Frequently asked questions about how to use the Handy Hook, from mounting to gloving up.
Handy Hook is a single-handed glove donning system built for firefighters.
By pushing your wrist against the black body of the Hook, where the logo is located, the user can push down and out, releasing the glove with their hands already inside. The “hook” part of the tool acts like two fingers pinching the gloves together, making the process smooth, quick, and natural. See tutorial videos below.
Handy Hook has gone through several versions of backplates, and is always adapting. These newest plates mount onto bunker gear using dog eared plates with Phillips head screws to tension. No holes in the gear - they just tightly pinch the fabric together.
Handy Hook backplates are usually mounted inside of bunker pants pockets, while the black Hook sits on the outside of the pocket and rests against the thigh. Backplates can be mounted anywhere that's quickly accessible. While most users mount to bunker pants pocket, some mount on coat pockets.
If you have a pair of Handy Hooks and your backplates don't look like the picture above, you have an old pair of plates. Fill out the Guarantee form and include an image of your plates and we will send a free replacement. Key differences are the new dog eared corners as opposed to old style rounded corners of the back plate.
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