Ultimate Parachute Rigger's Kit – Round Canopy

Built for Round-Canopy Rigging. Designed for the Professionals Who Keep Parachutes Mission-Ready.

Round-canopy parachute rigging requires specialized tools, attention to detail, and the ability to perform a broad range of inspection, packing, maintenance, and repair tasks. Whether you're working with military personnel parachutes, static-line deployment systems, emergency bailout equipment, or round reserve canopies, having the proper tools available is essential.

The Parachute Laboratories Ultimate Rigger's Kit – Round Canopy brings together a comprehensive selection of professional rigging tools in one organized, portable package.

Developed around the practical requirements of round-canopy parachute maintenance and packing operations, this kit provides a foundation for FAA-certificated parachute riggers, military parachute maintenance personnel, government agencies, training institutions, and professional parachute lofts.

Designed Specifically for Round-Canopy Rigging

Unlike traditional ram-air parachute tool kits, the Round Canopy Ultimate Rigger's Kit incorporates equipment specifically suited for the unique construction, packing methods, suspension-line configurations, and deployment systems commonly encountered with round parachutes.

The kit supports work involving:

• Round-canopy inspection and maintenance: Canopy fabric, suspension lines, reinforcement areas, skirt assemblies, apex components, and associated hardware.

• Suspension-line and apex work: Line separation, organization, inspection, and maintenance using specialized line separators, L-bar separators, and table tension equipment.

• Packing and deployment preparation: Packing paddles, pull-up cords, compression tools, temporary pins, and closing equipment.

• Hand sewing and fabric repairs: Professional needles, tacking thread, beeswax, shears, scissors, and thread preparation tools.

• Ripcord and closing-system maintenance: Temporary pins, closing devices, sealing supplies, and associated rigging hardware.

• Documentation and accountability: Rigger logbook and packing data cards to support required maintenance and packing records.

The kit is particularly useful for riggers working with military static-line personnel parachute systems, including T-10, T-10R, MC-1, and comparable round-canopy equipment, as well as compatible commercial and emergency parachute systems.

Note: Tool suitability and packing procedures depend on the particular parachute configuration and its approved technical documentation.

What's Included in the Ultimate Round Canopy Rigger's Kit

Tool Storage and Documentation:

• Rigger's Kit Bag – 1

• Parachute Rigger's Logbook – 1

• Packing Data Cards – 10

• Plastic Box for Loops/Pull-Up Cords – 1

Packing, Closing, and Round-Canopy Specialty Tools

• Aluminum Packing Paddle – Large – 1

• Wooden Packing Paddle – 1

• T-Handle Bodkin – Screw Top – 3

• Hollow-End Temporary Pin Set (Standard and Large) – 1

• Ripcord Temporary Pins with Flags (Set of 2) – 2

• Positive Leverage Closing Device – Small – 1

• Table Tension Device – Riser & Apex System – 1

• Packing Hook – 2

• Handy Hook – 1

• Line Separator – 1

• L-Bar Separator – 1

• Pilot Chute Compression Tool – 1

• Type 2A Pull-Up Cords – 4

• Spectra Pull-Up Cords – 2

• 80 lb Break Cord – 2 yards

Sewing, Fabric, and Suspension-Line Maintenance

• Professional Needle Kit – 1

• Finger Trap Wire – Mini, 3-in-1 – 1

• Hemostat – Curved – 1

• Hemostat – Straight – 1

• 8" Stainless Steel Shears – 1

• 5.5" Mundial Scissors – 1

• Seam Ripper – 1

• Tacking Thread – White, Roll – 1

• Wiss/Thread Snips – 1

• Beeswax – 1

• Angled Tweezers – 1

• Lighter – 1

• Nail Clippers – 1

General Rigging, Inspection, and Maintenance Tools

• Duck Bill Pliers – Smooth – 1

• 6" Adjustable Wrench – 1

• 6" Flat Head Slotted Screwdriver – 1

• Multitool – 1

• 6" Aluminum Ruler – 1

• 120" Tape Measure – 1

• Ghost Loop AAD Cutter Threading Tool – 1

Sealing and Documentation Supplies

• Lead Seals – Package of 100 – 1

• Seal Tie Thread – Roll – 1

Built for the Rigger. Ready for the Mission

The inclusion of specialty equipment such as the Table Tension Device, Line Separator, L-Bar Separator, Packing Hooks, and Pilot Chute Compression Tool distinguishes this kit from standard ram-air rigging tool packages.

These tools support the specialized handling, alignment, organization, and packing requirements of round-canopy parachute systems.

Build the Kit Around the Way You Rig

Parachute Laboratories offers the ability to expand or modify your kit with additional tools and supplies to meet your specific requirements.

Available customization options may include:

• Additional suspension-line and apex maintenance tools

• Specialized packing and compression equipment

• Additional temporary pins and closing tools

• Replacement pull-up cords and rigging consumables

• Additional hand-sewing and repair supplies

• Additional packing documentation and sealing materials

• Specialized tools for particular military or commercial parachute configurations

If your unit, parachute loft, or training organization has a specific tool requirement, contact Parachute Laboratories to discuss building a kit around your equipment and operational needs.

Equip Your Loft. Support Your Mission

Whether you're an individual FAA-certificated rigger, a military parachute maintenance specialist, or an organization establishing a complete round-canopy rigging capability, the Ultimate Round Canopy Rigger's Kit is built to support the work.

One Kit. One Bag. Ready to Work.

Contact Parachute Laboratories for bulk orders, organizational purchases, and specialized tool configurations.

All parachute inspection, packing, maintenance, and repair operations must be performed by appropriately qualified personnel in accordance with applicable regulations, approved technical manuals, and manufacturer instructions. Additional equipment may be required for specific parachute systems and procedures.