The EVAC Systems HARP High Angle Rescue Pack is a large-volume technical rescue backpack designed to transport a complete vertical rescue system, including up to 400 feet of rope and all associated hardware, for SAR teams, fire departments, and industrial rescue operators.

The HARP is engineered around a single core principle: strict separation of life-safety rope from metal hardware. Its 4,800 cubic inch main compartment is dedicated exclusively to rope storage, while a discrete Hardware Vault isolates carabiners, pulleys, ascenders, and rigging plates. This compartmentalization prevents abrasion damage to the rope during transport, preserving system integrity and ensuring the rope is field-ready at the objective. A compromised rope in a vertical environment is a critical system failure, not a recoverable equipment issue.

The pack's carry system supports two distinct deployment modes. For ground movement, stowable backpack shoulder straps deploy from a hidden pocket, enabling hands-free movement for a single operator carrying a complete technical setup. For vertical lifts, those straps stow completely and a reinforced structural top handle serves as the rated hard point for hoisting the loaded pack up cliff faces, towers, or into confined spaces. This dual-mode capability is what makes the HARP a true system bag, not simply a transport container.

Readiness is maintained through consistent pre- and post-deployment inspection of the pack's fabric, stitching, buckles, and top hoist handle, combined with proper storage in a cool, dry environment away from UV exposure and chemical hazards.