Mystery Ranch Spring 2024 International Fire Workbook

INTERNATIONAL

FIRE

WORKBOOK

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FIRE PRODUCTS SPRING 2024

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MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGY

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HOTSHOTS / HANDCREW

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WOMEN’S FIRELINE GEAR

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WOMEN’S HARNESSING DESIGN

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ENGINE / IA

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AERIAL DELIVERY

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CARGO

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MEDICAL

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ACCESSORIES

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HARNESSING

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BACKBONE SERIES

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NON-PROFIT SUPPORT

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FIRE CREW PATCHES

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FEATURES

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SIZING

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MYSTERY RANCH makes the best load-bearing gear for the most demanding users in the world based on our heritage of quality and innovation. We build for a different kind of customer, for folks who inspire us, and for men and women with a job to do. We build with the best materials available and the most durable construction methods that exist so that you know our gear will support your mission whether it’s on the front line, the fire line, the cleanest line, or the steepest line.

We don’t cut corners. Every pack that we build is designed with you in mind—from function and fit to design and comfort. When every item that goes in your pack is a necessity, we want you to be efficient, effective, and, most importantly, safe. We want to be sure that you can get it done, whatever your mission may be.

MYSTERY RANCH® – BUILT FOR THE MISSION®

WARRANTY & REPAIRS

MYSTERY RANCH designs and manufactures packs for the job that needs to get done, supporting customers who rely on our packs to get home at the end of the day. Our Warranty guarantees everything we build against defects in materials and craftsmanship for the practical lifetime of the product. We will happily offer repair or replacement for issues with materials or craftsmanship. Damage due to normal wear and tear or misuse can be repaired for a reasonable charge.

PATENTS Most MYSTERY RANCH products are covered by US and Foreign Patents, and other Patents Pending.

US Patents include: US 6,626,342 B1; US 7,673,777 B2; US 8,381,956 B2; US 8,561,866 B2; US 8,950,644 B2; US 8,348,114 B2; US 8,579,171 B2; US 9,173,473 B2; US 9,271,559 B2; US 8,162,194 B2 ; US 8,955,792 B2

CERTIFICATIONS

National Fire Protection Association

UL

In 2014, MYSTERY RANCH took the first step toward offering our customers NFPA-certified products by building their quality management system and having it certified to ISO 9001. The next step was to provide third party, Underwriters Laboratories (UL®), with samples that passed the heat and thermal shrinkage resistance test and complied with the load-carrying design and performance requirements of UL® Certified to NFPA 1977-2022 Edition. Fire packs are used to carry tools, food, water, and other items crucial to the safety of the user–not only do the packs need to withstand a certain level of heat without failing, the buckles must remain functional after fire exposure to ensure continued use in the field. Now, MYSTERY RANCH is continually expanding the array of wildland fire products that are NFPA-certified, and we are proud to serve the brave women and men who risk their lives for our safety.

MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGY CORDURA® Fabrics MYSTERY RANCH-built fire products are made with custom spec’d 330D, 500D, and 1000D CORDURA® with TeflonTM and PU coatings for maximum durability and protection from weather and UV rays.

YKK® Zippers YKK® zippers are used throughout our packs on the exterior and interior, providing long-haul durability.

AQUAGUARD® Zippers We use AQUAGUARD® YKK® zippers with nickel-plated sliders. The zippers are strategically placed in areas to protect from dust. These zippers provide exceptional weather resistance and durability.

MYSTERY RANCH Our load carriage technology includes the patented Futura Yoke, Fire-Specific frame, and pack harnessing.

See more info on page 73.

Fire Yoke System The patented MYSTERY RANCH Fire Yoke system is adjustable and telescopes to fit any torso length.

HOTSHOTS / HANDCREW Tested over tens of thousands of overtime hours, cutting chain after chain of fireline, the workhorse of wildland packs enters its next decade of service with ergonomic improvements and even more durability.

