How Does It Feel To Fight Wild

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO FIGHT WILD FIRES FOR A LIVING?
WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING BACKPACK | RYAN DE LUCA | WINTER 2010

“WE HIKE STEEP SLOPES DOWN INTO CANYONS”
“IT’S VERY HOT AND SMOKY”
“MAINLY, IT’S MANUAL LABOR... DONE WITH HAND TOOLS”
“WE GO HOURS AND HOURS WITHOUT BREAKS”
“WE OFTEN WORK IN THE DARK”
PHASE 1| DISCOVERY
INTERVIEWS
After dozens of interviews

with different firefighters, I
was introduced to Battalion
Chief, John Ingrao.
PROBLEM STORYBOARDS
1. I NEED MY MRE WITHOUT 2. WHO’S WHO? 3. THIS CHAIN SAW DIGS John validated many of the
REMOVING MY PACK INTO MY SHOULDER problems I noticed through
observation.
4. I NEED TO ACCESS MY PACK

IN POOR LIGHTING
PROJECT GOALS
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT PROJECT SYMBOL LEGEND
To rethink the way that wild land firefighters interact with their packs. DEMOGRAPHICS
PROJECT GOALS
+Make user interaction with the pack easier for the user ASPECTS OF THE JOB
+Save time and energy for the user
+To make a rugged and dependable product

DESIRED CONSUMER
EXPERIENCE
COMPARABLE PRODUCTS
COAXSHER FS-1 RANGER COAXSHER FS-1 RANGER

Nylon webbing +Overly complicated
modularity
+Only reflector strips for

night-time visibility
Padded straps TRUE NORTH FIREFLY
H20 bottle holder +Limited modularity
+Only reflector strips for

Reflective material night-time visibility
USAR Fire shelter

case STATPACKS SPOTFIRE
Misc. pouches +Very limited modularity
Fusee storage +Only reflector strips for

nightitme visibility
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
NIGHT-TIME USE EXISTING NIGHT-

TIME-USE FEATURES
STATPACKS SPOTFIRE
+Thin reflective strip
TRUE NORTH FIREFLY

+Moderate use of reflective
tape
SINGLE MODULAR
UNIT
COAXHSER FS 1 RANGER
tape
TRUE NORTH GO! PACK

DAY-TIME USE
PHASE 2 | TARGET USER
TARGET USER RESEARCH

TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION LIFE-CYCLE
THE INNOVATOR
“Classically the first
people to adopt any new
technology
INNOVATORS EARLY EARLY LATE LAGGARDS

ADOPTERS MAJORITY MAJORITY
TARGET USER RESEARCH | FIRELINE MEDIC

JOHN INGRAO
Segment: Wildland
fire fighter
Name: John Ingrao
Occupation:
Wildland medic
Residence: Oregon
city, OR
Favorite aspect of
the job: Never a
dull moment
+A wildland/
medic pack that
integrates with
web gear or PPE
+A medical pack
that is designed
for wildland - not
military trauma
+Comfort
TARGET USER RESEARCH | FIRELINE MEDIC

JOHN INGRAO
A DAY IN THE LIFE THE GEAR I USE NOW +Applying years of

experience
+Medical treatment
+Must carry
medical supplies
+Must also carry

PPE/web gear
“ One thing about us is we

always put things away
when we’re done. We like a
systematic approach”
EXPERIENCE THEME| SYSTEMATIC

Inspired by the Fireline Medic
THEMES
+Simplified forms
+Modularity
+Organized
+Integration
+Specific locations for gear

SKETCH IDEATION | SYSTEMATIC

+Modular
+Organized
+Simplified form
+Integrated
+Specific locations
TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE WILDLAND NEWBIE

MIKE ELLIOTT
Segment: Wildland
fire fighter
Name: Mike Elliot
Occupation:
Urban fire fighter
intern/ Wildland
Firefighter
Residence:
Corvallis, OR
Favorite aspect of
+Fire shelter
shouldn’t bounce
against butt when
walking
+A simple, less
bulky pack
+Shoulder
protection from
carrying chain saw
+Simple and sleek
TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE WILDLAND NEWBIE

