What is the drop bag size in the RED Highrise kit?

• A. 10mm x 20m
• B. 12mm x 25m
• C. 8mm x 15m
• D. 6mm x 10m

Answer: (A)

In a RED Highrise kit, the drop bag holds the primary line used for rapid deployment during high-rise operations. The size—10 mm in diameter and 20 m in length—gives a practical balance between strength and usability. A 10 mm line is sturdy enough for life-safety use while still being manageable to handle quickly, which is crucial in emergencies. Twenty meters provides sufficient reach to connect or deploy a line across multiple floors in typical high-rise scenarios without being unwieldy to store or deploy.

The other options don’t fit as well. A thicker 12 mm line increases weight and stiffness, making deployment slower and harder, while a longer 25 m may be unnecessary for most standard drops. A thinner 8 mm line is lighter but may not meet strength requirements for life-safety loads, and 15 m is often not long enough to reach required drop distances. A 6 mm line is too small for reliable life-safety use and too short for practical high-rise drops.