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HOTSHOT TL INTL The HOTSHOT TL (Top Load) INTL is a trusted and tried HOT TOP. Sliplocks on shoulder pads for adding a saw pad and MR Talk box accessories help make this a companion that carries everything you need to get you to the next shift safe, strong, and healthy. It’s the gas station on your back, your home away from home and built to last.

KEY FEATURES:

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Fully adjustable Fire Yoke telescopes to fit any torso length

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Included Hotshot Lid provides 300 cu-in of storage, featuring low-profile admin pocket with pen slots

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All body-facing components built with spacer mesh materials for moisture transfer and body heat dispersion

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Wing pockets’ low-cut front enables firefighters to reach fuel and water bottles while wearing the pack. It holds up to three fuel bottles, three FSS canteen/water bottles, two 40oz Hydroflask, two 48oz Nalgene, and three 30oz Sigg bottles, or one 64oz Hydroflask growler per side

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External detail pocket gives easy access to small items like headlamps, flagging, and batteries

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Fire Belt system features 2” re-direct webbing and PALS web for MOLLE accessories

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Draw-cord, top-load shroud access to main compartment allows maximum volume, extreme overloads, and internal organization

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• Internal stretch-woven hydration sleeve with porting • Zip-front, panel load access to main compartment

SPECS:

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Weight:

2.5 kg (5.6 lbs)

Vol:

23 L (1400 cu-in)

Size:

S M L XL

Top-loading shroud

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INTRODUCING

FIRELINE GEAR SHE CAN COUNT ON. MYSTERY RANCH offers women’s specific harnessing for our line of HOTSHOT/HANDCREW and ENGINE/IA packs.

Unsurpassed comfort and functionality.

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WOMEN’S HARNESSING DESIGN

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION.

MORE ERGONOMIC CURVE TO ALLEVIATE FRICTION POINTS

NARROWER SHOULDER PAD THROUGHOUT

*COMPARED TO THE STANDARD HARNESSING

A new generation of wildland fire packs—complete with ergonomic harnessing designed specifically for the female form to alleviate friction points during hot and hazardous operations.

Why it matters.

Over a long season, a wildland firefighter’s line pack becomes the one thing she can truly call her own.

It’s the indispensable workhorse that pulls together the PPE, tools, and rations she needs to do her job. That’s why MYSTERY RANCH has revamped our flagship packs to offer greater comfort and functionality for every firefighter. Our new line of women’s packs features ergonomic harnessing designed specifically for the female form, alleviating friction points so firefighters can operate safely and effectively in the most hazardous and intense incidents. The fire line is dangerous enough as it is, and those in the middle of the action shouldn’t settle for anything less than the best gear for their mission.

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ENGINE / IA MYSTERY RANCH builds intellegent equipment that is optimized for initial attack and designed to meet the specific needs of Engine Companies, Helitack Crews, and Overhead.

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SC FRAME WITH REMOVABLE FIRE STICK-IT The SC Frame with Removable Fire Stick-It was developed as system along with the SC 34 Bag. It was built with two groups of end users in mind: International Wildland personnel that don’t have a fire shelter requirement and USAR teams that need a 72-hour solution.

KEY FEATURES:

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The SC Frame base system is designed so the overload storage and pocket double as a load shelf.

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The Removable Fire Stick-it secures overload goods to the load shelf

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Fire Belt Light system featuring 2” re-direct webbing and PALS web for MOLLE accessories

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All body-facing components built with spacer mesh materials for moisture transfer and body heat dispersion.

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Fully adjustable Fire Yoke telescopes to fit any torso length

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Sliplocks on shoulder pads for adding saw pad and MR Talk Box accessories

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SPECS:

Weight:

1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)

Vol:

2.45 L (150 cu-in)

Size:

S M L XL

* See Size Chart on page 45

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SC Frame w/ Fire Stick-it

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SC Frame w/ In-load Slilng Set Up

SC 34 BAG The SC 34 Bag was built with advice and input from B.C. Wildfire Service and our friends in the Squirrel Cage in downtown Los Angeles. It was developed with two groups of end users in mind: International Wildland personnel that don’t have a fire shelter requirement and USAR teams that need a 72-hour solution.

