New Generation Fire Shelter - Regular

New Generation fire shelters are a must have when wildland fire fighting. New Generation fire shelters are manufactured to US Forestry Service specifications and are US Government approved. New Generation fire shelters trap breathable air and reflects radiant heat. Its shape allows you to lay face down protecting the under side of the body and allowing you to breathe the cooler air next to the ground.

Fire shelters have two layers, inner layer of aluminum laminated to fiberglass and outer layer made of aluminum foil laminated to woven silica. Aluminum reflects radiant heat while the silica slows heats passage to the inside of shelter. The inner layer of aluminum laminated to fiberglass prevents heat from re-radiating to the person inside the shelter. When these layers are sewn together an air gap is created that offers further insolation

The outer foil reflects about 95% of the radiant heat that reaches it. Only 5% is absorbed into the material, so the temperature of the material is very slow rising. However convective heat is rapidly absorbed in the shelter material. If temperature reaches 500 degrees Fahrenheit the glue that bonds the foil and fabric starts to break down. The layers can separate allowing foil to tear from turbulent winds. Without the foil the shelter loses most its ability to reflect radiant heat. The silica will slow heat transfer but the shelter offers less protection than it normally would if the foil was in place.

Fire shelters are available in two different sizes - regular and large. The large shelter is designed for firefighters taller than 6'1" or whose girth exceeds 53” at any point. The large fire shelter provides better protection for larger people by allowing less contact of the shelter material with the occupant’s body, and provides more air space between the shelter and occupant. The large fire shelter is easily identified by the orange deploy strap, while the regular size is identified with the yellow deploy strap. Replacment components and training shelters / DVD also available.

Note: Also available in Large size (Click Here)

New Generation Fire Shelter - Regular Includes:

• Fire Shelter
• Nylon Duck carrying case
• Plastic liner carying case

Features:

• Inner layer made of aluminum laminated to fiberglass
• Outer layer made of aluminum foil laminated to woven silica
• Aluminum reflects radiant heat while the silica slows heat passage
• Outer foil reflects about 95% of the radiant heat
• Color coated deploy strap
• Manufactured to US Forestry Service specifications
• US Government approved.
• ISO 9001 certified
• Forest service specs 5100-606
• NFES #0925 - reg / #0975 - large
• Made in the U.S.A.

Dimensions:

• Deployed:
• Length: 86" in.
• Width: 31" in.
• Heigth: 15.5" in.
• Folded:
• Length: 4" in.
• Width: 5.5" in.
• Heigth: 8.5" in.
• Weight: 5.4 lbs.

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