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Our Top Choice
ResQLadder Four Story Escape Ladder
ResQLadder is a proud manufacturer of safety items and escape ladders for homes and offices. Its ladders are easy to use, ideal for small spaces and do not require any assembling.
Comes in/with storage box. Ready to use immediately. Includes stand-offs to avoid obstacles.
May not work perfectly for windows with no sills, thanks to its hook design.
Portable
16 × 17 × 20 inches; 32 lbs
35 feet, four-story
1000 lbs
Hook to window and drop outside
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Kidde Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder
Kidde is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fire safety products. It creates convenient escape ladders to give its consumers peace of mind.
Does not tangle when unfolding. Easy to set up. Flame resistant.
This is a disposable, single use solution, and should never be used for repeat situations.
Anti-slip
6.2 × 16.4 × 8.2 inches; 7.8 lbs
13 feet, two-story
1000 lbs
Hook to window and drop outside
X-IT Emergency Fire Escape Ladder
X-IT is known for high grade, safe escape ladders. Its ladders are quality-tested and proven, and designed for a range of emergency situations.
Multi-use, and comes with storage bag. Includes comprehensive instruction manual.
This ladder can only work on windows with sill.
Multi-use
7.5 × 11.5 × 15.5 inches; 20 lbs
53 feet, six-story
1000 lbs
Hook to window and drop outside
Werner Emergency Fire Escape Ladder
Werner is a leading manufacturer and distributor of cutting-edge safety climbing equipment. It produces durable, well tested and long-lasting ladders for homes and busy job sites.
Accommodates more than one person at a time.
This ladder has metal standoffs which may scratch the walls of the building.
Anti-slip
18 × 12.9 × 6.6 inches; 21 lbs
24 feet, three-story
1200 lbs
Permanent installation in window
First Alert Two Story Escape Ladder
First Alert implements the latest technology in the provision of household and workplace security equipment. Its ladders are incredibly resilient.
Rugged steel frame. Emergency quick-release strap. DuPont nylon strapping.
The ladder may however tangle when unlatched and some care has to be taken to straighten it.
Anti-slip
12.5 × 13.2 × 4.5 inches; 12.1 lbs
14 feet, two-story
1125 lbs
Hook to window and drop outside