KEY FEATURES:

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Zippered Fusee pockets (both sides) above four rows of PALS webbing for accessory connection

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Two internal removable medical or accessory pockets

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Loop system for attaching MR Stick It, and makes it Med Lid, Big 10 Lid, or Hot Lid compatible

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Back, side zip access to floating, padded sleeve that fits laptops up to 15” and document/tablet sleeve pocket also doubles as a hydration sleeve

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SPECS:

Weight:

3.7 kg (8.24 lbs)

Vol:

33.5 L (2044 cu-in)

Size:

One Size

* See Size Chart on page 45

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SC 34 medical pockets

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SC 34 laptop sleeve

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SHIFT 900 MWP BAG ONLY Our most modular system is designed to facilitate problem-solving in the operational fire environment. The removable SHIFT SIDE POCKETS increase the SHIFT 900 from 16 to 20 liters, giving you extra space for fuel canisters, water bottles, and items you need to get to quickly.

KEY FEATURES:

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The zippered removable MOLLE-on Wing pockets hold up to three fuel bottles, three FSS canteen/water bottles, two 40oz Hydroflask, two 48oz Nalgene, and three 30oz Sigg bottles, or one 64oz Hydroflask growler per side

2•

Updated Attachment Points for adding lid accessories on top or bottom.

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Double-layered Fire Shelter compartment built with additional reinforcement at key wear points—gift-wrap closure design minimizes debris and shelter can be set up for right or left-handed deployment

• Triple-Spade system is color coded, and securely attaches modular Plus 900 to Shift base in seconds

SPECS:

3

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Weight:

3.3 kg (7.2 lbs)

Vol:

15.8 L (965 cu-in)

Size:

One Size

HOT SPEED Stripped to the essentials—then rebuilt as PPE with Health and Safety as top priorities— the HOT SPEED is all-inclusive and IA ready. Designed to meet the specific needs of Engine Companies, Helitack Crews, and Overhead, this sleek pack drops the hydration reservoir into the lumbar, maximizing ventilation while freeing valuable upper-back real estate for hosepacks, saw packs, and bladder bags.

KEY FEATURES:

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Fully adjustable Fire Yoke telescopes to fit any torso length

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Zip-access to 250 cu-in storage pocket for headlamp, batteries, snacks, and other essential gear

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Low-profile admin pocket for notebooks, maps, IAPs

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MYSTERY RANCH Fire accessory lids-compatible

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Sliplocks on shoulder pads for adding saw pad and MR Talk Box accessories

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All body-facing components built with spacer mesh materials for moisture transfer and body heat dispersion

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Storage sleeve keeps three fusees fully-stowed yet ultra-accessible for those rare moments of emergency and urgency

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Fire Belt Light system features re-direct 2” webbing and PALS web for MOLLE accessories accessible

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Fire Shelter can be set up for right- or left-handed deployment

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Weight:

1.5 kg (3.2 lbs)

Vol:

8 L (420 cu-in)

Men’s Size:

S M L XL

* See Size Chart on page 45

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AERIAL DELIVERY We build load-bearing solutions based on our end users’ needs.

You asked, and we’ve designed and developed an option for aerial delivery.

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BIG ERNIE Designed and developed for aerial-delivered firefighters, the BIG ERNIE is the must-have linegear pack from MYSTERY RANCH. The features of this pack are either compressible, stowable, or removable – the yoke has quick-release buckles, the back panel has integrated storage compartments for the shoulder straps/harnessing, the waist belt folds into the side garages, and there are pass-throughs for compression straps, along with other compatible features making it entirely jump-compatible.

KEY FEATURES:

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•1 Packout-compatible and yoke with quick-release buckles

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•2 Cobra-lock-ready yoke attachment points included for jump

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operations

•3 Zippered front detail pocket with slots for pens, Rite in the

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Rain®, etc.

