Mounted search and rescue

["Lila Corey" <Caballera@embarqmail.com>]

I realize this in not in keeping with the exact conversation here, but I 
need to know what type of back pack is working for people who are not only 
older (late 50's) searchers, but smaller in stature too?  I bought a 
Coaxsher, and even though it is constucted nicely, it seems to be a lot of 
weight.  I realize the support system in it makes it a little heavier, and 
that may offset the disadvantage of weight?  I am going on a wilderness 
survival training this weekend and have packed and repacked trying to 
eliminate weight.   Most of the time, I am using my horse, but this training 
requires all foot work.

Lila
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Irvin Lichtenstein " <ilichten1@verizon.net>
To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:29 AM
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Standards for mounted SAR


> This applies in any profession where recertification is used.  Back to
> basics may seem boring but you can use it as a training aid for newer
> members. Have the old hands teach them how the book says to do it so they
> can pass the test as well as demonstrate any improvements in practical
> techniques learned over the years, as long as they do not contradict the
> book.
>
> You will have the same problems with 2209-- many of the basic skills are 
> so
> basic you will not understand why they are included.  But then remember
> there are 3 ways to do everything-- the right way, your way, and the Army
> way.
>
> Definition of a certified searcher: he found his way to the testing 
> station
> one day.
>
> Irv Lichtenstein
>
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