Hook and Line Kits
Hook and Line Kits — HAL Kits Ready to Deploy
Hook and line kits — HAL kits — are the foundational remote-handling capability for EOD technicians, bomb squads, and tactical units: move, reposition, and manipulate suspect packages and ordnance from standoff, where booby traps and anti-handling devices can't reach the operator. Supplying HAL kits to military, law enforcement, and government users for more than a decade. Custom configurations built in-house under ISO 9001:2015. SDVOSB. GSA Schedule GS-07F-148GA.
Need individual components, hooks, or accessories? See the complete Hook and Line catalog.
Hook and Line Kits: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HAL kit?
HAL stands for hook and line. A HAL kit packages the lines, hooks, rigging hardware, and staging an EOD technician needs to remotely move or manipulate a suspect item from standoff distance. If a device is booby-trapped or fitted with anti-handling features, the energy goes off where nobody is standing — distance is protection, and the HAL kit is how you buy it.
What does a hook and line kit include?
Lines and reels, an assortment of hooks and attachment hardware, pulleys and anchoring components for changing pull direction, and carriage or staging for organized deployment. Configurations vary by team and mission — effective use depends on proper component selection, anchoring, and line management, not just owning the hardware. These are not generic pulling devices; they are part of a deliberate remote-handling methodology.
Why use hook and line instead of a robot?
Robots aren't always available, can't always reach the problem, and aren't always the right tool. Hook and line works in confined spaces, on terrain robots can't cross, and as the fallback when platforms are down — which is why it remains a foundational EOD skill and a required capability for bomb squads even in the robot era.
Can EOD Gear build a custom HAL kit for my team?
Yes. Kits are configured in-house in Franklin, TN under ISO 9001:2015 quality controls — matched to your SOPs, vehicle load plans, and mission set. Need to replace or add individual components instead? The full Hook and Line catalog covers hooks, lines, and accessories piece by piece.
How do agencies purchase hook and line kits?
EOD Gear is a GSA Schedule contract holder — GS-07F-148GA — supporting GSA orders, purchase orders, and P-Card for kits and full team outfitting. Use the contact form for a quote.
