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The A-Pack Reel is used to position stream gaging and sample collection equipment. The reel is small and compact and was designed for use at remote sites where it is necessary for the hydrologist to backpack or hand carry the stream gaging equipment for some distance. It is for use with weights up to 50 pounds (23 kg). The USGS bridge board mount plate and the cable car reel mount plate are drilled to accommodate this reel. The reel is equipped with a removable handle, and is equipped with a counter to measure water depth in feet. The drum has 45 feet (13.7m) of 0.10 in. Ellsworth cable. The A-Pack reel comes in a carrying case for ease of carrying from site to site. See the Technical Data page for more information on sounding reel selection.
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS ENGLISH UNITS. PLEASE SELECT PRODUCT #104-008 FOR METRIC UNITS.