4• Zippered wing pockets (designed to fit two Forest Service

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water bottles each) have interior drawcords to secure contents, or can compress to streamline pockets when not in use

5• Integrated fire shelter storage below main compartment with ambidextrous access

6• Double-layering and web reinforcement in high-wear areas

•7 Packout-compatible, removable waist belt 8• Guide loops for vertical compression, that comes out of the bottom of the pack and routes through the loops

• Hydration compartment with dual exit points 5

• Integrated Fusee compartments in the Wing Pockets (holds three Fusees each)

• Interior top mesh zippered pocket

SPECS:

Weight:

1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)

Vol:

24 L (1465 cu-in)

Size:

One Size

OFFERED IN CANADA ONLY

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CARGO Internal organization and versatile carry options make the MYSTERY RANCH Fire Cargo line essential for the traveling fire fighter. A built-in and compressible laundry bag allows for quarantine of dirty items and greater organization throughout the long weeks of living in a tent.

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FLIGHT MONSTER The FLIGHT MONSTER is a 14-day travel bag ideal for carrying personal gear, line gear, boots, a hardhat, and Nomex equipment. This high-volume duffel bag has multi-carrying systems, including zip access to padded backpack straps with load lifters and sternum strap, stowable padded shoulder strap for over-the-shoulder carry, and heavy-duty top/bottom/side haul loops, which allow you to grab the bag from all sides.

KEY FEATURES:

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Multi-carry system includes: Zippered access to padded backpack straps with load lifters and sternum strap.

Stowable padded shoulder strap for over-the shoulder carry

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Large, pass-through zippered side pockets for a sleeping pad or other long items with internal zippered access to main compartment

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Top and bottom guided compression straps to minimize form factor when not packed out

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Heavy-duty top/bottom/side haul loops

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Large zippered bottom compartment for a sleeping bag or separating used gear/boots

• Three, zippered stretch-mesh pockets on inner face of lid allow organization of small items like books, illumination devices, toiletries, and other personals

• ID window for contact card

SPECS:

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Black

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Left Side

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Right Side

Weight:

2.3 kg (5 lbs)

Vol:

107 L (6548 cu-in)

Size:

One Size

MONSTER The MONSTER is the little brother to the FLIGHT MONSTER, mirroring many of the same features demanded by the firefighter on the go. It’s the perfect 14-day travel bag for your personal gear. The MONSTER features a multi-carrying system, including stowable backpack carry, over-the-shoulder carry, or briefcase-like haul loop carry.

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KEY FEATURES:

•1 Multi-carry system includes: Zippered access to padded 2

backpack straps with load lifters and sternum strap.

Stowable padded shoulder strap for over-the shoulder carry

2• Large, pass-through zippered side pockets for a sleeping pad or other long items with internal zippered access to main compartment

3• Top and bottom guided compression straps to minimize form factor when not packed out

4• Heavy-duty top/bottom/side haul loops 5• Large zippered bottom compartment for a sleeping bag or separating used gear/boots

• ID window for contact card • Three, zippered stretch-mesh pockets on inner face of lid allow organization of small items like books, illumination devices, toiletries, and other personals

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SPECS:

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Weight:

1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Vol:

69.6 L (4247.3 cu-in)

Size:

One Size

Black

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Left Side

Right Side

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MEDICAL On the fireline in a medical emergency, every second counts. That’s why the MYSTERY RANCH medic-specific bags were designed around quick access, organization, and comfort.

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MED LID The MED LID is a proud result of continuous, need-based, field tested, end-user feedback.

It packs the contents of the red FSS Ten-Man Med Kit—plus additional tools, meds, and supplies to the medic’s level of training—the Med Lid integrates clean and secure.

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KEY FEATURES:

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Document pocket with pen slots

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Built-in and stowable waist belt/ shoulder sling

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Removable Red Cross Medic Patch (Velcro®) included

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Quick-Attach buckles allow integration to most MR packs (even other pack brands)

• Velcro® label strips can hold paper strips, grease pencil, or sharpie

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• Compartmentalized for each medic to customize access and organization

• Double-clamshell design for at-a-glance access to everything

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SPECS:

MED LID shown on Hotshot pack (replacing the standard lid).

