Wildfire Go Bag

The S.O. Tech Wildfire Go Bag proved itself in the Palisades Fires of January 2025.  The pack has two main functions - deployment of the sprinkler system with fire retardants and valuables fill and go bag for exfil.  Each facet of the pack's design was carefully thought out and well tested on January 7th.

Hi-Vis for rapid identification.  Its a bright yellow with reflective tape front and back.  One can send a family member into a messy garage with the direction to "find the yellow pack" and bring it to me.

Pre-load the pack with 2-4 oscillating sprinklers, a tube of fire retardant, a fire extinguisher in the main compartment.  In the outside sleeve insert a large fire blanket for quick access for cover. And two internal mesh pockets, one for a burn kit and another for PPE like goggles, fire resistant hood/balaclava and gloves, and a headlamp.

The interior of the bag is tan for easy identification of tools in a dark and smokey environment. Pack can be splayed out flat for easy identification and smooth access.  Jim prepositioned heavy duty garden hoses attached to each spigot on his house.  After spraying down the walls and eaves he could move around attaching sprinklers and tossing them up onto the roof.  He maintained a ladder to go up onto the roof and position the sprinklers for optimal coverage.

After deploying the contents as a fire defense system, the pack can be used as a valuables and memory items grab and go bag. The side zippers can be zipped halfway up and secured by the side cinch straps forming a dump bag.  You can run around your house securing important items before zipping closed and escaping with your family.  The simple and durable design using the same Cordura nylons we use in defense contract projects gives you confidence that the bag won’t split open during your movement to safety.  The bright yellow cloth and reflective straps on the front and back enhance your visibility to rescuers while escaping in a dark and smoky environment.

The pack is loaded with features design specifically for the wildfire situation.  Big zipper pulls allow for easy opening and closure.  No padding in the shoulders provides a simple and durable carriage while plastic stiffener and light padding in the back panel provide stability in movement,  The cinch straps and loops in the reflective webbing allow for attachment of additional items and carabiner.

Jim recommends the following items but are not included:

• (x4) Sprinklers
• (x1) Wildfire Foam Applicator
• (x1) Flashlight 
• (x1) First Aid Burn Kit
• (x1) Fire Blanket
• (x1) Flame Retardant Gloves
• (x1) Safety Goggles
• (x1) Garden Nozzle
• (x1) Fire Patch Reflective

Key Features:

• Reflective Webbing front on shoulders and on back face.
• Tan cloth interior to enhance visual identification of items in snoke or low light.
• Carry handle can be used as hanging handle in garage.
• 11 in by 11 in front slot pocket to hold fire blanket.
• Durable 1000 denier Cordura Nylon exterior, same as our military contract packs.  Nylon pack cloth interior.
• YKK #10 zippers and ITW Nexus buckles.
• Female loop field on upper back 2 in by 5.5 in for attaching ID patches.
• Side cinch straps with side lock buckles can secure additional items.
• Back has HDPE plastic stiffener for rigidity and foam liner for comfort.
• (x2) 11 in by 8 in mesh zippered pockets for first aid burn kit and fire-resistant gloves, mask and goggles (not included, sold separately).
• Made in the USA to the same standards as our military issue go bags.
• Lifetime warranty
• Note: the bag we sell does not provide protection from a fire, only organization for carriage of important contents.

*This S.O.Tech item is available for preorder. Standard lead-times on made to order items are between 4 to 6 weeks from order placement (there are exceptions). Once your order is placed you will be contacted by one of our customer service reps with current availability and lead time. Please allow 24-48 hours for order processing.