MIKE ELLIOTT
A DAY IN THE LIFE THE GEAR I USE NOW +Manual fireline

duties
+Learning how to
use his and identify
his gear
+Receiving
instruction
MIKE ELLIOT
“Keep it simple,
keep it sleek”
EXPERIENCE THEME | SLEEK

Inspired by the Wildland Newbie
THEMES
+ Compact design
+Low drag shapes
+Smooth forms
+Light weight
SKETCH IDEATION | SLEEK

Inspired by the Wildland Newbie
+Compact/
+Eats with integrated chain
pack on saw guard
+Weight towards
bottom for lower +Smooth forms
center of gravity
+Protein
bars
+MRE
access
+Sleek shapes to
distribute weight
TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE BATTALION CHIEF

JOHN INGRAO
Segment: Wildland fire

fighter
Occupation: Battalion
Chief
Residence: Oregon city,
OR
Favorite aspect
of the job: Many
responsibilities - Many
+Convenience
+Easy access to MRE
without removing
+Better visibility of the
crew at night
+Compartments that can
be easily accessed in
poor lighting conditions
TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE BATTALION CHIEF

JOHN INGRAO
A DAY IN THE LIFE THE GEAR I USE NOW +Manual fire line duties
+Working in the dark
+Applying years of
experience
+Planning
+Leadership
+Communication
“We work hard - all of our
gear should be very rugged
and durable”
EXPERIENCE THEME | RUGGED

Inspired by the Battalion Chief
THEMES
+ Bulging shapes
+Illuminated elements
+Water resistance
+Heavy nylon fabric

SKETCH IDEATION | RUGGED

+Water resistant zippers

Modular system
+Nylon
webbing
+Illuminated
seams
+Heavy nylon
fabric
+Illuminated
zipper- pulls
+Bulging shapes
DESIGN EVALUATION | PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK
MY COMMENTARY It would be nice if urban search and

rescue teams could clip their glow
BATTALION CHIEF, JOHN’S sticks somewhere. This way they can
What are the basic supplies distinguish which team is which.
for a small day pack? Why is the fire shelter off to the side
+Canteen/ a few H20 bottles here?
+1 MRE
+Gloves Because a newer firefighter said
+1 sm. first-aid kit This pack it bumps against his butt when he
+Flagging tape would work walks...
+Camera great for USAR
+Snack bar teams too! If they are set far enough beneath the
+Bandana pack, the way good packs are, it’s not
a problem.
Can you explain the USAR scenario?
Urban search and rescue teams

I like the glowing (USAR) are divided into teams with
name badge Idea! corresponding colors. Teams often
tape different colored glow sticks to
their helmets.
How many H2O bottles do you

need?
At least 2 + the camelback reservoir
What do you thing about the

MRE accessible here?
This I Think that’s a great Idea!
draw-string
would wear out. I’ve never seen this on a pack before...
That would be very handy!
PHASE 3 | EVALUATION
DESIGN EVALUATION | PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK
TO VALIDATE MATERIAL
CHOICES I SPOKE
WITH JOHN, AND
PROFESSIONALS IN THE
TEXTILE INDUSTRY.
BATTALION CHIEF JOHN
+Most wild land packs used are
made of Cordura nylon.
+Velcro can be a good fastener for
BALLISTIC CORDURA® 3-D NYLON SPACER FABRIC ELASTIC CORDURA® FABRIC some applications
FABRIC (706)
TEXTILE DESIGNER, DAN MEYER
+Recommends cordura
+Provided samples of recommended
3-D nylon and polyester spacer
fabrics.
+”You want breatheability against
the skin as much as possible”
MATERIALS EXPERT, BILL DIETER