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Weight:

0.6 kg (1.4 lbs)

Vol:

7.4 L (450 cu-in)

Size:

One Size

FIRE RFAK The FIRE RFAK is a compact individual first aid kit that attaches via MOLLE. It has a unique, detachable inner panel that can be adjusted to carry different items. Simply unbuckle, then pull the red tab to remove the panel from the carrying bag.

KEY FEATURES:

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Single buckle opening with Rip-Zip design for quick, onehanded access

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Designed to MOLLE attach to PALS web

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Lid has buckle closure for security

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Removable bundle includes: Two mesh pockets, multiple compressible tie downs for securing medical supplies, and tape loop

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2” x 4” VELCRO® patch for ID tags

• Grometted drain hole

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SPECS:

Weight:

0.2 kg (0.5 lb)

Vol:

1 L (60 cu-in)

Dims:

5.75” x 7” x 2.5”

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ACCESSORIES Our fire accessories were designed to help customize your fire pack, whether you need access to essentials, extra volume, additional organization, or hydration solutions.

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HOTSHOT LID Widely referred to as the “brain” of our big packs, our HOTSHOT LID is compatible with our HOT SPEED. It offers additional storage space for essentials like batteries, a headlamp, snacks, flagging, or any of the myriad of mini items you need to carry on the line. Now featuring an admin pocket designed for notebooks, a folded IAP, maps, and other flat goods.

KEY FEATURES:

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Low-profile admin pocket for notebooks, maps, IAPs, plus two pen slots

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Quick Attach buckles included for plug-and-play HOT SPEED compatibility

• Replacement part for HOTSHOT and HOTSHOT TL • Compatible with HOT 3 and HOT TOP • Works as minimal medical kit • Built of custom spec’d 500D CORDURA® with Teflon® and PU coatings for maximum durability, UV, and weather protection

• YKK® #10 AQUAGUARD® coated zipper with nickel-plated slider provides weather-resistance and maximum durability

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Weight:

0.2 kg (0.5 lb)

Vol:

5 L (305 cu-in)

Dims:

11” x 6.5” x 6”

New Product

NEW

TALK BOX 5000 A durable and easily adjustable solution specifically designed around the BKR 5000 radio and clam shells.

KEY FEATURES:

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Adjustable buckle closure for durability and security

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MOLLE attach, shoulder harness and belt loop attach compatible

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Designed specifically for the BKR 5000 and BKR clamshell sizes using unique, universal radio holster vertical adjuster and horizontal adjustment straps

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Rigid padding for structure and durability

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Allows access to push-to-talk button and lapel mic port

• Fits rechargeable and AA battery clamshells • 500D CORDURA®

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SPECS:

3

Weight:

0.1 kg (0.2 lb)

Sizes:

Short Tall

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Short

Tall

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HYDRO Simple and yoke mounted with quick attach buckles, this center-zip access reservoir carrier features hose porting on either corner for left- or right-handed handed setup.

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KEY FEATURES:

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Mounts with Quick Attach Buckles

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1” Web strap secures to yoke body and compresses bag

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Hose Ports out either side for ambidextrous setup

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Nylon 6,6 hardware

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Nylon 6,6 webbing

• Compatible with all Mystery Ranch Fire packs 4

• Built of custom spec’d 500D CORDURA® with Teflon® and 5

PU coatings for longevity: maximum durability, UV, and weather protection

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• AQUAGUARD® coated YKK® #10 Zippers with nickel-plated sliders provide exceptional weather-resistance and durability

• Carries 3L Hydrapak OHY Low Profile Reservoir • CAL FIRE PPE Working Group approved to CAL FIRE Spec 1728 • UL® Certified to NFPA 1977-2022 • Removable

SPECS:

MED LID shown on Shift Plus 900 pack

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Weight:

0.2 kg (0.5 lb)

Vol:

3.1 L (190 cu-in)

Dims:

13.5” x 5.75” x 4.5”

HYDRAPAK 3.1L OHY RESERVOIR 3.1 Liters, baffled, valved, CAL FIRE Approved Hydration Reservoir with an incorporated dust cover and the best burst-strength in the business.

