Big Ernie 2.0

BIG ERNIE 2.0 Line Gear Pack

The BIG ERNIE 2.0 is the thoroughbred of the MYSTERY RANCH® lineup—lighter, faster, and purpose-built for aircraft exits. Meticulously engineered for aerial-delivered wildland firefighters, this pack is designed to perform when seconds matter and conditions are unforgiving.

Built as the ultimate line gear pack, the BIG ERNIE 2.0 features a fully compressible and stowable design, ensuring clean aircraft exits and safe, efficient deployment. Shoulder straps, harnessing, and the newly updated waist belt all stow seamlessly into integrated compartments, making the pack fully jump-compatible and a perfect fit for rappeller belly bags.

Every detail reflects real-world fireline demands—from reinforced high-wear zones to vertical compression systems that stabilize loads during aerial operations. The result is a pack that carries comfortably on the ground while remaining streamlined and compliant in the air.

Features

• Designed specifically for aerial-delivered wildland firefighters

• Fully compressible and stowable for aircraft exits and jump operations

• Quick-release yoke buckles for rapid stow and deployment

• Integrated back-panel storage for shoulder straps and harnessing

• Newly updated waist belt — packout-compatible and fully stowable

• Vertical compression system optimized for jump and aerial operations

• Guide loops route compression straps cleanly from the bottom of the pack

• Zippered front detail pocket with organization for pens, Rite in the Rain®, and small essentials

• Zippered wing pockets sized to hold two Forest Service water bottles per side

  • Interior drawcords secure contents or compress when empty

• Integrated fire shelter storage below main compartment with ambidextrous access

• Fusee sleeves inside wing pockets (holds three Fusees per side) for helicopter flight compliance

• Hydration compartment with dual hose exit points

• Interior top mesh zippered pocket for small items

• Double-layered fabric and reinforced webbing in high-wear zones