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Know Your Hose

We're here for the hosers. The ones who get excited by sharp stacks packed pretty and stretched daily. This hub is for you – to keep you dialed in to all things hose. Get first-in access to our specs, friction loss calculator, resource articles & more here.

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'Stache Salt x KnowYourHose Stretchin' Summer Mojito Mint Collection
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WE'RE STAYIN' SALTY this summer...

Listen... IOHO, Santa is the OG senior man – He puts in the work stayin' salty all year. Even in the sweltering summer heat, he's stretchin' lines, keeping cool by gettin' out to flow. Now it's your turn... Gear up with our Christmas in July Salty Santa swag! And yes, we actually made a Hawaiian shirt pattern... Live a little! Aaaand we put that pattern on swim trunks, flip flops, and towels... Just goin' with the flow over here.
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Mercedes Textiles KRAKENEXO SUPERII Hose Advance 2

KrakenEXO SUPER II™ (2.25")

The most advanced double-jacketed 2” (51mm) attack hose capable of delivering targeted flows of 210-300 GPM with up to 30% less weight compared to standard 2.5" lines.

Mercedes Textiles Kraken EXO Firehose

KrakenEXO®

Designed for aggressive fire fighting applications where durability coupled with lightweight, excellent low pressure kink resistance and superior water flow are critical factors.

Mercedes Textiles MEGAFLO supplyfirehose2

MegaFlo® Breather

Large diameter hose (LDH) designed for fastest deployment, easiest recovery and the best packability in the industry, enhanced with our patented Breather Technology™

WE'RE READY TO FLOW!

We're going to be everywhere this summer - coast to coast, and international too! Make sure you follow us on social media so you never miss what we're up to. If you want to see us too, make sure you contact us so we can get out demo crew out and flowing water with you ASAP. And while you're here - shop our swag for a good cause. Get some, give some!

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We’ll Find the Right Fit

We've got the hose you need, guaranteed – from the hydrant to the nozzle. If you're spec'ing new hose, we're here to help. Our team of reps & firefighter consultants offer first-hand experience & advice to help you develop attack and supply packages. Just reach out!

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🚨 IT'S LIVE! 🚨 ... You asked, and we delivered—our exclusive Know Your Hose swag is now available on our new charity shop! From hoodies to shirts ...

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WE'RE LIVE!! We've been about #knowyourhose for almost 3 years now... And this is the next step in that mission. KnowYourHose.com is our new resource ...

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A hose that packs pretty pulls pretty too 😍 Packability matters - a hose that packs tight loads faster, deploys smoother, and keeps your crew moving. ...

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Salty. Seasoned. Sharp. 🔥 Tag the one who fits the bill—and still brings the heat. We’re looking for the saltiest firefighter in the business—and ...

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Some #MotivationMonday coming in the form of packing a Modified Minute Man with the King City Fold. Thanks for the tag @mattawa_fd_training_div ...

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The right hose. The right nozzle. The right pressure. When it all lines up, you get a stream that holds tight and a nozzle that doesn’t fight you back. ...

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In wildland firefighting, every ounce matters. We've got two great products that you can count on when you need your hose to hold up on tough terrain. ...

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What do you do when you don't want summer to leave? You stretch it out 🔥 by celebrating some Christmas in July action! We had the opportunity to partner ...

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!! We’ve teamed up with @mercedestextiles to bring you this LIMITED edition collection for a STRETCHIN’ SUMMER!!! A new ...

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✨☀️ Just because it’s almost August doesn’t mean summer’s over. The Saltiest Santa is making his grand return—and he’s stretchin’ summer all ...

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It's #WildlandWednesday, and today's topic is hose weight. When you're miles from the nearest road, weight matters as much as flow - you want ...