Seattle, WA – For Spring 2016, True North® Introduces New FRONTLINE™ Series of Wildland Fire Packs, featuring two innovative load-bearing packs created from scratch and offering tremendous advances in functionality while retaining durability.
FRONTLINE DEFENDER™ WILDLAND PACK - NFPA 1977 Certified
Everything about the Defender™ has been rethought and redesigned. The main challenge in the red-zone is heat stress, and this pack has been specifically designed to minimize heat stress by putting the hydration on the waist and leaving the back uncovered. New H-style harness for rock-solid load control and stability. Removable New Generation shelter case can be rear mounted (fits Standard & Large shelter), and removable accessory pocket holds 1L water bottle. Built-in 3L Hydration System, plus built-in covered fusee holder. True MOLLE attachment for all accessories. Color: Black. Materials: 1000D Cordura®, Nylon Webbing, #10 YKK® Zipper, Nylon Hardware. Weight: 2.5 LBS. Hydration: 3L/ 100 oz.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
True North® is a trusted source for quality packs, bags and FR clothing for over 20 years. We design and manufacture gear and accessories for wildland fire, structure fire, and search & rescue markets, while our partner brand DragonWear™ supplies performance-based FR/AR clothing to the fire, utilities, industrial safety and petro chemical industries.
From our extensive line of RIT bags and turnout duffels for structure – to a full line of packs, duffels, radio harnesses and clothing for wildland fire and search & rescue – every True North® product is built to excel in the harsh conditions of demanding, everyday use. Product innovation and design are just starting points; what truly distinguishes True North® is superior customer service backed up by a lifetime materials warranty. In more than two decades, our passion for creating and improving upon ways to help people be as comfortable and safe as possible in their apparel and gear has not changed, and the proof is in our products.
For more information, please visit our True North® website at www.truenorthgear.com, call us at 800-873-5725 or email us at info@truenorthgear.com.