HALVEX
Firefighter loading the Engine 45 backpack into a fire engine compartment

Built for fire crews

Engine 45

From the locker to the apparatus bay to the drive home: one pack for everything that isn't turnout gear.

Engine 45, three-quarter view

3P tactical backpack

Upgraded version · 40–45 L · Black · HX-E45

Spare uniform, boots, meals and laptop, split across two main compartments so clean and used kit stay apart.

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  • 600D polyester with PU/PVC coating: waterproof, abrasion-resistant fabric for heavy-duty use
  • Double-stitched construction: reinforced seams that hold under load
  • Reinforced molded-tooth nylon zippers
  • Two main compartments, front pocket, back compartment and inner mesh pockets
  • Anti-theft back compartment for valuables
  • MOLLE webbing on the exterior for pouches and accessories
  • Velcro area on the upper front pocket for patches and ID panels
  • Padded shoulder straps, mesh back panel, adjustable waist belt, D-ring buckles
  • Padded woven top carry handle
  • Internal sleeve for a standard hydration bladder

Engine 45 is not personal protective equipment and is not fire-resistant. Keep it on the rig or at the station, never on the fireground.

A shift with Engine 45

Illustrative scenes. See the studio photos above for the exact product.

Firefighter packing Engine 45 on a locker room bench
Start of shiftClean uniform in one main compartment, boots and food in the other.
Engine 45 on the running board of a fire engine
On the rigThe padded top carry handle makes it easy to lift into a compartment.
Firefighter walking back to the engine carrying Engine 45
End of shiftUsed kit goes home in its own compartment, valuables in the anti-theft back compartment.

Inside

Main compartment 1 opened, showing the inner mesh pocket
Main compartment 1. Inner mesh pocket and a large main bay.
Main compartment 2 with zip pocket and elastic net pockets
Main compartment 2. Anti-theft zip pocket, elastic net pockets and a large main bay.
Rear anti-theft pocket above the mesh back panel
Back compartment. Anti-theft pocket against your back for valuables.

Specifications

ModelHALVEX Engine 45 (HX-E45)
Type3P outdoor / tactical backpack, upgraded
Capacity40–45 L
Dimensions30 × 28 × 50 cm (W × D × H)
Weight1.33 kg
Fabric600D polyester, PU/PVC coated
HardwareHigh-strength nylon zippers, D-ring buckles, MOLLE webbing
CompartmentsMain compartment 1 and 2, front pocket, back compartment, inner mesh pockets (4 or more in total)
HydrationHydration bladder compatible: internal sleeve fits a standard water bladder
ColourBlack. 7 colourways available on request
UseTactical, travel
OriginChina
Warranty1 year from date of purchase

Dimensions measured by hand; a 1–3 cm difference is normal.

Questions

Can it carry a laptop?

Yes. The main compartments hold a laptop, daily clothes and kit.

Is it waterproof?

Yes. The 600D polyester has a PU/PVC waterproof coating and is abrasion-resistant. It is built for heavy-duty use, not for submersion.

Can we add our unit patch?

Yes. The Velcro area on the upper front pocket takes any hook-backed patch or ID panel. For unit orders we can supply custom patches.

What colours are available?

Black is in stock. 7 tactical and sport colourways are available on request.

Is it fire-resistant?

No. It's a carry pack for the station, the vehicle and travel, not protective equipment.

What does the warranty cover?

One year from the date of purchase. See the warranty page.