Mounted search and rescue

[Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net>]

> Una's suggestion on useing a vest is very practical.  We at Kokosing use the 
> vest in all four seasons.  Also, the vest is less expensive than a raincoat 
> and your group can be outifitted uniformaly at a fraction of the cost.  Our 
> vests also has silver reflective tape and thus is appropriate for night 
> riding.
>
> Chuck
This is where we are headed as well. A vest is cheaper and more flexible 
than a jacket in winter work in our area. We must dress in layers due to 
the highly fluctuating temps and a jacket could be easily too hot. We 
have some vests but are in the process of changing over to a different 
material.  A few years ago I did a large extended search to try to find 
vests that were cloth mesh (temp control again) but had the correct 
number and placement of pockets for essential gear and mounted use. It 
was difficult to say the least and the best I could do was find custom 
made vests at almost $150 each. That's a little more than we were 
thinking of spending on vests. Would love to hear what kinds of vests 
others are using and how they are working for your group.

Chris Pennington

Thanks,
Chris Pennington