The River Rescue Z-Rig Kit provides the essential water-compatible equipment needed to quickly establish a 3:1 mechanical advantage system for river and swiftwater rescue operations. Designed for rescuers who require a compact, organized, and deployable hauling system, this kit combines high-performance rescue hardware with specialized rope rescue components to support efficient victim recovery and equipment movement in challenging water environments.

Compact ProTech pulleys help minimize bulk and weight while maintaining dependable performance, and the included CMC Rappel 8 allows for controlled lowering when required. The kit comes organized with dedicated storage bags for easy transport, deployment, and equipment management, making it an ideal solution for swiftwater rescue teams, fire departments, and technical rescue professionals.

Features

• Complete water rescue kit designed for 3:1 Z-rig mechanical advantage systems
• Compact, lightweight components reduce bulk while maintaining performance
• Includes Rappel 8 descender for controlled lowering operations
• Water-compatible equipment selected for river and swiftwater rescue environments
• Organized storage system allows rapid deployment and transport
• Ideal for hauling, tensioning, and rescue operations in moving water environments
• Suitable for fire departments, rescue squads, and technical rescue teams
• Includes rope, pulleys, carabiners, webbing, prusiks, and anchor hardware needed for field operations

Kit Contents

• CMC #2 Rope Bag – Yellow
• CMC Small Stuff Bag – Red
• CMC Aluminum Rappel 8 Descender – Black
• CMC Aluminum Anchor Plate – Red
• CMC ProTech Screw-Lock Carabiners – Brite (Qty. 10)
• CMC ProTech Screw-Lock Carabiner – Orange (Qty. 1)
• CMC ProTech Single Pulleys (Qty. 3)
• New England River Rescue Rope, 7/16" – 150 ft
• CMC Large Utility Loop – Red
• 1" Tubular Webbing – Yellow (2 sections, 12 ft each)
• CMC 8 mm Sewn Loop Prusiks, 18" – Red (Qty. 2)

Specifications

• Product Type: River Rescue Mechanical Advantage Kit
• System Configuration: 3:1 Z-Rig
• Rope Length: 150 ft (45.7 m)
• Rope Diameter: 7/16 in (11 mm)
• Pulley Quantity: 3
• Carabiner Quantity: 11 Total
• Webbing Included: 24 ft Total (2 x 12 ft Sections)
• Application: River Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, Technical Rescue, Hauling and Lowering Systems