My Wildland Fire Gear

Working with the best fire equipment in the world

I hope my example helps others find awesome fire gear proudly made in the USA. Here I’ve listed my favorite equipment that I’ve personally used with links to reliable retailers where you can find them. I’ll make a note if an item isn’t American made.

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My Gear List:

Wildland Fire Gear

Tools – Council Pulaski, Rogue Hoe, Council Boy’s Axe
Hydration Bladder Bag – MSR Dromedary 10L with Hydration Kit (I’d drink all 10L and multiple gatorades on desert fires)
Water Bottle – Nalgene Bottle 32 fl. oz.
Chainsaw – Stihl MS 441 and now Stihl MS 462
Boots – White’s Hybrid Fire Boots and La Sportiva WLF (Sportiva made in Italy – too comfortable to pass up – yes they do delaminate a bit but can be glued with aquaseal)
Pants – Crew Boss 7oz Advance Fabric Brush Pants
Fire Pack – Mystery Ranch Hotshot Pack (was made in the USA but I think it’s now imported, please correct me if I’m wrong)
Headlamp – Princeton Tec Vizz
Hard Hat (helmet) – Bullard Wildland Fire Helmet
Knives – Kershaw Knockout or ZT 0452CF Folding Knife
Sharpener – DMT DuoSharp
Sleeping Bag – Feathered Friends Merlin 30 deg (now replaced with the Hummingbird UL 30) or Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 deg.
Sleep Pad – Therm-a-Rest Xlite Pad
Socks – Darn Tough Hiking Socks – you send in your worn out socks for free replacements!
Tarp – Grabber Space Blanket Tarp when dry and no tent (most nights)
Fire – Bic Mini Lighter
Sunglasses – Oakley Holbrook
Cordage – Atwood Paracord
Trail Running Shoes for PT – La Sportiva Akyra or La Sportiva Wildcat shoes (Note – imported)

Wildland Fire Memories

I first started firefighting on a USFS type 6 engine then proceeded to fight fire on a Fire Module, Helitack Crew, and Hotshot Crew – Lonepeak IHC. Below are some of the photos I captured in wildland fire.

My Wildland Fire Gear

Working with the best fire equipment in the world

My Gear List:

Wildland Fire Gear

Wildland Fire Memories

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