OF TERRAZIGN
+All Cordura are a good choice
+Nylon products have a tendency to
degrade in UV unless treated
+Kevlar and nomex are very
expensive materials -
+I recommend laminating to prevent
snagging and extra weight
FINAL CONCEPT | FEATURES
PRODUCT FEATURES
+Illuminated zipper seams
Makes access in the dark more intuitive
+Illuminated zipper pulls

Makes locating them in the dark much easier
+Illuminated icons
Throughout the pack, a use of simple glowing
Icons makes finding the right pocket faster
+Glove-sto
Pocket to reduce forgetful loss of gloves on the job
+Modular configuration
Allows for greater versatility of pack
+Cinch n go
Allows the user to quickly tighten straps after a
break
+Glows tick holder
+Fire fighters can distinguish between rank or
teams
Bone barrier
+Integrated chain saw shoulder pad
Easy-access MRE
+Easily accessible zipper port - Pack can remain on
during access
Cloth-sto
+An integrated tear/snag resistant cordura mash
sack to store dirty clothes after wearing.
Drinking water
+Besides having the option to insert a camelbak,
a water bottle holder within the pack keeps two
bottles cold.
FINAL CONCEPT | MODULARITY
STAGE 1. DAY PACK STAGE 2. MEDIUM TRIP EXPLODED VIEW
STAGE 3. LG TRIP STAGE 4. LG TRIP + POPOCKETS

FINAL CONCEPT | MATERIALS

TEXTILES
DOUBLE POLYURETHANE-COATED
BALLISTIC CORDURA® FABRIC
CORDURA® MESH
3-D NYLON SPACER FABRIC
STRONTIUM OXIDE (LUMINOVA®)
25mm HOOK & LOOP

NATULON®
ELECTRO- LUMINESCENT WIRE
ELASTIC CORDURA® FABRIC

FINAL CONCEPT | MATERIALS

HARDWARE
POM YSRD38 SIZE 38mm SIDE-

RELEASE BUCKLE
ALICE CLIPS
SIZE 3 CFT8 YKK COIL ZIPPER
POM YSRD50 SIZE 50 mm SIDE-

RELEASE BUCKLE
TRITIUM ZIPPER PULLS
ALUMINUM GROMMET
CHOSEN MATERIAL INFO | TEXTILES
DOUBLE POLYURETHANE-COATED ELASTIC CORDURA® FABRIC STRONTIUM OXIDE (LUMINOVA®) ENVIRONMENTAL

BALLISTIC CORDURA® FABRIC (706) Benefits: Good elasticity and light-weight. Benefits: Glows in the dark to provide
Benefits: High abrasion, weather and Also offers enhanced tear and abrasion better visibility. Excellent weather and
CONSIDERATIONS
flame resistance and relatively light resistance. light fastness. Afterglow brightness of TRITIUM RECYCLING
weight Use: up to ten times that of conventional The world's biggest supplier of
Use +Compression lining inside pockets. phosphorescent pigments. radiolabelled molecules has
:+Walls and floor of the pack Use: developed a way to turn all the
+ The PU coating, dyed Orange (Pantone +Along zipper tracks and access points radioactive tritium waste it produces
143 M) to increase contrast. back into material pure enough
to be used again. http://www.rsc.
3-D NYLON SPACER FABRIC ELECTRO- LUMINESCENT CORDURA® MESH org/chemistryworld/News/2008/
Benefits: Provides padding to the user. WIRE (LYTEC©) Benefits: Breathable, semi transparent April/24040801.asp
Breathable and cushioning. Benefits: Glows in the dark. Requires only textile.
Use: minimal power source. Use: NATULON® PROPERTIES
+Cushioning Use: +Mesh clothing sack An Environmentally friendly material
+Illuminated name badge +Glove-sto made of recycled PET.
CHOSEN MATERIAL INFO | HARDWARE
ALICE CLIPS ALUMINUM GROMMET 25mm HOOK & LOOP POM YSRD38 SIZE 38mm SIDE-
Benefits: Widely recognized device. They Benefits: Inexpensive and lightweight. NATULON® RELEASE BUCKLE
is weather resistant and very strong. Use: Benefits: Long-lasting durability and high Benefits: Easy to use with gloves.
Pack drainage strength.
Use: Designed for outdoor use, it is durable
Use:
+Attaches harness system to the pack. +For fastening the various pocket and light -weight.
+Attaches large and small pack together. auxiliary pockets closed.
POM YSRD50 SIZE 50 mm SIDE- SIZE 3 CFT8 YKK COIL ZIPPER TRITIUM ZIPPER PULLS
RELEASE BUCKLE Benefits: uses AquaGuard water repellent Benefits: Offers strong continuous
Benefits: Large, easy to use with gloves. Use: illumination.
Designed for outdoor use, it is durable +Main access pocket and Glove-sto Use:
and light compartment. +All pack zipper pulls
Use:
+Waist harness strap
SPECIAL THANKS TO MY APPAREL DESIGN

