SARGuy Gear

Gear, Equipment, and Technology for Search and Rescue Responders

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SARGuy, aka Rob Brewer, highlights outdoor gear and equipment from a search and rescue perspective with an emphasis on durability and actual usefulness.

Archive for the 'Winter' Category

Demon Escape Elite Shovel and Avalanche Probe

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

I received this avalanche shovel and probe set as a Christmas present from my wife this year and I can’t wait to get out and see how well it works. Good avy gear in the backcountry is a must (so I have been told!) and this is a good start in my opinion. It appears […]

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MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoes

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Searching in Eastern Washington in the winter usually requires snowshoes or skis.  I’m not much of a skier (yet), so I strap a pair of Evo Ascent shoes by MSR on my feet and step it out.  I got a pair last year for Christmas and the Evo Flotation Tails for my birthday a few […]

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