KEY FEATURES:

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Slide-Seal™ Top: opens wide for easy filling & seals tight

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Blaster™ Valve: high-flow bite valve with twist shut/off

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Protective dust cover

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HydraFusion™ Tube: 36”, insulates and protects

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Plug-N-Play™ Connector: quick disconnect for convenient tube removal

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Reservoir clip for easy pack attachment

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3.1 Liters, baffled, valved, CAL FIRE Approved Hydration Reservoir with an incorporated dust cover and the best burst-strength in the business.

• Shape-Loc™ Baffle: slim profile and increased stabilization • Can be frozen or filled with hot water (max temp 60° C / 140° F)

• CAL FIRE Approved to Spec 1728, with all-black hose, 7

hardware, and dust cover

• Inline filtration compatible • 100% BPA & PVC free • No-Leak™ Lifetime Guarantee

SPECS:

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Weight:

0.2 kg (0.5 lb)

Vol:

3.1 L (190 cu-in)

Dims:

39” x 23” x 4”

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HOT SHELTER CASE MOLLE A requirement basic yet vital, the Shelter Case must operate perfectly in an emergency, yet live virtually unnoticed during everyday operations.

KEY FEATURES:

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Double-layered in high-wear areas

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6,6 Nylon web for additional durability on corners and seams

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Ambidextrous set-up for right or left hand access

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MOLLE with tuck-tabs system for attachment

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Four-flap closure seals completely and deploys rapidly and reliably

• Replacement part for HOTSHOT and HOTSHOT TL • Built of custom spec’d 1000D CORDURA® with Teflon® and PU coatings for maximum durability, UV, and weather protection

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SPECS:

Weight:

0.2 kg (0.5 lb)

Vol:

3.3 L (200 cu-in)

Dims:

9” x 4” x 5.5”

SHELTER CASE HIP The HOT SHELTER CASE HIP mounts to our M4 lumbar system in the corner where the waist belt and bag meet. Keeping the shelter tucked away as close to the pack as possible lets you work and hike with minimal interference. We’ve included a specially designed wedge that kicks the shelter out away from the hip and leg to eliminate chafing.

KEY FEATURES:

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VELCRO® closure

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Rapid-access orientation for a fire shelter

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Plastic wedge keeps case off hip and legs

SPECS:

1

3

Weight:

0.2 kg (0.4 lb)

Dims:

9” x 4” x 5.5”

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SHELTER CASE shown on Shift Plus 900 pack

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FTW POUCH Our all-purpose belt-mount accessory, the FTW is the perfect solution for a 40 Oz Hydroflask®, a grip of fusees, MSR® fuel bottle, hoseclamp, or even an inline tee.

KEY FEATURES:

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One-hand, operable cinch retainment system pulls bottle away from thigh when secured

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MOLLE with tuck-tabs accessory attachment system

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Double-layered for durability

• Grommeted drain hole for dirt, debris, and water

SPECS:

Weight:

0.1 kg (0.3 lb)

Dims:

10” x 4” x 3.5”

FTW POUCH shown on FEMP pack

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MURSE Call it what you want; we like to describe it as the “man purse,” but there is no shame in that. The MURSE is your solution for organizing all the necessities for the required documentation, pens, pencils, and a Rite in the Rain® notebook on the fire line.

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KEY FEATURES:

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Zippered clamshell opening with internal organization for small items

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Accessory pouch for carrying essentials: notepad, pens, pencils, lighter, and other small items

3•

Exterior slot for quick access to a lighter

• Fits easily in Nomex cargo pocket or your pack lid

SPECS:

2

3

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Weight:

0.07 kg (0.15 lb)

Dims:

6.75” x 5.25” x 0.5

HARNESSING FIRE YOKE MEN’S Size:

S/M

Dims:

(15” - 20”)

L/XL

(17” - 24”)

XS/S

(13” - 28”)

WOMEN’S Size:

Dims:

M/L

(16” - 22”)

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THE

BACKBONE SERIES Created to educate the public on the sacrifice and work that goes into responding to wildland fires.

