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- From: "Jorene Downs" <Jorene@CEOates.com>
- To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [MSAR] Carrying MSAR equipment
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 22:53:00 -0800
I took a page out of Chris' book and tried some different search engines -
mostly focused on potential vests for MSAR.
For those not as concerned with the summer heat, Cabelas has several blaze
orange vests with multiple pockets and a back pouch. On www.cabelas.com/ look
in Clothing (hunting) then Blaze Orange Clothing / vests.
For the budget conscious in extreme heat, a polyester mesh with 4 front
pockets for only $24. http://www.armynavyshop.com/prods/rc9520.html You'd need
to add a fanny pack or lumbar pack. Some good lumbar packs are on http://www.backcountrygear.com/backpack/Daytrip.cfm (Other
good backcountry gear on this site.)
Similar in design but with a back pocket, in 1000D nylon, designed for EMS
use - $94.95 with price reduction for 10 or more. http://www.safetystore.com/vest_911.asp
A seriously built canvas or cordura vest with 18 pockets -
including optional radio - and a full back double pouch from Canada on http://www.forestrymall.com/Forestry%20Supplies/vests.htm Several
other vest options. Worth looking at if you don't insist on mesh. They even
have a version with a pack harness built into the vest to help distribute the
weight. Looks like a source to investigate for other backcountry gear,
too.
I found inserts similar to ice packs that you can add to your vest or slip
into pockets on http://www.workingcomfort.com/Climate_Control/Cooling_vest2.htm
Just get it wet to activate for 72 hours.
This one can lure you with customizing: http://www.cops911.com/product.asp?id=10234 Start
with 2 8" bellows pockets and a 4" on the front and a "pack" on the back,
plus water bottle holders ... then add other pockets, pouches, radio
holders, etc. You can even add pockets on pockets. Very versatile design
potential. They make reference to solid and mesh fabric, but don't specify what
kind. I'm picturing a mesh vest with solid pockets as pretty versatile for those
with hotter summer climates. Starts at $109. (Of course, I like the expensive
one! <sigh> ) Other vests available. These guys also make
tactical rope bags, duffels, holsters, etc. - a lot of it geared toward law
enforcement and other emergency responders.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Jorene Downs Tulare Co, CA SAR, MSAR, Swiftwater Rescue, US&R |
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Re: [MSAR] Carrying MSAR equipment,
Pennington-Boggio's, 03/15/2003
- Re: [MSAR] Carrying MSAR equipment, Jorene Downs, 03/15/2003
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
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Re: [MSAR] Carrying MSAR equipment,
Slybarbara, 03/16/2003
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Re: [MSAR] Carrying MSAR equipment,
Jorene Downs, 03/16/2003
- Re: [MSAR] Carrying MSAR equipment, Jorene Downs, 03/17/2003
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Re: [MSAR] Carrying MSAR equipment,
Jorene Downs, 03/16/2003
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