  • Two-Pocket Style: Comes with two small side pockets in addition to the main compartment, offering more organized storage for smaller items.

Why It Matters "Chicago Style" searching requires discipline. You don't just wander; you sweep. This bag is the hardware component of that tactic. It separates your anchor line from your search line, preventing the lethal "spaghetti" tangles that doom search teams. If your department trains on large-area search (LAS), this is the bag designed for the drill.

How to Use

  1. Anchor: Secure the main line to a sturdy object outside the hazard area (using the included carabiner attachment point).
  2. Deploy: The search officer advances, paying out the main line from the bag.
  3. Sweep: Searchers attach to the main line using the tether stowed in the side pouch, sweeping left and right as the officer advances.
  4. Recover: Stuff the rope back into the bag (do not coil) for rapid redeployment.

Technical Overview Weighing approximately 1.5 lbs (empty), the bag is sized to hold 200’ of 9mm Kevlar/Nylon rope or 220’ of 8mm rope. It includes a grommeted bottom for water drainage.

Compliance & Origin

  • Made in the USA.
  • Large Area Search (LAS): Warehouses and big-box stores.
  • RIT Operations: Locating downed firefighters.
  • Engine Companies: Anchoring search lines at the door.
  • Truck Companies: Wide-area sweep operations.
  • Material: 1000 Denier Cordura® Nylon
  • Capacity: 200 ft of 9mm Rope (or similar)
  • Pockets: Main Rope Compartment + Tether Pouch
  • Features: Strobe Light Pocket, Reflective Trim
  • Origin: Made in USA
📖 Official Resource
Step-by-Step Field Manual
Learn how to properly deploy and stage this equipment in a crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the EVAC Systems Chicago Style RIT Rope Bag use 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon instead of standard nylon?

The 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon construction provides critical heat resistance up to 500°F and superior water resistance, essential for rapid intervention teams operating in active fire scenes. Standard nylon materials would melt or degrade in these extreme conditions, potentially compromising rope integrity when you need it most. This military-grade material ensures your RIT rope bag withstands the harsh environments firefighters and rescue teams face during search operations, making it significantly more durable than conventional rope storage solutions.

What's the difference between the one-pocket and two-pocket configurations on the EVAC Systems RIT Rope Bag?

The one-pocket style features a single large front pocket (11" x 14" x 15") ideal for storing webbing, carabiners, or a personal escape rope alongside the main rope compartment. The two-pocket configuration offers two smaller side pockets perfect for organizing tools like door chocks, flashlights, or gloves while keeping them separate from your primary rope. Both styles maintain the same main compartment capacity and reflective tape visibility, so your choice depends on whether you prefer consolidated storage or compartmentalized organization for your RIT operations.

Can the EVAC Systems Chicago Style Rope Bag accommodate different rope lengths and diameters for RIT operations?

Yes, the bag-only design (rope not included) allows you to customize with your department's preferred rope specifications. The 11" x 14" x 15" dimensions accommodate standard RIT rope configurations including 150-200 feet of 7/16" or 1/2" kernmantle rope. The grommet and D-ring at the bottom facilitate proper rope deployment, while the seat belt buckle quick-release system on the shoulder strap ensures you can access or deploy your rope in seconds during emergency rapid intervention scenarios.

How does the reflective tape placement on the EVAC Systems RIT Rope Bag improve safety during low-visibility operations?

The reflective tape is strategically positioned on both sides of the bag to maximize 360-degree visibility in smoke-filled environments, dark stairwells, or nighttime search operations. This bilateral placement ensures accountability officers, incident commanders, and team members can quickly locate RIT personnel regardless of their position or orientation. Combined with the available color options (Red, Black, Yellow, Orange), the reflective striping creates a high-contrast visual signature that's critical for crew tracking during rapid intervention and search-and-rescue operations.

What makes the EVAC Systems Chicago Style design different from standard rope bags for firefighter RIT operations?

The Chicago Style design incorporates specific features developed for urban fire department rapid intervention protocols: dual seat belt buckles for emergency bailout compatibility, reinforced D-ring attachment points for SCBA integration or rope anchoring, and a compact 11" x 14" x 15" profile that doesn't interfere with SCBA bottles or tool belts. Unlike generic rope bags, this EVAC Systems configuration is purpose-built for firefighters who need immediate rope access while maintaining full mobility through tight spaces, stairwells, and compromised structures during RIT activations.