Mounted search and rescue

["David Jacobs" <davej850@hotmail.com>]

Uniform raincoats are good. But, they mostly aren't for mounted use. Unless 
you know someone that could modify the back vent.

I've found that rain gear suitable for mounted use comes down to "civilian" 
models. Either the "Aussie" style, or the "Cowboy" style pommel slicker. 
(Neither of which has side vents for your duty gear BTW)

The only "uniform" rain coat that would work are the two-piece ones that the 
motor officers use. The two-piece won't give your saddle any protection.

If you don't need the side vents the Neese "Pommel Slicker" is a pretty good 
choice. It comes in yellow, black, and forest green.

http://www.police-equipment-worldwide.com/MPWW-NeeseRangeGear.html

David Jacobs



> From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN" <ilichten1@verizon.net>
> Reply-To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
> To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Subject: Re: [MSAR] Rain Gear
> Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:24:32 -0500
>
> Over the years we have used rain suits, ponchos, and jackets as well as
> slickers.  It all depends on how wet you want to get.  Colors were bright
> red, yellow, and light blue.  As to being a budget breaker, I don't know
> what your budget is but you don't always get what you pay for.
>
> Unlined Nylon rain gear was the driest and the cheapest but was like living
> in a bag.  Gortex lined was the easiest on the rider because it breathed 
> but
> was the most expensive.  My current solution is to keep a Goretex lined
> nylon hoody in my saddle bags most of the rainy season and to line my horse
> side saddle bag with a red nylon poncho in case I caught out without or it
> is too cold for the rain jacket.  There are also ultimate emergency garbage
> bags for others.
>
> The pants of the rain suits tended to fail in the saddle area from 
> abrasion,
> and the legs tore on brush.  There was also limited mobility on the ground.
> The other gear was designed to be worn over cold weather clothes but it
> often became bulky and sloppy.
>
> I have found that using multi-layer (removable liners) jackets with rain
> resistant outer shells works better than dedicated raingear in most
> instances.  The outer shell takes the beating and protects the moisture
> barrier and the synthetic fiber insulation inside.  You can zip out the
> liner for cleaning and maintenance or if it gets too hot.  And a good
> quality unit from REI or EMS or a uniform shop costs less than anything a
> riding jacket place will offer.  Maybe Carhart at the TSC would work out
> also.
>
> Irv Lichtenstein
>
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