The MYSTERY RANCH Fire Line is founded on the backs of a professional workforce whose primary duties are the suppression and management of wildland fires.

Wildland firefighters are trained and built for their mission. They ask for very little, yet they serve the American public, lead from the front, and risk their lives to protect public lands, private property, and the lives of others.

To recognize the efforts of these men and women, MYSTERY RANCH would like to introduce the Backbone Series.

The Backbone Series will highlight the backs behind the packs – the faces of those who put on the packs and have their boots on the ground – the backbones on which the MYSTERY RANCH Fire Line and the Federal Fire Response have been built.

Our intent is to educate the public on what makes this job so fulfilling and to reveal where challenges lie for those who have chosen this profession.

We will recognize the men and women who wear our packs daily and honor those who have worn them for the last time—our valued fallen.

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To fuel this educational campaign, we have created the MYSTERY RANCH Backbone Scholarship MYSTERY RANCH seeks to solicit to solicit contributors for the Backbone Series and educate the public on the realities of a career in Wildland Fire – the good, the bad, and the ugly. In return, contributors will be eligible for the Backbone Scholarship.

Join us on this journey as MYSTERY RANCH leads from the front to learn more about the Forestry Technicians, Supervisory Forestry Technicians, Firefighters, and Wildland Firefighters that put their lives, families, and well-being on the line.

Visit mysteryranch.com/backbone-series to learn more.

SPECIAL EDITION BACKBONE PACKS To fund the scholarship, we have taken two of our top-selling everyday carry packs – the 2 DAY ASSAULT, and the 3-WAY BRIEFCASE – and built them in “wildfire black” with great intent to create a scholarship fund called “The Backbone Scholarship” to support and assist in the education of seasonal Forestry Technicians that want to further their careers in fire or outside of fire. These $1000 scholarships will help the men and women that go above and beyond in the off-season. Fire Classes, medical training, and college education aren’t cheap. Countless men and women work for Federal Land Management Agencies as Forestry Technicians and seek to better themselves in the off-season to compete for permanent appointments. Some individuals use fire as a means to assist with greater life goals and objectives.

10% of proceeds from these unique packs will fund the scholarship and winning contributors will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Winners will be selected anonymously throughout the duration of the campaign.

These two special packs that support the scholarship are available for purchase at mysteryranch.com and select retailers.

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NON-PROFIT SUPPORT As long as MYSTERY RANCH has made backpacks, we’ve always found the importance of donating to substantive issues, groups, causes and initiatives. We contribute to the organizations that are doing the real work, fighting the good fight, and helping those who need support. In short, we’ve sought out philanthropic connections that are important to building and supporting the community that put their lives on the line.

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U.S. HOTSHOTS ASSOCIATION U.S. HOTSHOTS ASSOCIATION is an organization with a specific mission: to support, promote, protect, and preserve all Hotshot Crews and Hotshot Crewmembers — current, former, and future. Dedicated to preserving the rich history of the U.S. Hotshot program, committed to mentorship, and intended to support special and dire needs, The USHA also focuses on directly influencing to directly influence innovation and advancement across the major quarters of Wildland Fire culture, policy, and operations: Safety, Leadership, Suppression, and Management. ushotshots.com

AMERICAN WILDFIRE EXPERIENCE The American Wildfire Experience (AWE) is a small non-profit rooted in understanding, examining, and telling the story of wildland fire. Through multimedia storytelling, oral histories, and other projects and initiatives, AWE works to facilitate dialogue, communication, and education around the challenges and opportunities of our current wildland fire situation in the United States. They believe that sharing scientific data and knowledge tied together with human experience is the best way to tell the story of wildland fire and to have an impact on the way in which wildland fire burns across both our social and ecological landscapes. wildfire-experience.org

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION The Wildland Firefighter Foundation’s main focus is to help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and to assist injured firefighters and their families. They honor and acknowledge past, present, and future members of the wildland firefighting community, and partner with private and interagency organizations to bring recognition to wildland firefighters. wffoundation.org

