When you're out on a fourteen day roll supplies can get scarce. The situation is only more dire if you happened to be spiked out away from Incident Command. There are a few small essentials we make sure to bring with us to help us get through those long rolls. We find a couple creature comforts go a long way. Here are our must-haves, in order of importance. 1. … [Read more...] about Five Essential Items for Wildland Firefighters
Gear Reviews
Top Five Wildland Firefighting Boots
Choosing a pair of boots for fire season can be a daunting task. That's why we created a list of the top five wildland firefighting boots. These boots are all have their pros and cons and come in a variety of price points. The list is prioritized in descending order, starting with our top recommendation. 1. Whites Smokejumpers The most comfortable pair of boots you'll … [Read more...] about Top Five Wildland Firefighting Boots
Best Wildland Fire Boots
Besides maybe your fire shelter and yellows, your boots are your most important piece of equipment as a wildland firefighter. This makes sense considering the countless miles of hiking in rugged terrain you'll put in wearing them. So, having a pair of comfortable, durable wildland fire boot is crucial. It's one of the few pieces of equipment you're responsible for providing, … [Read more...] about Best Wildland Fire Boots