COLABORATORS..
DERIAN LONIGAN MARK VAN WEERD RUTH

For donating your time to helping me get For applying your soft goods expertise For constructing the final model
initial shape models off the ground. to help bring my drawings to 3D.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

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HOW DOES IT FEEL TO FIGHT WILD FIRES FOR A LIVING?

WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING BACKPACK | RYAN DE LUCA | WINTER 2010

After dozens of interviews

4. I NEED TO ACCESS MY PACK

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT PROJECT SYMBOL LEGEND

+Save time and energy for the user

+To make a rugged and dependable product

COAXSHER FS-1 RANGER COAXSHER FS-1 RANGER

+Only reflector strips for

Padded straps TRUE NORTH FIREFLY

H20 bottle holder +Limited modularity

+Only reflector strips for

USAR Fire shelter

Fusee storage +Only reflector strips for

NIGHT-TIME USE EXISTING NIGHT-

TRUE NORTH FIREFLY

TRUE NORTH GO! PACK

TARGET USER RESEARCH

INNOVATORS EARLY EARLY LATE LAGGARDS

TARGET USER RESEARCH | FIRELINE MEDIC

TARGET USER RESEARCH | FIRELINE MEDIC

A DAY IN THE LIFE THE GEAR I USE NOW +Applying years of

+Must also carry

“ One thing about us is we

EXPERIENCE THEME| SYSTEMATIC

+Specific locations for gear

SKETCH IDEATION | SYSTEMATIC

TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE WILDLAND NEWBIE

TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE WILDLAND NEWBIE

A DAY IN THE LIFE THE GEAR I USE NOW +Manual fireline

EXPERIENCE THEME | SLEEK

+Low drag shapes

SKETCH IDEATION | SLEEK

TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE BATTALION CHIEF

Segment: Wildland fire

TARGET USER RESEARCH | THE BATTALION CHIEF

+Working in the dark

EXPERIENCE THEME | RUGGED

+Heavy nylon fabric

SKETCH IDEATION | RUGGED

+Water resistant zippers

DESIGN EVALUATION | PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK

MY COMMENTARY It would be nice if urban search and

Can you explain the USAR scenario?

Urban search and rescue teams

How many H2O bottles do you

What do you thing about the

DESIGN EVALUATION | PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK

MATERIALS EXPERT, BILL DIETER

FINAL CONCEPT | FEATURES

+Illuminated zipper pulls

FINAL CONCEPT | MODULARITY

STAGE 1. DAY PACK STAGE 2. MEDIUM TRIP EXPLODED VIEW

STAGE 3. LG TRIP STAGE 4. LG TRIP + POPOCKETS

FINAL CONCEPT | MATERIALS

3-D NYLON SPACER FABRIC

STRONTIUM OXIDE (LUMINOVA®)

25mm HOOK & LOOP

ELECTRO- LUMINESCENT WIRE

ELASTIC CORDURA® FABRIC

FINAL CONCEPT | MATERIALS

POM YSRD38 SIZE 38mm SIDE-