ERIC MARSH FOUNDATION The Eric Marsh Foundation (EMF) for Wildland Firefighters supports the next-of-kin of wildland firefighters who perished or were injured in the line of duty. The Eric Marsh Foundation was founded to honor and continue the legacy of Eric and the other 18 members of his crew who perished on June 30th, 2013, while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire in Yarnell, Arizona. ericmarshfoundation.org

FEATURES Many of the MYSTERY RANCH fire packs have these features. The Fire-specific yoke, featuring our patented Futura system, telescopically adjusts to any torso length and promotes ventilation. The packs also feature a re-direct waist belt system that secures in a natural, forward pull direction that requires less effort to tighten. With patented features and construction methods, the waist belt cants and conforms over the hips to effectively transfer and distribute the weight, eliminating slippage down over the hips.

KEY FEATURES:

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Fire Yoke - Specifically designed 2” narrower than our standard Futura Yoke to maximize ventilation without compromising load carriage comfort.

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External fuel bottle carriage - This option allows for separation of fuel and water (Hotshot & Hotshot TL packs).

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Haul loop handle - Also doubles as hardhat hanger or a location for additional tape/ flagging rolls.

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Admin pocket - For notebooks, IAP, pens/pencils, maps, IRPG.

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Fusees zip away - Secure storage of fusees for rotor-wing transport.

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Wing pockets - Wing pockets hold up to three fuel bottles, three water bottles (40oz Hydroflask®, FSS bottle], or one 64oz Hydroflask® growler per side.

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Angled pack bottom - Keeps fire shelter off the butt and thighs while compression eliminates shelter motion.

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Low-cut tailoring - Wing pockets’ low-cut front enables firefighter to reach fuel and water bottles while wearing pack.

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MOLLE accessory attachment

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10• Incorporated hydration - 100+ oz. on CAL FIRE spec models.

11• S-curve shoulder pads - Ergonomically shaped to the torso and keep straps out of armpits while working.

12• Wicking material - On all body-contact surfaces – transports heat and moisture away from the body.

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SIZING GETTING YOUR SIZE The key to a confortable pack load is the properly fitting backpack. We’ve designed a more custom fit into our packs with simple sizing based off two measurements. To find the appropriate size waist and yoke for your pack, collect the following two measurements, then reference the sizing chart below.

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WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE

Use a tailors tape measure or string and have a friend measure between the bony bump at the base of your neck (C7 vertebra) to the spot on your spine that is just behind your belly button.

Measure around your waist just above the top of your hip bones (roughly two fingers below your belly button).

Men’s/Unisex Framed Sizing S Torso Waist

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L

XL

One Size (OS)

15 - 20 in

15 - 20 in

17 - 24 in

17 - 24 in

16 - 22 in

38 - 51 cm

38 - 51 cm

43 -61 cm

43 - 61 cm

41 - 56 cm

26 - 32 in

31 - 36 in

35 - 40 in

39+ in

30 - 40 in

66 - 81 cm

79 - 92 cm

89 - 102 cm

100+ cm

76 - 102 cm

Women’s Framed Sizing

Torso Waist

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L

One Size (OS)

13 - 18 in

13 - 18 in

16 - 22 in

16 - 22 in

16 - 22 in

33 - 46 cm

33 - 46 cm

41 - 56 cm

41 - 56 cm

41 - 56 cm

26 - 32 in

31 - 36 in

35 - 40 in

39+ in

30 - 40 in

66 - 81 cm

79 - 92 cm

89 - 102 cm

100+ cm

76 - 102 cm

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MYSTERY RANCH BACKPACKS 1750 Evergreen Drive Bozeman, MT 59715 833-548-1999 VALLFIREST – THE WILDFIRE COMPANY mysteryranch@vallfirest.com (+34) 93 867 87 79 SEA TO SUMMIT PTY LTD. www.stsdistributedbrands.com.au +61 8 9221 6617 enquiries@mysteryranch.com.au FLASH WILDFIRE SERVICES Suite 150, 2899 Broadmoor Blvd Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1B5 780-467-7234 info@flashfiresafety.com mysteryranch.com

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